I recently had a request to list the code words for the self-defense techniques to help parents work with their children. Here’s a list to help you relate the moves to the names and remember the techniques easier:
- Sword = Chop (hand-sword)
- Wing = Elbow
- Twins = Both Hands
- Destruction or Destructive = Left Side
- Hammer = Hammer-fist
- Storm = Club
- Mace = Fist (specifically the front knuckles)
- Obscure = Blind Spot
- Kimono – Shirt
- Hoof = Foot Stomp
- Salute – Heelpalm
- Talon, Falcon, Eagle – grab
- Gift =Handshake
- Feathers = Hair
- Cross = crossed arms
- Ram = Tackle (or front of fist)
- Shield = Block
- Branch = Leg
- Twig = Arm
- Leaves = Fingers
- Spear = Spear-hand Poke
- Pendulum = Downward Block
- Fan = Parry
- Lance = Knife
- Darkness = From behind or Flank (Obscure Zones)
- Rod = gun
- Dance = Footwork