Shintai karate- Lesson Objectives, Andrew Cherouvis

This week my objectives are that students would be able to get off an attack. Getting back into a strong stance after throwing a cover strike which would be either a punch or kick. As the second attack would approach, you would have the option of either blocking or retracting and kicking. Catch the attacker within movement.

Points to consider:

1. Maintaining your 4 foot distance from your attacker.
2. Getting back into a strong position once the attack is made off the line.
3. Safety is your number one priority. Did you get off the first strike.
4. Wait for the strike to come in, work close to your attacker.
5. Once the first attack is made, what is the next strike likely to be.
6. If you see a clear punch coming in you might opt to block. depending on the closeness of the attacker, you might have the option of half timing him. Meaning Striking him on the way in working in between his movement.
7. Retracting off the attack and kicking him on his approach.

Note: Before a guitarist can improvise he needs to learn scales. The same with a martial artist, in order to be able to become a good free style combat technician you need to become proficient at these drills.



The key to a successful practice is that both partners communicate with each other.Also, distance is very important. When attacking, you need to throw strikes that are going to be able to reach your opponent. Initially , practice has to be regimented.