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February: Striking

February’s topic for the Monday and Wednesday night class will be Striking. A sampling of the topics that will be covered are:

  • Methods for taking strikes
  • Proper form
  • Striking distance
  • Targeting and placement of strikes
  • Common types of strikes
  • Striking the legs
  • Short work
  • Striking limbs
  • Multiple striking and counter striking
  • Hiding strikes through movement, position

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