Skill: Quickness
Drill: Quick Draw (Sword)
Equipment needed: Sword & 1 ring per line
Instructors needed: Several to monitor and coach
Description: The students will develop QUICKNESS in their transition from roll to strikes.
Step 1
  • Divide the students into even lines.
Step 2 – Explain the rules:
  • When the instructor says “go” students will attempt to perform the most upward wrist rolls into vertical slices in 20 seconds.
  • Students should lift up on the wrist rolls and drop into a front stance on the vertical slices.
Step 3 – Takeaways
  • Hold the sword properly for the fastest roll speed.
  • Re-grip correctly before you strike.
  • Be strong and show power with your stances.
Step 4
  • Continue for several rounds.
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