Skill: Quickness
Drill: Hot Potato (Sword)
Equipment needed: Sword
Instructors needed: 1 Per line
Description: The students will develop QUICKNESS in their releases with both hands.
Step 1
  • Divide the students into even lines.
Step 2 – Explain the rules:
  • Students must throw their sword from 1 hand to another.
  • If they can catch the sword correctly 3 times in a row, the instructor will do 5 push ups.
  • In round 2, make it more challenging by having the students attempt a box cutter release.
Step 3 – Takeaways
  • Spot the handle specifically.
  • Catch with a grip that would allow you to strike.
  • Hang on to your sword, don’t rush and drop.
Step 4
  • Continue for several rounds.
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