Duan Grading at HQ (Grays)
20 November 2005

Grandmaster Loke insists on the stationary position of ping
ma bu for 10 minutes during start of duan grading to test for
strength and perseverance.

20th November 2005, the final Duan Grading of 2005.
The testing began with ping ma bu (horse stance) and
stretching exercises.

Grandmaster Loke was joined by Master Goward and Master Blakemore. Master Ronketti also assisted.

Hou Ma Bu (Back Stance), ready position.

Students from Surrey, Sussex, Essex and Kent had to sit a written examination consisting of set essay questions before beginning their physical testing.

Chuan Ti ... Roundhouse Kick

 

Ee ... Er ... San ... Ser ...TANG SOU!

 

Grandmaster Loke took students through their techniques and then began a close analysis with the group.

Sia Duan Fan Pei Tang (Low Section Forearm Block) - with cover.
The arm must finish across the centre line.

Grandmaster Loke analyses sidestep block and counter long fist
punch executed by one of the students from Surrey partnered
by Master Steve Ronketti.

Self-defence and counter attack positions were discussed.

Chean Chuai Ti (Front Thrust Kick).

Slow kicking, focusing on the foot shape, hip extension, eye focus and position were also covered.

Students from Surrey: Cher Chuai Ti (Side Thrust Kick).
It is important to shape the foot so the outside edge
of the foot makes contact with the target.

Forms were performed, slow count, fast count and in the students own time. Above we see 1st ji red belts performing the third movement of Pinan form two (Pinan Er Duan), and below three students from Surrey together with Robert Little (2nd Duan, Essex) go through Luohan Form 3 (Luohan San Duan).

Eee-puh tooi-ta (one step sparring) and evasion with counter attacking techniques were executed by all students present, focusing in particular on the chuan chi kai ti (roundhouse knee kick), pulling the opponent forward onto the kick after the evasion and counter.

Grandmaster Loke analyses students position, block and strike.

After sparring with more senior belts students completed their breaking technique requirements.

Master Angie Thomas (left) watches as Surrey student performs Cher Chuai Ti (Side Thrust Kick) through the breakboard. As the kick extends the supporting foot turns. The back is upright and the eyeline is fixed on the target.

Wai Chuai Ti (Outside to Inside Drop Kick).
Simon Green (1st Duan) from Sussex holds the board.
Mr Keith Dell observes.

The grading was completed with the
customary smashing of tiles!

Tang Sou!

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