gojushiho dai 五十四歩大...breathe in through your nose move your left foot in towards your...

Gojushiho Dai 五十四歩大

Ready Position

Your feet are shoulder width apart

Toes slightly turned in

Weight on the balls of your feet, not on your heels

It should feel as if your big toes are stopping you from falling forward

Arms should be relaxed and held in front of the body at a slightly forward angle

Breathing should be relaxed and regular

Back Fist Block (Uraken Gamae) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Breathe in deeply through your nose

Move your Right foot in to your Left, then forward towards the 1.30 clock position so you finish in a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock

As your Right foot starts to move towards your Left, bring your Right fist to your Left shoulder and place your Left fist under your Right elbow - knuckles against your elbow

As you step forward, bring your Right fist forward and down in front of you, finishing with you knuckles facing away from you and directly in line with your chest

Keep your left fist under your Right elbow

Breathe out slowly and strongly through your mouth during the technique, which should last 2 - 3 seconds.

Tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Punch (Heiko Tate Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Turn your head to look towards the 10.30 clock position

Breathe in through your nose

Move your Left foot in towards your Right foot

Bring both fists to your Right hip

Step forward towards 9 o'clock with your Left foot so that you finish in a wide front stance, facing the 10.30 clock position

As you step forward, push forward with both fists towards 10.30 to chest height. Extend your arms fully

Do not twist the fists all the way around. Your knuckles will face to either side and the thumbs of both fists will be on top, closest to the ceiling



Double Punch (Heiko Tate Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)



Move your Right foot in towards your Left foot

Bring both fists to your Left hip

Step forward towards 3 o'clock with your Left foot so that you finish in a wide front stance, facing the 1.30 clock position

As you step forward, push forward with both fists towards 1.30 to chest height. Extend your arms fully

Do not twist the fists all the way around. Your knuckles will face to either side and the thumbs of both fists will be on top, closest to the ceiling



Knife Hand Block (Tate Shuto Uke) in Rooted Stance (Fudo Dachi)



Move your Left foot in towards your Right foot

Slowly step forward with your Left foot towards 9 o'clock into Fudo dachi. This will give you a wide stance facing the 10.30 clock position. Make sure your Right rear leg is bent and the Right hip is pulled back slightly

Bring your Left open hand to the shoulder and as you step forward into Fudo Dachi, slowly push the hand forward towards 10.30, the outside ridge of the hand away from you

Keep your Right fist on your Right hip



Reverse punch (Gyaku Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Keep you feet in the same position but lock your Rear leg straight into Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Punch from your hip with your Right fist. The punch should finish directly in line with the centre of your chest towards the 10.30 clock position.

Pull your Left fist quickly back to your hip

Push your Right hip forward and your Left hip back to give more reach to the punch

Make sure your Left knee is over your Left toes

Do not lean forward

Breathe out partially - follow on to the next move immediately

Standing punch (Choku Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Punch forward with your Left fist towards 10.30, chest height

Pull your Right fist back to the Right hip

Do not change the stance position from the previous move

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Front Kick (Mae Geri)

Kick forward with your Right leg towards 10.30

Make sure you pull your toes back so you hit the target area with the ball of the foot

Keep your Left hand forward and the Right fist on your Right hip. Do not allow your elbows to stick out to the sides

After the kick, do not step forward, pull the Right foot back to the previous Front Stance position



Punch from your hip with your Right fist. The punch should finish directly in line with the centre of your chest towards the 10.30 clock position.

Pull your Left fist quickly back to your hip

Push your Right hip forward and your Left hip back to give more reach to the punch

Make sure your Left knee is over your Left toes

Do not lean forward


Knife Hand Block (Tate Shuto Uke) in Rooted Stance (Fudo Dachi)



Move your Right foot in towards your Left foot

Slowly step forward with your Right foot towards 3 o'clock into Fudo dachi. This will give you a wide stance facing the 1.30 clock position. Make sure your Left rear leg is bent and the Left hip is pulled back slightly

Bring your Right open hand to the shoulder and as you step forward into Fudo Dachi, slowly push the hand forward towards 1.30, the outside ridge of the hand away from you

Keep your Left fist on your Left hip




Keep you feet in the same position but lock your Rear leg straight into Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Punch from your hip with your Left fist. The punch should finish directly in line with the centre of your chest towards the 1.30 clock position.

Pull your Right fist quickly back to your hip

Push your Left hip forward and your Right hip back to give more reach to the punch

Make sure your Right knee is over your Right toes

Do not lean forward


Standing punch (Choku Zuki) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Punch forward with your Left fist towards 10.30, chest height

Pull your Right fist back to the Right hip

Do not change the stance position from the previous move



Kick forward with your Left leg towards 1.30

Make sure you pull your toes back so you hit the target area with the ball of the foot

Keep your Right hand forward and the Left fist on your Left hip. Do not allow your elbows to stick out to the sides

After the kick, do not step forward, pull your Left foot back to the previous Front Stance position



Punch from your hip with your Left fist. The punch should finish directly in line with the centre of your chest towards the 1.30 clock position.

Pull your Right fist quickly back to your hip

Push your Left hip forward and your Right hip back to give more reach to the punch

Make sure your Right knee is over your Right toes

Do not lean forward


Rising Elbow Strike (Age Empi) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Look towards 12 o'clock

Step across with your Right foot towards 12 o'clock into a narrow front stance

As you step, focus forwards and upwards with your Left arm. Push your Left hip forward

Strike upwards with your Right elbow as your Right foot reaches its stance position

Pull your Left hip back and bring your Left fist back to your Left hip

Your Right fist will finish next to your Right ear, knuckles facing away from you, thumb nearest your shoulder

Side View


Finger Strike (Ippon Nukite) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Move your Left foot across towards the 7.30 clock position

Pivot on the balls of your feet to face 6 o'clock in a wide front stance

Strike forwards and down at a slight angle towards 6 o'clock with your Right open hand - fingers straight, knuckles facing the ceiling

Support the strike by placing your Left open hand under your Right elbow

Side View


Back of Thumb Block (Keito Uke) in Cat Stance (Nekoashi Dachi)

Move your Right foot forward in front of your Left foot in an 'S' shape - starting at the bottom of the 'S'

Pivot slightly on the ball of your Left foot as your Right foot moves forward, until it points towards the 4.30 clock position

95% of your weight will be on your Left foot with just the ball of your Right foot touching the floor

As you step forward, move your Right forearm and hand around in a clockwise direction in front of your body. Keep your Right elbow low and still

View from the Front

Your left open hand will remain in place under your Right elbow bending at the wrist as it supports the movement.

Finish the circular motion when your Right hand is inline with your chin facing towards 6 o'clock

Your Right elbow will be bent at just over 90 degrees

Breathe in through your nose during the technique which is medium speed and should last 1-2 seconds. Tense your muscles slightly on the completion of the move

Right Sweeping Block (Negashi Uke), Left Knife hand Pressing Block (Shuto Osae) in Cat Stance (Nekoashi Dachi)

Same stance position as previous move

Pull your Right hand back behind you at head height

Push forward with the outside edge of your Left hand to chest height towards 6 o'clock

Partial breathe out through your mouth during the technique which is medium speed and should last 1-2 seconds. Tense your muscles slightly on the completion of the move

Finger Strike (Ippon Nukite) in Cat Stance (Nekoashi Dachi)

Push yourself quickly forward off your Left foot towards 6 o'clock, to finish about 12 inches further ahead in the same stance but with heal of the front foot flat on the floor (unique for SSKA style).

Strike forward towards chest height with the Index finger of your Right hand

Bring your Left hand back to the inside of your Right elbow - keeping your hand in the same shape



Same stance position

Strike forward towards chest height with the Index finger of your Left hand

Bring your Right hand back to the inside of your Left elbow - keeping your hand in the same shape








Move your Right foot around in an anticlockwise direction in front of your Left foot, turning your body to face 12 o'clock



Carry on the movement of your Right foot in a clockwise direction on the floor in front of you


View from the Front

Your left open hand will remain in place under your Right elbow











Double Open Hand Low Block (Morote Kaisho Gedan Uke) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Move your Left foot towards 3 o'clock finishing in Kiba Dachi - chest facing 6 o'clock

Swing both arms from a high position to your Right side, across your chest and down towards a low (Gedan ) position to your Left side

Both hands are open – Both palms facing the ceiling

Your Left arm is straight and your Right elbow will have a slight bend



Step across (Kosa Dachi)

Still facing and traveling towards 3 o'clock

Move your Right foot quickly over your Left foot

Step down onto the ball of your Right foot, about 3-4 inches past your Left foot


Keep your hands in the same positions as the previous move

Mid Position Move

Raise your Left leg as high as possible in front of you towards 6 o'clock in preparation for the Fumikomi (Stamping Kick) to follow. This is sometimes just performed as a Front kick (Mar Geri)

Raise both arms high to your Right side - Fists closed


Double Augmented Low Block (Sokumen Gedan Morote Uke), Stamping Kick (Fumikomi) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Stamp your Left foot down from its high position, landing in Horse stance (Kiba Dachi) towards 3 o'clock

Your chest is still facing 6 o'clock

As your foot reaches its stance position, strike down to a low (Gedan) position with both fists, across your chest and towards 3 o'clock

Your Left knuckles will face towards the ceiling and your Right knuckles will face the floor


Carry straight on to the next technique

Double Open Hand Low Block (Morote Kaisho Gedan Uke) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Same stance position as the previous move

Quickly turn to look towards 9 o'clock

Swing both arms infront of your across your chest and down towards a low (Gedan ) position to your Right side


Your Right arm is straight and your Left elbow will have a slight bend



Still facing and traveling towards 9 o'clock

Move your Left foot quickly over your Right foot

Step down onto the ball of your Left foot, about 3-4 inches past your Right foot



Mid Position Move

Raise your Right leg as high as possible in front of you towards 6 o'clock in preparation for the Fumikomi (Stamping Kick) to follow. This is sometimes just performed as a Front kick (Mar Geri)

Raise both arms high to your Right side - Fists closed


Double Augmented Low Block (Sokumen Gedan Morote Uke), Stamping Kick (Fumikomi) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Different Angle

Stamp your Right foot down from its high position, landing in Horse stance (Kiba Dachi) towards 9 o'clock

Your chest is still facing 6 o'clock

As your foot reaches its stance position, strike down to a low (Gedan) position with both fists, across your chest and towards 9 o'clock

Your Right knuckles will face towards the ceiling and your Left knuckles will face the floor




Move your Right foot forward in front of your Left foot in a clockwise circular motion into Cat Stance




View from the Front








Knife Hand Strike (Shuto Uchi) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Move your Left foot forward towards the 10.30 clock position to ensure you finish in a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock

Strike forward and downwards with your open Right hand, palm upwards, fingers extended, towards 12 o'clock

Pull your Left fist back to your Left hip

Push you Right hip forward to gain distance and reach


Back Fist Strike (Uraken Uchi) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)


As you breathe in, slowly bring your Right foot in towards your Left foot

At the same time bring your Right fist up towards your Left shoulder

Slowly step forward to the 1.30 clock position with your Right foot to ensure you finish in a wide Front stance facing 12 o'clock

Bring your Right fist forward and down in front of your chest from your Left shoulder

Your Right fist will finish in line with your chin, knuckles facing away from you

Keep your Left fist on your Left hip throughout the technique

Breathe out slowly (1-2 seconds) through you mouth during the second part of this move (when you step forward into front stance).

Knife Hand Strike (Shuto Uchi) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)


Strike forward and downwards with your open Left hand, palm upwards, fingers extended, towards 12 o'clock

Pull your Right fist back to your Right hip

Push you Left hip forward to gain distance and reach


Back Fist Strike (Uraken Uchi) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)


As you breathe in, slowly bring your Left foot in towards your Right foot

At the same time bring your Left fist up towards your Right shoulder

Slowly step forward to the 10.30 clock position with your Right foot to ensure you finish in a wide Front stance facing 12 o'clock

Bring your Left fist forward and down in front of your chest from your Right shoulder

Your Left fist will finish in line with your chin, knuckles facing away from you

Keep your Right fist on your Right hip throughout the technique

Breathe out slowly (1-2 seconds) through you mouth during the second part of this move (when you step forward into front stance).

Eagles Beak Hand Dropping Strike (Washide Otoshi Uchi) in Zenkutsu Dachi

Quickly step forward to the 1.30 clock position with your Right foot, landing in a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock

As you step forward, raise your Right hand, in the Eagle Beak position, to a high position above your head above your head

As your Right foot reaches its stance position, strike downwards with your Right hand

Your Right hand will finish at chest height, fingers pointing towards the floor

Keep your Left fist on your Left hip

Breathe out partially and tense your body muscles for a brief moment

Eagles Beak Hand Rising Strike (Washide Age Uchi) in Zenkutsu Dachi

Same stance as previous move

Keep your fingers in the Eagles Beak position

Swivel your hand over maintaining its position at shoulder height and striking upwards. Your fingers now face the ceiling.



Front kick to the head with your Left foot

Breathe out partially and carry straight on to the next technique

Left Elbow Strike (Empi uchi), Right Low Block (Gedan Barai) in Zenkutsu Dachi

After the Front kick, step backwards with your Left foot towards the 4.30 clock position and turn to face 6 o'clock in front stance, do not turn head, stay looking behind at 12 o’clock.

As your left foot reaches its stance position, strike forward and around in an anticlockwise direction towards 6 o'clock with your Left elbow.

Make sure you keep your Left fist close to your Left shoulder, knuckles near your chin

At the same time, strike down to a low block position (Gedan Barai) with your Right Fist towards 12 o'clock


Pause for a brief moment before carrying on with the next technique


Move your Right foot forward infront of your Left foot in an 'S' shape - starting at the bottom of the 'S'

Pivot slightly on the ball of your Left foot as your Right foot moves forward, until it points towards the

4.30 clock position


As you step forward, move your Right forearm and hand around in a clockwise direction in front of your

body. Keep your Right elbow low and still

View from the Front




Breathe in through your nose during the technique which is medium speed and should last 1-2

seconds. Tense your muscles slightly on the completion of the move




Double Open Hand Low Block (Morote Kaisho Gedan Uke) in Horse Stance Dachi

Move your Left foot towards 9 o'clock finishing in Kiba Dachi and pivot on your Right foot until your chest is facing 12 o'clock

Swing both arms from a high position to your Right side, across your chest and down towards a low (Gedan ) position to your Left side


Your Left arm is straight and your Right elbow will have a slight bend




Still looking and moving towards 9 o'clock

Move your Right foot quickly over your Left foot

Step down onto the ball of your Right foot, about 3-4 inches past your Left foot



Vertical Knife Hand Block (Tate Shuto Uke) and Front Kick (Mae Geri)

Front kick with your Left foot towards 12 o'clock

Strike forward with the outside edge of your left hand towards 12 o'clock a split second after the kick.

Keep your Right hand on your Right hip


Five Finger Vertical Strike (Tate Shihon Nukite) and Thrusting Elbow Strike (Yoko Hari Empi) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Step down from the previous Front Kick towards 9 o'clock, landing in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi). You are still facing towards 12 o'clock

As you land in your stance position, strike forward towards 12 o'clock with your open Right hand

Your Right fingers will be together in a vertical line. your open palm facing towards 9 o'clock

At the same time, bring your Left fist back to your Left hip and strike forward with your Left elbow, which is bent at about 90 degrees

Make sure the knuckles of your Left fist are against your Left hip and the back of your hand is facing forward

Breathe out and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Carry straight on to the next move

Double Open Hand Low Block (Morote Kaisho Gedan Uke) in Kiba Dachi

Same stance position as the previous move

Turn to look quickly towards 3 o'clock

Swing both arms in front of your across your chest and down towards a low (Gedan ) position to your Right side


Your Right arm is straight and your Left elbow will have a slight bend



Still looking and moving towards 3 o'clock

Move your Left foot quickly over your Right foot

Step down onto the ball of your Left foot, about 3-4 inches past your Right foot



Vertical Knife Hand Block (Tate Shuto Uke) and Front Kick (Mae Geri)

Front kick with your Right foot towards 12 o'clock

A split second after the kick, strike forward with the outside edge of your Left hand towards 12 o'clock.

Keep your Right hand on your Right hip


Five Finger Vertical Strike (Tate Shihon Nukite) and Thrusting Elbow Strike (Yoko Hari Empi) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Step down from the previous Front Kick towards 3 o'clock, landing in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi). You are still facing towards 12 o'clock

As you land in your stance position, strike forward towards 12 o'clock with your open Right hand

Your Right fingers will be together in a vertical line. your open palm facing towards 9 o'clock

At the same time, bring your Left fist back to your Left hip and strike forward with your Left elbow, which is bent at about 90 degrees

Make sure the knuckles of your Left fist are against your Left hip and the back of your hand is facing forward

Breathe out and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Pause slightly before going on to the next technique

Back Fist Block (Uraken Gamae) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Breathe in deeply through your nose

Move your Right foot in to your Left, then forward towards the 1.30 clock position so you finish

in a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock

As your Right foot starts to move towards your Left, bring your Right fist to your Left shoulder and place your Left fist under your Right elbow - knuckles against your elbow

As you step forward, bring your Right fist forward and down in front of you, finishing with you knuckles facing away from you and directly in line with your chest

Keep your left fist under your Right elbow



Hammer Fist Strike ( Tettsui Uchi) in Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi)

Step backwards with your Right foot towards 6 o'clock, landing in Kiba Dachi. Your chest will be facing towards 3 o'clock

Keep looking towards 12 o'clock

Bring your Left fist under your Right arm towards the armpit area

As you being to reach the final stance position, stretch your Right arm and hip forward to give focus and direction for the Hammer fist strike

As your foot reaches the stance position, strike using the side of your Left fist near the little finger. The knuckles facing the ceiling

Pull your Right Fist back to your Right hip, keeping the elbow tight into your side


Punch to the Chest area (Oi Zuki Chudan) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi) KIAI!

As you step forward, keep your Left arm straight, palm facing the floor, to give focus to your punch. Keep your Right fist at your side just on your belt area.

Make sure your shoulders are square i.e. neither one more forward than the other.

Do not step in a straight line as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 1.30 clock position

As your Right foot touches the finish position, punch with your Right hand quickly from your waist to finish directly in front of your chest with your arm straight. At the same time bring your left hand quickly back to your waist - palm facing upward

Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked

KIAI loudly, and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Elbow Block (Suihei Hiji Gamae) in Ready Stance (Shizentai)

Bring your Left foot in towards your Right foot and turn to face 9 o'clock by pivoting on the balls of your feet

As you turn, reach forward with both hands towards 9 o'clock

As you complete the turn, pull both fists quickly back to your chest

Your thumbs should touch your chest, knuckles facing the ceiling

Keep your forearms horizontal

Breathe out partially and tense your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move


Backwards Double Hammerfist Strike (Ushiro Tettsui Hasami Uchi) in ready Stance (Shizentai)

Reach forward again with both hands towards 9 o'clock and breathe in quickly through your nose

Swing both fists quickly back behind you

Your thumbs will nearly touch as your fists come together - knuckles facing the floor

You will need to lean forward as you fists travel behind you to get your fists as close together as possible

Breathe out partially and carry straight on to the next move

Double Elbow Block (Suihei Hiji Gamae) in Ready Stance (Shizentai)

Same stance as previous position

Reach forward with both hands towards 9 o'clock

Pull both fists quickly back to your chest

Your thumbs should touch your chest, knuckles facing the ceiling

Keep your forearms horizontal

Breathe out partially and tense your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move


Double Elbow Block (Suihei Hiji Gamae) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Breathe in quickly through your nose

Step towards the 4.30 clock position with your Left foot so you land in a wide front stance facing 6 o'clock

Keep your arms and elbows in the same position as the previous move

As your Left foot reaches its stance position, twist your chest forward to face 6 o'clock. At the same time, swing your Right elbow forward quickly and pull your Left elbow back

Your elbows will now point to either side (3 + 9 o'clock)


Double Open Hand Low Sweeping Block (Gedan Shuto Negashi Uke) in Cat Stance (Nekoashi dachi)


Step forward slowly with your Right foot into Cat Stance

As you step forward, extend your arms, open your hands and cross your arms in front of your chest - Left arm closest to your chest

Breathe out slowly through your mouth (2-3 seconds) and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

Double Back of Thumb Block ( Morote Keito Uke) in Cat Stance (Nekoashi Dachi)

Bring both hands up in front of your chest and shape your fingers into the One Finger Strike (Ippon Nukite) shape

Breathe in slowly (1-2 seconds) through your nose during this move

Tense your body muscles at the completion of the technique

Double Single Finger Strike (Morote Ippon Nukite) in Cat Stance (Nekoashi Dachi)

KIAI!!

Push forward off your Left foot about 30 -45cm further towards 6 o'clock, landing with heal of the front foot flat on the floor (unique for SSKA style).

Strike forward with both hands (in Ippon Nukite Position) towards 6 o'clock Extend both hands forward for the strike but pull them back to your chest immediately in a 'snapping; action

KIAI loudly, and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move


Move your Right foot around in an anticlockwise direction in front of your Left foot, turning your body to face 12 o'clock



Carry on the movement of your Right foot in a clockwise direction on the floor in front of you


View from the Front





Yamae

Bring your Right foot back into your Left foot - 18 inches or shoulder width apart

Arms should be relaxed and held in front of the body at a slightly forward angle

Breathing should be relaxed and regular

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