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Green Belt Self Defense Techniques

GLANCING SPEAR

Defense against a left straight wrist grab

While stepping back to 6:00 with your right foot into a right Reverse Bow, rotate your left wrist counter-clockwise as your right hand snakes under your left wrist and grabs attackers wrist. Pull attackers arm towards you as you pull down with your hand and push up with your elbow to bend attackers fingers back and hyper-extend/break their elbow thus freeing your left hand.

Continue holding attackers right wrist with right hand as you Push Drag towards attacker while doing a left Side Elbow to attackers ribs.

Left hand checks attackers right arm as right hand slaps attackers arm down, left hand slaps attackers arm down and right hand then tracks over your left hand into an eye poke.

Sweep attackers right foot with your left foot (towards 5:30) then turn to 7:30 and shoot your right foot back behind attackers right leg to take them down. Do a right downward Front Ball Kick to attackers stomach and cover out.

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LOCKED WING

Defense against arm pinned in 'L' behind back

Counter grab attackers right wrist with your right hand as you step back with your left foot into attacker in a right Reverse Bow (to buckle their right leg) while doing a left Rear Elbow strike (full extension, compacting the mass).

The elbow strike flows into a Heel Palm Claw to attackers face and circles around to hook attackers arm above elbow. Do an downward thrusting Horizontal Thrust punch to break attackers elbow as you move into a right Forward Bow.

Broken Ram (left side)
Obscure Claws (left side)

Bend your arm to lock attackers arm at the elbow as you step back with your right foot (staying slightly bent and continuing to lock attackers arm so they cannot rise), then a right knee to attackers face while doing a right downward hand sword to the back of attackers neck.

Back-up Mass

REPEATED DEVASTATION

Defense against a full nelson

Step to 9:00 with your left foot and sink into a Horse Stance while striking attackers face with fists over your head (elbows in tight).

Drive your elbows down and into Squatting Sacrifice (left side)

Pull your elbows straight down into your chest to release attackers arms from your head and pin them against your sides. Slide your right foot towards your left foot as you rise into a right Cat Stance while doing a rear head butt and extending your arms straight down, continuing to pin attackers arms.

With your right heel, kick attackers left shin then do a right Side Kick to attackers right knee.

Grab attackers right wrist with your left hand, step to 12:00 with your left foot and do a right Rear Elbow to attackers face while moving into a left Reverse Bow.

Bring your left foot back into a Horse Stance while your right hand snakes under attackers right arm and grabs their left wrist. This may hyperextend or break attackers elbow. Step to 12:00 with your right foot and do a left Rear Elbow to attackers face while moving into a left Reverse Bow.

Do a left Front Cross Over with your right hand still grabbing attackers left wrist and do a left downward Heel Palm to attackers elbow.

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DESTRUCTIVE TWINS

Defense against a front two handed choke

Step to 12:00 with your right foot into a right Neutral Bow while doing both a left Horizontal Thrust punch to attackers face and a right inverted Horizontal Thrust punch to attackers groin (at the same time).

Move your right foot slightly to the right as your left arm comes into your chest to pin attackers right arm and your right hand does an Inward Block to collapse attackers left arm. This will draw attacker into you so keep your back straight to avoid a head butt.

Your left hand circles under attackers left arm and grabs attackers wrist as you step back to 4:30 with your left foot and do a right Uppercut to attackers floating ribs.an eye poke as left hand.

Gripping Talon

Do a right upward Heel Palm to attackers left elbow to break it, then grab attackers wrist with right hand (still holding wrist with left hand) and do right Side Kick to ribs.

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WINGS OF SILK

Defense against a double elbow pin from behind

While stomping on attackers left foot with your left foot, do a left poke or pinch to attackers groin to loosen attackers grip.

Technique Flow

Spreading Branch

Do a right rear Obscure Upward Elbow to attackers chin while doing a right Rear Scoop kick to attackers groin. You've removed your right arm from attackers grip at this point.

Spreading Branch
End of Desperate Falcons

While right foot is still in the air from the scoop kick, step to 9:00 with your right foot (in very tight, just outside attackers left foot) and continue turning as your right foot comes around into a Horse Stance standing next to attacker. At this point, attackers left arm is pinned on your chest by your left arm and you do a right Uppercut to break their elbow.

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THRUSTING WEDGE

Defense against two handed choke from the front

Step forward to 12:00 with your right foot into a right High Wide Kneel while moving your hands (fingers in a triangle) up through attackers arms to break/prevent the choke.

Thrust your arms straight down to drive attackers arms down. Right arm continues circling back up into a ight Upward Elbow as you move into a Horse Stance and immediately reverses downward into a right Heel Palm Claw as you move back into a High Wide Kneel.

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THUNDERING HAMMERS

Defense against a right straight punch

Step forward to 10:30 with your left foot into a left Neutral Bow while doing a left Inward Block.

Slide right leg up into a left Close Kneel stance (buckling attackers knee with your left knee) while doing a right inward forearm to attackers lower stomach while raising your left fist up high.

Slide your right elbow up to check attackers right arm and grab onto their upper arm while turning clockwise into a right Close Kneel stance (buckling attackers knee with your left knee) and doing a left downward Hammerfist to attackers left kidney.

Crossing Talons
End of Grasp Of Death

Slide your left arm up attackers back and grab onto their right upper forearm (to replace your right hand) while raising your right fist up high. While turning back into a left Close Kneel stance (buckling attackers knee with your left knee) do a right downward Hammerfist to the base of attackers neck.

End of Crossed Twigs

Torque

BRUSHING THE STORM

Defense against a right flank club attack

Step to 2:30 with your right foot into a right High Wide Kneel while doing both a left Inward Parry on attackers right arm and a right Heel Palm to attackers face.

Sink into your stance while doing a right Upward Elbow to attackers ribs. While stepping to 3:00 with your left foot, do a right Heel Palm to attackers groin (keep your hand on attackers body from the elbow through the heel palm).

While stepping back to 1:30 with your right leg into a left Forward Bow facing 7:30, slide your right hand down attackers thigh, grab and lift their leg while doing a left Inward Elbow to their kidney to knock them forward.

Do a left Front Scoop kick to attackers groin, landing in left Front Twist stance and do a right Side Kick to the back of attackers left knee.

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FLASHING WINGS

Defense against a right straight punch

Step forward to 10:30 with your left foot into a left Neutral Bow while doing a left Inward Block.

Push Drag forward into a left Close Kneel stance while doing a right Inward Elbow to attackers ribs. Allow the elbow to pass through the attacker. Your left hand checks at face level and your right knee checks attackers leg.

Do a right Rear Elbow to attackers back, just under shoulder blade (notice the Reverse Motion of this strike). This strike flows into a right Outward Hand Sword to base of attackers neck and slides down to check attackers right arm. Left hand is raised high.

Middle of Thundering Hammers

As you turn clockwise into a right Close Kneel stance (buckling attackers knee with your left knee), do a left Inward Hand Sword (going downward) to base of attackers neck as your right hand moves to the inside of your right knee, palm up.

Flashing Mace

Slide your left hand down to check attackers right arm as you do a left upward Heel Palm to attackers face.

Middle of Thundering Hammers

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BEGGING HANDS

Defense against a double wrist grab from the front

Turn both hands inward and upward to break free of attackers grasp while stepping back with your right foot into a left Neutral Bow.

Right RearBall Kick to attackers solar plexus/groin, landing forward.

Left Rear Ball Kick to attackers chest, landing forward.

Do double Heel Palms to attackers sternum.

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RAKING MACE

Defense against a two handed lapel grab and pull

Pin attackers hands on your chest with your left hand as you step forward with your right foot into a right Neutral Bow while doing a right Uppercut to attackers stomach.

While turning into a right Forward Bow, do a left Outward Hand Sword to attackers throat.

As you circle right fist out and up towards side of your head, bring your left hand down to check attackers arms and complete the circle with your right hand by doing a downward Hammerfist to attackers temple and down onto their nose.

Do a right Outward Hand Sword to attackers throat and Push Drag forward as you do a left inward Heel Plam to right side of attackers head and a left Inward Elbow to left side of attackers head for the sandwich effect.

Back-up Mass

FLASHING MACE

Defense against a right straight punch

Step forward to 10:30 with your left foot into a left Neutral Bow while doing a left Inward Block.

Circle your right hand up and inside attackers arm, striking attacker on the chin then back towards you to attackers wrist while your left forearm pushes on their elbow (breaks elbow).

Push attackers right arm down with your left hand as you do a right Front Cross Over to 10:30 and a right Hammerfist to attackers temple.

Rotate back around to attacker into a left Neutral Bow while doing a left Back Knuckle to attackers ribs as your right hand checks attackers upper arm.

As you lift your feet to quickly sink into your stance, have your right hand slide down tight attackers right arm followed by your left hand. Right hand Reverses and goes straight back up into an upward Back Knuckle to attackers face. Allow this upward rotation to turn your body clockwise and finish with a right Rear Scoop kick to attackers groin.

End of Retreating Pendulum

Marriage of Gravity

FALLEN CROSS

Defense against two handed choke from behind, pushing you forward

Pin attackers hands on your neck with both your hands as your right foot steps to 10:00 into a transitionary right Forward Bow.

Pivot counter clockwise while pulling attackers hands off your neck (holding onto wrists). Attackers arms are now crossed and in front of you.

Do a right Rear Ball Kick with your knee first coming up into attackers elbows to break them then extending your to kick attackers right knee.

As attacker begins to fall backwards, do a right Inward Elbow to attackers face.

Back-up Mass

RETURNING THE STORM

Defense against a right overhead club followed by a right back club attack

Step back to 7:30 with your left foot to a left Reverse Bow with both of your hands in fists pulled into your chest. This should help you avoid the initial club swing.

As attacker swings the club back into you, step forward with your left foot to 1:30 into a left Neutral Bow while doing a right Outward Extended Block and grabbing attackers club hand with your right hand. Drive your left forearm into attackers armpit (pushing forward) and pull on their right wrist with your right hand as you step back with your right foot to 10:30 into a left Neutral Bow. This will leave your attacker bent over with you above them.

Do a right knee to attackers face while pulling the club from them with your right hand. Land your right leg back to it's original position and strike attacker in face with the club.

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HUGGING PENDULUM

Defense against a right side kick from fighting position

Push Drag back while doing a right Downward Block to deflect attackers leg.

Move your left leg forward into a Front Twist stance while doing a right Heel Palm Claw to attackers face.

Dance Of Darkness

Right Side Kick to the back of attackers left leg. As the kick lands, do a Back Knuckle to attackers kidney followed by a left inward Heel Plam to the left side of attackers head and a right Inward Elbow to left side of attackers head for the sandwich effect.

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TWIN KIMONO

Defense against a two handed lapel grab and push

Left foot steps back onto the ball of your left foot while pinning attackers hands against your chest and cocking your right hand at your waist.

Technique Flow

Clutching Feathers

As you torque into a right Neutral Bow, do a right High Block type of move between attackers arms (above the elbow, aiming to attackers face) to break their elbow.

Reversing Mace
Grab attackers right wrist with your right, turn to the right and into Crossing Talons

Step back to 4:30 with your left foot while doing a Hammerfist strike to attackers ribs or heart.

Circling Destruction

Right hand continues circling out and up does an inward/downward Hammerfist onto attackers forearm (down and across your body to cancel attackers width and depth) as you release your left hand.

Right inverted Outward Hand Sword to attackers throat (hand sword is angled with elbow higher than hand to get the proper Angle Of Incidence) and return to fighting position.

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