
Red Sun Academy
Red Sun Academy
School of Martial Arts
FUNDAMENTALS
Fundementals are universal truths that are applied to most all martial arts
10 FUNDAMENTALS
BREATHE
Breathe out through your mouth with every strike.
PROTECT YOUR FACE
When striking, your non-striking hand (yin hand) is by your face to protect your face.
PROTECT THUMB & FINGERS
Keep your thumb tucked in when striking.
Also, when striking with an open hand,
keep your fingers together so they are one strong unit.
This will help prevent breaking your fingers.
ONE FOOT FORWARD
Keep one foot forward. You're more balanced this way.
WEIGHT CHANGE
When striking with your front hand,
transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot.
PIVOT
When striking with your back hand,
lift your back heel, pivot,
and turn your back hip into the strike.
DON'T OVER-EXTEND
Keep your head over your hip for balance. Keep your back somewhat straight when you strike, and don't reach forward as you punch. Keep your body aligned.
DON'T LOCK A JOINT
Never fully extend your elbow to the point where your elbow is locked when you strike. Same goes with knees.
RELAXATION
Start with relaxation and end with power for all strikes.
CENTERLINE
Be keenly aware of your centerline.
This is where your power is.
Also, be keenly aware of your opponent's centerline
so you can easily unbalance him.
Honor through the Martial Arts
