Senior Belt Class with Grandmaster Loke
at National Headquarters, Grays, Essex
7th March 2009

by Master Tina Matania (4th Duan)


Grandmaster Loke and Master Siew Ying Loke

On Saturday 7th March students from 1st Ji red belt level to Master grade gathered at National Headquarters, Grays, Essex to attend Grandmaster Loke's monthly senior belt class. Class was well attended (as usual) and it was nice to see new red belts joining the class.

Class led by Grandmaster Loke
in chean ma bu (forward stance) preparing to kick
Left of picture is Master Bob Hooper who has been training since 1974

Master Siew Ying Loke started class with the warm-up exercises including knee lifts and sit ups.

Grandmaster Loke stressed the importance of warming-up properly and stretching to maintain and develop flexibility. As we develop and build muscles which tighten, it is important to also keep and improve flexibility.

To achieve balance between strengthening and stretching is an ongoing task.

 

Grandmaster Loke with William Grove, explaining the lifting-up position
prior to the thrust-out for chean chuai ti (side thrust kick)

Grandmaster Loke conducted the class which lasted for one and a half hours. Students performed several combination techniques, including examples of short range power generation, executed with speed and accuracy.

Chean chuai ti (front thrust kick)

The latter part of the class focused on forms. For duan grades it was a good opportunity to become more familiar with the newly introduced slow kicking form - refining techniques and paying attention to detail.

Master Siew Ying Loke with Grandmaster Loke performing
chean sia ti (front stomp kick)
The stomp kick is also a part of the Duan Grade's slow-kicking form,
note hands sweep and block/cover

L to R: Master Siew Ying Loke, Grandmaser Loke
and Master Tina Matania (website manager)

For Duan grades a new badge with a gold trim is available. Please ask your instructor for details.

For future dates of senior belt classes with Grandmaster Loke in 2009 click here.

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