Purple Belt Techniques
Twirling Wings
Calming the Storm
Snapping Twig
Darting Mace
Leaping Crane
Hooking Wings
Swinging Pendulum
Shield and Sword
Crushing Hammer
Gift in Return
Captured Leaves
Bow of Compulsion
Evading the Storm
Obstructing the Storm
Charging Ram
Twin Kimono
Parting Wings
Sleeper
Thundering Hammers
Spiraling Twig
Squeezing the Peach
Cross of Destruction
Circling Wing
Flight to Freedom

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-leg 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 be vertical and striking down, low enough so their head will come back as they react to the pain.
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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.

Swinging Pendulum (Front- Right Round Kick)

1. An attacker from 12 o'clock comes at you with a right round kick.

2. From a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock. Step your left foot to 4:30 into a right neutral bow facing 10:30 as you execute a right inward block and left downward block (Universal Block) to your attacker's knee.

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3. As they land, push drag to 10:30 and execute a left upward parry while simultaneously executing a right back hammerfist to your attacker's groin.

4. Step your left foot to 3 o'clock as you check low with your left hand and execute a right obscure elbow to your attacker's chin.

5. Cross out towards 4:30.


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 counter-clockwise 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.


Evading the Storm (Front- Right Step-Through Overhead Club)

1. An attacker from 12 o'clock comes at you with an overhead club swing.

2. Step your left foot to 9 o'clock as you execute a right extended outward block (palm open as a handsword). Step your right foot to 4:30 into a twist stance as you grab your attacker's right hand. Note: Your goal is to get out of the line of attack. You then grab the attacker's wrist for control.

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3. Execute a right round kick to your attacker's groin as you pull on their arm.
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4. Land forward into a right forward bow facing 1:30 as you execute a left uppercut to your attacker's right kidney or floating ribs.
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5. Execute a left knee strike to the outside or back of your attacker's right thigh. Note: This should buckle their leg even further.

6. (Note: The ending of this is different for some folks. Some prefer to execute additional knee strikes; we prefer a takedown.) Land in a left close kneel facing 12 o'clock as you drop your knee on their right leg. (They should drop to the ground.)

7. Cross out towards 9 o'clock.


Charging Ram (Front- Tackle; Attacker's Arms Extended)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock comes at you with a tackle. Their arms are extended.

2. From a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock, step your left foot to 3 o'clock as you unwind, execute a left downward parry to the inside of your attacker's right arm simultaneous with a right downward parry to the inside of your attacker's right arm.

3. As you settle into a right neutral facing 9 o'clock in reference to your attacker, execute a right inward handsword to the back of your attacker's neck.

4. Execute a right front kick to your attacker's face, bringing them up.

5. Land in a right neutral bow. Pivot and execute a left round kick to your attacker's face.

6. Cross out towards 3 o'clock.


Parting Wings (Front- Two-Hand Push)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock pushes you with both hands.

2. Step back to 6 o'clock with your right foot so you are in a left neutral bow facing 12 o'clock as you execute a right and left extended outward block at the same time (palms open) to clear away your attacker's arms.

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3. Shift into a forward bow as you execute a right palm heel strike your attacker's ribs. [Your left hand should rake across your attacker's eyes and become a check at your chin and prepare form the next strike.] Option: you may instead execute a right inward handsword.

4. Shift back into a left neutral bow as you execute a left outward handsword. (Your right hand should be in a ready position for the next strike.)

5. Shift back into your forward bow as you execute a right middle-knuckle strike to your attacker's solar plexus. (Your left hand will act as a gravitational check clearing your attacker's arms and creating a path to strike.)

6. Cross out towards 6 o'clock.


Thundering Hammers (Front- Right Step-Through Punch)

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

2. Step your left foot ot 10:30 into a left neutral bow looking to 1:30 (at your attacker) as you execute a left inward block to your attacker's right arm. Note: Your right arm will be hanging.

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3. Shuffle towards 12 o'clock utilizing back-up mass as you pivot into a left close kneel and execute a right horizontal bottom fist to your attacker's mid-section. Note: Your left arm will cock high above your in preparation for your attacker's response. Your right knee will check your attacker's right leg and buckle it.

4. Shift into a right close kneel facing 4:30 as your right hand checks across your attacker's back and essentially slaps the back of their head and stopping at their right shoulder. Continue the flow of motion to maximize the marriage of gravity and execute a left inward overhead hammerfist to your attacker's kidneys. Note: Your right hand will be cocked high, your left knee will be putting pressure on the back of your attacker's right knee.

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5. Shift back into a left close kneel facing 10:30 as your left hand checks across your attacker's back as you utilize gravitational marriage and execute a right inward overhead hammerfist to your attacker's neck. Note: Your left knee will again put pressure on the top of your attacker's right kneecap.
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6. Step your left foot to 7:30 into a right neutral bow facing 1:30 as your left hand wraps forward to the left side of your attacker's face. Roll their face so it is facing you. As your hand finishes, loop it through and execute a quick right backfist to your attacker's right cheekbone. Note: The follow-through will cause your right hand to end by your right hip.

7. Push drag to 1:30 as you execute an upward palm strike to your attacker's face.

8. Cross out towards 7:30.

Note: Try this technique with one hand or even no hands.


Squeezing the Peach (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. Step your left foot to 6 o'clock as your hands (pinned behind you) reach for and grab your attacker's testicles.

3. Step your left foot to 1:30 into a rear cat stance as you pull on your attacker's testicles. Note: This should cause him to release his bear hug.

4. Release your attacker's groin from your grab as you execute a right heel scoop to your attacker's groin. Note: This scoop will pull through and chamber as a raised knee in front of you, hands out in front as well.

5. Step back into a right reverse bow facing 7:30 as you slam your straightened leg into your attacker's right leg, demolishing the kneecap, and simultaneously execute a right outward elbow to your attacker's solar plexus.

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6. Cross out towards 1:30.

Circling Wing (Rear- Two-Hand Choke; Arms Bent)

1. An attacker at 6 o'clock grabs your neck with both hands. Their arms are bent.

2. Tuck your chin to block any choke attempt as you step you step your left foot to 1:30 into a left neutral bow facing 1:30 as you cock your left fist at your left hip, palm up, and your right arm cocks across your waist.

3. Pivot clockwise, to face 7:30, as you execute a right outward overhead elbow down onto your attacker's right arm.

4. As you complete the pivot into a right forward bow facing 7:30, execute a left hand spear to your attacker's eyes.

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5. Pivot into a right neutral bow as you execute a right upward elbow to your attacker's chin. Note: Your left hand should slide down your attacker's right shoulder and end as a pressing check to your attacker's right elbow.
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6. Pivot into a right reverse bow as you clear out your attacker's arm with an inward strike. Flow this into a right back hammerfist to your attacker's groin. Note: The reverse bow should buckle out your attacker's left knee.
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7. Execute a right rear scoop kick as you cross out towards 1:30.
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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.

Darting Mace (Front- Two-Hand Wrist Grab)

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

2. Step your left foot to 12 o'clock into a left neutral bow as you rotate your right wrist clockwise (so you are palm up) and execute a left ricocheting hammerfist to your attacker's wrists. Ricochet into a left backfist to your attacker's face.

3. Utilize marriage of gravity as you sink into your left neutral bow as you execute a left downward forearm strike to your attacker's arms.

4. Pivot into a left forward bow as you execute a right vertical punch to your attacker's solar plexus.

5. Execute a right knee kick to your attacker's groin as you execute a left outward handsword to your attacker's throat.

6. Land in a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock as you execute a right palm strike (fingers pointing to 9 o'clock) to your attacker's face.

7. Cross out to 7:30.


Hooking Wings (Front- Two-Hand Low Push)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock comes at you with a two-hand low push.

2. Step your left foot back to 6 o'clock as you pull your right back into a cat stance facing 12 o'clock. As you step back, simultaneously execute right and left outward hooking parries, hooking to the inside of your attacker's wrists. Note: This could also be a grab if you wish.

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3. Execute a right front snap kick to your attacker's groin as you continue the motion of your right arm back and behind you.

4. Land in a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock as you utilize marriage of gravity and back-up mass and execute a right inward hammerfist across your attacker's nose.

5. Continue the figure-8 motion as you execute a right outward backfist to your attacker's right temple.

6. Shuffle in a bit as you execute a right upward elbow. Note: This adds back-up mass to the strike.

7. Execute a right outward overhead elbow down onto your attacker's sternum as you execute a right overhead claw to your attacker's face.

8. Cross out towards 7:30.


Shield and Sword (Front- Left Step-Through Punch)

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

2. Step your right foot to 1:30 as you simultaneously execute a left outward parry to the outside of your attacker's punch and cock your right hand high.

3. Pivot into a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock as you execute a right inward handsword to the right side of your attacker's neck.

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4. Shift into a right forward bow as you execute a left inward elbow to your attacker's ribs. Note: Your right hand will shift back to check at your attacker's left arm as your left knee checks at your attacker's left knee.

5. Step your left foot to 4:30 into a right neutral bow facing 10:30 as you execute a left outward hooking parry to your attacker's left arm and execute a right inward hammerfist to your attacker's kidney.

6. Execute a right round kick to your attacker's right kidney.

7. Cross out to 4:30.


Gift in Return (Front- Handshake)

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

2. Step your left to 11 o'clock, just to the outside of your attacker's right leg, into a left neutral bow facing 12 o'clock, as you place your left hand on top of your right hand as you assist by thrusting both hands into your attacker's groin. Note: Your right hand will actually curl into a half-fist to your attacker's groin, your left a punch to your attacker's groin, or bladder. Your body will be pressing against your attacker's body in order to check off action.

3. Shift your left hand around behind your attacker's right leg and grab your attacker's right hand as your right foot steps to 10:30 into a left neutral bow facing 4:30. Immediately pull with your left hand as you push against your attacker's right hip. Note: This is all done to put some uncomfortable pressure on your attacker's testicles, cancel out their height zones, and cancel any ability to kick without falling.

4. Execute a right step-through knife-edge kick to the back of your attacker's left knee as you release your grab on their hand.

5. Plant your right foot between your attacker's legs and execute a left knee strike to your attacker's tail bone.

6. Cross out towards 10:30.


Bow of Compulsion (Front- Wrist Lock; Against Attacker's Chest)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock pins your right hand against their chest.

2. Put your left hand on top of your attacker's pin. Step to 12 o'clock with your right foot into a right neutral bow. Simultaneously with this step collapse your right arm into a right downward elbow to your attacker's solar plexus or possibly groin.

3. With your left hand still in a diagonal guard position, sink into a right wide kneel stance as you rake down your attacker's body through your attacker's groin.

4. Immediately reverse your motion and execute a right reverse handsword to your attacker's groin.

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5. Execute a right backfist to your attacker's left knee.

6. Following a figure-8 pattern, execute a right punch to your attacker's right knee.

7. Cross out towards 7:30.


Obstructing the Storm (Front- Right Step-Through Overhead Club)

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

2. Step your left to 10:30 into a left neutral bow facing 12 o'clock as you execute an upward x-block (right over left) to your attacker's right wrist at a level above your head (to not get hit by the club) as well as off to your right shoulder. Note: This is all to stop the attack as well as get out of the Line of Attack.

3. Grab your attacker's right wrist with your right hand as your left foot steps toward 1:30 (stepping around your attacker's right leg if necessary) into a left neutral bow facing 1:30. Simultaneous with this step, execute a left forearm strike to your attacker's elbow. Note: This strike will start vertically and end rolling horizontally across the joint to bend them over.

4. As your attacker's head snaps forward from the strike, execute a right knee strike to your attacker's head.

5. Plant your right foot back into a left neutral bow facing 1:30.

6. Cross out towards 7:30.


Twin Kimono (Front- Two-Hand Lapel Grab; Pushing Out)

1. An attacker at 12 o'clock grabs your lapel with both hands.

2. Step your left foot back to 6 o'clock as your right hand cocks at your right hip and your left hand wraps on top of your attacker's wrists.

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3. Unwind into a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clock as you execute a right upward forearm strike to your attacker's elbow joints. Note: Realistically, this technique will probably not break their arms, just hyper-extend if you are lucky. This is why we follow up by stepping off.
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4. Step your left foot to 4:30 as you execute a right backfist to your attacker's floating ribs. Continue this circular motion.
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5. Unwind into a right neutral bow facing 10:30 as you execute a downward forearm strike across your arms.

6. Execute a right outward handsword to your attacker's throat.

7. Cross out toward 4:30.


Sleeper (Front- Right Step-Through Punch)

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

2. Step your left foot to 10:30 into a left neutral bow as you execute a left inward block to your attacker's right arm. Note: Your right arm is at your side.

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3. Shift into a left forward bow as you execute a right upward inward ridge hand (reverse handsword) to your attacker's throat. Note: You cannot simply hook this strike in. It is more likely to be blocked. If you shoot it up and in, then it is more powerful and more likely to strike.

4. As you step your right foot to 1:30 behind your attacker's right leg into a horse stance, clasp your left hand around your right forearm and scissor them together to cut off your attacker's circulation.

5. Step your left foot to 3 o'clock into a rear crossover still facing 12 o'clock.

6. As you unwind into a left neutral bow facing 3 o'clock, utilize the pent-up torque and drop your attacker on their back. Note: Maintain control of your attacker's right arm.

7. Sink into a left close kneel, striking your attacker's ribs with your right knee, execute a right vertical punch to your attacker's face. Note: This knee strike should cause their head to come towards you.

8. Cross out towards 10:30.


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.

Cross of Destruction (Rear- Two-Hand Choke)

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

2. Step your left foot to 9 o'clock into a horse stance as you directly grab both of your attacker's hands with both of your hands (right to right and left to left). Note: To protect from a choke, tuck your chin in to your chest.

3. Step your right foot behind your left to 7:30 into a left neutral bow facing 1:30 as you have your left hand cross your attacker's left arm over their right arm. [During this, your left arm pushes and your right arm pulls, making your attacker's right leg stumble forward.]

4. Execute a right front snap kick to the inside of your attacker's right knee.

5. Land in a right neutral bow facing 1:30 as you push out on your right to cause your attacker's left arm to break against their own right arm. Note: In the air, this resembles a vertical back knuckle strike.

6. Cross out towards 7:30.

Note: This technique is Thrusting Salute. Same motion, just different attack. And of course, initial response is different due to the attack, but after that, the same. Go through slowly. Motion is the same; meaning different.


Flight to Freedom (Rear- Hammerlock)

1. An attacker at 6 o'clock locks your right arm behind you; they have their left arm on your shoulder.

2. Step your left foot back to 6 o'clock as you counter-grab your attacker's wrist grab and execute a left outward elbow that is subsequently blocked. What now?

3. Without hesitation, step your left foot to 1:30 into a right reverse cat stance as you straighten your right arm and completely counter-grab your attacker's arm.

4. Execute a right rear kick to your attacker's ribs.

5. Land in a right neutral bow facing 7 o'clock as you pivot your entire body clockwise and twist your attacker's arm clockwise in a tight circle. Note: The torque of the rotations should bend your attacker over. Also, your left hand should become a positional check.

6. Execute a left front kick to your attacker's left inner knee to buckle their knee.

7. Plant your left foot to 10:30. Simultaneous with this plant, utilize marriage of gravity as you execute a left hammering palm strike to your attacker's right elbow joint.

8. Cross out towards 10:30.