7 Combination

1. Start in a horse stance with your hands up protecting your head
2. Twist your feet into a left leaning stance
3. Right leg side kick to the ribs or blade kick to the knee
4. Cross – Right foot crosses over the left foot
5. Cover – Step out with left foot, with hands on guard.

6 Combination

1. Start in a horse stance with your hands up protecting your head.
2. Kick – Right leg front kick to the middle zone.
3. Cross- Right foot crosses over the left foot.
4. Cover – Step out with left foot, with hands on guard.

White Belt Kempo #1

1. Right inside block.
2. Right foot steps in with right hand reverse hammer strike low.
3. Right back two-knuckle punch high.

White Belt Kempo #2

1. Right inside block.
2. Right foot steps in with right back two-knuckle punch high.
3. Right shuffle step with right side elbow strike middle.
4. Right reverse hammer strike low.

White Belt Kempo #3

1. Left inside closed hand block.
2. Left foot steps in with right back fist high.
3. Right side hammer strike middle.
4. Right circular reverse hammer strike low.

Single Wrist Grab #1

1. Step Forward with the right foot.
2. Drive the elbow of the captured arm into the solar plexus.
3. Finish with a back two-knuckle punch high.

Single Wrist #2

1. Trap the opponents hand with your free hand.
2. Wave your trapped hand up and away.
3. Grab the opponents forearm and push down to lock their wrist.

8-Point Blocking System

1. #1 – right arm scoop up
2. #2 – left arm scoop up
3. #3 – right arm cross (“close the door”)
4. #4 – left arm cross (“close the door”)
5. #5 – right arm high block (“protect your head”)
6. #6 – left arm high block (“protect your head”)
7. #7 – right arm touch your left ear and block down to the right
8. #8 – left arm touch your right ear and block down to the left

6b Combination

1. Step Back –  with the right foot.
2. Scoop – Right Hand #1 Block (scooping up).
3. Trap – Left hand traps the opponents arm, (simulated by grabbing you right forearm with you left hand).
4. Kick – Right leg front kick to the middle zone.
5. Cross – Right foot crosses over the left foot.
6. Cover – Step out with left foot, with hands on guard.

3 Combination

1. Left foot steps in with Left inside Palm block.
2. Right thrust punch low.
3. Left hand grabs opponent’s shoulder and pushes down.
4. Right back two-knuckle punch high. (Kids Version of 3 Combination Ends Here)
5. Reach with a right ridge hand and hook the left armpit.
6. Simultaneously push down with your left hand and pull toward your chest with your right hand.
7. Step back with the right foot and pivot back 180 degrees to takedown the opponent.
8. Left downward thrust punch.

Yellow Belt Kempo #1

1. Left foot steps in with left upward block (#6).
2. Left hand rotates palm facing you and grabs the back of the opponents head.
3. Pull the head (and meet halfway) into a right roundhouse elbow strike high.
4. Right circular reverse hammer strike low.

Yellow Belt Kempo Ext

1. Left foot steps in with left upward block (#6).
2. Left hand rotates palm facing you and grabs the back of the opponents head.
3. Pull the head (and meet halfway) into a right roundhouse elbow strike high, and right circular reverse hammer strike low.
4. Left hand pushes down and right dropping elbow strike to the spine.
5. Pivot both feet to the right.
6. Simultaneously push down and back with the left hand while sweeping your left leg forward.
7. Bring your left leg back.
8. Pivot back to the right and strike down with a right blade kick.

Single Wrist #3

1. Step back with the right foot into a cat stance.
2. Slide a Shuto strike down your captured arm and strike the back of your opponent’s hand.
3. Slide forward with your left foot and right palm strike to the head.

Single Wrist #4

1. Wave your captured hand up and outward and grab your opponents forearm.
2. Step back with the right foot and pivot 90 degrees landing in a horse stance.
3. Finish with a left palm strike to the elbow.

5 Combination

1. Right Closed hand #3 block.
2. Right foot steps in with a right back two-knuckle punch high.
3. Sidekick – Right leg side kick to the middle.
4. Cross – Right foot crosses over the left foot.
5. Cover – Step out with left foot, with hands on guard.

2 Combination

Orange Belt Kempo #1 (Baseball Bat)

1. Right foot steps in.
2. Right arm inside block (#3).
3. Right back hand hammer strike to the ribs.
4. Draw back into a right Cat stance.
5. Slide forward with a double Shuto strike to the collar bones.

Orange Belt Kempo #2 (Trophy Man)

1. Left outside open hand block (#2) and grab.
2. Right foot step in with right side Shuto strike to the upper arm.
3. With both hands, twist the arm away until the elbow points down.
4. Break the elbow over the right knee.
5. Simultaneous movement: with your left hand pull the arm to the left, right back fist strike to the right, right blade kick to the knee.

Double Wrist #1

1. Right foot step back.
2. Pull in and down.
3. Right front instep kick low.

Double Wrist #2

1. With your right hand crash your opponents hands together.
2. Right chop to the throat.
3. Left palm strike to the face.

1 Pinan

There are 24 individual movements to this first form.  #1 Pinan outlines the basic pattern used by all five forms that comprise the pinan set.  This basic form is a universal standard first form, which can be found in virtually every Japanese and Korean based system.

1. Assume front position and bow.  Right foot steps out into horse stance.  Bring arms together vertically, double downward blocks. N
2. Look and ¼ turn left, pulling left foot into cat stance face W, left foot steps out landing in left half moon stance with left downward block. W
3. Right foot half moons forward landing in right half moon stance with right front two knuckle punch middle.  W
4. Look and ½ turn right, pulling right foot into cat stance facing E, right foot steps out landing in a right half moon stance facing E with a right downward block.  E
5. Left foot half moon forward landing in left half moon stance with left front two-knuckle punch middle.  E
6. Look and ¼ turn left and pulling left foot into cat stance facing N, step out landing in left half moon stance with left downward block and kiai.  N
7. Right foot half moon forward landing in right half moon stance with right front two-knuckle punch middle. N
8. Left foot half moon forward landing in left half moon stance with left front two-knuckle punch middle. N
9. Right foot half moon forward landing in right half moon stance with right front two-knuckle punch middle. N
10. Look and ¾ turn left pulling left foot into cat stance, step out landing in left half moon stance facing E with left downward block.  E
11. Right foot half moon forward landing in right half moon stance with right front two-knuckle punch middle.  E
12. Look and ¼ turn right pulling right foot into cat stance step out landing in a right half moon stance facing W with right downward block.  W
13. Left foot half moon forward landing in left half moon stance with left front two-knuckle punch middle.  W
14. Look and ¼ turn left and pulling left foot into cat stance, step out landing in left half moon stance facing S with left downward block and kiai.
15. Right foot half moon forward landing in right half moon stance with right front two-knuckle punch middle.  S
16. Left foot half moon forward landing in left half moon stance with left front two-knuckle punch middle.  S
17. Right foot half moons forward landing in right half moon stance with right front two-knuckle punch middle.  S
18. Look and ¾ turn left pulling left foot into cat stance, step out landing in left half moon stance facing W with left downward block.  W
19. Right foot half moon forward landing in right half moon stance with right front Two-knuckle punch middle.  W
20. Look and ½ turn right pulling right foot into cat stance, step out landing in a right half moon stance facing E with right downward block.  E
21. Left foot half moon forward landing in left half moon stance with left front two-knuckle punch middle.  E
22. Look and ¼ turn left pulling left foot into cat stance, left foot step out landing in horse stance facing North
23. Bring arms together vertically, double downward blocks.  N
24. Right foot pulls into left in front position and bow.

4 Combination

1. Step back with the right foot.
2. Overhead block #5 with the right hand.
3. Right hand hooks opponent’s wrist, throw arm in a circle down and to the left, quickly deliver a right outward tiger claw rake high.
4. Right leg round house kick landing in a cross stance
5. Once opponent falls, right foot stomps groin, Jump over opponent landing with feet outside the shoulders.
6. Deliver right then left Front two-knuckle punches
7. Right foot stomp to the head.

18 Combination

Windmill Blocks

1. Left inside block (#4).
2. Left foot steps into a left leaning stance left with and right outside knife hand block.
3. Right roundhouse kick middle, left back kick middle.

Swift Hands

1. Left foot steps in with right outside block and left thrust punch low.
2. Right cross knife hand strike high.
3. Left palm heel strike high.

Double Wrist #3

1. Step back with your right foot.
2. With your elbows tight to your ribs rotate your arms up and back toward your shoulders.
3. Right front kick middle.
4. Cross, cover.

Double Wrist #4

1. Swing your arms up over your head to the left.
2. Begin pivoting to the left and step under your arms with your right foot.
3. Step back with your left foot completing the pivot and landing in a horse stance.
4. Right Palm strike.

2 Pinan

This form uses exactly the same footwork as #1 Pinan.  #1 Pinan is more of a basic  outline than a distinct form, while #2 pinan is the first form with unique hand movements.

1. Assume front position and bow.  Right footsteps out into horse stance.  Bring arms together vertically, double downward blocks. N
2. Look and ¼ turn left and pulling left foot Into cat stance, step out landing in Left half moon stance facing W with Left downward block.  W
3. Right foot half moons forward landing in right half moon stance with right thrust punch middle.  W
4. Look and ½ turn right, pulling right foot into cat stance, step out landing in a right  half moon stance facing E with a right downward block.  E
5. Left foot half moon forward landing in Left half moon stance with left  thrust punch middle.  E
6. Look and ¼ turn left and pulling left foot Into cat stance, step out landing in Left half moon stance facing N with left Downward block and kiai.  N
7. Right foot half moon forward landing in Right half moon stance with right front Two-knuckle punch high, right back Hammer strike low. N
8. Left foot half moon forward landing in Left half moon stance with left front Two-knuckle punch high, left back Hammer strike low. N
9. Right foot half moon forward landing in Right half moon stance with right front Two-knuckle punch high, right back Hammer strike low. N
10. Look and ¾ turn left pulling left foot into Cat stance, step out landing in left Half moon stance facing E with Left downward block.  E
11. Right foot half moon forward landing in Right half moon stance with right back Two-knuckle punch high.  E
12. Look and ¼ turn right pulling right foot into Cat stance, step out landing in a right Half moon stance facing W with Right downward block.  W
13. left foot half moon forward landing in left half moon stance with left back two-knuckle punch high.  W
14. Look and ¼ turn left and pulling left foot Into cat stance, step out landing in left Half moon stance facing S with left Downward block and kiai.  S
15. Right foot half moon forward landing in Right half moon stance with right front Upward block, left upward block, Right thrust punch low, left back Two-knuckle punch high.  S
16. Left foot half moon forward landing in Left half moon stance with left upward Block, right upward block, left thrust Punch low, right back two-knuckle Punch high.  S
17. Right foot half moons forward landing in Right half moon stance with right Upward block, left upward block, right Front two-knuckle punch low, left back Two-knuckle punch high.  S
18. Look and ¾ turn left pulling left foot into Cat stance, step out landing in left Half moon stance facing W with left Downward block.  W
19. Right foot half moon forward landing in Right half moon stance with right outside Block (#1), right front two-knuckle Punch high.  W
20. Look and ½ turn right pulling right foot Into cat stance, step out landing in a right half moon stance facing E with right Downward block.  E
21. Left foot half moon forward into right Half moon stance with left outside block (#2), Left front two-knuckle punch high.  E
22. Look and ¼ turn left pulling left foot into Cat stance, landing in horse stance facing N, bring arms together vertically, double downward block, right foot meets left in position and bow.

12 Combination

1. Left front kick to the middle.
2. Right spinning back kick to the middle.

Application

9 Combination

1. Right foot steps back with left open hand outside block.
2. Left hand grabs the blocked arm, right front instep kick to the groin.
3. Right Roundhouse kick high, landing in a cross stance.
4. Right sidekick to the ribs.

8 Combination

1. Right foot steps back with left open hand outside block.
2. Right front instep kick to the groin.
3. Right Roundhouse kick high.
4. Cross – Right foot crosses over the left foot.
5. Cover – Step out with left foot, with hands on guard.

Swift Hands Extension

1. Left foot steps in with right inside block and left thrust punch low/middle
2. Right cross knife hand strike high
3. Left palm heel strike high
4. Left roundhouse elbow high
5. Left back hammer strike low
6. Left rising heel kick low.

1. Left foot steps back with left outside knifehand block and grab.
2. Left front snake kick high into the armpit, right.
3. Jumping front right ladder kick high, right foot landing in close with right thrust punch middle.
4. Right roundhouse elbow high.

1. Left foot steps in with left inside block and right back fist strike high.
2. Right foot steps into a left cross stance, right side  back hammer strike middle.
3. Pivot to the right while both hands grab high and pull in, with left side blade kick low.

Shirt Grab #1

1. Cross arms downward and in.
2. Drop.
3. Double cross knife hand strikes high.

Shirt Grab #2

1. Right hand moves down between the opponents arms and meets with the left hand on your left side palms together, elbows in tight.
2. With your pressed hands against your opponent’s arm, twist into a right leaning stance.
3. Left Shuto to the throat
4. Right palm strike to the head.

1 Kata

Advancement to Blue Belt w/ Green Stripe requires proficient execution of #1 Kata. Dedicated effort will be rewarded with skills useful and adaptable to any conflict situation. Always strive to learn the movements exactly as taught by your instructor, and reinforced by this manual.

1. Assume front position and bow. Right foot steps out to horse stance with double closed cross hand block high.  Bring fists back to elbow position with kiai. N
2. Left front ball kick middle, landing in left half moon stance with right front two-knuckle punch high.  N
3. Right front ball kick middle, landing right half moon stance with left front two-knuckle punch high.  N
4. Look and turn left pulling left foot into cat stance facing S, left foot steps out landing in left half moon stance with double upward cross hand blocks.  S
5. Left downward block with right front two-knuckle punch middle.  S
6. Look and turn right, left foot meets right in front position facing NW with hands in cup and saucer on right side.  NW
7. Left foot steps to side landing in horse stance with double downward cross hand block, close hands trapping opponents leg.  NW
8. Left foot meets right in front position facing N, arms swing circular up to the right, up to shoulder height.  N
9. Left foot steps to side landing in horse stance, arms swing circular up to the left, up to shoulder height.  N
10. Arms swing circular to the right, hands land on guard, right hand open over head, left hand open vertical in front. N
11. Right foot steps out landing in horse stance facing W looking W, with double knife hand block W.
12. Look N hold open hands palm-over-palm on right side, right spear poke high.  N
13. Look and turn left pulling left foot into cat stance facing S, with right circular downward palm block.  S
14. Left foot steps out landing in half moon stance with left palm heel strike high.  S
15. Right front kick landing in right half moon stance.  S
16. Look and turn left pulling left foot into left cat stance facing N with left outside block.  N
17. Left foot steps out landing in left half moon stance with left back two-knuckle punch high.  N
18. Right foot meets left in front position, hands cup and saucer on left side.  N
19. Look right with right side kick low and right back fist high leaving back fist out, landing in horse stance.  N
20. Left foot meets right in front position, hands cup and saucer on right side.  N
21. Look left with left side kick low and left back fist high leaving back fist out, landing in horse stance.  N
22. Double cross hand blocks high, bring fists back to elbow position with Kiai, right foot meets left in front position and bow.  N

14 Combination

1. Left open hand outside block.
2. Jumping scissors kick – Left front ball kick and
3. Right back kick, landing back in a horse stance.

Application

10 Combination

1. Left open hand outside block.
2. Right foot steps in with left arm wrap and right ridge hand strike low.
3. Right bear paw strike high.
4. Turn your opponents head and pull into your chest.
5. Left foot steps back, two right hand shuto strikes middle.
6. Left arm breaks the wrapped elbow.
7. Right hand Shuto strike.

Application

1 Combination

1. Right foot steps back pulling left foot Into Cat stance with left downward block
2. Left foot steps in with left arm wrap and right tiger palm strike high
3. Right chicken wrist strike high
4. Right leg sweeps backward with right Tigers mouth strike high
5. Right thrust punch middle,
6. Right spear poke strike high.

Snow Leopard

Double Knees

1. Left outside block.
2. Right foot steps in slap hands together high.
3. Left rising knee kick middle/high.
4. Jumping right rising knee kick middle/high.
5. Grab opponent high with both hands.
6. Right foot steps back.
7. Pivot to the right throwing opponent down.

Crane's Wing

1. Lean left with right cranes wing block high.
2. Bent cranes wing cover.
3. Left cross body cranes wing block.
4. Left foot steps in with right cranes wing strike high.

Shirt Grab #3

1. Right downward elbow strike on the left arm.
2. Right arm wraps around the opponents waist as the right foot steps past the left side of your opponent.
3. Continue your forward motion stepping forward with the left foot and tripping the opponent down.

Application

Shirt Grab #4

1. Double upward palm strikes.
2. Left hand moves to the right side of your chest and traps.
3. Right hand palm strike to the left.
4. Right Shuto to the throat.
5. Left palm strike to the head.

Application

2 Kata

Students who aspire to Green Belt ranking must master this form. Concentrate on your imaginary opponents and target your strikes and kicks with power and precision.

1. Assume front position and bow. Right foot steps out to horse stance with double open cross hand block high. Bring fists back to elbow position with kiai. N
2. Right foot half moons backward into half moon stance with left downward palm block, left rising chicken wrist high.  N
3. Left foot half moons backward into half moon stance with right downward palm block, right rising chicken wrist high.  N
4. Left front ball kick middle landing in left half moon stance hands on guard.  N
5. Look and turn right pulling right foot into right cat stance facing S with left inside block and right outside block.  S
6. Pivot left facing SE, right side kick towards SE landing in horse stance facing NE with hands on guard.  NE
7. Right foot steps backwards landing in horse stance facing SW and looking SE with left outward ridge hand block, left side spear poke high towards SE.  SE
8. Right leg steps forward with left pivot landing in horse stance facing NE with right side Shuto strike high towards SE.  NE
9. Look and turn left drawing left foot into cat stance facing NW with right downward block, left foot steps out landing in left half moon stance with left palm heel strike high.  NW
10. Right front kick landing in right half moon stance with hands in cup and saucer on right side.  E
11. Left foot half moon forward facing E with left outside block and right front two-knuckle punch high.  E
12. Right foot pulls into left with hands fist-over-fist on left side, right foot half moon forward with right outside block and left front two-knuckle punch high.  E
13. Right back kick E and right side kick N, landing horse stance.  E
14. Look and turn left S pulling left foot into cat stance facing E with left hand block in vertical open position in front and right open hand block overhead on the same plane as the left hand.  E
15. Left hand outward block. Right foot half moon forward facing  in a horse stance. NE, left hand scoops up with right thrust punch low.  NE
16. Right foot half moon forward facing N with hands in elbow position.  N
17. Double open cross hand block high, pull fists back to elbow position with kiai, right foot meets left in front position and bow.

16 Combination

1. Right foot front kick with right open hand inside block and left palm heel strike to the elbow.
2. Right hand grabs wrist and performs a joint lock.
3. Right foot steps back and pivot 90 degrees into a right leaning stance while the left hand slides from the elbow to the shoulder (walking the Dog).
4. Left foot steps over the arm with both hands break the trapped arm over left leg.
5. Right foot steps forward and you pivot to the left.
6. Right thrust punch low.

Application

15 Combination

1. Left open hand inside block.
2. Right foot cross steps to the left with right driving knife hand high.
3. Left foot steps around 180 degree pivot to the right and left ridge hand strike high.
4. Right foot steps backwards, with right trigger finger strike to the spine.
5. Right palm strike forward.
6. Right raking tiger claw strike backward.
7. Right downward elbow middle.
8. Right hammer strike low.
9. Left foot steps back.
10. Blood palm strikes middle.

Application

11 Combination

1. Right foot steps back.
2. Left foot pulls into Cat Stance with left inside block.
3. Left foot steps in with left hand right trigger finger strike high.
4. Left hand sweeps low and right palm heel strike low.
5. Right foot steps forward – right dropping knee low.
6. Both hands grab opponent low.
7. Left foot steps forward and over the downed opponent while pivoting half turn right.
8. Right foot continues the pivot in the same direction by stepping back with ½ pivot turn.
9. Hands lift up while left foot stomps down on the opponents back.
10. Right foot steps backward landing in left forward leaning stance with right thrust punch low.
11. Right heel kick low.
12. Right axe kick low

Application

Patty Cake

1. Right foot steps back into left cat stance.
2. Double cross knife hand blocks high.
3. Left foot steps in with double circular palm strikes middle.
4. Double circular palm strikes low.
5. Left crane wing sweeps leg.
6. Right tiger claw strike low.

Application

Drop to the Floor

1. Right foot steps back into left cat stance.
2. Double cross knife hand blocks low.
3. Left foot steps in with double cross knife hand strikes high.
4. Double outward tiger rakes high.
5. Double poison thumb strikes.
6. Drop to ground on right side.
7. Right heel kick low with left heel kick middle.

Front Choke #1

1. Slap hands together high.
2. Right foot steps across to the left with right downward elbow strike.
3. Right foot steps back with right side elbow strike and left palm strike to the head.

Front Choke #2

1. Right foot steps forward.
2. Upward rising palm strike.
3. Right hand Shuto to the right.
4. Right hand Palm Strike to the left.
5. Right hand Shuto to the throat.
6. Left Palm strike to the head.

3 Pinan

Remember as you do this form, which is required for attaining Green Stripe Belt, to keep your back and shoulders straight. Concentrate on your imaginary targets and execute all movements with balance and power.

1. Assume front position and bow. Right foot steps out into horse stance, bring hands together vertically, double downward blocks, pull fists to elbow  position, press arms forward and back with palm side of fists up.  N
2. Look and turn left pulling left foot into cat stance facing W with left outside block.  W
3. Right foot meets left in front position with right outside block and left downward block, right downward block and left outside block.  W
4. Look and turn right as foot steps backward pulling right foot into cat stance facing E with right outside block.  E
5. Left foot meets right in front position facing E with left outside block with right downward block, right outside block with left downward block.  E
6. Hands in cup and saucer on right side, left foot steps out landing in side horse stance facing E with left outside block and right thrust punch middle towards.  NE
7. Look and turn left, with right foot step into horse stance facing W, right ridge hand low and left hand under right elbow.  W
8. Right hand sweeps opponents leg, look and turn left with right foot step out landing in horse stance facing E, with left side back fist high towards N and right fist striking your chest.  E
9. Look and turn left with right foot step out landing in horse stance facing NW, with right thrust punch low.  NW
10. Look and turn left, right foot meets left in front position facing S, double outward crane’s wing blocks, hands land in cranes beak on lower back.  S
11. Right front kick middle landing in horse stance facing E, lean left, right foot pulls into right cat stance facing S with right outside block.  S
12. Right foot steps to side landing in right half moon stance with right back two-knuckle punch high and left tiger claw strike low.  S
13. Left foot meets right in front position with double outside crane’s wing blocks, hand lands in crane’s beak on lower back.  S
14. Left front kick landing in horse stance facing W, lean right, left foot pulls into cat stance facing S with left outward block.  S
15. Left foot steps to side landing in left half moon stance with left back two-knuckle punch high and right tiger claw strike low.  S
16. Right foot meets left in front position, with double outside crane’s wing blocks, hand lands in crane’s beak on lower back.  S
17. Right font kick landing in side horse stance facing E, lean left, right foot pulls into cat stance facing S with right outward block.  S
18. Right foot steps to side landing in right half moon stance with right back two-knuckle punch high and left tiger claw strike low.  S
19. Left foot half moons forward with left front two-knuckle punch high. S
20. Right foot half moons forward landing in horse stance with right elbow strike high.  S
21. Left foot crosses in front of right landing in horse stance facing N with left elbow strike high.  N
22. Left foot steps across into right twist stance with right elbow strike high.  N
23. Jump sideways to the right landing in horse stance with left elbow strike high and kiai.  N
24. Right thrust punch middle leaving hand out, left thrust punch middle.  N  Double outside blocks, double front two-knuckle punches high.  N
25. Bring hands together vertically, double downward blocks, bring fists to elbow position, press arms forward and back palm side of fists up, right foot  meets left in front position and bow.  N

6 Pinan (Statue of the Crane)

The Shaolin Monks patterned many movements after animals and birds found in nature. Nowhere is this demonstrated, more clearly than in this complex form. The martial artist can visualize the graceful, and deadly bird after which this form is named. Proficiency with the Statue of the Crane is required.

1. Assume front position and bow. Right foot steps out into horse stance, bring hands together vertically, double downward blocks, pull fists to elbow position, press arms forward and back with palm side of fists up.  N
2. Left foot meets right in front position arms circle outward over head and cross left over right in front.  N
3. Left foot steps back landing in left half moon stance facing SW with left outside block and right front two-knuckle punch high.  SW
4. Right foot pulls into left in front position facing N arms circle outward over head and cross right over left in front.  N
5. Right foot steps back landing in right half moon stance facing SE with right outside block and left front two-knuckle punch high.  SE
6. Right foot meets left in front position facing NE, double outward crane’s wing blocks, hand crane’s beak in back.  NE
7. Jump forward onto left leg, jump backward onto right leg.  NE
8. Jump backward onto left landing in crane stance with left upward block and right downward block.  NE
9. Right foot steps out landing in right half moon stance with right upward block and left spear poke strike high.  NE
10. Left foot half moons forward with left front two-knuckle punch high, right front two-knuckle punch high, left front two-knuckle punch high.  NE
11. Jump from right leg turning left landing in left crane stance facing W with left upward block and right downward block.  W
12. Right foot steps out landing in right half moon stance with right upward block and left spear poke high.  W
13. Left foot half moons forward with left front two-knuckle punch high, right front two-knuckle punch high, left front two-knuckle punch high.  W
14. Left hand grabs opponent high, right crescent kick high landing in left leaning stance facing S with right thrust punch low.  S
15. Left foot pulls back, jump from right leg landing in left crane stance with right upward block and left downward block.  S
16. Right foot steps forward landing right half moon stance with right upward block and left spear poke high.  S
17. Left foot half moon forward with left front two-knuckle punch high, right front two-knuckle punch high, left front two-knuckle punch high.  S
18. Left foot pulls back meeting right in front position with hands in cup and saucer on left side.  S
19. Right foot steps forward landing in right half moon stance with left u-punch.  S
20. Right foot pulls back meeting left in front position with hands in cup and saucer on right side.  S
21. Left foot steps forward landing in left half moon stance with right u-punch.  S
22. Left foot pulls back meeting right in front position with hands in ready position.  S Right foot half moon forward with left u-punch.  S
23. Both hands grab opponent, look and turn left with left foot pulls into left cat stance facing E, left hand pulls down and right hand pushes down as left leg steps back landing in left half moon stance facing N with kiai.  N
24. Left foot half moon backward with right upwards block and left spear poke high.  N
25. Left foot half moon forward with left upward block and right spear poke high.  N
26. Left foot half moon forward with left upwards block and right spear poke high.  N
27. Left foot half moon backward landing in horse stance, bring arms together vertically, double downward blocks, pull fists to elbow position, press arms forward and back with palm side of fists up right foot meets left in front position and bow.  N

17 Combination

1. Left outside knife hand block.
2. Right foot steps in with right tiger claw strike low and left tiger claw strike high.
3. Left arm wrap with right bear paw strike high.
4. Left foot steps behind.
5. Right thrust punch low.
6. Left thrust punch low.
7. Right spear poke strike low.

Application

19 Combination

1. Right foot steps back with left outside knife hand block.
2. Right front instep kick low.
3. Left hand pushes down to right.
4. Right downward elbow strike.
5. Left foot steps forward.
6. Left hand grabs the opponent low while right grabs the back of the opponents neck.
7. Left hand pulls up as right hand pushes down forcing the opponent into a somersault while you side shuffle and finish with a right Shuto strike to the neck.

Application

Spin Move

1. Right outside trap block.
2. Left foot steps in while left arm wraps opponents right arm.
3. Right foot steps back.
4. Right elbow strike middle.
5. Right leg sweeps back with right cranes wing strike high.

Application

Drop to the Floor Ext

1. Left foot steps back into right cat stance.
2. Double cross hand blocks low.
3. Right foot steps in with double cross knife hand strikes high.
4. Double outward tiger rakes high.
5. Double poison thumb strikes.
6. Drop to ground on left side.
7. side scissors kick with right leg forward and left leg back.
8. Left toe hook low.
9. Right heel kick middle.
10. Move forward into a crab position and left heel kick forward.

Application

Back Choke #1

1. Back kick low.
2. Turn and use right arm to wrap.
3. Left palm heel strike high.

Back Choke #2

1. Right foot stomp down.
2. Put your left hand in a shuto position on top of your head.
3. Step back with your left foot and pivot by turning left into opponent land in a left leaning stance.
4. Upward rising cranes wing strike low.
5. Left cranes wing strike high.

4 Pinan

This pinan must be practiced if you are to advance to 3rd Degree Brown Belt ranking. By now, you should be well-versed in the basics of proper practice – that is, keeping your back straight, head up, proper balance, power in your punches, kicks and blocks.

1. Assume front position and bow. Right foot steps out into horse stance, bring hands together vertically double downward blocks, pull fists to elbow position, press arms forward and back palm side of fists up.  N
2. Look and double spear poke to the left.  Pull left foot into cat stance facing W with right open hand upward block and left open hand outward block.  W
3. Pivot feet into a right cat stance facing N.  Look and double spear poke to the right E.  Pull right foot into cat stance looking E with left open hand upward
4. block and right open hand outward block. Looking E
5. Face N left half moon step with double cross hand block down.  Right foot meets left in front position facing N, hands in cup and saucer on your left side.  N
6. Right foot half moon forward with right outside block and left front two-knuckle punch middle.  N
7. Left foot meets right in front position facing N, hands in cup and saucer on right side.  N
8. Left side kick low with left back fist high towards W, leaving hand out landing in left half moon stance facing W, left hand grabs opponent high, right elbow strike high.  W
9. Right foot meets left in front position facing N with hands in cup and saucer on left side.  N
10. Right side kick low and right back fist high towards E leaving fist out, landing in right half moon stance facing E, right hand grabs opponent high, left elbow strike high.  E
11. Look and pivot feet into a left leaning stance facing NW, with left upward block and right ridge hand strike low, double outward ridge hand blocks, double poison thumb strikes high.  NW
12. Both hands grab high pulling downward into right rising knee, right front instep kick low landing in horse stance facing SW.
13. Left foot crosses behind landing in right twist stance facing SW with right outside block and left thrust punch middle towards NW
14. Right foot steps out landing in left cat stance facing SE. Rotate arms counterclockwise 2 times (double circular blocks) opening into, double outward knife hand blocks.  SE
15. Both hands grab opponents wrist pulling into left front kick landing in left half moon stance with left front two-knuckle punch high, right front two-knuckle punch high.  SE
16. Right foot pulls into right cat stance facing SW.  Rotate arms clockwise 2 times (double circular blocks) opening into, double outward knife hand blocks.  SW
17. Both hands grab opponent’s wrists pulling into right front kick middle landing in right half moon stance with right front two-knuckle punch high, left front two-knuckle punch high.  SW
18. Left foot steps into cat stance facing S. Rotate arms counterclockwise 3 times (double circular blocks), end with left hand down in an open block and right hand up in an open block while simultaneously twisting your feet into a reverse Cat stance.  S
19. Right foot steps forward landing right cat stance. Rotate arms clockwise 3 times (double circular blocks), end with right hand down in an open block and left hand up in an open block while simultaneously twisting your feet into a reverse Cat stance.  S
20. Left foot steps forward landing in left cat Stance. Rotate arms counterclockwise 2 times (double circular blocks),
21. Left foot steps out landing in left half moon stance with double outside ridge hand blocks, double poison thumb strikes high.  S
22. Grab opponent high pulling down into right rising knee, right front instep kick Pivot to the left and land in left cat stance facing N Rotate arms clockwise 3 times (triple circular blocks), end with right hand down in an open block and left hand up in an open block while simultaneously twisting your feet into a reverse Cat stance.  N
23. Right foot steps forward landing in right cat stance.  Rotate arms clockwise 2 times (double circular blocks.  N
24. Right foot steps out landing in horse stance, bring hands together vertically, double downward blocks, pull fists to elbow position, press arms forward and back palm side of fists up, right foot meets left in front position and bow.  N

5 Pinan

This is the last of pinans to be mastered, and it is required for 3rd Degree Brown Belt. You will notice repetition of movements used in earlier pinans, although they may be coupled in new ways to provide the student with alternatives to cope with any different situation.

1. Assume front position and bow. Right foot steps to side landing horse stance, bring arms together vertically, double downward blocks, bring fists to elbow position, press arms forward and back with palm side of fist up. N
2. Look and turn left, left foot pulls into cat stance facing W with right inside block (#3), left outside block (#2).  W
3. Left foot steps out landing in left half moon stance with right front two-knuckle punch high, left downward palm block, right back two-knuckle punch high.  W
4. Right foot pulls into cat stance facing E with left inside block (#4), right outside block(#1).  E
5. Right foot steps out landing in right half moon stance with left front two-knuckle punch high, right downward palm block, left back two-knuckle punch high.  E
6. Twist your feet to face N in a left half moon stance, with hands in ready position. N
7. Right foot steps out landing in right half moon stance with double cross hand blocks low.  N
8. Left foot half moon forward with double cross hand blocks high, both hands grab opponent high and pull downward to right side, left Back Fist strike high.  N
9. Right foot half moon forward with right thrust punch middle.  N
10. Right foot steps backward landing in horse stance facing E with right side open back hand high and left fist covers chest, left side open back hand high and right fist covers chest.  E
11. Left hand grabs high with right crescent kick high to N, landing in horse stance facing SW with right roundhouse elbow strike high to NW.
12. Left foot steps behind landing in right twist stance facing SW with right outside block and left side thrust punch middle to the NW.  SW
13. Look and turn left facing SE, right footsteps forward, left foot steps forward jumping off left leg landing in right twiststance facing SE with double cross hand blocks low.  SE
14. Right foot steps back landing in right half leaning stance facing SW with right outside block (#1) and left front two-knuckle punch middle.  SW
15. Look and turn left as left foot pulls into cat stance facing NE.
16. Left foot steps out landing in left leaning stance with right tiger claw strike low, right hand grabs and pulls back high with left downward cross sword hand strike changing to right leaning stance.  SE
17. Look and turn left as left foot pulls into cat stance facing NW.
18. Left foot steps out landing in left half moon stance facing NW with right tiger claw strike low, right hand grabs and pulls back high with left downward cross sword hand strike changing to right leaning stance.  NE
19. Left foot half moon backwards landing in horse stance facing N, bring arms together vertically, double downward blocks, bring fist to elbow position, arms press forward and back with palm side of fist up, right foot meets left in front position and bow.  N

26 Combination

1. Left outside knife hand block with right leopards paw strike middle.
2. Right foot steps forward.
3. Left foot steps backwards.
4. Left backwards elbow strike middle.
5. Right palm heel strike low.
6. Left hand scoops the leg.
7. Right tiger claw grab low.

Application

21 Combination

1. Left outside knife hand block with right leopards paw strike to the shoulder.
2. Left hand grabs the wrist.
3. Right foot steps forward and begin pivoting under opponents arm.
4. Left foot steps backwards completing the pivot.
5. Right forearm strike to the elbow.
6. Right reverse forearm strike high.
7. Pivot 180 degrees and left blade kick low.
8. Right wheel kick high.

20B Combination

Application

20 Combination

1. Right foot steps back with closed hands high cross hand block.
2. Left arm wrap and right Shuto strike high.
3. Right leg sweeps backwards with right tigers mouth strike high.
4. Right thrust punch middle.
5. Right Shuto strike high.

13 Combination

1. (With belt in hands) Left inside block.
2. Left foot steps in as left hand pushes down with right back two-knuckle punch strike high.
3. Belt strike high.
4. Right hand wraps belt high.
5. Right foot steps back flipping opponent over shoulder.

Application

Crescent Kicks

1. Left foot steps back with right outside trap block.
2. Left crescent kick low.
3. Left crescent kick high.
4. Left hand grab high pulling inward into right downward elbow strike high.

Side Head Lock

1. Double palms low.
2. Grab head.
3. Take down.

Front head lock

1. Right cranes wing strike low.
2. Right elbow Strike high.
3. Left hand reaches forward and grabs low and pulls in as right palm strikes middle.

Arm Bar

1. Knife hand chop low.
2. Twist out.
3. Side kick low to middle.

3 Kata

This is a particularly acrobatic form, in which you will execute a scissor kick from the ground. It is required for advancement to 2nd Degree Brown belt level.

1. Assume front position and bow. Right foot steps out landing in horse stance with double cross knife hand blocks high, bring hands to elbow position with kiai.  N
2. Right foot pulls back landing in left cat stance, right overhead block and left outside open hand block.  N
3. Right foot steps forward landing in right half moon stance with right outside ridge hand block high, left outside ridge hand block middle, right spear poke strike high, left spear poke strike middle.  N
4. Left front kick middle landing in left half moon stance.  N
5. Right foot pulls into right cat stance facing S with right outside block (#1).  S
6. Right foot steps out landing in right half moon stance with right back two-knuckle punch high.  S
7. Right foot sweeps to the left turning completely around landing in crouch position hands slapping the ground.  S
8. Jump up with scissor kick landing in left half moon stance with left downward block, right hand in ready position.  S
9. Right foot steps forward, left foot pulls into cat stance facing E with left downward block, right hand in elbow position.  E
10. Right foot meets left in front position with double inside tiger claw blocks.  E
11. Look left, right foot steps to side landing in left cat stance facing N with left tiger claw strike high and pull right tiger claw block back high.  N
12. Right foot meets left in front position hands in immortal man position.  N
13. Look left, right foot steps to side left foot pulls into left cat stance facing W with left immortal man strike high and pull right immortal man block back high.  W
14. Left foot steps out into a left halfmoon stance with left open hand outward block.   Right front ball kick middle/high W, right back kick middle/high E, right side kick middle/high N, landing in horse stance.  W
15. Left foot crosses behind right landing in left twist stance with right upward block and left outward block.  W
16. Left side kick middle S, landing left leg crossed behind right, right foot steps out landing in horse stance with right upwards block and left outside block.  W
17. Twist left facing S with left outside block and right leopards paw strike middle.  S
18. Right leg forward, left leg hops up so right foot can land where the left foot was.  Left foot moves into a horse stance facing W, Left side elbow strike middle.  W
19. Right palm heel strike low, left sweeping crane’s wing strike low, right shuto strike low.  W
20. Right foot half moons back into a left leaning stance facing W with right downward block.  Twist your feet into a right leaning stance facing N.  left front two-knuckle punch.  N
21. Right foot half moon backward landing in horse stance with double cross knife open hand blocks high, bring hands to elbow position with kiai.  N
22. Right foot meets left in front position and bow.  N

10 Point Blocking System

1. Stand in front position and bow.
2. Step out with the right foot into a horse stance.
3. Double downward knife hand blocks while exhaling.
4. Double outward rising ridge hand blocks while exhaling, then double downward knife hand blocks while exhaling.
5. Double outward knife hand blocks while exhaling.
6. Bring your open hands together palms facing you inhaling.
7. Turn your hands palms away move hands to outward knife hand blocks exhaling.
8. Double inward leopard’s paw knife hand trap while exhaling.
9. Bring your hands together palms facing you inhaling.
10. Double downward palm block while exhaling.
11. Hands to ready position inhaling.
12. Hands fist-over-fist on right side.
13. Double “U” driving tigers claw to the left while exhaling.
14. Hands to ready position inhaling.
15. Hands fist-over-fist on left side.
16. Double “U” driving tiger’s claw to the right side while exhaling.
17. Hands to ready position inhaling.
18. Double downward closed hand blocks exhaling.
19. Hands to ready position inhaling.
20. Double outward closed hand blocks exhaling.
21. Reach out and grab opponent and pull in.
22. Right upholding hand block, bridged with left hand.
23. Simultaneous right downward block and left upward ridge hand block.
24. Simultaneous outward “U” tigers claw with strikes while exhaling.
25. Left upholding hand block, bridged with right hand.
26. Simultaneous left downward block and right upward block.
27. Simultaneous outward “U” tigers claw strikes while exhaling.
28. Right foot meets left in front position, both arms circling straight up out to the side and down to your sides then bow.

22 Combination

1. Right foot steps back pulling left foot into cat stance with left upwards (#6) block.
2. Right forearm strike high.
3. Left spear poke strike high.
4. Left foot sweeps forward low with left backwards cranes wing strike high.
5. Right back kick high.

Application

23 Combination

1. Right foot steps back pulling left foot into Cat stance with left hand cross block (#4).
2. Right hand trap.
3. Left foot steps in and left and right hand double knife hand strikes to the middle.
4. Right upward tiger mouth strike high.
5. Right foot steps around the left side.
6. Pivot to the left flipping opponent over your right hip.

Monkey Blocks

1. Left inside block, right inside trap.
2. Turn hands down into monkey grip Left hand pulls down and then left elbow rotates up.
3. Right hand grabs arm, left foot steps in with left side elbow middle.
4. Left hand grabs high, drop to right knee.

Application

Bear Hug #1

1. Right foot stomps down.
2. Butt strike and extend arms out straight.

Bear Hug #2

1. Left downward chop low.
2. Left foot steps behind opponents right leg.
3. Drop into a horse stance and open your pinned arms.

Bear Hug #3

Kata 4

Students that will advance to 1st Degree Brown Belt will perform #4 Kata during their belt advancement.

1. Assume front position and bow. Right foot steps to side landing in horse stance with double cross hand blocks high, bring fists to elbow position with kiai.  N
2. Look left with right upward block and left outward block towards W.  N
3. Left hand grabs opponent high and pulls in as left leg pulls into left cat stance facing W with right back two-knuckle punch middle.  W
4. Left foot steps to side landing in horse stance facing N with left side back fist strike high.  N
5. Look right with left upward block and right outward block towards E.  N
6. Right hand grabs opponent high and pulls in as right leg pulls into right cat stance facing W with left front two-knuckle punch middle.  E
7. Right foot steps to side landing in horse stance facing N with right side back fist strike high.  N
8. Right foot pulls into cat stance facing NE with arms rotating clockwise 2 times, (double circular blocks)  NE
9. Right side roundhouse kick middle/high NE, landing in right half moon stance.  NE
10. Left foot half moon forward with right upward block and left spear poke strike high.  NE
11. Right foot pulls into the left, then pivot left foot 180 degrees to the left and right foot steps back landing in left half moon stance facing SW with left upward block and right spear poke strike high.  SW
12. Right foot pulls into cat stance facing N, right foot steps out landing in right half moon stance with left spear poke strike high and right knife hand block high.  N
13. Left foot half moon forward cup and saucer on right side, landing in left half moon stance with left outside block and right front two-knuckle punch high.  N
14. Right foot half moon forward cup and saucer on left side, landing in right half moon stance with right outside block and left front tow-knuckle punch high.  N
15. Look and turn left changing to left forward leaning stance facing W with right outside ridge hand block and left hand covers ribs, double outside ridge hand blocks, double poison thumb strikes high.  W
16. Both hands grab opponent high pulling down into right rising knee, right instep kick middle landing in right Seven Star stance facing E.  with right upward block and left outward block.  E
17. Right foot steps back landing in left forward leaning stance with right outside ridge hand block and left hand covers ribs, double outside ridge hand blocks, double poison thumb strike high.  E
18. Both hands grab opponent high pulling down into right rising knee, right instep kick middle landing in right Seven Star stance facing W.  with right upward block and left outward block.  W
19. Right foot steps forward landing in left leaning stance facing S left upward block and right spear poke strike high.  S
20. Right foot half moons forward with right upward block and left spear poke strike high.  S
21. Left foot half moon forward with left upward block and right spear poke strike high.  S
22. Right foot half moon forward with right upward block and left spear poke strike high.  S
23. Left foot pulls in and steps out landing in horse stand facing N with double cross hand blocks high Kiai, bring fists to elbow position, right foot meets left in front position and bow.  N

25B Combination

1. Right foot steps back pulling left foot into cat stance with left downward block.
2. Left foot steps in with right Shuto strike high.
3. Left cross knife hand strike high.
4. Left hand grabs high.
5. Right palm strike forward high.
6. Right backward raking tiger claw strike.
7. Right knee strike forward with right elbow strike high.

Application

25 Combination

1. Right foot steps back pulling left foot into cat stance with left downward block.
2. Left foot steps in with Shuto strike high.
3. Left cross knife hand strike high.
4. Right palm heel strike high, left palm heel strike high.

24 Combination

Scissors Takedown

1. Left outside knife hand block.
2. Right leopards paw strike high.
3. Right foot steps in with scissor kick takedown.
4. Left axe kick middle.

Application

Shoulder Grab

1. Slide your left hand up the shoulder use your right hand to manipulate a wrist lock.
2. Push down with your left hand and left instep kick.

Hair Grab

1. Trap opponent’s hand with both of your hands left hand on top (if they grabbed you with their right hand).
2. Drop down onto your left knee and drop your head down to the floor.
3. Slide your left hand up the shoulder use your right hand to manipulate a wrist lock.

Kata 5

Students must demonstrate proficiency in #5 proficiency before elevation to 1st Degree Black Belt ranking. Remember to keep balanced and deliver blows with force.

1. Assume front position and bow.  Right foot steps to side landing in horse stance with double cross knife hand blocks high, bring fists to elbow position with kiai.  N
2. Right foot half moons forward with right downward palm block, right open back hand strike high.  N
3. Left foot half moon forward with left downward palm block, left open back hand strike high.  N
4. Left foot half moon backward with right outside ridge hand block high, right spear poke strike high.  N
5. Right foot half moon backward with left outside ridge hand block high, left spear poke strike high.  N
6. Left foot steps backwards landing in horse stance facing W with double downward cross palm hand blocks, double outward knife hand blocks high, double spear poke strikes middle and high.  W
7. Left leg backwards Pivot landing in left leaning stance facing E with right downward block and left hand in elbow position.  E
8. Change to horse stance with right side back two-knuckle punch high.  S
9. Look and turn left as right foot meets left in front position facing N with hands in cup and saucer on left side.  N
10. Right side blade kick low with right side back fist high E, leaving fist out landing in horse stance.  N
11. Left side back fist high W, right hand covers chest, right side back fist high E left hand covers chest.  N
12. Hands on guard in front, right foot steps forward, left foot steps forward, jump off left leg with right flying side blade kick high. Landing on left foot W
13. Left crane stance facing S with right open hand upward block and left downward knife hand block.  S
14. Left foot steps out landing in left half moon stance facing S with left inside palm block middle and right ridge hand strike low.  S
15. Left foot pulls into cat stance with left downward block and right hand to ready position.  S
16. Left foot steps forward landing in left half moon stance with right inside palm block middle.  S
17. Double outside ridge hand blocks, double poison thumb strikes high.  S
18. Both hands grab opponent high pulling  downward into right rising knee, right front instep kick middle landing in right half moon stance.  S
19. Look and turn left as left pulls into cat stance facing N with left outside block (#2).  N
20. Left foot steps out landing in deep left leaning stance with left back two-knuckle punch high. Hands to cup and saucer on left side.  N
21. Right rising heel kick middle towards S landing in right forward leaning stance facing NE with right spear poke strike high and left palm block middle.  NE
22. Right foot half moon backward landing in horse stance facing N with double cross knife hand blocks high with kiai, bring fists to ready position, right foot meets left in front position and bow.  N