Section 1, Lecture 2

Heian Godan 1-6

Movement 1 – Outer Block (Uchi Uke)  Back Stance ( Kokutsu Dachi)

Drop weight and chamber with right hip moving forward.

Right hip moves back at completion.

Keep back knee towards back toe and elbow towards spine.

Movement 2 – Reverse Punch (Gyaku Tzuki)

Try to get shoulders as square as possible without losing back stance structure of the inside knee.

Movement 3 – Left Forearm flowing water position.

Push forward onto front leg, shift back leg, then turn front foot. Raise height.

Left elbow stays down and in contact with the body as long as possible.

Movement 4 – Outer Block (Uchi Uke)

Drop your weight as you move.

Movement 5 – Reverse Punch (Gyaku Tzuki)

Try to get shoulders as square as possible without losing back stance structure of the inside knee.

Movement 6 – Right Forearm flowing water position.

Push forward onto front leg, shift back leg, then turn front foot. Raise height.

Right elbow stays down and in contact with the body.