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Combat Hapkido Manual

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History of Hapkido

As with most martial arts, the history of Hapkido, is

shrouded in mystery and controversy. Lack of original records,

hearsay, anecdotes, politics, egos, and ravages of time all but

ensure sketchy and biased accounts of the origin of this martial

art.

Over the past 2000 years the Korean people have

developed several fighting systems and martial disciplines,

which have evolved into modern TaeKwonDo, Tang Soo Do,

Hapkido, Kook Sook, Hwa Rang Do and others. Hundreds of

years of trade, war, occupation and exchange between Korea

and its neighbors, China and Japan, has resulted in “cross-

pollination”, mutual influence and blending of styles and

techniques. It is now virtually impossible to state with certainty

which techniques are truly Korean, Chinese or Japanese in

origin.

Hapkido was founded by Choi Yong Sool (1904-1986).

Reportedly he developed the system by combining native

Korean fighting methods with Japanese Daito Ryu Aiki-Ju Jitsu.

Choi had learned that system from its Headmaster Sokaku

Takeda while living in Japan from 1915-1945. After his return

to Korea, Choi started teaching Self Defense (Yawara) in

TaeGue City. He initially called his system Yu Kwon Sool.

One of Choi‟s senior students, Ji Han-Jae, claims to have been

the first to introduce the name “Hapkido” in Seoul in 1957.

However, this is strongly disputed by Choi‟s first student and

mentor, Prof. Suh Bok Sup, who claims that he and Choi were

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already using the word “Hapkido” when they opened their first

dojang (school) in 1951.

Some “traditional” instructors claim that Hapkido contains

over 3600 techniques, including as many as 120 different kicks.

However, Prof. Suh Bok Sup, who was Choi‟s first and

employer, disputes this and asserts that the original Hapkido

system as taught by Choi was comprised of only 100 self

defense techniques. Nowadays there are many styles of

Hapkido as well as over a dozen associations / governing bodies.

Some styles have produced forms (Hyung) and require them for

advancement; others emphasize high kicking (including jumping

and flying kicks); still others, heavily influenced by Judo and

Aikido, emphasize throwing skills.

The word Hapkido is made up of three distinct words. As

you will see, each word has a few different meanings.

HAP, which means to coordinate, to combine, to unite, to join;

KI, which means internal power, dynamic energy, life force; and

DO, which means the way, the system, the method.

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Universal Theories of Hapkido

The three universal theories of Hapkido are:

The Water Principle (Yu), which teaches the student to

penetrate the defenses of the attacker by “flowing” in, over,

around or under.

The Circular Motion Principle (Won), which teaches the

student how to gain and impart momentum by moving in a

circular manner. By redirecting the attack in a circular

direction the student controls the balance and the kinetic

energy of the attacker.

The Non-resistance (or Harmony) Principle (Hwa),

which teaches the student to remain relaxed, flexible (not

tense) and not to meet force with force.

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The Founder of Combat Hapkido

Grandmaster John Pellegrini is the Founder and President

of the International Combat Hapkido Federation. With over 35

years of Martial Arts study and research in Europe, the U.S. and

Asia, he is recognized as one of the foremost experts and leading

authority on Self Defense. His superior teaching skills and

technical knowledge have earned him the highest reputation

worldwide.

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Combat Hapkido

In 1990 Grandmaster Pellegrini officially named his style

of Hapkido, “Combat Hapkido” (Chon-Tu Kwan Hapkido in

Korean). The name clearly identifies it and sets it apart from

other so called “traditional” styles of Hapkido. It is also referred

to as the “Science of Self-Defense”.

Combat Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile

discipline of self protection that includes and extensive variety

of joint locks, kicks, strikes, take downs, pressure points,

grappling, and disarming techniques. The result is a

comprehensive Self Defense system enjoyable to learn, safe to

practice and most of all, totally effective.

Combat Hapkido‟s dynamic concepts are based on

scientific principles of anatomy and biomechanics as well as

psychology and strategy. It is well suited for men and women of

all ages and sizes because physical strength and athletic abilities

are not essential. The emphasis is on redirecting the assailants‟

aggression and power back toward them with little effort and

minimum force on your part.

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Combat Hapkido Accreditation

Grandmaster Pellegrini first received unofficial approval

for Combat Hapkido by Grandmaster In Sun Seo while training

with him in Pusan, Korea in 1993. After six years of monitoring

and supervision, Grandmaster In Sun Seo granted Combat

Hapkido official recognition and “Kwan” accreditation in March

of 1999. This unprecedented act established Combat Hapkido

as a legitimate style of Hapkido, registered with the World Ki-

Do Federation and recognized by the Korean Government. The

official Korean name for the system is “Chon-Tu Kwan

Hapkido”. The ceremony of official recognition was held in

Boca Raton, Florida on March 27th of 1999. Grandmaster

Pellegrini was presented with the official certificate of approval

by the World Ki-Do Federation / Korea Ki-Do Association.

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The ICHF Logo

The ICHF logo reflects the philosophy of the ICHF by

bringing together the rich heritage of the Orient with that of

Western civilization.

The red and blue symbol (commonly referred to as the

Ying / Yang) is the Korean Taeguek (Um / Yang) and it

represents the foundation of Oriental thought, wisdom and

philosophy. In the ICHF logo it acknowledges our roots

and connection to Korean martial arts.

For many centuries, in Western culture, the lion has been

used as a majestic symbol of strength, courage, freedom

and leadership. These attributes are at the core of

everything the ICHF embodies and represents.

The Oriental symbol at the bottom of the logo is the Korean

character for “Ki” which symbolizes “life energy”, an

indispensable element for understanding Hapkido.

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School Etiquette General

Respect yourself and others at all times.

Ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times.

The instructor should be referred to as “Sir”, “Ma‟am”, “Mr…..”,

or “Ms. ….”.

Do not bring food, drinks or gum into the training area.

Keep yourself and your uniform well groomed.

Remember you are here to learn and not to glorify your own ego.

Before Class

No shoes on the mat, store shoes and bags in the cubical.

Remove watches, necklaces, large earring and similar jewelry prior

to class.

Be on time for class, if you arrive late perform push-ups and then

join class in the last row.

Be dressed in your complete uniform, if you are missing a part of

your uniform perform push-ups and then join class in the last row.

During Class

When lining up, the most senior student will line up facing the

instructor and to the instructor‟s left; all others will fill in

according to rank.

Class begins and ends with a bow to the instructor. Some

westerners associate bowing as a form of worshipping; however,

bowing is simply a form of showing courtesy or respect. It has no

religious significance.

Keep talking to a minimum during class.

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Black Belt Principles

Courtesy: it‟s using words like please and thank you.

Integrity: being honest at school and at home, it‟s how you act

when you think no one is watching, what you say and do are the

same.

Self-Control: thinking before you act.

Perseverance: finishing something once you have started,

refusing to quit when the going gets rough.

Indomitable Spirit: showing no fear in the face of trouble, it‟s

knowing in life there are some risks that must be taken and

having the courage to take them.

Code of Conduct

Respect each other,

Help each other,

Be honest, and

Always stand by the weak.

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Testing & Promotions

In order to test the student must have each of the belt

requirements checked and initialed by the instructor prior to the

testing date. The student must also complete a testing

application and submit their fee at least one week prior to the

test.

During testing/promotion it is encouraged that the student

invites his/her family members and friends.

How long does it take to earn my belt?

Promotions / Time In Grade

The following are only approximations. Some may progress faster and some may take longer at

each belt level.

Belt Level Time In Grade 10

th Gup…..White Belt 1 Month 10-15 classes

9th Gup…..Yellow Belt 1 Month 10-15 classes

8th Gup…..Orange Belt 2 Months 20-30 classes

7th Gup…..Green Belt 2 Months 20-30 classes

6th Gup…..Purple Belt 4 Months 40-60 classes

5th Gup…..Blue Belt 4 Months 40-60 classes

4th Gup…..Brown Belt 5 Months 50-75 classes

3rd

Gup…..Red Belt 5 Months 50-75 classes

2nd

Gup…..Red/Black Belt 6 Months 60-90 classes

1st Gup…..Black / White Belt 6 Months 60-90 classes

1st Dan/Poomse…Black Belt 1 Year 120-180 classes

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Yellow Belt (9th Gup)

Requirements School Knowledge

____ School Tenets

____ Code of Conduct

____ Basic School Etiquette

____ Properly tie belt

Stances

____ Fighting

Breakfalls/Tumbling

____ #1 Backward breakfall

____ #2 Side breakfall

____ #3 Forward roll

Hand Strikes

____ #1 Vertical (jab/cross)

____ #2 Hammer fist (Horizontal/Vertical)

____ #3 Backfist

Kicks

____ #1 Front Kick (Front/Back Leg)

____ #2 Side Kick (Front/Back Leg)

____ #3 Back

____ Kicking Concept: Snap & Thrust

Soft Blocks (Deflections)

____ Inside (same side / cross side)

____ Outside (same side / cross side)

Breakaways

____ #1 – Open hand „live hand‟, lower CoG, push forearm forward,

twist hand palm down, twist whole body inward and back.

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____ #2 – Live hand, lower CoG, rotate hand around attacker‟s forearms

with your thumb on the outside of attacker‟s forearm, push palm in and

across to secure break away.

____ #3 – Live hand, knife hand strike to radial nerve, and thrust trapped

hand backward.

____ #4 – Live hand, rotate your palm down, free hand hammer fist into

the back of attacker‟s wrist, and thrust trapped hand backward.

Self-Defenses

____ Same Side Wrist Grab #1 – Live hand, distraction, rotate palm up

with elbow close to the body, free hand reaches under attacker‟s hand

and grasp the outside of the thumb, trapped hand comes out and grasps

the pinky side of attacker‟s hand and torque to the outside, pressure to

the ground, extend attacker‟s on ground and place knee on attacker‟s

triceps.

____ Same Side Wrist Grab #2 – Live hand, distraction, rotate palm up

with elbow close to the body, free hand tiger-mouths attacker‟s wrist,

trapped hand rotates out and applies pressure to back side of attacker‟s

palm, direct over attacker‟s shoulder and take to ground (trip attacker

with inside foot if needed)

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Orange Belt (8th Gup)

Requirements

Breakfalls/Tumbling

____ #4 Forward break fall

____ #5 Backward roll

____ #6 Dive

____ #7 Rolling escape

Hand Strikes

____ #4 Uppercut ____ #5 Hook

Kicks

____ #4 Roundhouse ____ #5 Inside crescent

____ #6 Outside crescent

Breakaways

____ #5 – Live hand, distraction, step across with the cross foot, hammer fist strike

to the radial nerve, spin into the attacker and perform a rear elbow strike with the

previously trapped hand, hammer fist to face.

____ #6 – Live hand, distraction, step toe to toe with the same side foot, push

elbow above the attacker‟s elbow with the trapped hand, thrust hand down and

away from attacker, come back with a rear elbow strike.

____ #7 – Live hand, distraction, step toe to toe with the same side foot, push

elbow to elbow with the trapped hand, turn palm down, push arm out horizontally, back fist to face.

____ #8 – Live hand, distraction, step toe to toe with the same side foot, push

elbow below the attacker‟s elbow with the trapped hand, pull arm out high, elbow strike to head or knife hand to throat.

____ #9 – Live hand, pointed finger towards attacker‟s face, step behind the attacker‟s foot with the same side foot, push knife hand across attacker‟s face and

twist backward taking the attacker to the ground.

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Same Side Wrist Grabs

____ #3 – Live hand, distraction, rotate palm up and grasp attacker‟s hand with both hand, rotating attacker‟s palm to the outside, shoot attacker‟s elbow into his

body and then pull arm back out forcefully.

____ #4 – Live hand, distraction, rotate hand to the outside, cross hand grasps the back of attacker‟s palm, pressure down on the attacker‟s thumb with the trapped

hand and then apply pressure to the triceps tendon, and pressure down into an arm

bar.

____ #5 – Live hand, distraction, rotate to the outside, trapped hand tiger mouths

attacker‟s wrist, cross hand covers the back of attacker‟s palm and pressure fingers

towards the elbow.

Cross Wrist Grabs

____ #1 – Live hand, distraction, rotate to the outside and re-grasp attacker‟s forearm, free hand applies pressure to the triceps tendon and take to the ground.

____ #2 – Live hand, distraction, counter-grab on the inside of attacker‟s forearm,

free hand grasps back of attacker‟s wrist, step in placing your same side shoulder under the attacker‟s elbow, break elbow over your shoulder, continue rotating

under the arm and chicken wing to the ground.

____ #3 – Live hand, counter-grab, step in with same side foot, free hand shots a knife hand cross attacker‟s face as the trapped hand pulls out, free hand comes

around and under the attacker‟s arm and into an elbow lock pulling the attacker‟s

wrist toward your body.

Cane

____ Jab (tip & hook) ____ Block (high & low) ____ Cane Set #1

high block, front kick, tip jab to face

turn 90 left, low block, hook jab

turn 90 left, high block, front kick, tip jab to face

turn 90 left, low block, hook jab

turn 90 left, criss-cross and chamber

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Green Belt (7th Gup)

Requirements Hand Strikes

____ Palm Heel ____ Tiger Mouth

Kicks

____ Slap ____ Scoop

Breakaways

____ #10 – Live hand, same side foot steps in, trapped side elbow raises and

strikes to the face.

____ #11 – Live hand, same side foot steps in, angle fingers upward, raising elbow strike into the solar plexus, downward elbow strike to the clavicle.

____ #12 – Live hand, angle fingers towards attacker‟s face, keep elbow in, thrust hand outward and tiger mouth to attacker‟s throat.

____ #13 – Live hand, same side foot steps to the outside, turn hip-to-hip, elbow-

to-elbow, rotate to the outside and pull trapped arm out horizontally, elbow strike to the spine.

____ #14 – Live hand and raise hand a little, step across and under the arm, as arm

come free knife hand strike to the body, grasp shoulders from behind and scoop kick to the back of knee and bring to the ground.

Same Side Wrist Grabs

____ #6 – Distraction, same side hand tiger mouths attacker‟s wrist, opposite hand

covers the back of the attacker‟s palm, rotate over, same side hand releases and

reaches behind and around attacker‟s head and grasps the chin, torque the chin out and pull in as the other hand keeps pressure on the attacker‟s wrist and pushes in.

____ #7 – Distraction, same side hand rotates to the outside and counter-grabs, opposite side hand attacks the triceps tendon and pressures down.

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____ #8 – Distraction, same side hand rotates the palm toward your face, the

opposite side hand reaches across and grasps the posterior side of the wrist, trapped arm pressures down into the fingers and thrust toward the attacker.

____ #9 – Distraction, same side hand rotates to the outside, the thumb stays on the

outside and the fingers come back under the wrist, the opposite hand reaches invertedly across to collapse the elbow, same side elbow rotates under the

attacker‟s elbow and next to attacker‟s side, free hand grasps the outside of

attacker‟s hand and the finish is a „gooseneck.‟

____ #10 –Distraction, push same side hand out tiger mouthing the attacker‟s

wrist, opposite side hand strikes under the elbow and slightly grasp the elbow,

same side hand pushes attacker‟s wrist towards your opposite side hand and it locks on the anterior side of the attackers forearm, (can be used as an escort or the

take attacker to the ground).

Cross Wrist Grab

_____ #4 – Distraction, counter-grab, same side hand applies pressure point to the

attacker‟s elbow, raise attacker‟s arm up and step under into a chicken wing and take to the ground.

_____ #5 – Distraction, rotate trapped hand to the outside and grasp attacker‟s

wrist, as the same side hand traps the back of the attacker‟s hand, apply pressure down and towards yourself.

_____ #6 –Distraction, counter-grab and pull in and step hip-to-hip, same side hand reaches behind and around attacker‟s head grasping the chin and pull into

shoulder, trapped is being pulled across your abdomen and pressure is being

applied to the elbow.

Cane ____ Technique (clearing & strike) ____ Block (roof & shield) ____ Cane Set #2

roof block, counter strike, side kick

turn 90 left, clearing (1,2), shield block, strike

turn 90 left, roof block, counter strike, side kick

turn 90 left, clearing (1,2), shield block, strike

turn 90 left, criss-cross and chamber

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Purple Belt (6th Gup)

Requirements Hand Strikes

____ #3 Knife hand

____ #4 Spear hand ____ #5 Ox jaw

Kicks

____ #9 Upward knee

____ #10 Roundhouse knee

Breakaway from 2 hands Grabbing 1

____ #1 – Distraction, step in with same side foot, point fingers upward, free hand

grasps the back of the trapped hand and pulls out, elbow strike to the face.

____ #2 – Distraction, step in with same side foot, point fingers upward, free hand

grasps the anterior side of the trapped hand and pulls out in an upward motion,

upward elbow strike to sternum and face.

____ #3 – Distraction, step in with the same side foot, angle elbow out/upward and

angle hand downward and towards yourself, free hand grasps trapped hand and

pulls out, follow up with back fist or back kick.

Same Side Wrist Grabs

____ #11 – Distraction, same side hand tiger mouths wrist, opposite hand covers

the back of the palm, as the arm rotates up, pressure into the attacker, torque wrist by twisting hands in the opposite direction.

____ #12 – Hand strike distraction, cross hand reaches over and slightly lifts the elbow, trapped hand pulls down and out and shoots behind the attacker‟s same side

shoulder and into a hammer lock.

____ #13 – Distraction, step in with the same side foot coming almost elbow to elbow, free hand reaches under your trapped hand and grasps the posterior portion

of the forearm, rotate trapped hand out, rear elbow strike to face, knife hand strike

to bicep and snake hand around attacker‟s arm and into a hammer lock.

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____ #14 – Distraction, step in with the same side foot coming almost elbow to

elbow, free hand reaches over your trapped hand and grasps the anterior portion of the forearm, pull trapped hand out and into your body, continue turning into the

attacker, free hand now grasps the outside of attacker‟s hand, step under attacker‟s

arm and into a chicken wing.

____ #15 – Distraction, rotate hand out and grasp the wrist with the free hand, pull

trapped hand out and grasp the outside of attacker‟s hand, push arm up and step

under and into a center lock.

Cross Wrist Grabs

____ #7 – Distraction, rotate the hand up so that your palm faces the attacker, free

hand grasps attacker‟s wrist and break trapped hand away and apply pressure to the back of attacker‟s palm and take to ground.

____ #8 – Distraction, snake trapped hand up and around attacker‟s wrist, free hand grasps attacker‟s wrist, trapped hand slides out and grasps the fingers and

twist into attacker, pushing attacker‟s elbow up and then forcefully thrust

attacker‟s arm back and down.

Side Wrist Grabs

____ #1 – Distraction (sidekick), free hand reaches across and trapped attacker‟s

hand on your wrist, rotate your elbow over the attacker‟s forearm and pressure

downward.

____ #2 – Distraction, (sidekick), pull your trapped hand into your chest, free hand

reaches under and traps the attacker‟s hand on your wrist, rotate your elbow over the attacker‟s forearm and pressure downward.

Punches

____ #1 – Step to the outside, inside-outside parry and trap the wrist, knife hand strike and pressure to the triceps tendon and take to ground.

____ #2 – Step to the outside, inside-outside parry and trap the wrist, step behind, free hand comes around head and ridge hand strike to the far side of the neck and

into a headlock, keep the trapped wrist and arm pulled across your chest.

Cane ____ Part one of Cane form

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Blue Belt (5th Gup) Requirements

Hand Strikes

____ #6 Inside elbow ____ #7 Outside elbow

____ #8 Upward elbow

____ #9 Downward elbow

____ #10 Backward elbow

Same Side Wrist Grabs

____ #16 – Live hand, distraction, rotate trapped hand to the outside with palm down, free hand grasps the attacker‟s wrist, trapped hand pulls down and out and

grasps the outside of attacker‟s hand, step under the attacker‟s arm and into a

center lock.

____ #17 – Live hand, distraction, rotate trapped hand to the outside, tiger mouth

attacker‟s wrist with trapped hand, free hand grasp the back of attacker‟s palm,

continue rotating over, step in with same side foot, and pressure down and in with same side elbow (elbow to elbow).

____ #18 – Live hand, distraction, flex wrist toward the outside tiger mouthing the

wrist, free hand grasps the attacker‟s elbow, raise up and step under into a bar arm lock.

____ #19 – Live hand, distraction, step in with same side foot, free hand reaches over your hand and grasps the attacker‟s wrist, trapped hand pulls out and grasps

the back of attacker‟s fingers pulling fingers down and back, step same side elbow

under attacker‟s elbow and finish.

____ #20 – Live hand, distraction, step in with same side foot, free hand reaches

over your hand and grasps the attacker‟s wrist, trapped hand pulls out and grasps

under attacker‟s forearm, pulling attacker‟s arm into your body, forcefully pressure in with same side shoulder / upper arm and take attacker to the ground.

2 Hand Wrist Grabs

____ #1 – Live hand, distraction, trapped hand snakes to the outside with palm towards attacker‟s face, free hand grasps attacker‟s belt and pulls and the trapped

hand thrusts towards attacker‟s face and take to ground.

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____ #2 – Live hand, distraction, rotate palm up with elbow close to the body, free hand reaches under attacker‟s hand and grasp the outside of the thumb, trapped

hand comes out and grasps the pinky side of attacker‟s hand and torque to the

outside, pressure to the ground.

____ #3 –Live hand, distraction, rotate (snake) trapped hand to the outside of

attacker‟s opposite wrist and grasp attacker‟s wrist, as the same side hand traps the

back of the attacker‟s hand, apply pressure down and towards yourself.

Side Wrist Grabs

____ #3 – Live hand, distraction, pull trapped hand into your chest, free hand

reaches over and grasps back of attacker‟s wrist, pull trapped hand down and out, free hand rear elbow strike to attacker‟s chest, reach under and around attacker‟s

head grasping on the rear of the jaw, pressure in and down with shoulder, take to

the ground and finish.

____ #4 – Live hand, distraction, pull trapped hand into your chest, free hand

reaches over and grasps back of attacker‟s wrist and pull into your chest, forcefully

rotate in with same side shoulder and take to ground.

____ #5 – Live hand, distraction, rotate trapped hand up and out with your palm

facing up, free hand grasps attackers wrist, trapped hand pulls out and grasps

attacker‟s fingers and torque back and to the outside, taking attacker to the ground.

Punches

____ #3 – Step to the outside, same side hand comes over and around attacker‟s punching hand, pull attacker‟s arm into your chest, free hand grasps the back of

attacker‟s hand and start bending attacker‟s palm toward the elbow and reverse

direction as the same side foot steps back, take to the ground.

____ #4 – Step to the inside, both hand come up, same side hand blocks and traps

wrist as the opposite side hand strikes the biceps tendon, letting the attacker‟s

momentum take him to the ground.

2 Hands Grabbing 2 Wrists (front)

____ #1 – Live hands, one hand rotates in and palm up, the other turns palm down

and out, smash attacker‟s knuckles together, pull to hand out, rear elbow strike to face.

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____ #2 – Live hands, distraction, rotate both hand out and up, palms in, smash

hands together, one hand covers over and pressure both hands down, palm strike to face.

2 Hands Grabbing 2 Wrists (back)

____ #1 – Live hands, distraction, fake to one side stepping and slightly raising hand, step in the opposite direction raising that arm up and stepping under and

turning your palm down, opposite hand grasps the outside of attacker‟s hand and

into a center lock.

____ #2 – Live hands, distraction, fake to one side stepping and slightly raising

hand, step in the opposite direction raising that arm up and stepping under and

behind attacker‟s leg, sweep leg and pressure back with arm, taking to the ground.

Cane ____ Part two of Cane form

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Brown Belt (4th

Gup)

Requirements

Punches

____ #5 – Step to the inside, same side hand blocks and traps the wrist, opposite

arm comes through with a horizontal elbow strike.

____ #6 – Step in with the opposite foot, same side hand blocks and traps the wrist,

opposite hand comes under and around attacker‟s arm, pivot in and hip toss.

2 Hand Wrist Grabs

____ #4 – Live hand, distraction, trapped hand counter-grabs, free hand attacks

pressure point on same side elbow, raise arm up and step under and into a chicken

wing.

____ #5 – Live hand, distraction, trapped hand snakes to the outside and counter-

grabs, free hand attacks the triceps tendon and pressure to the ground.

____ #6 – Live hand, distraction, trapped hand counter-grabs, free hand strikes

across the face and then comes under the trapped arm and applies an elbow lock.

2 Hands Grabbing 2 Wrists (front)

____ #3 – Live hands, raise one hand the lower the other, low side foot steps in and

other foot steps behind attacker‟s foot as the high hand thrusts into attacker‟s neck

and take to the ground.

____ #4 – Live hands, distraction, both hands counter-grab to the outside, raise

hands up and step under both arms and into a throw.

____ #5 – Live hands, distraction, one hand goes palm down and the other palm

up, palm down hand grasps the attacker‟s opposite hand, palm up hand breaks free

and shoots under and around both of attacker‟s arm as you step in and hip toss.

____ #6 – Live hands, distraction, „clap hands‟ and one hand breaks free, free hand

ki strike and then attacks triceps tendon.

2 Hands Grabbing 2 Wrists (back)

____ #3 – Live hands, distraction, fake to one side stepping and slightly raising

hand, step in the opposite direction raising that arm up and stepping under and turning your palm down, opposite hand grasps the outside of attacker‟s hand and

into a horizontal center lock, keeping attacker‟s elbow down.

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____ #4 – Live hands, one foot steps forward, opposite arm does a rear elbow strike to the body, re-chamber and break away, rear elbow strike to the head, spin

out and counter-grab with trapped hand, free attacks the triceps tendon.

1 Hand Shoulder Grab (front)

____ #1 – Distraction, cross hand traps attacker‟s hand your shoulder, free hand

does a ki strike and grasps the wrist, rotate shoulder inward and perform a wrist lock.

____ #2 – Distraction to face, same side hand traps attacker‟s wrist to your

shoulder, free hand grasps the elbow and raise up slightly and step under and into an arm lock.

____ #3 – Cross hand traps attacker‟s hand to your shoulder as the free hand comes under the arm and back fist to the face and wraps around and torques the arm.

1 Hand Lapel (chest) Grab

____ #1 – Same side hand traps attacker‟s hand to your chest as the opposite hand does a palm heel strike to the face and grasps the wrist, pulling attacker‟s hand into

your chest, the same side foot steps back and you spin to the rear.

____ #2 - Same side hand traps attacker‟s wrist to your chest as the opposite hand does a palm heel strike to the face and grasps the hand, pulling attacker‟s hand into

your chest, forcefully pressure down and hammer fist to head or back.

Cane ____ Part three of Cane Form

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Red Belt (3rd

Gup)

Requirements

Self-Defense

1 hand shoulder grab (front):

_____ #4 – Lower CoG, Trap with cross hand, ox jaw strike to torso, rotate shoulder inward and bring free arm over attacker‟s arm rotating downward and

trap next to thigh.

_____ #5 – Lower CoG, trap with cross hand, ki strike to body, rotate shoulder

inwards, free arm come over attacker‟s arm elbow to elbow and rotate down and

outward with palm up.

_____ #6 – Lower CoG, trap with cross hand, ki strike to body, lock both hands on

attacker‟s wrist and rotate inward, bringing your outside elbow over and around

attacker‟s arm, locking nest to your body.

1 hand lapel (chest) grab:

_____ #3 – Distraction, both hands lock on the wrist, rotate inward, attempting to

rotate attacker‟s forearm inward while the other hand attempts to cause lateral flexion of the wrist.

_____ #4 – Distraction, both hands lock on the wrist, rotate inward, attempting to

rotate attacker‟s forearm inward while the other hand attempts to cause lateral flexion of the wrist, use your elbow to pressure down on attacker‟s elbow.

_____ #5 – Distraction with inside hand, outside hand does a palm strike to elbow, snake inside hand around attacker‟s arm and grasp the chin while the other hand

grasps the back of the head, twist to ground.

Back collar grab (from front):

_____ #1 – Distraction with inside hand, outside hand comes over and rotates in

and inside hand joins with other hand and pressures down locking elbow to the

body.

_____ #2 – Cross hand reaches back and traps the hand, bobbing under attacker‟s

arm and coming up on the other side, pressure in with your cheek as the free hand

applies pressure to the triceps.

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_____ #3 – Bring cross hand up to block, same side hand strikes the ribs and grasp

elbow and pull it in, cross hand grasps attacker‟s opposite shoulder, sweep attacker‟s leg and take to ground.

2 hand lapel (chest) grabs:

_____ #1 – One hand snakes over and under attacker‟s forearms and pry up, free hand applies pressure to the elbow, while rotating should inward.

_____ #2 – One hand comes over and traps both of attacker‟s forearms and then the other comes over and traps, apply pressure downward, and shoot hands into

attacker‟s face.

1 hand middle sleeve grabs:

_____ #1 – Insert thumb inside of attacker‟s hand as same side hand/forearm

rotates over attacker‟s forearm and pressure downward.

_____ #2 – Same side hand wraps around attacker‟s hand and torque inward and

finish.

2 hand middle sleeve grabs (front):

_____ #1 – Distraction, rotate both hands inward into and double forearm lock,

lower CoG and step back, taking to ground.

_____ #2 – Distraction, one hand comes under and grasps the cross wrist as the free hand comes over and traps both hands, lower CoG and step back.

_____ #3 – Distraction, one hand comes under and grasps the cross wrist as the free hand comes over and pressures down on the same side forearm.

_____ #4 – One hand comes under and raises up as the cross hands grasps the

cross elbow, same side hand shoots towards the face and wraps around the attacker‟s arm, torque inward.

Side body grabs (from the front):

_____ #1 – Same side hand rotates under trapping the attacker‟s hand, free hand

palm heel strike to face, strike to under side of elbow and grasp shoulder and

sweep to ground.

_____ #2 – Same side hand rotates under trapping the attacker‟s hand, free hand

palm heel strike to face and comes down on forearm, pressuring to the ground.

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Cane ____ Entire Cane Form

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Red with a Black Stripe Belt (2nd

Gup)

Requirements

Self-Defense

1 hand shoulder grab (front):

_____ #7 – Trap with cross hand, free hand strike to ribs, with knife hand strike to elbow and then pressure down.

_____ #8 – Trap with cross hand, free hand does a Ki strike with an ox jaw, rotate the grasped shoulder inward, free hand goes up and then downward elbow strike to

attacker‟s elbow.

2 hand lapel (chest) grabs:

_____ #3 – Grab attacker‟s belt with one hand, as opposite hand spear hands to

throat, push and pull to the ground.

_____ #4 – Punch to abdomen, two hands grab one of attacker‟s hands and

perform a wrist lock, pulling into the body and twisting to the ground.

2 hand middle sleeve grabs (rear)

_____ #1 – fake to one side and step out to the other side, stepping behind

attacker‟s foot, grasp ankle and pull up forcefully.

2 hand shoulder grabs (back):

_____ #1 – Step to the outside, strike groin, and reach up and trap hand on

shoulder, step under the arm, finish with an arm bar or center lock.

Belt grabs (palm down):

_____ #1 – Distraction with same side hand, opposite comes under attacker‟s hand

and traps it into the body, step to the outside, knife hand to the triceps and roll it

over, taking to the ground.

_____ #2 – Distraction kick, Cross hand grasps under the wrist, same side hammer

fist strike to back of forearm, back fist to face, live-hand knife-hand pressure down on forearm to ground.

Hostile handshakes:

_____ #1 – knife hand strike into radial nerve, knocking attacker‟s hand off of yours.

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_____ #2 – Pronate your hand and extend attacker‟s arm, upward palm strike to the

elbow and thrust attacker backwards.

Full Nelsons:

_____ #1 – As attacker‟s hands come under your arms lower CoG, two hand grasp

on attacker‟s hand and modified hip toss to ground.

_____ #2 – As attacker‟s hand come under your arms lower CoG, cross hand

grasps attacker‟s fingers as same side hand grasps wrist and pull in your body bending fingers backward, modified hip toss to ground.

Cane ____ Part one of ‘Old Man with a Cane’ Form

Other ____ Have attended at least one ICHF or other approved martial arts training

workshop in the past year.

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Black with a White Stripe Belt (1st Gup)

Requirements Self-Defense

2 hand lapel (chest) grabs

______ #5 – Strike to the side of face while placing both of your forearms across the attacker‟s

wrists / forearms, pressure down and step back, double horizontal hammer fist to head.

______ #6 – distraction, shot one arm under and between attacker‟s arms and grasp the throat,

with the other hand grasp the back of the head/hair, twist and take to the ground.

Belt grabs (palm up)

______ #3 - palm strike to face and the cross hand grasps the attacker‟s wrist, ridge hand strike

to the underside of the elbow, with this same hand reach cross and grasp the attack‟s far side

lapel, rotate and take to the ground.

______ #4 – palm strike to face with the opposite hand, double inverted grip on attacker‟s hand,

pull into your body and to the inside taking attacker to the ground.

Hostile handshakes

______ #3 – grasp attacker‟s hand with your opposite hand, rotate hand palm up, stepping in

slightly, raise your inside elbow up forcefully striking on the attacker‟s elbow.

_____ #4 – step to the outside and behind, apply pressure point on the elbow, step under arm and

apply a chicken wing, take to ground

Full Nelsons

______ #3 – Lower CoG, reach back and grasp a finger, pill it off and pull into the body, rotate

out as attacker‟s grasp weakens and finish with a rear choke.

______ #4 - shoot arms up and then down forcefully, twist slightly out and back and grasp

attacker‟s head, and twist back, throwing attacker to the ground.

______ #5 – Lower CoG and clasp your hands in front of your head, step out and step inside leg

behind attacker‟s leg, sweep leg and horizontal elbow strike to head.

Headlocks

_____ #1 – grasp inside of knee and pull out, push other arm between and elbow strike to groin, trip backward and continue with elbow strike to groin, body or head

and escape.

_____ #2 – with outside hand apply pressure to the outside and rear of knee, other hand grasps attacker‟s hair/collar, push and pull to ground and finish.

_____ #3 – grasp ankle with outside hand as inside forearm applies pressure to the side/rear of knee, push and pull to ground and finish.

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_____ #4 – outside hand grasps attacker‟s hand, inside hand does a strike to groin and come out the back.

Bear Hugs (arms out – back):

_____ #1 - elbow strike to head, palm strike to top hand with opposite hand, grasp with both hands, step under and finish with a center lock.

_____ #2 - elbow strike to head, palm strike to top hand with opposite hand, grasp with both hands, step to the outside and finish with a wristlock.

_____ #3 – attacker‟s fingers interlaced, lower CoG, pressure in with your

forearms, grasp a finger, step out and around.

Hair grabs (from the front)

_____ #1 – trap with both hands, distracter kick, one hand release and strikes the elbow and pressure to the ground.

_____ #2 - trap with both hands, distracter kick, crouch down and step into and

under attacker‟s arm, finish with a modified center lock.

_____ #3 – trap with cross hand, punch to ribs, rotate your head to the inside and

knife hand strike to the triceps tendon and take to ground.

_____ #4 – trap with the same side hand, knife hand strike to the bicep and then

tiger mouth strike to throat with the same hand, step behind and sweep the near leg,

taking attacker to their back. Cane ____ Part two of ‘Old Man with a Cane’ form Other ____ Have attended at least one ICHF or other approved martial arts training workshop in the past year.

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Black Belt (1st Dan)

Requirements

Self-Defense

Hostile handshakes:

_____ #5-Free hand locks attacker‟s thumb, applying pressure in and out; pressuring backward, taking the attacker to the ground.

_____ #6 Free hand clasps attacker‟s hand as you step to the outside and spin under attacker‟s arm, going into a chicken wing (p. 112)

Bear hugs (arms in – back):

_____ #1-(grasping high) Lower CoG, explode elbows upward, rear elbow strike, hammer fist to groin, hammer fist to face, step out and back kick.

_____ #2-(grasping middle) Lower CoG, grasp attacker‟s hands, step one leg out and perform a modified hip toss.

_____ #3-(grasping low) Lower CoG, lean slightly to one side, free opposite arm

by pulling upward, rear elbow strike to head, free hand strike attacker‟s hands to free the other hand, twist back and perform a headlock, taking the attacker to the

ground.

_____ #4 -(grasping middle) Rear head butt, step into a horse stance, squat down and grasp attacker‟s ankle and pull, back kick to groin

Bear hugs (arms in – front):

______ #1-Lower CoG and grasp attacker‟s sides and squeeze HARD, step one leg

across and sweep the inside leg.

_____ #2-(grasping high) Lower CoG and step one leg back, double thumb strike to inguinal crease and push hard, snap kick to abdomen.

Bear hugs (arms out – front):

_____ #1- Lower CoG, grasp hair in back of head, palm strike to face, grasp chin

and twist head and take to the ground.

_____ #2- Grasp attacker‟s neck pushing thumbs into the carotid pressure point, twist and step out maintaining pressure to the ground.

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_____ #3-Lower CoG, strike face, spear hand into throat while the other hand puts

pressure on the lower back, continue to push and pull until attacker goes to the ground.

Defenses against kicks:

_____ #1 – (snap kick) step to the inside and catch leg on the elbow, grasp on same side shoulder and sweep the other leg, take to ground, knee drop onto the groin,

ankle lock

_____ #2 – (snap kick or side kick) step to the outside and catch the leg on the

elbow, grasp shoulder and sweep the supporting leg, taking attacker to the ground.

_____ #3 – (snap kick) step to the inside, sidekick to the supporting knee.

_____ #4 – (snap kick) step to the outside and catch the leg on the elbow, drive leg

up and knife hand to the face.

_____ Develop a unique cane form

_____ Develop a 10+ minute demonstration to include empty hand techniques, weapons, strikes, kicks, disarms and other techniques to be determined.

_____ Have attended at least one ICHF or other approved martial arts training

workshop in the past year.

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Black Belt (2nd

Dan)

Requirements

Kicks

_____ #1 Muay Thai

_____ #2 Savate _____ #3 Flip

Strikes

_____ #1 – Ki, with a „Live‟ hand.

_____ #2 – Thumb

Breakaways

_____ #1 – Rotate trapped hand palm up as the free hand does a ridge hand to the

side of the neck.

_____ #2 – Rotate trapped hand palm up, same side knee strikes into the back of

the attacker‟s hand, trapped hand comes out and ox jaw strike to the face.

Same side wrist grabs

_____ #1 – Live hand, distraction, rotate trapped hand to the outside, free hand

grasps the back of attacker‟s hand and locks the wrist as the trapped hand thrusts

out breaking attacker‟s thumb, pulling the back of attacker‟s wrist into your body,

free hand comes under attacker‟s arm and grasps the thumb.

_____ #2 – Live hand, distraction, rotate the trapped hand to the outside and

counter-grab the attacker‟s wrist, free hand does a knife hand strike to the neck and comes around the neck and into a guillotine hold, rolling down and back flip

attacker over and continue to chock.

_____ #3 – Live hand, distraction, rotate trapped hand to the outside, free hand grasps the back of attacker‟s hand and locks the wrist as the trapped hand as the

free hand remains live and using the knife hand side pressure down and kick to the

face.

_____ #4 – Live hand, distraction (hand to face), free reaches over and grasps the

elbow and bend upward, trapped hand snakes behind attacker‟s arm and into a

hammer lock.

Inverted cross wrist grabs

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_____ #1 – live hand palm down, raise palm up towards your face, free hand

grasps the outside of attacker‟s hand and go into a center lock.

2 hand grabbing one wrist

_____ #1 – push hand outward, free hand comes around attacker‟s head and grasps

under the chin, rotate backward to the ground.

Side wrist grabs

_____ #1 – distraction, rotate palm up, free hand grasps attacker‟s wrist, trapped hand comes out and applies pressure to the back of attacker‟s wrist and pressure

down to the ground.

2 hands grabbing two wrists (front)

_____ #1 – Rotate hands to the outside and re-grasp attacker‟s wrists, twist in and

go back to back and perform a double “big nasty”

2 hands grabbing two wrist (back)

_____ #1 – step to the outside and place near foot behind attacker‟s near foot,

outside hand grasps attacker‟s wrist, step under and out, finish in a hammer lock.

Hostile handshakes

_____ #1 – grasp your own thumb, rotate your knuckles into the bony structure of

attacker‟s hand and pressure to the ground.

_____ #2 – open trapped hand, thumb traps attacker‟s thumb, rotate palm up, free

hand grasps the outside of attacker‟s hand and into a center lock.

Defenses against punches

_____ #1 – Inside – outside parry, ox jaw ki strike with the outside hand and palm

strike with the same hand.

_____ #2 – Inside –outside parry, step behind attacker, double ear strike and dig

the fingers into the eyes, pivot to the outside and take attacker to the ground.

_____ #3 – Inside – outside parry, outside forearm strikes the elbow, pivot 180

degrees and elbow strike to the spine, step forward and back kick into the leg or

spine.

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_____ #4 – Step to the outside, outside arm comes over attacker‟s arm locking it

tight, free elbow strikes the lower back, this arm comes over attacker‟s head and locks on the throat, other hand releases and rotates attacker to the ground.

_____ #5 – If you are in very close, as attacker punches, deflect and snake over

and around attacker‟s arm and trap it to your side, repeat to other side, now with both arms locked step one leg behind and sweep to the ground.

_____ #6 –Inside –outside parry and trap the wrist, free elbow strikes downward into attacker‟s bicep, key lock attacker‟s arm and step back as you rotate inward

and take attacker to the ground.

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Black Belt (3rd Dan)

Requirements

Defenses against punches

_____ #1 – step to the outside, cross hand parries down and into the free hand,

both hands grabbing attacker‟s wrist, step under attacker‟s arm and in an arm lock and transitions into a rear naked choke.

_____ #2 – step to the outside, inside parry, ox jaw w/ same side hand, palm strike with cross hand, step to the inside of attacker‟s near foot with your cross foot with

your knee on the outside of attacker‟s knee (this is a foot trap) and trip/push to

ground.

_____ #3 – step to the inside, cross hand outside parry, same side hand checks the

attacker‟s arm and palm strike to the face.

_____ #4 – step to the outside, inside parry, cross arm does a full arm ki strike,

come around the corner and same side downward elbow strike to the spine.

_____ #5 – step to the outside, inside parry, cross hand thrusts under attacker‟s arm and to the far side of the attacker‟s head, stay in close, go into a head and arm

choke. (You may go to the ground)

_____ #6 –step to the outside, inside/outside parry and trap, same side elbow strike to the body, same side hand comes under and around attacker‟s arm into a

modified key lock, rotate to the outside and down to the ground, place knee on

attackers head or ribs and pull up on the arm/wrist.

Against the wall

_____ #1 – (double lapel grab) vertical strike to the body, both hand apply

pressure to the attacker‟s pressure point in the anterior elbow, push inward and rotate to the left, slam attacker‟s head against wall, groin strike, palm strike to the

face.

_____ #2 – (two hand front choke) double vertical punch to chest, grasp one wrist

with the same side hand, the other hand reaches back and peels out a finger,

pressuring back and around, turn attacker and apply a rear choke.

_____ #3 – (one hand front choke) cross hand does a inside knife hand strike to

attacker‟s wrist, rotate back with a same side elbow strike to the face.

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Defenses against kicks

_____ #1 –(front kick) step to the outside, inside arm catches the leg, same side

hand comes across the attacker‟s face, rotate to the outside and down to the

ground, keeping the leg vertical, knee on attacker‟s chest, apply an ankle lock.

_____ #2 – (round kick) turn towards the kick, catch the kick with your same side

arm, upward knee strike – downward elbow to attacker‟s knee, side kick the

supporting leg.

_____ #3 – (front kick) step to the outside, catch leg with your cross side arm, free

hand grasps the inside of the thigh, rotate to the outside taking attacker‟s to their

back, make sure to bend attacker‟s knee, place your same side knee on attacker‟s chest, rotate cross shoulder inward and torque the knee.

_____ #4 – (round kick) catch leg with your same side arm, cross arm applies pressure to the inside of attacker‟s thigh and force down, switch the grasping arm

from under to over, rotate inward rolling the attacker to their belly, straddle

attacker and apply an ankle lock.

1 hand lapel (chest) grabs

_____ #1 – strike to face with cross hand, same side hand grasps wrist, cross hand

squeezes attacker‟s thumb, and rotate outward and down.

_____ #2 – distracter kick, same side hand grasps attacker‟s forearm, cross hand

grasps attacker‟s collar and apply pressure with your thumb just above the clavicle,

inside leg steps behind and trips attacker, take to the ground.

_____ #3 – distraction(low), same side hand grasps attacker‟s wrist, shot the cross

hand out and perform a head lock and take to the ground.

_____ #4 – same side hand grasps attacker‟s wrist, cross hand performs a ridge

hand strike continue to rotate through and grab attacker‟s wrist and throw (twist) to

the ground.

1 hand cross lapel (chest) grabs:

_____ #1 – grasp and trap the attacker‟s hand with your cross hand, the same side hand performs a strike to the ribs or face, same side hand then grasps the attacker‟s

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wrist, rotating in and bringing the same side elbow over and locking the attacker‟s

elbow.

_____ #2 – same side hand grasps the wrist, cross hand distracts to the face and

then does an upward strike to the elbow and grasps the hand, rotating in and

bringing the same side elbow over and locking the attacker‟s elbow.

_____ #3 – same side hand grasps the attacker‟s wrist with your thumb on the back

of their hand, cross hand distracter to the face, peel the attacker‟s hand off of your lapel, cross hand then applies pressure to the back of attacker‟s hand and take to

the ground.

2 hands grab two shoulders (front)

_____ #1 – distracter strike to the body, one hand goes over and the other hand

goes under the attacker‟s arms, stepping in, on the side with the over hand step

with the inside foot and sweep the attacker‟s near leg, taking to the ground and perform an elbow lock.

_____ #2 – grasp the attacker‟s wrist on your left side with the same side hand, the

right hand raises up and performs a downward elbow strike to the attacker‟s elbow (knocking him off that shoulder), the right hand now grasps the opposite elbow

attacking the pressure point, step in and under the arm, going behind into an arm

lock and transition into a rear naked choke.

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Defense when against a wall

_____ #1 – (double lapel grab) vertical strike to the body, both hand apply pressure to the attacker‟s pressure point in the anterior elbow, push inward and

rotate to the left, slam attacker‟s head against wall, groin strike, palm strike to the

face.

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