Progressing very good – 5th training session

Tonight was our 5th training session. We decided to have 3 training session a week, each of an hour long. Each session incorporates 15 minutes where we do a bit of strength and cardio exercises, after which we move onto the techniques.

Thus far we have learned the following:

Kata Dante – this is a 25 step form incorporating a selection of the techniques that you will be using throughout the art. This is a prerequisite to study before you can go ahead to any other techniques. This was put together to see how quickly a learner can grasp and perform the techniques in the form. This also forms a basis of 25 techniques that you could use to defend yourself. Learning this came quite easily to me as I’ve done a couple of forms during my Kungfu training as well. We will do this at least 2 times every training session to keep it fresh in our minds.

The various elements we’ll be making use of:

• Earth
• Wind
• Water
• Fire
• Void

Each of these elements have got their purpose, of which I’ll write about another time.

The various movements we’ve learned are:

• Fire
• Earth
• Mantis (wind/water elements)

And then there’s the various stances:

• Natural
• Side Body Defense
• Rear Body Defense