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Tier 1 Videos - Teaching Hacks
#1 & #2 Blocks Lvl 1
Outward Blocks (#1 & #2 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9,11
#3 & #4 Blocks Lvl 1
Inward Blocks (#3 & #4 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#5 & #6 Blocks Lvl 1
Upward Blocks (#5 & #6 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#7 & #8 Blocks Lvl 1
Downward Blocks (#7 & #8 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
Rising Knee
A Rising Knee is both a type of Kick and good training for Front Kicks
Used in Challenges: 8,10,11
Front Instep Kick
A Front Instep Kick has the toes pointed down to hit with top of foot
Used in Challenges: 8,11
Front Ball Kick
Front Ball Kick has toes pointe dup and curled back to hit with bottom (ball) of the foot
Used in Challenges: 8,10,11
Front Position / Horse Stance
Moving from a Horse Stance to a Front Position
Used in Challenges: 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Horse Stance – Hinge
Sliding our feet to move from a Horse Stance to a sideways Horse Stance
Used in Challenges: 5
Horse Stance – Jump
Jumping to move from a Horse Stance to a sideways Horse Stance
Used in Challenges: 5
1/2 Moon Stance – Step
Using small steps to move from one 1/2 Moon Stance to another
Used in Challenges: 5,6,7,9,10,11
1/2 Moon Stance – Jump
Using jumps to move from one 1/2 Moon Stance to another
Used in Challenges: 5
Flamingo to Cross
Introduction to Half Moon (movement) – Forward & Backward
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Half-Moon movement
Flamingo to Cross (Twist) Stance
Used in Challenges: 6,7,9,10,11
Rotating Guard
Rotating Guard side to front to side
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Flamingo to Angled Cross
Flamingo stance to Angled Cross (Twist) Stance
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Front Two Knuckle Punch Lvl 1
Introduction to Front Two Knuckle punches.
Used in Challenges: 3,7
Back Two Knuckle Punch Lvl 1
Introduction to Back Two Knuckle punches.
Used in Challenges: 3,7
Palm Heel Lvl 1
Introduction to Palm Heel Strikes
Used in Challenges: 3,7
Hammer Fist Lvl 1
Introduction to Hammer Fist Strikes
Used in Challenges: 3,7
Tier 2 Videos - Teaching Hacks
#1 & #2 Blocks with Half Moons
Half Moon Forward and Backward with Outward Blocks (#1 & #2 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9,11
#3 & #4 Blocks with Half Moons
Half Moon Forward and Backward with Inward Blocks (#3 & #4 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#5 & #6 Blocks with Half Moons
Half Moon Forward and Backward with Outward Blocks (#5 & #6 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#7 & #8 Blocks with Half Moons
Half Moon Forward and Backward with Downward Blocks (#7 & #8 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#1 – #4 Blocks Lvl 1
Outward Blocks / Inward Blocks (#1 – #4 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#1 – #4 Blocks with Half Moons
Half Moon Forward and Backward with Outward Blocks / Inward Blocks (#1 – #4 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#5 – #8 Blocks Lvl 1
Upward Blocks / Downward Blocks (#5 – #8 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#5 – #8 Blocks with Half Moons
Half Moon Forward and Backward with Upward Blocks / Downward Blocks (#5 – #8 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
#1 – #8 Blocks Lvl 1
Outward Blocks / Inward Blocks / Upward Blocks / Downward Blocks (#1 – #8 Blocks)
Used in Challenges: 9
Rising Knee / Front Instep Kick
Rising Knee / Front Instep Kick combination
Used in Challenges: 8,11
Rising Knee / Front Ball Kick
Rising Knee / Front Ball Kick combination
Used in Challenges: 8,10,11
Front Instep / Front Ball Kick
Front Instep / Front Ball Kick – 2-kick combination
Used in Challenges: 8,11
Front Kick to Cross
Front Instep Kick to Front Ball Kick with Recovery Step
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Front Kick to Angled Cross
Front Instep Kick to 1/2 Moon Stance Forward and Backward
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Instep / Ball Kick with Recovery Step
Front Ball Kick to 1/2 Moon Stance Forward and Backward
Used in Challenges: 8,11
Front Instep Kick with Half Moons
Front Kick to Cross (Twist) Stance
Used in Challenges: 11
Front Ball Kick with Half Moons
Front Kick to Angled Cross (Twist) Stance
Used in Challenges: 11
1/2 Moon Stance – Step & Pivot
Moving from a Horse Stance to a Front Position
Used in Challenges: 5
1/2 Moon Stance – Jump & Pivot
Sliding our feet to move from a Horse Stance to a sideways Horse Stance
Used in Challenges: 5
1/2 Moon Stance – Step & Flamingo
Jumping to move from a Horse Stance to a sideways Horse Stance
Used in Challenges: 5,6,11
1/2 Moon Stance – Jump & Flamingo
Using small steps to move from one 1/2 Moon Stance to another
Used in Challenges: 5
Half-Moon with Pivots
Using jumps to move from one 1/2 Moon Stance to another
Used in Challenges: 6
Mini Half-Moon movement
Introduction to Half Moon (movement) – Forward & Backward
Used in Challenges: 6,11
Flamingo Half-Moon movement
Flamingo to Cross (Twist) Stance
Used in Challenges: 6,11
Cross Front & Back
Rotating Guard side to front to side
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Cross to Angle
Flamingo stance to Angled Cross (Twist) Stance
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Front / Back Combination
We now combine Front Two Knuckle and Back Two Knuckle into Combination Strikes
Used in Challenges: 3,7
Palm / Hammer Combination
We now combine Palm Heel strikes and Hammer Fists into Combination Strikes
Used in Challenges: 3,7
Front / Back / Palm Combo
We now combine Front 2 Knuckle / Back 2 Knuckle / Palm Heel into a 3-Strike Combo
Used in Challenges: 3,7
Back / Palm / Hammer Combo
We now combine Back 2 Knuckle / Palm Heel / Hammer Fist into a 3-Strike Combo
Used in Challenges: 3,7
Front / Back / Palm / Hammer Combo
We now combine Front 2 Knuckle / Back 2 Knuckle / Palm Heel / Hammer Fist into a 4-Strike Combo
Used in Challenges: 3,7
F2K Punch (Lvl 1) with Half Moons
Front 2 Knuckle (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
B2K Punch (Lvl 1) with Half Moons
Back 2 Knuckle (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
Palm (Lvl 1) with Half Moons
Palm Heel (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
Hammer (Lvl 1) with Half Moons
Hammer Fist (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
Tier 3 Videos - Teaching Hacks
#1 – #8 Blocks with Half Moons (Pt 1)
Half Moon Forward and then Backward with #1 – #8 Blocks
Used in Challenges: 9
#1 – #8 Blocks with Half Moons (Pt 2)
Half Moon Backward and then Forward with #1 – #8 Blocks
Used in Challenges: 9
Knee / Instep / Front Ball Kick
Rising Knee / Front Instep Kick / Front Ball Kick – 3-Kick combination
Used in Challenges: 8,11
Front Kick to Angle with Guard
Front Instep Kick to Front Ball Kick Using Retreating and Advancing 1/2 Moon Stances
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Instep / Ball Kick with Half Moons
Front Ball Kick to Step (Cross) in Front and in Back with Rotating Guard to Angle
Used in Challenges: 11
2-Kick Combo with Cross to Angle
Front Instep to Front Ball Kick to Step (Cross) Front and Back with Rotating Guard to Angle
Used in Challenges: 11
Cross with Guard
Step (Cross) Front and Back with Rotating Guard
Used in Challenges: 10,11
Cross to Angle with Guard
Step (Cross) in Front and in Back with Rotating Guard to Angle
Used in Challenges: 10,11
F2K Punch (Lvl 2) with Half Moons
Front 2 Knuckle (Fluid) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
B2K Punch (Lvl 2) with Half Moons
Back 2 Knuckle (Fluid) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
Palm (Lvl 2) with Half Moons
Palm Heel (Fluid) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
Hammer (Lvl 2) with Half Moons
Hammer Fist (Fluid) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
F2K/B2K Combo with Half Moons
Front 2 Knuckle / Back 2 Knuckle (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
Palm/Hammer Combo with Half Moons
Palm Heel / Hammer Fist (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
1st 3-Strike Combo with Half Moons
Front 2 Knuckle / Back 2 Knuckle / Palm Heel (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
2nd 3-Strike Combo with Half Moons
Back 2 Knuckle / Palm Heel / Hammer Fist (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
4-Strike Combo with Half Moons
Front 2 Knuckle / Back 2 Knuckle / Palm Heel / Hammer Fist (Static) with Half Moon Forward & Back
Used in Challenges: 7
Tier 4 Videos - Teaching Hacks
Viper Continuous
Viper Protects its Lair Continuous
Used in Challenges: 11
Advanced Flamingo/Half Moon
Extra Credit Challenge to mix Half Moons and Flamingos
Used in Challenges: 6,11
Advanced Half Moon/Flamingo
Extra Credit Challenge to mix Half Moons and Flamingos (reverse movement)
Used in Challenges: 6,11
Advanced Half Moon/Flamingo
Half Moon Forward and Backward with Flamingo Stances – Reverse Order
Used in Challenges: 6,11
Challenges - All You Need To Know
Required Tier 1 Videos
| Front Two Knuckle Punch Lvl 1 |
| Back Two Knuckle Punch Lvl 1 |
| Palm Heel Lvl 1 |
| Hammer Fist Lvl 1 |
Required Tier 2 Videos
| Front / Back Combination |
| Palm / Hammer Combination |
| Front / Back / Palm Combo |
| Back / Palm / Hammer Combo |
| 4 – Strike Complete Combo |
Required Tier 3 Videos
| NONE NEEDED |
Required Tier 1 Videos
| Front Position / Horse Stance |
| Horse Stance – Hinge |
| Horse Stance – Jump |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Jump |
Required Tier 2 Videos
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step & Pivot |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Jump & Pivot |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step & Flamingo |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Jump & Flamingo |
Required Tier 3 Videos
| NONE NEEDED |
Required Tier 1 Videos
| Front Position / Horse Stance |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step |
| Half-Moon movement |
Required Tier 2 Videos
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step & Flamingo |
| Half-Moon with Pivots |
| Mini Half-Moon movement |
| Flamingo Half-Moon movement |
Required Tier 3 Videos
| NONE NEEDED |
Required Tier 1 Videos
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step |
| Half-Moon movement |
| Front Two Knuckle Punch Lvl 1 |
| Back Two Knuckle Punch Lvl 1 |
| Palm Heel Lvl 1 |
| Hammer Fist Lvl 1 |
Required Tier 2 Videos
| Front / Back Combination |
| Palm / Hammer Combination |
| Front / Back / Palm Combo |
| Back / Palm / Hammer Combo |
| 4 – Strike Complete Combo |
| F2K Punch (Lvl 1) with Half Moons |
| B2K Punch (Lvl 1) with Half Moons |
| Palm (Lvl 1) with Half Moons |
| Hammer (Lvl 1) with Half Moons |
Required Tier 3 Videos
| F2K Punch (Lvl 2) + Half Moons |
| B2K Punch (Lvl 2) + Half Moons |
| Palm (Lvl 2) + Half Moons |
| Hammer (Lvl 2) + Half Moons |
| F2K/B2K Combo + Half Moons |
| Palm/Hammer + Half Moons |
| 1st 3-Strike Combo + Half Moons |
| 2nd 3-Strike Combo + Half Moons |
| 4-Strike Combo + Half Moons |
Required Tier 1 Videos
| Rising Knee |
| Front Instep Kick |
| Front Ball Kick |
Required Tier 2 Videos
| Rising Knee / Front Instep Kick |
| Rising Knee / Front Ball Kick |
| Front Instep / Front Ball Kick |
| Instep / Ball Kick with Step |
Required Tier 3 Videos
| Knee / Instep / Front Ball Kick |
Required Tier 1 Videos
| #1 & #2 Blocks Lvl 1 |
| #3 & #4 Blocks Lvl 1 |
| #5 & #6 Blocks Lvl 1 |
| #7 & #8 Blocks Lvl 1 |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step |
| Half-Moon movement |
Required Tier 2 Videos
| #1 & #2 Blocks with Half Moons |
| #3 & #4 Blocks with Half Moons |
| #5 & #6 Blocks with Half Moons |
| #7 & #8 Blocks with Half Moons |
| #1 – #4 Blocks Lvl 1 |
| #1 – #4 Blocks with Half Moons |
| #5 – #8 Blocks Lvl 1 |
| #5 – #8 Blocks with Half Moons |
| #1 – #8 Blocks Lvl 1 |
Required Tier 3 Videos
| 1-8 Blocks + Half Moons (Pt 1) |
| 1-8 Blocks + Half Moons (Pt 2) |
Required Tier 1 Videos
| Front Position / Horse Stance |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step |
| Rotating Guard |
| Flamingo to Cross |
| Flamingo to Angled Cross |
| Rising Knee |
| Front Ball Kick |
Required Tier 2 Videos
| Cross Front & Back |
| Cross to Angle |
| Rising Knee / Front Ball Kick |
| Front Kick to Cross |
| Front Kick to Angled Cross |
Required Tier 3 Videos
| Cross with Guard |
| Cross to Angle with Guard |
| Front Kick to Angle with Guard |
Required Tier 1 Videos
| Front Position / Horse Stance |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step |
| Half-Moon movement |
| Rotating Guard |
| Flamingo to Cross |
| Flamingo to Angled Cross |
| Rising Knee |
| Front Instep Kick |
| Front Ball Kick |
Required Tier 2 Videos
| #1 & #2 Blocks with Half Moons |
| 1/2 Moon Stance – Step & Flamingo |
| Mini Half-Moon movement |
| Flamingo Half-Moon movement |
| Cross Front & Back |
| Cross to Angle |
| Rising Knee / Front Instep Kick |
| Rising Knee / Front Ball Kick |
| Front Instep / Front Ball Kick |
| Front Kick to Cross |
| Front Kick to Angled Cross |
| Instep / Ball Kick with Step |
| Front Instep Kick with Half Moons |
| Front Ball Kick with Half Moons |
Required Tier 3 Videos
| Cross with Guard |
| Cross to Angle with Guard |
| Knee / Instep / Front Ball Kick |
| Front Kick to Angle with Guard |
| Instep / Ball Kick with Half Moons |
| 2-Kick Combo with Cross to Angle |