Reverse Grip - Pro's and Con's

[eerockk]

That would probably work really well.  My only concern would be the space between the bars being too large and letting a blade through.

The gaps look to be around half an inch or less, so the men will be perfect. Smash it with a pommel for that telltale clank sound too!

The three blade variety (foil, rapier, saber) is the type of mask TPLA introduced me to. They could definitely take any hits I delivered... I may be new, but I can put my back into a swing! Google 'three blade mask' for what I'm talking about. The men is stronger, but they seem very expensive in comparison. I suppose one pays for the extra strength.

The coaching versions of the three blade mask have leather or cloth coverings and preserve your opponents' blades from being scuffed and damaged by impacting the hard plastic of the regular version. I'm considering that version so I won't have to voluntarily buy Masters Nonymous and VorNach new blades for having wrecked them off my head. I guess I should just learn to parry properly and avoid being hit as much as I can. I'm not worried at any rate; this fighter is still under construction. 

[Bluesky]

Hi there from Australia,

In most of my experience they are not allowed in sparring because bashing hits like that can cause damage even with armor - that is why you see many medieval weapons being bludgeoning/spike weapons. This is also why half-swording is so effective against armor.

I am pleased to see it is not used during sparing, very sensible; TPLA

As for strikes with the pommel they are a natural part of all sword training after you have mastered the basics of cutting, moving and defending. At the right time it is devastating but it is not as important as the rest; I would refer to it my friend as a specialty technique within the style. More important would be if they tried to press their leverage against you sliding up their blade and taking their hand/lightsaber. Pressing and binding is extremely dangerous with a lightsaber.

As for the right helmet it depends on the intensity of the sparring, even for light sparing having a heavy armor can be practical. As with RG to keep it on topic, is a powerful thrusting style within its limitations (Straight and Ox and Pike and Rakes and Hooks) much like a praying mantis; (I have a giant one in the back garden right now!) I would definitely wear solid protection for safety and as I have realized so that you can play with full commitment. (Modern armor definitely has its advantages for saber sparing) The RG naturally punctures armor because it can generate so much force. For example; execute a D-cut from crown onto a mattress with both hands on the hilt. Roll around into a Ox thrust and puncture in. You will feel its ability to really drive home a thrust - This is why armor is especially important in sparring.

A Kendo mask can take allot of punishment but so too will a stick fighting helmets.

I am looking forward to posting more basics so that everyone can cherry pick what they like. At the right time in the engagement the reverse grip can be very good to have in your tool bag and many of its principles cross over into FG.

I am looking forward to see your videos, I am not in a position to create videos right now but would love if you could demonstrate these basics Eerock or anyone else interested.

Thank you

Kind Regards
Bluesky

[Master VorNach]

Bluesky, you were asking about naming guards in another thread.
We have labeled our footwork, attacks and guard positions in our various videos.
This one will have some of what I think you were specifically asking about, our interpretation of most of the German guards:
http://youtu.be/lvc5UNH8PUw

Would you please clarify what hand position(s) you are referring to when you are talking about reverse grip?
Some of the discussion has been about relative position of the wielders blade and pommel in relation to the opponent and some has been about the position of the hands on the hilt.
I want to have a clear view of the various elements we're talking about.

[Bluesky]

The Beginners Guide to the Reverse Grip 3

Hi there from Australia,

The Guards, Hilt Positions, Cuts and Grips

The side and position of the hilt are important to describe when visualizing a guard. Adding grip content is more tech information they can work out for themselves but I like to include it because I try to be as detailed as possible. For RG the differences are often mentioned because the RG is a unique mixture of two and one-handed positions. Thank you for asking this clarifying question; I was thinking it was becoming necessary so that the techniques make sense to those unfamiliar with the Guards.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oci-ZLpQUk" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oci-ZLpQUk</a>

Using the guards with RG is vital for its efficacy and development. I recommend if you don't know what I mean by Plow, Roof/Crown, High Guard (Roof over the shoulder) Fool or Ox: Here is a easy place to learn.

http://www.thearma.org/essays/StancesIntro.htm

For example take the Ox Guard; one of the soundest guards for RG and FG:

Rightside Ox Guard: The tip is pointed at the eye of the opponent with a slight inward angle, the hilt is by the head/ear (Even higher) on the right side. On the right it is one handed for speed and flexibility and natural body mechanics.

Leftside Ox Guard: The tip is pointed at the eye of the opponent with a slight inward angle, the hilt is by the head/ear (Even higher) on the right side. Both hands are on the hilt.

The Guards

1/ The Fool: Both hands on the hilt/close grip; point on the left forwards and on the right side down and too the side. On the right it is also called a Half-Tail.

2/ The Plow: Hilt centralized this is a strong middle guard that turns into a throw or scoop effortlessly.

3/ The Crown/Roof: Hilt over head blade angled away, two hands on the grip.

4/ The Crowned Ox: Ox guard but with the hilt over the crown of your head.

5/ High Guard: Two hands on the hilt usually only over the right shoulder. Execute like throwing a right hand. Cuting down should always finish in the Plow or roll into the Ox.

6/ The Tail: On the right both hands are on the blade and it is pointing backwards and one the left only the lead right hand is upon it. attacks from this are like drawing attacks.

7/ The Attack Guard: Thrust the blade forwards at their eyes. One the left it is one handed and is forward from the Ox guard. On the right it is extended with two-hands on the hilt. As you thrust forwards with the left attack stance the hilt naturally rotates to the left to create and natural wedge/angle.

8/ The Ox: Create the horns of an Ox, one hand on the right and two hands on the hilt on the left.

Practice guard transitioning and control as your fundamental skill.
Practice each guard and learn that when the hilt is in most guards you can use one hand or two but in some it is one one or the other.

The Grips

Wide Grip: Holding both hands with knuckles in the same direction like you are rowing a oar. Wide grip is powerful but less flexible and sensitive.

Close Grip: Holding both hands with knuckles in the same direction like you are rowing a oar. Close grip has the rear hand closer to the lead. (Lead is usually right hand) This is the proper RG style grip. (It is the best balance for RG but it is really up to you to discover what you like)

Released Grip: Releasing the lead for reach and sweeping distance attacks are highly effective. This includes the rear hand using forward or reverse.

Lead Grip: Refering to the lead grip alone on the hilt - More descriptively called one-hand.

Cuts: The 3 Attitudes

1/ Descending Cut (D-cut): Cutting downwards at an angle.
2/ Ascending Cut (A-cut): Cutting upwards at an angle.
3/ Horizontal Cut (H-cut: Cutting left to right at varying angles and lines.
4/ Straight Cut (S-cut): Cutting up and down the middle line down the body.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMmudi8Np9U" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMmudi8Np9U</a>

Notice the pivoting like a boxer...

Kind Regards
Bluesky
(Hi master VorNach, good insights on the versus staff V's Duel swords thread; I have posted a response that compliments yours nicely I think)

[Bluesky]

Hi there from Australia

For the proper terminology go to this video and see if you can match the traditional names I have been using with the Star Wars equivalent. I've always felt the place for RG was in Form 5 as a Complimentary choice.

WOW! What a great video!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvc5UNH8PUw" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvc5UNH8PUw</a>

Use this as a template with your RG along with the slight variations that are part of the conversion from FG to RG!

This video is excellent and better then anything out their because it is so clear cut. Thank you Master VorNach, it really shows what I am talking about from the FG, exactly as I am recommending. Thank you. I will post a conversion table over to these terms soon.

I know you did not intend this to be a RG tutorial but it serves nicely!

Kind Regards
Bluesky
(Your Guards are solid Master VorNach! )

[Bluesky]

Advanced Reverse Grip 1

These Techniques are really for those already practiced with the basics.

"Solide Kräuselungen" - Sound Ripples

Using the strong and weak and sliding and binding all makes their own sounds, Learn to differentiate the different sounds. Along with this learn to read pressure and move with it like water. Its uses are surprising!

"Klingenringkampf" - Sword Wrestling

This is dangerous with a light saber. Kick, punch and throw your opponent.

"Blitz-Sturm" - Lightning Tempest

Blitz-sturm is a simple block breaker/ sword breaker/ hooked cut that is even more devastating with a lightsaber. Its an old master technique not found anywhere unless you are in Europe and they are trying to throw you on your arse or you pose a series threat to them.

How does it work?

After you execute a D-cut right to left with two hands on the hilt. instead of releasing. Rake a D-cut or H-cut A-cut left to right. This can turn easily into thrusts as well!

To start; move with forward steps cut/rake/cut/rake/cut/rake. It is powerful and vicious cutting with the front and back of the blade. It doesn't need to recover it just rakes back like you are hitting with the other end of a staff. Add a side step to amplify its effects. It will hit their block so hard they will often fold into themselves or drop their blade.

I am including this only as an advanced technique because it is powerful and should not be over relied upon by any beginner.

"Schatten-Spiel" - Shadow-Play

Cutting and then changing into a different cut or thrust disengaging them without any touching. Your shadow makes them defend and guard and you pull in and thrust or rake or cut. The 3 Attitudes cast thousands of attacks like German shadow puppets.

Even with blocks you can cast shadows because they will tend to pull back to cut again or continue their motion as you move and mistime them.

I would appreciate if you have any techniques and thoughts about these advanced techniques/principles and share them with me

Kind Regards
Bluesky

[Bluesky]

Intermediate Reverse Grip 1

Footwork is the key to victory; there is attack; there is defense and then there is the right way. The sword is both art and science; to begin with it is art and then it must evolve into a science of geometry and precision.

Rythms of the Dance

Every step is best practiced without a blade and once they are fast and smooth like a stone skipping over the water around a circle then add the blade and your knowledge of RG. When you understand these dances intuitively all of the basics you develop take on a whole new dynamic tension.

From the Dance any basic technique can be initiated changing direction, speed and intention. RG flows and maintains its tension upon the center keeping its perfect distance. RG is a Mid-range fighter in the goldie locks zone of power and speed. Learn to move before adding attacks and defenses. "When Competant include the Guards into your Dance!"

1/ Quarter Turn - "Vierteldrehung"

Eight steps complete the circle. When the right foot is lead; moving right step with the right back and over to South East and the left follows to face the center. To move right again the right steps forwards along the east direction (From starting position) the left follows and aligns east. From the starting position facing north with the right as the lead leg. Step with the left forwards to the south west and the right aligns behind. To continue left; the left foot steps back to the west and the rear foot steps forwards aligning west. This can continue as you will note all the way back to the starting position whichever way you go.

2/ Half Turn[/u] - "Halbe Drehung"

Facing North right foot forwards; moving left; step with a kick over to the west cardinal point with the left forward and the right swings around becoming the rear foot aligning west to the center point. To continue around the circle the next cardinal point is north. The left springs back to the north point and the right swings forwards aligning north facing the center. A half turn blind side is refered to as a blind half turn and a half turn to your onside is called a onside half turn. All the half turn is is a quarter turn that steps a cardinal point; a deeper flanking step.

3/ Swallows in Flight - "Schwalben im Flug"

Step across to the quarter cardinal point with the opposite leg to the direction you intend. Starting right foot lead; step to the south west point with your foot facing away and your back to the foe; pivot around with the left becoming lead and you are aligned to the center point correctly, a tiny spin, very simple once you get it. Also called a spinning step.

With your right leg lead to execute the step to the right, cross step with the rear left leg to the lead position south east and spin around naturally. Spin and stamp the right leg when it aligns with the south east point facing the centre. Now continue this around the circle. "Step, Pivot, Align."

What is it good for? It is fast, flanking and simple. Remember to pracitce the dance all the way around! Left leg lead is obviously reversed but the same.

4/ Dance of the Stag - "Tanz des Hirsches"

"Speed gains true advantage of position. He attacks and is lost after his completion of movement."  Starting right leg lead make sure to step to south east with the right leg or south west with the left; same leg, same direction. Follow with a cross step and then spin around finishing either east or west facing the center. Each step and cross step finds the next cardinal point and circles quickly spining to stop facing the center.

Once you are comfortable and quick going all with way around both sides. Step; Cross step spin and align; the stag will just as often turn back to where it has come. For instance, step right with the right foot the cross step finds the next point stepping behind and intstead of spinning into alignment. Spring bakc to facing north; but you will notice that your left leg is now lead! Also called a quarter and a half spinning step.

5/ Bird of Prey - "Greifvogel, Raubvogel"

Also known as the mis-direction step. Step with the same foot as the direction you are heading. With right leg forwards; step to the right quarter the south east with a slight lean and slip but then with the same leg; in this case the right; cross step bakc the other direction with the other foot following and aligning to, in this example the south west. The rihgt become the lead if it was the faking step and vice versus.

6/ Dragons at Play - "Drachen am Spiel"

Lunge to the center with the lead foot; the rear foot steps over to the cardinal point and the lead recovers along the alignment. Work your way around the circle both directions and then switch lead. Shifting weight is essential here. This is useful to all saber duelist of all styles.

7/ The Gliding Crane - "der gleitene Kran"

The Gliding Crane is long; weight shifting and graceful. The angle is moved to effortlessly. Step back with a rear lunge/slip, a slight lean is also fine. The lead foot seeks out the quarter point left or right and the rear foot shifts and springs forward into the lead position forming the stance. "Don't rush from the stage of just moving with your guards."

8/ Snake Hides in the Bamboo - "Schlange versteckt sich im Bambus"

also called a snake or slipping step. The lead leg steps left or right and the rear slides over. practice weight shifting - starting with your weight forward shift it back step with the lead to the cardinal point and slide the rear over.

9/ Monkey Steals the Blossom - "Affe stiehlt die Blüte"

Cross step to the blind side with the rear foot; don't be afraid to lean and then spin around and align with the quarter point. Lean in like a monkey plucking a flower! once you are at south east or south west, lunge and recover with the lead foot. Also called a blindside step into lunge.

10/ The Running Fox - "Der Betrieb Fox"

Advance forwards quickly and then retreat quickly. The point is to provoke their reaction and exaust them with distance. The secret to the Running Fox is that it wont always retreat back where it came from! It will retreat to south east or south west! good for set ups.... Practice it forwards and backwards left and right with both left and right taking turn at being the lead leg.

11/ Dance of the Mongoose - "Tanz des Mungos"

Imagine following a circle sliding your feet around in the mud, to quote a recent TPLA video, Now speed up your circle walking and then pivot and change directions faster and faster and even lean in for reach. The mongoose is a very fast animal and will be so fast it will get the snake from behind! Consider practicing with your eyes closed and feel with your feet.

12/ Rabbit Escapes the Snare - "Kaninchen entgeht der Schlinge"

Aslo called a rear cross step. Cross step backwards with your lead foot and then spin around into the opposite direction to your lead foot finishing on the east or west points. "Speed of escape can bring swift victory."

13/ Lion at Play - "Löwe am Spiel"

Weight on the front leg, rear heal off the ground. Drop your weight back and lunge and recover quickly. The Rear leg springs forwards and pivots around facing south. The rear has become the lead as you spin around facing south.

14/ Crane Attacks the Ape - "Kran nimmt den Affen in Angriff"

A slow advance and then a fast Cross step into the opposite direction of the rear foot. IF the left is rear then cross step right. with the lead leg shifting over to the next point, if it is right it would be east and left it would be west.

15/ The Swaying Cobra - "Die beeinflussende Kobra"

Lunge backwards and slip (Lean) lunge to both angles and slip and always return your rear foot where it started.

16/ The Assasins Knife - "Das Meuchelmörder-Messer"

Blitz-krieg; the lightening war; Charge left at an angle and right at an angle. "Breaking off the Dance!"

Helpful Tips

Take your time!
Be patient and read and do the example first.
Do the dance with your partner; men learn to dance better when we are trying to impress a girl !
Teach your kids, they will work the circle faster then you!
Relax if you don't understand something, go to the next movement and stay limber.
Practice shifting your weight back and forwards.
Ask me for any help.
Don't mix the basic attacks and defenses with your footwork until both are proficient.
Film yourself and study yourself.
A mirror helps.

Kind Regards
Bluesky

[Bluesky]

Reverse Grip Perspectives

I have shared many techniques here to play with with more to come: In a way it is allot to take in and break down and practice. I try to break what I do into numbered movements, points and titles because it all can become a blur together. That is what is so awesome about TPLA - It breaks everything down video by video.

Reverse Grip does not have the same balance of power and speed as forward grip but it does have much to offer; it is definitely a fertile field.

There is still more to share but I wanted to say just eat the Elephant one bite at a time; don't look at all of the posts and try to absorb it all, I record my discoveries over years of trial and error - Writing down your techniques and thoughts grows your skill tremendously.

If you can successfully combine the circle with the techniques of the Reverse Grip I think you will find you can really use it at will.

Reverse grip is a complimentary style for me; FG should still have precedence but if you can use the RG practically you can propose really challenging questions.

I recommend printing out these different sections together if you really want to go over them and then as you work them out tick them off and add your own thoughts and expansion upon their ideas.

There is still many things to cover; what are your favorites and what need further explanation?
What are your RG techniques? (Even if you only have one or two please share them here - If they don't have names come up with something funny and creative so that it is easy to remember)
What do you think of them so far?
What do you think of the Rhythms of the Dance?
What are the weaknesses and what techniques can cause RG grief? (Any specific RG killers will have their own counter in either the footwork or the technique or the advanced concepts)
Are you using the guards with RG?

It is always a matter of perspective. Does FG even need the ability to use RG? For me RG is a natural extension of Form 5 practice and development. Even if you are new and inexperienced; learning the principles and ways of the RG will enrich all other practice.

Also I leave the German Longsword names in for fun; many are only seen if you go to their school and get clobbered by it.

It is important to remember everything given here has its complimentary weakness. For instance I spoke of blade control. Obviously if you attack my blade and not my body I can disengage and attack. Blade control often requires their attack and energy to then be redirected or thrown back at them. I don't recommend binding and clashing like you see in the movies, you can do a simple winding motion and they slide right off and away, of course you must watch for any technique that slides their blade towards your hand!

Maybe everything I've said is terrible and wrong! Perspective is a fluid thing; test what I have said and see their place and timing in things. An old hand likes new ideas and theory and can adapt them to any situation.

Kind Regards
Bluesky

[eerockk]

I've enjoyed reading about your perspectives with this and other forms here on the boards, Bluesky. I have a lot of material to work on using forward grip, and I must concentrate on that before I can work on other things - that and my rudimentary footwork skills. I distract too easy on my own, and you're not making it any easier on me here with your detailed posts!

Check out TPLA's live show this evening to get an idea of what I need to work on - it's on at 7PM Eastern Standard Time - if you can't catch it live, they always post it later. I suppose if I take care of my business, I could always take care of some pleasure afterwards. It's a hoot holding a saber in RG, but yesterday, my son reminded me of its limitations in strength and in defence. On the other hand, since he's 4, I normally take a defensive-only posture with him and let him have a go at his old man. His 24" initiate blade can push my RG-held blade aside with seemingly little effort; he can't budge my saber in FG on the other hand. Because of the difficulty in blocking even a four year old's attacks with a RG posture, (he swarms and crowds me - smart kid), I use it often for the challenge and for the fun. (He has more fun when he makes his daddy enact dramatic 'deaths' after a hit).

Business before pleasure for me though... I have a trial that's fast approaching!

[Oramac]

Reposted by request.  See this thread for full discussion of these specific ideas.

Intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1whSKenZ1ak

Observations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Q5nGHoLFI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLqek_o227c

Strong Guard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg7rzhMTvpY

Weak Guard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXxXASgI8is

[Oramac]

Power Guard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkFhnMf0gZc

Serenity Guard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=538ibD784O8

Tactics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TNbqJIdkz4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9BATfPUImE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HgJk85rsOU

[Oramac]

Closing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciZAJ-LDmLc

Dulon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7s9AJOg2wE

[Bluesky]

All forms and styles start somewhere...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVKrBMepQQ4" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVKrBMepQQ4</a>

Kind Regards
Bluesky
Well done Oramac!

[Bluesky]

The Serenity Form, Oramac Guards, and Tactics Walkthrough 1 - INTRO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1whSKenZ1ak

No formal training is as much a good thing as a point of weakness.

1/ The name of your form is what I love about the Code.
2/ It is interesting and the beginnings of effectiveness for your ideas. Ideas evolve and are like genes; your writing is like the genetic code of your theory. The videos the proteins Writing everything down is very important because it crystallizes and helps universalize your ideas.
3/ The Dulon fully expresses its ideas; that is worth being proud of right there; also your even handed tone and explanation was really clear and easy to follow. Well done!

You have clearly put allot of time and effort here with a whole ocean of options for you to dive into and explore.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8leUqNJY1M" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8leUqNJY1M</a>

I would love everyone to use the Oramac Guards with this footwork and feel how they interact. I bet that everyone is going to have allot of fun!

1/ Basic CAP Footwork with Oramac Guards (Sorry the name just stuck in my head) Use his hand motions to create your high and low guards.
2/ D-cuts, H-cuts and A-cuts and then the continuation of the dance. Cutting from stance.
3/ D-cuts, H-cuts and A-cuts during footwork.
4/ Footwork with deep breathing, slow, stretching and gaze control. (Focus your gaze into a weapon)

Kind Regards
Bluesky

[Bluesky]

The Serenity Form, Oramac Guards, and Tactics Walkthrough 2 - ELEGANCE

Understanding flows from how you practice internally, mentally, physically and spiritually. When things are done right they look beautiful and natural. I wrote this because how we perceive a thing changes that thing. Change how you think and the form will look completely different

1/ Simplicity
2/ Comparison
3/ Balance
4/ Flow

Simplicity:

Simplicity is harder to achieve then one would initially imagine. Less ideas expressed are not a bad thing in Form work. You clearly realize your ideas and themes; they are easy to reproduce and not overly complicated. Simplicity often means efficiency, no wasted movement, control of the space and time.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aGvJW-0lcg" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aGvJW-0lcg</a>

Comparison:

Comparing what you do with someone else helps us grow in many ways, Comparison is a way of short cutting the process of experience. Many forms are too busy, they don't express their ideas to their natural ends and they add too many chefs in the kitchen. Take for instance the Sun Dog form; though it has a few more themes and ideas then yours it basically sticks to its ideas. It tells us something.

You have shown real creativity, originality and single-mindedness. It took will to achieve this and that is a whole other strength. Learning to see say an exchange of 6 moves and then assess it correctly comes from constantly visualizing, thinking and learning. Try going over the Techniques I typed up all in your head! Comparison and assessment is part of detachment from the board; don't move until you see it!!!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNVWY5jUIbc" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNVWY5jUIbc</a>

I can't wait to compare your theory with my own so that I learn from you. 

Here is the Comparison form:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHv2X-RpC4
Thank you for this wonderful form to compare too. Also the young guy is why I think lightsabers are the future.

1/ What are the differences between your form and this form? Anyone?
2/ What have you learnt having compared?

Balance:

Balance and control is often internal awareness, breathing, weight distribution, reach, height, abdominal tension, relaxation, stance, counter balance. I found while doing the serenity form that it pulled me off line sometimes and I had to stabilize until I got used to it, also you pause and show good control over each action. Give the balance test a go by trying to duplicate these basic movements. If they are no challenge move on to the transitions. Balance for me should be reflected in the Serenity form because it is for beginners. I can tell that your awareness of the internals needs to grow but that like wine takes time.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUuex722DY4" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUuex722DY4</a>

Or for more of a challenge...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE4g4dL2LrA" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE4g4dL2LrA</a>

Flow:

Pause, breathe into your center and control; flow is the end in mind. Flow is when everything connects and it becomes total presence and joy in the moment. Your flow emerges from repetition and time; all good things take time. A strong exhale and inhale coordinated with your movements will help your Flow. Your form has good flow potential which I look for, any stiffness or unnecessary tension works itself out in time. One trick is to watch yourself in a mirror/ video or listen to music while you work the form.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1l5m-h6Ugo" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1l5m-h6Ugo</a>

Tomorrow I will go over your Guards. I hope this was informative and interesting

Kind Regards
Bluesky