For today’s video lesson we will focus on developing the speed for executing 6-NGK-3A.

Below are the notes to accompany the video :-

Exercise 1 – this 2-opening, 2-closing arm exercise comes from the long sequence we practiced for learn the applications of 5 Tigers Descending Mountain in SKD 2.0. If you have been keeping up with the training for this then Exercise 2 is a walk in the park.

Exercise 2 – this can be considered a variation of Exercise 1, however, we now have one arm opening and one arm closing at the same time. You might recognize this coordination as similar to the opening two movements in 6-ES-1.

Exercise 3 – this is also a variation of Exercise 1 except we now have an opening movement that is similar to the downward smashing technique of 6-NGK-3A.

Exercise 4 – once you are familiar with Exercise 3 you change the opening movement to that of the downward smashing technique of 6-NGK-3A. By now you should have built up a steady tempo and continuity of movement between the left side and right side for Exercise 3 which you can apply to Exercise 4.

Don’t worry too much about form first. Instead, work on keeping the flow. Pay attention to the closing hand and where it is positioned.

Exercise 5 – if you have a handle on Exercise 4 then add in the linear dragon fist punch that follows the downward smashing strike.

If you are confident in your timing you can do the exercise while moving forward and backward in a zigzag manner. With more practice you can throw in extra follow up strikes from the other training sequences.

Keep practicing until you can keep up a good flow. Then increase the speed. Once you can do it fast, slow down and work on proper form. When the form is proper, work on power.

Finally, work on both speed and power. If you have a training partner check your learning by working on application.