Skill: Cadency
Drill: Forms March
Equipment needed: Bo / Student
Instructors needed: Several to coach
Description: The students will improve their CADENCY by maintaining an even striking/footwork pace throughout their form by timing it to an even count.
Step 1
  • Divide your class into even groups with one student on each team being the leader.  
Step 2 – Explain the Rules:
  • The instructor will assign a combo or series of combos for the students to march to.
  • Students will have 2 minutes to complete as many marches as they can.
  • The group must move and strike on the team leader’s beat (1-2-3-4 count).
Step 3 – Takeaways:
  • Hustle to reset to get in as many reps as you can.
  • Maintain proper technique in your striking, especially at a slower pace.
  • Breathe with each strike to help you maintain the beat.
Step 4
  • Continue for at least 2 rounds.  
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