KihonMechanics #3 | Training the Koshi/Hips on Zenkutsu-dachi/Forwad-bent-stance [2of2]

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There are four main reasons for using the hips.

1. Mass
2. Retaining speed
3. Reduce Telegraphy
4. Reach

I’ll be breaking apart the technique, Zenkutsu-dachi Chudan-tsuki, into major components:

1. The extension and retraction of the arms - the Tsuki/punch
2. The rotation of the hips (Koshi-waza) on Zenkutsu-dachi

5 things to keep in mind for Koshi-waza on Zenkutsu-dachi:

1. Ensure correct stance structure.
2. Ensure no change of feet position.
3. Ensure the hips does not roll or pitch, but only yaws.
4. Ensure there is no change of height.
5. Ensure the knee of the leading leg, or ‘lead-knee’, does not change position.

4-step training for Koshi-waza on Zenkutsu-dachi:

1. Extension (of back leg)
2. Rotation
3. Combine with height-lock
4. #3 with knee-lock

Previous Videos:
KihonMechanics #3 | Training the Koshi/Hips on Zenkutsu-dachi [1of2]
KihonMechanics #2 | Two Understandings & Range of Intuitive Control
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KihonMechanics #4 | Combining the Koshi/Hips with Tsuki/Punch

KihonMechanics #3 | Training the Koshi/Hips on Zenkutsu-dachi/Forwad-bent-stance [1of2]

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There are four main reasons for using the hips.

1. Mass
2. Retaining speed
3. Reduce Telegraphy
4. Reach

I’ll be breaking apart the technique, Zenkutsu-dachi Chudan-tsuki, into major components:

1. The extension and retraction of the arms - the Tsuki/punch
2. The rotation of the hips (Koshi-waza) on Zenkutsu-dachi

5 things to keep in mind for Koshi-waza on Zenkutsu-dachi:

1. Ensure correct stance structure.
2. Ensure no change of feet position.
3. Ensure the hips does not roll or pitch, but only yaws.
4. Ensure there is no change of height.
5. Ensure the knee of the leading leg, or ‘lead-knee’, does not change position.

4-step training for Koshi-waza on Zenkutsu-dachi:

1. Extension (of back leg)
2. Rotation
3. Combine with height-lock
4. #3 with knee-lock

Previous Videos:
KihonMechanics #2 | Two Understandings & Range of Intuitive Control
Next Videos:
KihonMechanics #3 | Training the Koshi/Hips on Zenkutsu-dachi [2of2]
KihonMechanics #4 | Combining the Koshi/Hips with Tsuki/Punch

KihonMechanics #2 | Two Understandings & Range of Intuitive Control

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Two concepts that I utilise in teaching a technique that is initially very unintuitive: 
1. Two Understandings
2. Range of Intuitive Control

When it comes to teaching physical disciplines, there are two types of ‘understanding’ a student could acquire that needs to be considered and distinguished:
1. whether the mind has understood the concept.
2. whether the body itself has understood how to perform the technique.

In any physical discipline, when learning a new technique that is beyond the Range of Intuitive Control of the practitioner, having to focus on more than one thing is too much for the practitioner.

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KihonMechanics #1 | The Three Momentums

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In every striking technique, regardless of which martial and whether it is with the hands, feet, knees or elbows, there are three different sources of momentum to consider. 
1. Limb/Speed Momentum
2. Hip/Mass Momentum
3. Whole/Range Momentum

First Momentum - Limb/Speed Momentum: regarding the arm or leg itself that will deliver the blow. Its major contribution to the technique is speed.

Second Momentum - Hip/Mass Momentum: regarding the rotation of the hips whilst executing the striking technique. Its major contribution to the technique is mass.

Third Momentum - Whole/Range Momentum: regarding the movement of the entire body forward with a step or lunge as part of the technique. Its major contribution to the technique is range.

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