TIGER KARATE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

SAFETY AND CONTROL

SAFETY AND CONTROL

Teacher and student must have the same approach, if training

accidents are to be avoided. The elements which insure safety

in training are these: Safety must be considered a desirable

aspect of training. The student must have confidence in the

efficacy of the techniques. There must be mutual respect

between teacher and students and among the students.

In the old-fashioned method of training still use by many

teachers, safety was not an important consideration. Students

who were hurt of injured in training were expected to bear

their injuries in brave silence and such behavior made them

seem more “worthy” of the “honor” of being taught unarmed

fighting. When actual hand to hand combat was reasonable.

When teacher and students consider safety as an important

element of training, safety rules will be taught and applied.

MUSCLE REACTION: BODY REACTION

MUSCLE REACTION: BODY REACTION

There are automatic reactions to force which you can take

advantage of if you understand them. In judo and Aikido it has

been referred to as the “giving way” principle, but that does

not adequately describe the full range of action and reaction

which it means to explain.

You can experiment in this fashion: do not tell your partner

what you are trying to do and you will have a completely

unrehearsed demonstration of muscle reaction.

Ask him to make a fist and instruct him to push up as hard as

he can, while you push down on his fist.

If you suddenly remove your hand, his fist will rise quickly as

the result of his own action.

Body reaction is the same principle applied on a larger scale. If

you ask your partner to pull back while you pull him forward,

and then suddenly release your grip, he will move back-ward

as the result of his own action.

FINGER STABS

FINGER STABS

There is limited use for finger stabs; but in certain situation

which will be defined later, you will learn their special

application. Finger stabs are very popular in Kung Fu and

other Chinese styles of karate. The hand is somewhat cupped,

fingers are extended, held close together, very firmly. The

striking point is the tips of the fingers. For Jukado Belt

degrees, you must know how to use all the hand blows. For

practical self-defense you will find that some hand blows seem

more comfortable to you than others; you should stress those

in your development of a style most suited to you- the

individual.

EXTENDED KNUCKLE BLOW

This method of striking has the advantage of being an

unconventional technique, which is disconcerting to an assailant,

yet it is closely enough related to a first blow that many men prefer

to use it. Women do not ordinarily feel comfortable using this type

of blow. Make a fist and extend the center knuckle so that it is

obviously forward. The hand can be held horizontal or vertical for

this blow. Do not practice hitting in this fashion against a hard

surface. For modern use with unconditioned hands, this is a blow

which should be directed only into soft body areas.

HAND POSITION FOR STRIKING

Before you learn how to make the actual hand blows,

you must be familiar with the exact part of the hand that is used

for the various methods of striking. This is essential if you are to

apply the hand blows correctly.

Edge of the hand

The edge of the hand blow is the single most useful and versatile

hand striking technique. It can be made in many directions and

from many positions. You should carefully determine the proper

striking area of the hand which will give you the greatest

efficiency without any danger of hurting or injuring your hand.

It is not at all necessary to “condition” (harden or callus) your

hand to use this blow. Before karate was a popular word, this

blow was commonly referred to as the “Judo Chop”. It is used in

many methods and systems of karate…………………

THOUGHTFUL GUARD

The advantage of this on-guard position is that it is signals the idea

of thinking rather than the image of anger or fear. This natural and

calm manner does not precipitate a fight, but you are ready to fight

if necessary. Your hands held in this position are where you need

them if physical action is necessary. Do not keep your hands in

your pockets to give the appearance of nonchalance-you are much

too vulnerable.

At the first sign of aggressive movement, your hands are in

action. Kicking and additional hand blows must quickly follow the

first action, if needed. To use this you have to be first, your first

movement will support you to do this perfect.

What is ON GUARD STANCES?

What is ON GUARD STANCES?

Preparation to defend requires that you be in good balance and

that your hands and feet are in position to deliver blows

quickly and easily. The on-guard stances shown here give you

all the necessary values of fighting stances without showing

belligerence. Needless to say, if your adversary has already

started an attack or you judge that it is impossible to avoid a

fight, you do not have to delay your defense by going into any

kind of a stance.

Feet are in semi T-position, weight is on the rear foot to allow

lead foot to kick, if necessary; hands are held clasped at about

waist height with the fingers of the right hand pulling back

against the left hand, creating a spring tension.