TERMINOLOGY​

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FOCUS

1. Visual - to see the point you want to strike

Mental - to want to strike and go through the Visual point

Physical - to have the strength and power to execute the technique

2. Over-All - to see the entire technique being applied

3. After Image - to see the effect of the technique, to realize the aftermath

KIAI

A blood curdling scream coming from the diaphragm to produce adrenalin and temporary (controlled) insanity. Kiai, is both positive and negative; example-Positive Kiai is when you are excited and positive adrenalin is produced to enhance whatever you are doing. This Kiai is always controlled. Negative Kiai-releases negative adrenalin as a result of fear or panic. The negative Kiai is not controlled but rather reactionary and physically depletes the body.

CHI

Power flowing from within. Power flows in the direction in which the mind dictates. Chi relies on adrenalin, and in order to release Chi you must be of proper mind. Situations determine the quality of Chi you produce.

POWER

Internal - Example: Money - $1.00 versus $1,000,000.00. What amount are you able to do more with? ($1,000,000.00). Example No.2: Two people know Karate, the first person knows 5 techniques and the second person know 100 techniques. Of the two who is more powerful? Realistically the second person knowing 100 techniques should have more power than that of the first.

STRENGTH

External - This is physical strength. To be able to physically perform the task at hand. This is achieved by training the body in Karate and various other types of physical disciplines.

TAE KWONDO  - The way of the fist and Foot.

MOO DUK KWAN  - The Military way.

KATA

A dance where all basic. movements are "applied to give you coordination, timing, rhythm, and good breathing techniques. Most of all it is a spiritual dance, passed on from generation to generation. It is also a pre-arranged sequence of movements where the practitioner battles an opponent or opponents. The interpretation is known to the Japanese as "Bunkai". 

QNE-STEP FIGHTING

Applying all basic movements to street fighting situations, and utilizing angles, proper focus and takedowns.

THREE-STEP FIGHTING

Successful blocking of three (3) attacks by an opponent. Counter is applied after the third block, utilizing the methods of one-step fighting.

FREE FIGIITING

Applying your mind and body in a fighting situation where you are fighting one or more persons. Free fighting should bring out your imagination to the fullest. Applying all the basic movements you have learned, using angles, and various hand and foot techniques. The most important aspect in Free Fighting is proper focus and applying the knowledge you have gained through your training without a second thought.

PRESSURE POINTS

As a rule of thumb-anywhere on the body there is a joint there is also a pressure point. Exerting specific amounts of pressure to these areas on the body can cause a "short in the circuit" thus resulting in pain, numbness, unconsciousness and even death.

CHOKE

Closes the windpipe disallowing air to the lungs.

STRANGUL ATION

Cutting off the oxygen to the lungs, and oxygen and blood to the brain via the arteries.

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SNAPPING

Keeping an opponent off you with minimum force using a kick or punch causing external damage.

THRUSTING - To hurt the person causing internal damage.

FIVE BASIC.STANCES WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

1. Junbe            50-50

2. Forward       60-40

3. Horse           50-50

4. Short Cat     10-90

5. Long Cat      40-60

Distribution of weight varies from person to person because of their physical stature.

TYPES OF TAKEDOWNS & LOCATION ON BODY

1. High                Top of head to base of throat

2. Middle            Base of throat to hairline

3. Low                Hairline to base of foot

4. Circular          Spinning in the direction you determine

Advance takedowns by way of someone kicking, will be taught by the instructor.

DIFFERENT STYLES

1. Tae Kwon Do Moo Duk Kwan - Korean

2. Shotokan - Japanese

3. Okinawa Te - Okinawan

4. Jujitsu - Japanese

5. Judo - Japanese

6. Tang Soo Do - Korean

7. Kung Fu - Chinese

8. Aikido - Japanese

9. Goju Ryu - Japanese, Chinese, Okinawan

10. Enlightment and Perfection *

Today there are approximately 2,500 different styles of Martial Arts in the free world. In China, there may be many more which we are unaware of or yet to be discovered.