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KenpoGirl
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Okay it's been a while since I've whined about a technique, you've had your rest bit so now listen up and hand me the cheese cuz I intend to pour the whine by the keg.
Tonight I learned "Encounter with Danger" now before I start. I would like to add an early disclaimer saying that I think this technique is really great for learning actually selfdefence that would work on the street. Especially for a female.
THAT BEING SAID ... {insert earplugs now}
This technique really is a pain in the *** if your are cellulose impaired {translation .... FAT}. The falling back I have no problem with gravity and I are old friends, but my break falls leave a lot to be desired. The, what is it, upward thrust kick, is fine and dandy, now here's where it gets interesting.
My instructor say swing your kicking leg to the left roll over on your side up on your left elbow and side kick with your right foot {or something like that, don't quote me on it.} Okay this I accomplish because momentum can be my best friend.
THEN he says continue rolling to the left plant your right foot flat on the ground and raise up on your hands and that one-foot and kick back with your left foot.
I look at him and say "You Want Me To Do What?" I look down at my belly and then look back at him. "This body was not made to be a contortionist. He of course chuckles and tells me to do it. So I grumble under my breath {fine} and make my attempt. I somehow manage to get my right foot up in position, hoist myself up on my hands, my face turning instantly red in the inverted position and finish the technique kicking and then getting to my feet to move away.
I smile a little smile of victory, {hurray} and then Bryson tells me. "Some people like to roll over their right shoulder after the last kick, to get away instead of just standing up and moving away. I think the neighbours next door heard my chin hit the floor; I picked it up and asked him. "You are not going to make me do a summersault!!!!!!" he just grinned his evil little sadistic grin and said No it was an alternate ending. {PHEW, there is a god}
So that's my first encounter with Encounter with Danger.
What advice do you ultra smart fellow Kenpoist have for this still fledgling student, anyone of a larger girth that has found some way of moving or positioning themselves easier to get the most out of the technique I'd be interested in hearing what you have to say.
Thank you in advance. :asian:
Dot
Tonight I learned "Encounter with Danger" now before I start. I would like to add an early disclaimer saying that I think this technique is really great for learning actually selfdefence that would work on the street. Especially for a female.
THAT BEING SAID ... {insert earplugs now}
This technique really is a pain in the *** if your are cellulose impaired {translation .... FAT}. The falling back I have no problem with gravity and I are old friends, but my break falls leave a lot to be desired. The, what is it, upward thrust kick, is fine and dandy, now here's where it gets interesting.
My instructor say swing your kicking leg to the left roll over on your side up on your left elbow and side kick with your right foot {or something like that, don't quote me on it.} Okay this I accomplish because momentum can be my best friend.
THEN he says continue rolling to the left plant your right foot flat on the ground and raise up on your hands and that one-foot and kick back with your left foot.
I look at him and say "You Want Me To Do What?" I look down at my belly and then look back at him. "This body was not made to be a contortionist. He of course chuckles and tells me to do it. So I grumble under my breath {fine} and make my attempt. I somehow manage to get my right foot up in position, hoist myself up on my hands, my face turning instantly red in the inverted position and finish the technique kicking and then getting to my feet to move away. I smile a little smile of victory, {hurray} and then Bryson tells me. "Some people like to roll over their right shoulder after the last kick, to get away instead of just standing up and moving away. I think the neighbours next door heard my chin hit the floor; I picked it up and asked him. "You are not going to make me do a summersault!!!!!!" he just grinned his evil little sadistic grin and said No it was an alternate ending. {PHEW, there is a god}
So that's my first encounter with Encounter with Danger.
What advice do you ultra smart fellow Kenpoist have for this still fledgling student, anyone of a larger girth that has found some way of moving or positioning themselves easier to get the most out of the technique I'd be interested in hearing what you have to say.
Thank you in advance. :asian:
Dot
