Jion 慈恩 The Kata is thought to be named after a temple named Jion-Ji, which in a literal translation means Jion Temple. There are actually hundreds of temples in Japan with that name so it is impossible to accurately pinpoint which one it refers to.

From the attention stance

Bring your Right foot into your Left foot

Bring your hands up in front of you and place the Left hand around the closed fist of the Right hand

The bases of the thumbs of both hands should be touching

The hand position should be inline with your chin

Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees

Breathing should be relaxed and regular

Double arm Block (Kosa Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Step backwards with your Left leg towards the 7.30 clock position, landing in a wide front stance

Bring your Left fist to your Right shoulder and straighten your Right arm forward and downwards towards the Gedan position

As your Left foot reaches its stance position

Bring your Left arm down, striking to the Gedan Barai position and

Bring your Right arm up into an under the arm Uchi Uke block - elbow bent to 90 degrees

Do not spread your arms too far apart - your elbows should be shoulder width apart

Your Left fist should be about 6 inches higher than the forward knee and your Right fist should finish no higher than the shoulder

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Wedge Block (Kakiwake Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Step forward into front stance with your Left foot towards 9 o'clock. This will give you a wide front stance facing the 10.30 clock position

As your Left foot reaches the full stance position, bring your hands up quickly and cross them at the wrists in front of your face. Left hand outside the Right

Your hands are open, palms towards the face, fingers together

Close your hands into fists and slowly (about 2 seconds), lower and uncross your arms until they are in front of your chest, shoulder width apart, palms facing away

Your elbows should be at 90 degrees, in close to your ribs, fists in line with your shoulders

Breathe out slowly during the uncrossing of the arms, and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Front Snap Kick (Mae Geri)

Keep your hands in the same position as in the previous technique

Bring your Right knee up and point it at chest height towards 10.30

Immediately kick forward (Mae Geri) striking with the ball of your foot to the chest area

Bring your Right foot back to your Left knee

As you start to step forward go straight into the next move

Punch to the Chest (Oi Zuki Chudan) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Focus your Left hand forward towards the 10.30 clock position in the direction you will be

punching (to a point directly in front of you in line with the centre of your chest).

Keep your Left arm straight, palm facing the floor as you bring your Right foot back to the Left knee after completing the kick. Keep your Right fist at your hip

Make sure your shoulders are square i.e. neither one more forward than the other.

Do not step in a straight line as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 12 o'clock position

As your Right foot touches the finish position, punch with your Right fist quickly from your hip to finish directly in front of your chest with your arm straight. At the same time bring your Left fist quickly back to your hip - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Reverse punch (Gyaku Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance as the previous technique

Punch with your Left fist, and at the same time pull your Right fist back strongly and quickly to your Right hip

Keep your shoulders square

Do not lean forward

Breathe out partially and follow on immediately to the next punch

Standing Punch (Choku Zuki Chudan) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance position as the previous technique

Punch with your Right fist to chest height towards the 10.30 clock position

Pull your Left fist quickly back to your Left hip

Keep your shoulders square

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Wedge Block (Kakiwake Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Turn your head to look towards the 1.30 clock position

Pull your Right foot back into your Left foot and bring your fists back to either hip - medium speed

Step forward into front stance with your Right foot towards 3 o'clock. This will give you a wide front stance facing the 1.30 clock position

As your Right foot reaches the full stance position, bring the hands up quickly and cross them at the wrists in front of the face. Right hand outside the Right

The hands are open, palms towards the face, fingers together

Close your hands into fists and slowly (2 seconds), lower and uncross your arms until they are in front of your chest, shoulder width apart, palms facing away

The elbows should be at 90 degrees, fists in line with your shoulders

Breathe out slowly during the uncrossing of your arms, and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Front Snap Kick (Mae Geri)

Keep your hands in the same position

Bring your Left knee up and point it at chest height towards 1.30

Immediately kick forward (Mae Geri) striking with the ball of your foot to the chest area

Bring your Left foot back to your Right knee

As you start to step forward go straight into the next move

Punch to the Chest (Oi Zuki Chudan) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Focus your Right hand forward towards the 1.30 clock position in the direction you will be punching (to a point directly in front of you in line with the centre of your chest).

Keep your Right arm straight, palm facing the floor as you bring your Left foot back to your Right knee after completing the kick. Keep your Left fist at your hip.

Make sure your shoulders are square i.e. neither one more forward than the other.

Do not step in a straight line as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 12 o'clock position

As your Left foot touches the finish position, punch with your Left fist quickly from your hip to finish directly in front of your chest with your arm straight. At the same time bring your Right hand quickly back to your hip - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Reverse punch (Gyaku Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance as the previous technique

Punch with your Right fist, and at the same time pull your Left fist back strongly and quickly to your Left hip

Keep your shoulders square

Do not lean forward

Breathe out partially and follow on immediately to the next punch

Standing Punch (Choku Zuki Chudan) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance position as the previous technique

Punch with your Left fist to chest height towards the 1.30 clock position

Pull your Right fist quickly back to your Right hip

Keep your shoulders square

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Rising Block (Age Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Look towards 12 o'clock

Step forward towards the 10.30 clock position with your Left foot so you land in a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock

Raise your Right arm up in the direction of the rising block (towards 12 o'clock) and push your Right hip forward

Bring your Left fist back to your Left hip

As your Left foot reaches its stance position, bring your Left fist forward and up quickly from your hip to finish slightly above and about 6 inches in front of your forehead. At the same time bring your Right fist quickly back to your Right hip - palm facing upward

Push your Left hip forward so your shoulders finish forward at an angle of 45 degrees

Your Left hand palm should be facing you as it travels upward, turning away from you quickly at the end of the technique.

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Reverse punch (Gyaku Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance as the previous technique

Punch with your Right fist towards 12 o'clock, and at the same time pull your Left fist back strongly and quickly to your Left hip

Push your Right hip forward go gain extra reach with the punch but be careful you do not raise your Right heel

Do not lean forward

Breathe out partially and follow on immediately to the next punch

Rising Block (Age Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Step forward towards the 1.30 clock position with your Right foot so you land in a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock

As you step, raise your Left arm up in the direction of the rising block (toward 12 o'clock) and push your Left hip forward

Bring your Right fist back to your Right hip

As your Right foot reaches its stance position, bring your Right fist forward and up quickly from your hip to finish slightly above and about 6 inches in front of your forehead. At the same time bring your Left fist quickly back to your Left hip - palm facing upward

Push your Right hip forward so your shoulders finish forward at an angle of 45 degrees

Your Right hand palm should be facing you as it travels upward, turning away from you quickly at the end of the technique.

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Reverse punch (Gyaku Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance as the previous technique

Punch with your Left fist towards 12 o'clock, and at the same time pull your Right fist back

strongly and quickly to your Right hip

Push your Left hip forward go gain extra reach with the punch but be careful you do not raise your Left heel

Do not lean forward

Breathe out partially and follow on immediately to the next punch

Rising Block (Age Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Step forward towards the 10.30 clock position with your Left foot so you land in a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock

As you step raise your Right arm up in the direction of the rising block (towards 12 o'clock) and push your Right hip forward

Bring your Left fist back to your Left hip

As your Left foot reaches its stance position, bring your Left fist forward and up quickly from

your hip to finish slightly above and about 6 inches in front of your forehead. At the same time bring your Right fist quickly back to your Right hip - palm facing upward

Push your Left hip forward so your shoulders finish forward at an angle of 45 degrees

Your Left hand palm should be facing you as it travels upward, turning away from you quickly at the end of the technique.

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Punch to the Chest area (Oi Zuki Chudan) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi) KIAI!

As you step forward towards 12 o'clock, lower your Left arm until it is straight and parallel to the floor, palm facing the floor, to give focus to your punch. Keep your Right fist at your side just on your belt area.

Make sure your shoulders are square i.e. neither one more forward than the other.

Do not step in a straight line as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 1.30 clock position

As your Right foot touches the finish position, punch with your Right hand quickly from your hip to finish directly in front of your chest with your arm straight. At the same time bring your Left hand quickly back to your waist - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

KIAI loudly, and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Block (Manji Gamae) in Back Stance (Kokutsu Dachi)

Turn in an anticlockwise direction, stepping towards 3 o'clock with your Left foot into Kokutsu dachi

Bring your Left fist up to your Right shoulder and focus downward and towards 3 o'clock with your Right hand

As your Left foot reaches the stance position, strike downwards from your Right shoulder to the Gedan Barai position with your Left fist and pull your Right fist back behind your head into a Jodan Uchi Uke

Pull your Right shoulder and hip back

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Hook Punch (Kage Zuki) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Push forward with your Right foot to shift weight from kokutsu to kiba dachi. Do not shuffle, as

confirmed by Sensei Cole.

Turn your Left foot so your toes point towards 6 o'clock and land in horse stance - equal weight

distribution over each leg

Lower your Right fist from the high block position to your Right hip, then immediately punch to chest

height towards 3 o'clock

Pull your Left fist quickly back to your Left hip

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Double Block (Manji Gamae) in Back Stance (Kokutsu Dachi)

Turn to face 9 o'clock and turn your Right foot so your Right toes face 9 o'clock. Move your body back

slightly so most of your weight is over your Left leg

Bring your Right fist up to your Left shoulder and focus downward and towards 9 o'clock with your Left

hand

As you complete the turn into Back Stance, strike downwards from your Right shoulder to the Gedan

Barai position with your Left fist and pull your Right fist back behind your head into a Jodan Uchi Uke

Pull your Left shoulder and hip back

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Hook Punch (Kage Zuki) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Push forward with your Left foot to shift weight from kokutsu to kiba dachi. Do not shuffle, as confirme

by Sensei Cold (Winter camp 2016 and again at instructor training)

Turn your Right foot so your toes point towards 6 o'clock and land in horse stance - equal weight

distribution over each leg

Lower your Left fist from the high block position to your Left hip, then immediately punch to chest

height towards 9 o'clock

Pull your Right fist quickly back to your Right hip

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Lower Block (Gedan Barai) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Turn your head to face 6 o'clock

Step forward towards the 4.30 clock position with your Left foot. This will give you a wide front stance facing 6 o'clock

Bring your Left hand up to your Right shoulder and stretch your Right hand in the direction you will be finishing the block ( low and straight ahead )

As you step, push your Right arm and hip forward, keeping your Left arm at your shoulder until just before your foot land in the correct position

As your Left foot touches the finish position, bring your Left hand quickly from your shoulder to finish about 6 inches above your knee. At the same time bring your Right hand quickly back to your waist - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Palm Heel Block (Teisho Uchi) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Step forward with your Right foot towards 6 o'clock into Horse Stance

As you step forward, bring your Right hand to your Right hip

Your Right hand is open, palm facing forward

Strike forward with the heel of your Right open hand towards 6 o'clock

Bring your Left fist to your Left hip

Pull your Left shoulder and elbow back

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Palm Heel Block (Teisho Uchi) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Step forward towards 6 o'clock with your Left foot into Kiba Dachi

Keep your Left fist on your hip until your Left foot reaches its stance position

As your foot reaches the new stance position, strike forward towards 6 o'clock with the heel of your Left

palm

Bring your Right fist back to your Right hip

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Palm Heel Block (Teisho Uchi) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Step forward towards 6 o'clock with your Right foot into Kiba Dachi

Keep your Right fist on your hip until your Right foot reaches its stance position

As your foot reaches the new stance position, strike forward towards 6 o'clock with the heel of your

Right palm

Bring your Left fist back to your Left hip

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Double Block (Manji Gamae) in Back Stance (Kokutsu Dachi)

Turn in an anticlockwise direction, stepping towards 9 o'clock with your Left foot into Kokutsu dachi

Bring your Left fist up to your Right shoulder and focus downward and towards 9 o'clock with your

Right hand

As your Left foot reaches the stance position, strike downwards from your Right shoulder to the Gedan

Barai position with your Left fist and pull your Right fist back behind your head into a Jodan Uchi Uke

Pull your Right shoulder and hip back

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Reinforced Block (Morote Uke) in Feet Together Stance (Heisoku Dachi)

Swing your Left arm across your chest towards your Right side

Cup and saucer on your right side

Push your Left arm back to your Left side (towards 9 o'clock) with your Right fist, raising the left arm so the fist is above head level. The left upper arm should be parallel to the floor and not raised too far. Right fist against left elbow should have knuckles facing upwards to the ceiling

At the same time step into your Left foot with your Right foot - feet together facing 12 o'clock

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Block (Manji Gamae) in Back Stance (Kokutsu Dachi)

Turn to face 9 o'clock and step out towards 9 o'clock with your Right foot into Back Stance. Make sure

most of your weight is over your Left leg

Bring your Right fist up to your Left shoulder and focus downward and towards 3 o'clock with your Left

hand

As you complete the turn into Back Stance, strike downwards from your Right shoulder to the Gedan

Barai position with your Left fist and pull your Right fist back behind your head into a Jodan Uchi Uke

Pull your Left shoulder and hip back

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Reinforced Block (Morote Uke) in Feet Together Stance (Heisoku Dachi)

Swing your Right arm across your chest towards your Left side

Cup and saucer on your left side

Push your Right arm back to your Right side (towards 3 o'clock) with your Left fist, raising the right arm so the fist is above head level. The right upper arm should be parallel to the floor and not raised too far. Left fist against right elbow should have knuckles facing upwards to the ceiling.

At the same time step into your Right foot with your Left foot - feet together facing 12 o'clock

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Low Block (Ryowan Gamae) in Attention Stance (Heisoku Dachi)

Keep your feet together as in the previous technique

Cross your arms over your head, down in front of your chest and finishing to either side

Your fists should be away from your sides at about waist height

This move is medium speed (about 2 - 3 seconds)

Breathe in through your nose at the start and out through your mouth towards the end of the technique

Pause for a moment before going on

Mid Position Move

Reach forward towards 12 o'clock with both hands to chest height

Pull both fists quickly back to their respective hips

At the same time raise your Right knee up in front of you

Breathe in through your nose

Low Cross block (Gedan Juji Uke) in Crossed Leg Stance (Kosa Dachi)

Step down and forward with your Right foot towards 12 o'clock

Bend your Right knee and draw in your Left foot behind your Right foot

Lower yourself down into a low crouch position

As you complete the step, strike forward with both fists to a low (Gedan) position

Cross your arms at your wrists - Right wrist on top

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Low Crossed Arm Block (Ryowan Gedan Kakiwake Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Quickly step back with your Left foot towards the 7.30 clock position

This will give you a wide Front Stance facing 12 o'clock

As you step back, cross your arms in front of your chest

When your Left foot reaches its stance position, strike out to either side with both arms to low block positions

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Inside Forearm Block (Sowan Uchi Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Step forward to the 10.30 clock position with your Left foot. This will give you a wide Front stance facing 12 o'clock

As you step cross your forearms in front of your chest - Left arm in front

When you complete the step, uncross your arms to either side, finishing with both arms in front of your chest, elbows bent at 90 degrees, fists in line with your chin and knuckles facing away from you

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Close Punch (Ura Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Step forward towards the 1.30 clock position with your Right foot. This will give you a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock

As you step forward, focus forward towards 12 o'clock with your right fist knuckles facing the floor and bring your Left fist back behind your head near your Right ear

As your Right foot reaches its stance position, bring your left fist forward towards 12 o'clock in an 'uppercut' motion

Bring your Left fist back onto the top of your Right forearm below the elbow, knuckles facing towards the floor

The Right fist finishes directly in front of your chest, knuckles facing away, the elbow bent at 90 degrees

Quick partial breathe out, tense your muscles quickly as you complete the technique and follow immediately onto the next move

Right Fist Straight Punch (Choku Zuki) Left Fist rising Block (Age Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance position as the previous move

Punch forward to head height towards 12 o'clock with your Right fist, knuckles facing the floor.

At the same time raise your Left forearm to just in front of your forehead, knuckles facing your head.

Quick partial breathe out, tense your muscles quickly as you complete the technique and follow immediately onto the next move

Left Fist Reverse Punch (Gyaku Zuki) Right Fist Sweeping Block (Nagashi Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance position as the previous technique

Punch forward towards 12 o'clock with your Left fist

Push your Left hip forward to give extra reach and power to the punch

Swing your Right forearm behind you past your Right ear

Quick partial breathe out, tense your muscles quickly as you complete the technique and follow immediately onto the next move

Back Fist Strike (Ura Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Same stance position as the previous move

Bring the Right fist forward in an 'uppercut' motion, striking with your knuckles facing away from you

Keep your Left fist infront of your chest with the Left forearm parallel to the floor, elbow bent at 90 degrees

The Right elbow finishes the technique on the back of the Left fist - this augments the power

of the strike making it stronger and more secure

The Right fist finishes directly in front of your chest, knuckles facing away, the elbow bent at 90 degrees

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Under Arm Block (Uchi Uke) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Look to your Right observing the next attack from 3 o'clock

Bring your Left foot in towards your Right foot. Carry it on past your Right foot in a diagonal angle towards the 1.30 clock position, so when you turn to face 3 o'clock, you finish in a wide front stance

Bring your Left hand up under your Right arm near the armpit area, and stretch your Right hand in the direction you will be finishing the block ( towards 3 o'clock)

As you complete the turn, push your Right arm and hip forward, keeping your Left fist under your Right arm until just before your feet land in the correct position

As your Left foot reaches the stance position, swing your Left arm forward around your Right arm, finishing with the fist directly in line with your chest, knuckles facing away from you

Your Left elbow will be bent at 90 degrees

Pull your Right hip back - Push your Left hip forward

At the same time bring your Right hand quickly back to your waist - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the

completion of the move

Stepping Punch (Oi Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Straighten your Left hand and point it in the direction you will be punching (towards 3 o'clock). This will give focus to your punch

As you step forward, keep your Left arm straight, palm facing the floor. Keep your Right fist on your Right hip

Make sure your shoulders are square i.e. neither one more forward than the other.

Do not step in a straight line as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 4.30 clock position to give you a wide front stance facing 3 o'clock

As your Right foot touches the finish position, punch with your Right fist quickly from your hip to finish directly in front of your chest with your arm straight. At the same time bring your Left fist quickly back to your Left hip - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Under Arm Block (Uchi Uke ) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Look over your Right shoulder towards 9 o'clock

Bring your Right foot in to your Left foot. Carry it on past your Left foot diagonally to the 10.30 clock position so when you finish the turn you land in a WIDE front stance

Bring your Right hand up under your Left arm near the armpit area, and stretch your Left hand in the direction you will be finishing the block ( towards 9 o'clock)

As you complete the turn, push your Left arm and hip forward, keeping your Right fist under your Left arm until just before your feet land in the correct position

As your Right foot reaches the stance position, swing your Right arm forward around your Left arm, finishing with the fist directly in line with your chest, knuckles facing away from you

Your Right elbow will be bent at 90 degrees

Pull your Left hip back - Push your Right hip forward

At the same time bring your Left hand quickly back to your waist - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Stepping Punch (Oi Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Straighten your Right hand and point it in the direction you will be punching (towards 9 o'clock). This will give focus to your punch

As you step forward, keep your Right arm straight, palm facing the floor. Keep your Left fist at your Left hip

Make sure your shoulders are square i.e. neither one more forward than the other.

Do not step in a straight line as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 7.30 clock position to give you a wide front stance facing 9 o'clock

As your Left foot touches the finish position, punch with your Left fist quickly from your waist to finish directly in front of your chest with your arm straight. At the same time bring your Right fist quickly back to your hip - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Lower Block (Gedan Barai) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Turn your head to face 6 o'clock

Briny your Left foot in towards your right foot then step forward towards the 4.30 clock position with your Left foot. This will give you a wide front stance facing 6 o'clock

As your Left foot begins the step, bring your Left hand up to your Right shoulder and stretch your Right hand in the direction you will be finishing the block ( low and straight ahead )

As you step, push your Right arm and hip forward, keeping your Left arm at your shoulder until just before your foot land in the correct position

As your Left foot touches the finish position, bring your Left hand quickly from your shoulder to finish about 6 inches above your knee. At the same time bring your Right hand quickly back to your waist - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Crescent Kick (Mikazuki Geri)

Swing your Right foot up and around in front of your body at head height towards 6 o'clock

Front View

Strike with the flat or instep of your foot

Breathe in through your nose and carry straight on to the next technique

Dropping Hammerfist (Otoshi Uke) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Stamp down into Horse Stance with your Right foot towards 6 o'clock

Your upper body will be facing towards 3 o'clock

As your Right foot reaches its stance position, strike downwards quickly from a high position with the bottom of your Right fist (near your little finger) towards 6 o'clock

Fully straighten you Right arm at the point of impact but retract it a little immediately after the strike

Pull your Left fist back tight against your Left side

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Crescent Kick (Mikazuki Geri)

Swing your Left foot up and around in front of your body at head height towards 6 o'clock

Front View

Strike with the flat or instep of your foot

Breathe in through your nose and carry straight on to the next technique

Dropping Hammerfist (Otoshi Uke) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Stamp down into Horse Stance with your Left foot towards 6 o'clock

Your upper body will be facing towards 9 o'clock

As your Left foot reaches its stance position, strike downwards quickly from a high position with the

bottom of your Left fist (near your little finger) towards 6 o'clock

Fully straighten you Left arm at the point of impact but retract it a little immediately after the strike

Pull your Right fist back tight against your Right side

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Crescent Kick (Mikazuki Geri)

Swing your Right foot up and around in front of your body at head height towards 6 o'clock

Front View

Strike with the flat or instep of your foot

Breathe in through your nose and carry straight on to the next technique

Dropping Hammerfist (Otoshi Uke) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Stamp down into Horse Stance with your Right foot towards 6 o'clock

Your upper body will be facing towards 3 o'clock

As your Right foot reaches its stance position, strike downwards quickly from a high position with the

bottom of your Right fist (near your little finger) towards 6 o'clock

Fully straighten you Right arm at the point of impact but retract it a little immediately after the strike

Pull your Left fist back tight against your Left side

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the

move

Catching Block (Tsukami Uke) in Attention Stance (Heisoku Dachi)

Bring your Left foot into your Right foot and turn both feet until they are facing 12 o'clock

Turn to face 9 o'clock and stretch your Right arm in front of your face, also towards 9 o'clock

Your upper body is still facing 12 o'clock

Keep your Left fist tight on your Left hip

Your Right hand is open and shaped as if grasping an arm or hand Legs should be slightly bent at the knees

Breathe in through your nose

Pause for a brief moment before continuing into the next technique

Pushing Punch (Yumi Zuki) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Slowly step towards 9 o'clock with your Left foot into Kiba Dachi

Your upper body will still be facing 12 o'clock

Push forward with your Left fist, from your hip, to head height towards 9 o'clock

At the same time, pull your Right fist back towards your Right shoulder

Both fists should be at the same height

This move is slow and should last 2 -3 seconds

Breathe out slowly and strongly though your mouth throughout the duration of the technique

Your body muscles are tensed gradually as the technique progresses

Catching Block (Tsukami Uke) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Same stance as the previous technique

Turn to face 3 o'clock and stretch your Left arm forward in front of your face, also towards 3 o'clock

Your upper body is still facing 12 o'clock

Bring your Right fist to your Right hip

Your Left hand is open and shaped as if grasping an arm or hand

Breathe in through your nose

Pause for a brief moment before continuing into the next technique

Pushing Punch (Yumi Zuki) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

KI----------AI!!

Shuffle towards 3 o'clock by about 2 -3 inches - still in Kiba Dachi - by stepping in slightly with your Left foot then stepping out with your Right foot

Your upper body will still be facing 12 o'clock

Push forward with your Right fist, from your hip, towards head height to 3 o'clock

At the same time, pull your Left fist back towards your Left shoulder

Both fists should be at the same height

This move is slow and should last about 3 seconds

KIAI loudly throughout the 3 second duration of the technique

Your body muscles are tensed gradually as the technique progresses

Yamae in Attention Stance (Heisoku Dachi)

Bring your Right foot into your Left - feet together

Bring your hands together in front of you and place the Left hand around the closed fist of the Right hand

The bases of the thumbs of both hands should be touching

The hand position should be inline with your chin

Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees

Breathing should be relaxed and regular