00:31
Broken Wing – Overview
03:31
Broken Wing – Detailed Breakdown
03:39
Broken Wing – Technique Variations
02:48
Broken Wing – Trouble Spots
02:59
Broken Wing – Attack Variations
02:32
Broken Wing – Principles Learned
Wing Block Effectiveness – By circling the body and feet together, you create power for what would otherwise be a relatively weak block.
00:36
Viper Protects its Lair – Overview
02:08
Viper Protects its Lair – Detailed Breakdown
03:00
Viper Protects its Lair – Technique Variations
03:49
Viper Protects its Lair – Trouble Spots
04:34
Viper Protects its Lair – Attack Variations
02:42
Viper Protects its Lair – Principles Learned
Efficiency of Movement – When fractions of a second can be the difference between winning or losing a fight, every advantage you can gain helps improve your odds of coming out on top.
00:42
Triple Claw – Overview
02:44
Triple Claw – Detailed Breakdown
02:21
Triple Claw – Technique Variations
02:25
Triple Claw – Trouble Spots
02:43
Triple Claw – Attack Variations
01:52
Triple Claw – Principles Learned
Circle vs The Line – Circular motions ground our opponent and linear motions create space between us in this technique.
01:02
Slipping the Line – Overview
02:13
Slipping the Line – Detailed Breakdown
04:25
Slipping the Line – Technique Variations
04:25
Slipping the Line – Trouble Spots
04:00
Slipping the Line – Attack Variations
04:23
Slipping the Line – Principles Learned
Fluid Hand strikes – Keeping continuity to your movement rather than being robotic allows you to counter with multiple strikes to different targets in a very short timeframe.
00:32
Tiger Pounces – Overview
01:53
Tiger Pounces – Detailed Breakdown
02:10
Tiger Pounces – Technique Variations
03:47
Tiger Pounces – Trouble Spots
04:03
Tiger Pounces – Attack Variations
04:52
Tiger Pounces – Principles Learned
Anchoring – This is the use of strikes to hold your opponent in place rather than creating distance. It allows for more rapid follow up strikes.
00:32
Snake Sinks its Fangs – Overview
03:22
Snake Sinks its Fangs – Detailed Breakdown
02:38
Snake Sinks its Fangs – Technique Variations
02:50
Snake Sinks its Fangs – Trouble Spots
02:51
Snake Sinks its Fangs – Attack Variations
02:17
Snake Sinks its Fangs – Principles Learned
Controlling the Head – Where the head goes, the body follows. The head is essentially like a joystick for the body allowing us to manipulate our opponent.
00:46
Leopard Topples the Pine – Overview
02:07
Leopard Topples the Pine – Detailed Breakdown
04:58
Leopard Topples the Pine – Technique Variations
06:15
Leopard Topples the Pine – Trouble Spots
04:09
Leopard Topples the Pine – Attack Variations
05:58
Leopard Topples the Pine – Principles Learned
Fluid Targeting – Like playing chess, planning your moves ahead and timing your strikes closely together to various targets allows for virtually no time for your opponent to counter.
00:39
Wounded Tiger – Overview
02:57
Wounded Tiger – Detailed Breakdown
03:08
Wounded Tiger – Technique Variations
02:32
Wounded Tiger – Trouble Spots
03:19
Wounded Tiger – Attack Variations
03:47
Wounded Tiger – Principles Learned
Single Arm Defenses – This may seem limiting at first, but proficiently stringing together blocks and strikes all from one hand leaves the other hand free to adapt to different situations.
00:35
Opening the Path – Overview
02:14
Opening the Path – Detailed Breakdown
02:39
Opening the Path – Technique Variations
04:20
Opening the Path – Trouble Spots
05:02
Opening the Path – Attack Variations
02:22
Opening the Path – Principles Learned
03:56
Opening the Path – Leopard Drill
Attacking Limbs and Pressure Points – attacking the radial nerve damages a limb allowing you to follow up to a soft target (pressure point) areas without fearing an effective counter attack.
00:36
Python Wraps the Vine – Overview
03:28
Python Wraps the Vine – Detailed Breakdown
02:40
Python Wraps the Vine – Technique Variations
03:47
Python Wraps the Vine – Trouble Spots
02:57
Python Wraps the Vine – Attack Variations
03:36
Python Wraps the Vine – Principles Learned
Simultaneous Counter Strike – Striking at the same time you block reduces the amount of time to your first counter strike, thus possibly eliminating their ability to throw a follow up strike.
01:23
Invincible Wings – Overview
03:04
Invincible Wings – Detailed Breakdown
06:18
Invincible Wings – Technique Variations
05:16
Invincible Wings – Trouble Spots
05:32
Invincible Wings – Attack Variations
06:54
Invincible Wings – Principles Learned
Universal Block (Double Wing Block) – This block covers a much larger area than our standard blocks and has tremendous versatility because of the option to move multiple directions off of the block.
00:42
Deflecting Wing – Overview
03:13
Deflecting Wing – Detailed Breakdown
05:31
Deflecting Wing – Technique Variations
04:23
Deflecting Wing – Trouble Spots
04:51
Deflecting Wing – Attack Variations
04:56
Deflecting Wing – Principles Learned
Hard vs Soft Blocking – A hard block tends to knock the opponents attack away while a soft block allows you to stay in contact and be able to redirect to set up your next strike.
00:38
Tiger Holds Its Ground – Overview
01:56
Tiger Holds Its Ground – Detailed Breakdown
01:40
Tiger Holds Its Ground – Technique Variations
04:19
Tiger Holds Its Ground – Trouble Spots
01:58
Tiger Holds Its Ground – Attack Variations
01:00
Tiger Holds Its Ground – Principles Learned
Intelligent Aggressiveness – Positioning yourself so that you can attack without fear of your opponent’s follow ups allows you to be confident in stringing together multiple aggressive strikes.
00:46
Venomous Snake – Overview
03:49
Venomous Snake – Detailed Breakdown
03:04
Venomous Snake – Technique Variations
04:27
Venomous Snake – Trouble Spots
04:16
Venomous Snake – Attack Variations
05:32
Venomous Snake – Principles Learned
Angled Blocking – Cutting an angle to a side rather than moving back can allow you to close the gap and counterstrike much quicker.
00:42
Climbing The Tree – Overview
02:29
Climbing The Tree – Detailed Breakdown
02:36
Climbing The Tree – Technique Variations
03:20
Climbing The Tree – Trouble Spots
04:30
Climbing The Tree – Attack Variations
05:06
Climbing The Tree – Principles Learned
Attacking the Limbs – Attacking the attack offers an element of surprise and deadening the arm allows for essentially unchallenged counterattacks.
01:15
Rising Crane – Overview
03:11
Rising Crane – Detailed Breakdown
03:26
Rising Crane – Technique Variations
04:28
Rising Crane – Trouble Spots
04:45
Rising Crane – Attack Variations
05:02
Rising Crane – Principles Learned
Range Sensitivity – Knowing your range for long-range, mid-range and short-range weapons is key to being both accurate and effective with your striking.
00:53
Locking The Branches – Overview
02:05
Locking The Branches – Detailed Breakdown
05:50
Locking The Branches – Technique Variations
07:07
Locking The Branches – Trouble Spots
04:46
Locking The Branches – Attack Variations
08:14
Locking The Branches – Principles Learned
Body Manipulation – Using leverage can quickly affect your opponent’s balance and positioning thus changing the dynamic of the fight.
00:37
Wounded Tiger #2 – Overview
02:27
Wounded Tiger #2 – Detailed Breakdown
02:46
Wounded Tiger #2 – Technique Variations
03:57
Wounded Tiger #2 – Trouble Spots
04:27
Wounded Tiger #2 – Attack Variations
05:12
Wounded Tiger #2 – Principles Learned
In Close Fighting – Elbows allow for a greater margin of error because of how powerful they are, but your body moving with them is one of the big keys to being successful in close.
00:51
Swimming Leopard – Overview
02:09
Swimming Leopard – Detailed Breakdown
03:12
Swimming Leopard – Technique Variations
05:59
Swimming Leopard – Attack Variations
03:19
Swimming Leopard – Principles Learned
Dual Blocking Strategies – Using your first block as your deflection, your second block has the versatility to manipulate your opponent in a number of different ways.
00:45
8 Hands of the Leopard – Overview
03:45
8 Hands of the Leopard – Detailed Breakdown
02:20
8 Hands of the Leopard – Technique Variations
04:07
8 Hands of the Leopard – Trouble Spots
03:25
8 Hands of the Leopard – Attack Variations
03:26
8 Hands of the Leopard – Principles Learned
Continuity of Strikes – While one hand is striking, the next strike is being set up to maximize the efficiency. And effectiveness of your combination.
01:15
Snake Circles the Trunk – Overview
03:36
Snake Circles the Trunk – Detailed Breakdown
04:40
Snake Circles the Trunk – Technique Variations
03:50
Snake Circles the Trunk – Trouble Spots
04:34
Snake Circles the Trunk – Attack Variations
03:23
Snake Circles the Trunk – Principles Learned
Pillar Attacks – Attacking the legs using positional checks keeps your opponent off balance which means they can’t focus their attack at you.
00:42
Tiger Leaves its Mark – Overview
02:20
Tiger Leaves its Mark – Detailed Breakdown
03:53
Tiger Leaves its Mark – Technique Variations
04:37
Tiger Leaves its Mark – Trouble Spots
04:50
Tiger Leaves its Mark – Attack Variations
03:33
Tiger Leaves its Mark – Principles Learned
Strategic Head Strikes – Understanding how each strike will affect your opponent can help you determine a plan of action based on where either you want to move or where you want your opponent to move.
00:41
Crane Masters the Elements – Overview
03:25
Crane Masters the Elements – Detailed Breakdown
03:58
Crane Masters the Elements – Technique Variations
03:43
Crane Masters the Elements – Trouble Spots
04:04
Crane Masters the Elements – Attack Variations
03:06
Crane Masters the Elements – Principles Learned
Creating Momentum – Generally done with large circular motions of the arms, you can also use spinning of your body to generate a tremendous amount of force.
00:49
Breaking the Vine – Overview
03:11
Breaking The Vine – Detailed Breakdown
02:07
Breaking the Vine – Technique Variations
05:15
Breaking the Vine – Trouble Spots
04:35
Breaking the Vine – Attack Variations
04:57
Breaking the Vine – Principles Learned
Vector Dynamics – This concept allows you to eliminate potential threats from your opponent thus allowing you to stay more relaxed as well as increasing your reaction time.
01:13
Riding the Tail of the Snake – Overview
04:08
Riding the Tail of the Snake – Detailed Breakdown
04:37
Riding the Tail of the Snake – Technique Variations
05:50
Riding the Tail of the Snake – Trouble Spots
03:45
Riding the Tail of the Snake – Attack Variations
04:29
Riding the Tail of the Snake – Principles Learned
Contouring the Body – By understanding anatomy and staying in contact with your opponent’s body you are able to feel multiple options for where the follow up strike could go.
00:53
Tiger Rides the Storm – Overview
04:06
Tiger Rides the Storm – Detailed Breakdown
02:40
Tiger Rides the Storm – Technique Variations
03:27
Tiger Rides the Storm – Trouble Spots
01:01
Tiger Rides the Storm – Attack Variations
04:40
Tiger Rides the Storm – Principles Learned
Manipulating Takedowns – Using the head as a lever for controlling the body and an awareness of your surroundings, you can modify the direction you take your opponent down.
01:33
Drunken Crane – Overview
04:48
Drunken Crane – Detailed Breakdow
05:11
Drunken Crane – Technique Variations
04:30
Drunken Crane – Trouble Spots
05:11
Drunken Crane – Attack Variations
05:21
Drunken Crane – Principles Learned
Expanding your Comfort Zone – In this technique you learn your balance threshold, how to move outside the standard balance points and how to maintain your balance while striking.
00:57
Snake Lies in Wait – Overview
02:52
Snake Lies in Wait – Detailed Breakdown
05:36
Snake Lies in Wait – Technique Variations
04:31
Snake Lies in Wait – Trouble Spots
05:03
Snake Lies in Wait – Attack Variations
05:24
Snake Lies in Wait – Principles Learned
In Close Takedowns – Because of the close range, you can deceivingly isolate one of your opponent’s base pillars, thus taking away their ability to step back and stabilize.
00:47
Tiger Presses the Earth – Overview
03:03
Tiger Presses the Earth – Detailed Breakdown
02:36
Tiger Presses the Earth – Technique Variations
03:04
Tiger Presses the Earth – Trouble Spots
01:30
Tiger Presses the Earth – Attack Variations
00:56
Tiger Presses the Earth – Principles Learned
Mirrored Movements – Simultaneous blocking and striking creates natural decision points throughout a technique that can allow you to adapt to whatever your attacker may throw at you.
00:41
Breaking the Wall – Overview
03:09
Breaking The Wall – Detailed Breakdown
04:33
Breaking the Wall – Technique Variations
04:40
Breaking the Wall – Trouble Spots
06:06
Breaking the Wall – Attack Variations
06:59
Breaking the Wall – Principles Learned
Positional Strategies – You must know what it means to be inside or outside of the attacking arm and your options from each position.
01:35
Weathering the Storm – Overview
03:19
Weathering the Storm – Detailed Breakdown
04:44
Weathering the Storm – Technique Variations
05:27
Weathering the Storm – Trouble Spots
05:49
Weathering the Storm – Attack Variations
06:18
Weathering the Storm – Principles Learned
Short Circuiting Techniques – Whereas bailouts deal with your comfort level, short circuiting is the actual strategy to escape at the bailout.
01:12
Soaring Crane – Overview
04:32
Soaring Crane – Detailed Breakdown
05:36
Soaring Crane – Technique Variations
04:49
Soaring Crane – Trouble Spots
03:41
Soaring Crane – Attack Variations
04:57
Soaring Crane – Principles Learned
Controlling with Pain – We can control our opponent’s movement or positioning with consistent pressure applied to specific targets and create a break with additional pressure if necessary.
00:47
Leopard Sinks Its Claws – Overview
02:52
Leopard Sinks Its Claws – Detailed Breakdown
02:57
Leopard Sinks Its Claws – Technique Variations
03:31
Leopard Sinks Its Claws – Trouble Spots
04:30
Leopard Sinks Its Claws – Attack Variations
05:34
Leopard Sinks Its Claws – Principles Learned
Quarter Timing – This relates to when you counter your opponent’s attack. When timed correctly, you should be able to hit your opponent before they have even finished their initial attack.
00:45
Python Subdues the Ram – Overview
03:01
Python Subdues the Ram – Detailed Breakdown
04:17
Python Subdues the Ram – Technique Variations
02:59
Python Subdues the Ram – Trouble Spots
04:36
Python Subdues the Ram – Attack Variations
07:26
Python Subdues the Ram – Principles Learned
Support Striking – Your opponent isn’t going to just stand there, so striking them to anchor them in place can allow you the ability to advance to your next movement be it a lock or a hold.
00:49
Controlling the Tide – Overview
03:11
Controlling the Tide – Detailed Breakdown
04:18
Controlling the Tide – Technique Variations
05:19
Controlling the Tide – Trouble Spots
04:45
Controlling the Tide – Attack Variations
04:56
Controlling the Tide – Principles Learned
Mental Re-Directs – Making your opponent think about something other than their primary focus can allow you the opportunity to counter more effectively.
01:00
Tiger Roars at the Sun – Overview
04:05
Tiger Roars at the Sun – Detailed Breakdown
02:04
Tiger Roars at the Sun – Technique Variations
04:21
Tiger Roars at the Sun – Trouble Spots
02:22
Tiger Roars at the Sun – Attack Variations
04:49
Tiger Roars at the Sun – Principles Learned
Influencing the Attacker – Using your guard in specific ways can encourage your opponent to strike to a specific target, while blocking specific ways can help almost predict the next attack.
01:28
Stealing The Wind – Overview
02:51
Stealing The Wind – Detailed Breakdown
05:05
STEALING THE WIND – TECHNIQUE VARIATIONS
03:14
STEALING THE WIND – TROUBLE SPOTS
04:09
STEALING THE WIND – ATTACK VARIATIONS
06:00
STEALING THE WIND – PRINCIPLES LEARNED
Joint Manipulations – With good control and leverage, you can truly manipulate your opponent using the pain that accompanies these types of locks.
00:45
Leopard Wrangles the Deer – Overview
03:35
Leopard Wrangles the Deer – Detailed Breakdown
03:18
Leopard Wrangles the Deer – Technique Variations
05:09
LEOPARD WRANGLES THE DEER – TROUBLE SPOTS
03:52
LEOPARD WRANGLES THE DEER – ATTACK VARIATIONS
03:53
Leopard Wrangles the Deer – Principles Learned
Continuity of Motion – Keeping the hands moving continuously enables your strikes to be quicker because there is no break in the energy, keeping your opponent unsettled in their mindset.