Purple Belt Techniques
Twirling Wings
Reversing Mace
Snapping Twig
Thrusting Prongs
Leaping Crane
Locked Wing
Buckling Branch
Obscure Wing
Crushing Hammer
Raining Claw
Captured Leaves
Spiraling Twig
Calming the Storm
Twisted Twig
Crossing Talon
Obscure Sword

Twirling Wings (Rear-- Two Hand Shoulder Grab)

1. An attacker at 6 o'clock grabs your shoulders with both hands.

2. Step your left foot to 4:30 into a twist stance as you cock your hands at your right hip.

3. Unwind into a left neutral bow facing 6 o'clock as you utilize torque and execute a left outward block.

4. Continue the flow of motion into a left forward bow as you execute a right inward elbow.  The left hand will remain as a left block.

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5. Switch. Your right hand will come up high on a vertical plane to check off your attacker's arms as you pivot into a left fighting horse stance facing 9 o'clock as you execute a left inward elbow to your attacker's left ribs. Note: This is a reach here, but can be executed.

Snapping Twig (Front- Left Hand Chest Push)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock pushes you in the chest with their left hand.

2. Step your left foot back to 6 o'clock into a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock as you execute a right inward palm strike to the outside your attacker's left elbow as you simultaneously execute a left palm strike to the inside of your attacker's wrist. Note: This strike should create a fulcrum and break the attacker's arm as well as create an angle of cancellation.

3. Immediately following this strike you should hook over your attacker's arm with your right hand and frictionally pull your attacker's left arm down and past your right hip. Simultaneous with this action, pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left thrusting outward hand sword to your attacker's throat.

4. Pivot back into a right neutral bow as you execute a right raking hammerfist diagonally across your attacker's nose. Note: During this action, your left hand will act as a sliding check down your attacker's left arm.

5. Push drag to 12 o'clock as you execute a right inward elbow and a left palm strike to your attacker's face.

6. Cross out towards 7:30.

Leaping Crane (Front- Right Step-Through Punch)

1. An attacker from 12 o'clock comes at you with a right step-through punch.

2. Hop towards 10:30 into a transitory one-legged stance as you simultaneously execute a left inward parry to your attacker's right arm and a right inward raking middle knuckle strike to your attacker's right ribs.

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3. Immediately execute a right knife-edge kick to attacker's right knee.
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4. Land in a right neutral bow facing 1:30 utilize marriage of gravity as you execute a right back fist to your attacker's spine. Note: This strike should strike down, and whip through so your right hand is chambered.
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5. Take advantage of their reaction. Grab your attacker's right shoulder with your left shoulder and hold them in place as you execute a right inward elbow to your attacker's head.

6. Cross out towards 7:30.

Buckling Branch (Front- Left Front Step-Through Kick)

1. An attacker from 12 o'clock comes at you with a left front step-through kick.

2. Step your right foot to 3 o'clock into a fighting horse stance facing 9 o'clock as you simultaneously execute a right inward downward block (palm up) followed by a left downward to the outside of your attacker's left leg.

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3. Bring your left hand high to positionally check against any further action.

4. Execute a right step-through front kick to your attacker's groin. Note: You can add a scoop to this if you'd like to.

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5. Execute a left step-through knife-edge kick to the back of your attacker's right knee, dropping them to the ground. Land the left foot to 1:30 into a front crossover.
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6. Cross out towards 1:30.

Crushing Hammer (Rear- Bear Hug; Arms Pinned)

1. An attacker at 6 o'clock grabs you in a bear hug and pins your arms in the process.

2. As your left hand pins your attacker's left hand, your right snaps in towards your right shoulder.

3. Step your left foot to 9 o'clock into a horse stance as you take advantage of marriage of gravity and execute a right back hammerfist to your attacker's groin.

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4. Pull your right foot to your left into a transitional cat stance. As you do so, bring your right hand up as a waiter's hand / finger whip. Note: This move is to possibly catch your attacker's face; but is also used to set yourself up for the next strike.
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5. Step to 4:30 with your right foot into a right reverse bow as you simultaneously execute a right underhand claw to your attacker's groin.

6. Unwind, utilizing torque, as you pivot into a right forward bow facing 4:30. As you pivot, claw up with your right hand, possibly catching them in the chin with a right obscure elbow. Simultaneous with this action, execute a left palm strike to your attacker's right floating ribs.

7. Cross out towards 10:30.

Captured Leaves (Front- Right Finger Lock)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock grabs your right hand fingers. Note: Some people do this technique from 3 o'clock. Simply adjust your angles from the description.

2. Step your right foot to 12 o'clock into a right fighting stance as you raise your right hand into the air.

3. Pivot into a right reverse bow and utilize marriage of gravity, sinking into your stance as you pull your attacker's right arm down over your right shoulder with both your right and left hand grabbing. Note: This should break, or hyper-extend their arm, causing an angle of cancellation.

4. Pivot counterclockwise and execute a left back elbow strike to your attacker's ribs.

5. Switch grabs and execute a right back elbow strike to your attacker's ribs.

6. Cross out towards 6 o'clock.

Calming the Storm (Front- Right Step-Through Roundhouse Club)

1. An attacker from 12 o'clock comes at you with a right roundhouse club swing.

2. Step your right foot to 12 o'clock into a right neutral bow as you simultaneously execute a left extended outward block to the inside of your attacker's forearm and execute a right vertical punch to your attacker's head. Note: This motion does utilize borrowed force from the attacker.

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3. Execute a right palm strike to your attacker's right shoulder and frictionally slide down your attacker's arm, checking it. As you finish the slide, ending at your attacker's forearm, shift into a right forward bow facing 12 o'clock as you take advantage of torque and execute a left vertical punch to your attacker's solar plexus.

4. Shift back into a right neutral bow as you execute a right backfist to your attacker's right ribs. Note: Your left hand will return as a positional check (waiter's hand) to your attacker's forearm to prevent unintentional moves.

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5. Cross out towards 7:30 taking the weapon with you.

Crossing Talon (Front- Right Cross Wrist Grab)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock grabs your right hand with their right hand.

2. Step your left foot to 12 o'clock into a left neutral bow as you roll your right hand in a clockwise fashion over your attacker's wrist. As you retain control of your attacker's right arm, execute a left forearm strike to your attacker's right elbow joint.

3. Pivot into a left reverse bow as you roll your forearm over your attacker's right, doubling them over. Note: This pivot gives you additional torque to take them over and sets you up for the next strike.

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4. Execute a left outward elbow to your attacker's head as you pivot back into a horse stance facing 3 o'clock.

5. Execute a left palm strike down to your attacker's face.

6. Claw your attacker's face as you anchor your left elbow, raking it down your attacker's spine. Note: This anchoring simply maintains control and pushes them further down.

7. Continue the motion of the anchored elbow. Execute a right inward overhead elbow to your attacker's spine as you flow into a left close kneel.

8. As the elbow comes down, execute a right knee strike to your attacker's face. Note: This is essentially a sandwiching effect. Their head will been driven down into your rising knee.

9. Cross out towards 4:30.

Reversing Mace (Front- Left Step-Through Punch)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock comes at you with a left step-through straight punch.

2. Standing in a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock, step your left foot to 4:30 as you execute a right inward parry followed by a left outward parry [into a waiter's block] to your attacker's left arm. Continue the motion of your right hand. As you settle into your right neutral bow facing 10:30, execute a right backfist to your attacker's left ribs.

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3. Grab your attacker's left wrist with your left hand as you grab their right shoulder with your right hand.

4. Execute a right downward diagonal round kick to your attacker's left knee.

5. Cross out towards 4:30.

Thrusting Prongs (Front- Bear Hug; Arms Pinned)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock grabs you in a bear hug, and pins your arms.

2. Sink into a left close kneel stance (dropping your right foot back to 6 o'clock) as you execute simultaneous thumb strikes to your attacker's bladder.

3. As your left hand checks your attacker's right arm, have your right hand execute a frictional pull on your attacker's left arm. Simultaneous with this motion, execute a right knee strike to your attacker's groin.

4. Land in a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock as you execute a right inward elbow to your attacker's face.

5. Cross out towards 7:30.


Locked Wing (Rear- Hammerlock)

1. An attacker at 6 o'clock wrenches your right arm in a hammerlock.

2. Step your left foot back to 6 o'clock into a fighting horse stance facing 9 o'clock as you execute a left outward elbow to your attacker's face.

3. Continue the motion so you execute a left outward handclaw to your attacker's face.

4. Wrap arm down and under attacker's right arm.

5. Pivot into a right forward bow facing 10:30 as you execute a left uppercut to break your attacker's right elbow and create an angle of cancellation.

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6. Step your right foot to 4:30, pivoting into a left neutral bow. Note: The pivot will utilize torque to pull them around and double them over.

7. Execute a right inward chop down onto their vertebrae as you simultaneously execute a right knee up into your attacker's face.

8. Land forward into a right neutral bow and push them off.

9. Cross out towards 7:30.


Obscure Wing (Right Flank- Left Hand Shoulder Grab)

1. An attacker at 3 o'clock grabs your right shoulder with their left hand.

2. Step your right foot to 3 o'clock as your left hand pins your attacker's hand to your shoulder. Simultaneously execute a right back elbow to your attacker's solar plexus.

3. Utilize marriage of gravity and execute a right back hammerfist to your attacker's groin.

4. Execute a right underhand claw.

5. Rip up and execute a right obscure elbow to your attacker's chin.


Raining Claw (Front- Right Uppercut Punch)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock comes at you with a right uppercut punch.

2. Step your left foot back to 6 o'clock into a right neutral bow as you execute a downward inward block (palm up) to your attacker's uppercut.

3. Execute a left overhead claw as you shift into a right forward bow.

4. Your left hand will slide down and frictionally pull on your attacker's arm as you pivot back into a right neutral bow executing a right uppercut to your attacker's chin.

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5. Cross out to 7:30.

Spiraling Twig (Rear- Bear Hug; Arms Free)

1. An attacker at 6 o'clock grabs you in a bear hug, yet leaves your arms free.

2. Step your right foot to 3 o'clock into a horse stance facing 12 o'clock as you execute simultaneous middle knuckle strikes directly down onto your attacker's hands. Note: If the strikes hit, they should release their grab. If not, execute the elbows from Crashing Wings. Flow into that or keep moving with this technique.

3. Grab your attacker's right wrist with both of your hands. As you do so, lock your arms tight against your body to prevent any action from your attacker.

4. Step your left foot to 1:30 into a front crossover. Immediately spiral to 1:30 with your right foot. You should land in a left neutral bow facing 7:30.

5. As you spiral into this left neutral bow, your hands maintain their position in front of you. As you turn into the left neutral bow, your right elbow should utilize rotational force and turn them over so your attacker is doubled over in front of you.

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6. Execute a right rising front kick to your attacker's solar plexus. Note: Your right will release the grab (your left will maintain this) as you cock it behind you at your right hip.

7. Land in a right neutral bow as you execute a right rising back knuckle to your attacker's face.

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8. Cross out towards 1:30.

Twisted Twig (Front- Wrist Lock)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock locks your right wrist.

2. Step your right foot to 12 o'clock as you relieve the pressure on your right wrist with your left hand. As you step into a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock, execute a right upward elbow your attacker's chin.

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3. Execute a right forearm strike to the outside of your attacker's right arm as you pivot into a horse stance facing 9 o'clock. Note: This should simply be a clearing strike.

4. Pivot back into a right neutral bow as you execute a right outward elbow to your attacker's solar plexus.

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5. Utilize marriage of gravity and pivot into a right reverse bow as you execute a right back hammerfist to your attacker's groin. Note: This reverse bow should also buckle out your attacker's left leg.
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6. Execute a right rear scoop kick and cross out towards 7:30.
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Obscure Sword (Right Flank- Left Hand Shoulder Grab)

1. An attacker at 3 o'clock grabs your right shoulder with their left hand.

2. Step your left foot to 12 o'clock into a narrow stance as you simultaneously pin their right hand to your shoulder with your left hand as you cock your right hand at your left shoulder.

3. Unwind into a right neutral bow facing 4:30 as you utilize torque and execute a right outward handsword to your attacker's neck.

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4. Execute a left front kick to your attacker's groin.

5. Cross out toward 10:30.