05/19/15 - Bear Rushing + Leaning

This week, we are focusing on how to use Rushing strikes to set up leaning strikes. Think about the different ways to create opportunities to lean strike using Rushing strikes to engage the opponent and close the distance. Distancing is VERY important when considering leaning strikes because of how short range the strike is. Also, remember to feel the soft and following movements between each of the strikes and the swaying body characteristic movement of Bear system when setting up the lean.

Don't worry if some of these combinations are challenging to string together. A large and important part of training is thinking about how to put techniques together in an effective and deadly manner. Take some time to experiment with different ways to make combinations.


Bear Representational Posture 3 x 2min30sec
Bear Rushing Posture 2min30sec
Saber Swings - 65/side
Scoop the Moon - 10/side

Strikes
Covering Rushing 100
Stamping Rushing 100
Piercing Rushing 100

Rushing Leaning Strike 100
Penetrating Back Leaning Strike 100
Popping Rib Leaning Strike 100

Combinations
Piercing Rushing + Stamping Rushing 50
Wipe + soft to stamping rushing + piercing rushing 50

Stamping rush + horizontal penetrate [on top of the arm] + penetrating back lean 50
Stamping rush + piercing rush [same arm] + penetrating back lean [opposite arm] 50
Stamping rush + rushing lean + penetrating back lean 50
Piercing Rush + scoop the arm + advance step w/ opposite leg + penetrating back lean 50

Applications