This week’s technique breakdown is the Spinning Elbow
24th November 2018
In this spinning elbow technique you are not bringing your foot with you as you turn, instead you are leaning over your shoulder and returning to your normal fighting position. Have a go doing this and try to look at your target before you strike. Students who come to our martial arts classes in …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is the Inner and Outer Crescenet Kicks
24th November 2018
Inner and outer crescent kicks are explained in this video. You are striking with the outside of your foot. A great way to take away the opponents guard! Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our online training platform, WarriorNet (www.warrioracademy.co.uk/warriornet). Warrior …
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24th November 2018
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Read ArticleThis weeks technique breakdown is the Front Leg Side Kick
23rd November 2018
My favourite – front leg side kick! It scores points every time, practice it, drill this technique every class and you will be racking up the points in competition. You can even use your jab or back fist to bring your opponents guard up and then deliver the kick. Get creative with it! Students …
Read ArticleThis weeks technique breakdown is the Defence from rear leg turning kick
23rd November 2018
Using your “check block” learn to quickly counter with a push kick! TIP: Bring your elbow to your knee to really create a “shield” with your block. Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our online training platform, WarriorNet (www.warrioracademy.co.uk/warriornet). Warrior net …
Read ArticleThis weeks technique breakdown is the Jumping Back Hook Kick
23rd November 2018
The jumping back hook kick requires a big jump straight up. Bringing your knees up will realy help. Try to get that explosive power in the kick and land back in your fighting position. Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our …
Read ArticleThis weeks technique breakdown is a great Red Tag – Pad Drill
23rd November 2018
Try this tricky pad drill with a partner, it’s a big part of your combination so breaking down on the pads will really help! TIP: Use the rotational speed from the first kick to help you gain height on the second! Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found …
Read ArticleThis weeks technique breakdown is the Clinch – defence from head push
23rd November 2018
The head push is a great way to escape the clinch, defening from the head push is simple, however, it utilises your opponent’s momentum in the push to throw them to the side of you so you can put them straight into a lock. Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire …
Read ArticleThis weeks technique breakdown is the Twist Kick!
23rd November 2018
Everyone feels twist kicks are tricky, but by breaking them down like this you will have no problem performing them with ease! Take your time and don’t get frustrated. See if you can make a real ‘twist’ shape and kick with the ball of your foot. Students who come to our martial arts classes in …
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