The Means to an End

Up to date we have the following training for SKD 3.0 :-

a) 2-Shift Footwork Sequence
b) 6-Major Strikes
c) 6-Blocks
d) 6-LinkingHands
e) 3-WhippingStrikes
f) 3-NeckSlashes
g) 6-NGK Series
h) 6-Elbow Strikes
i) Long Pole Sequence

(a) and (b) can be practiced as one learning group as the five of the 6-MS use the footwork of (a).

(c) to (f) can be grouped together as they are solo hand techniques though they can also be practiced as two hands techniques.

(g) is made up of six individual techniques that goes into how to use body shape, techniques for the centre gate, sudden hard power, deceptive techniques.

(h) is practiced as a flowing sequence that covers how to move from mid to short range will using elbow strikes or locks. Use it as a template to mix in techniques from (c) to (g).

(i) can be a practice on its own though in this instance we use it to assist and enhance our learning of the emptyhand techniques.

All the above are means to an end. Learn them, mix them up, use them, absorb their lessons and be free of their constraints. Add, subtract or change them as you move ahead. Begin with (b), close the range and use anything from (c) to (h). Move in, move out, adapt, add in other techniques not listed here.

All the groups have something in common, yet are different when it comes to usage and strategy. Same but not the same.

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