Skill: Sharpness
Drill: Walk it Out (Bo / Sword)
Equipment needed: Bo or Sword
Instructors needed: Several to monitor and coach
Description: The students will develop SHARPNESS in their transitions from spins to strikes.
Step 1
  • Divide the students into even lines.
Step 2 – Explain the rules:
  • Have the students walk forward down the mat while performing figure 8s to a diagonal strike at the end.
  • In the second round, have the students start by demonstrating a 4 count strike (bo) or 4 diagonal strikes (sword).
Step 3 – Takeaways
  • Keep your movement fluid.
  • Finish with power; make the strike look like it would hurt.
  • Hold your yell on the last strike.
Step 4
  • Continue for several rounds.
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