Low Green Belt One-Steps

Attack #1

Grab the defender's shoulder

Defense #1

1. Use the same side hand to pin the attacker's hand to the shoulder

2. Use the other hand to go cross body and strike upwards into the attacker's elbow, breaking the joint

3. Use that same arm to deliver an elbow strike to the ribs under the attacker's arm

4. Turn around and elbow strike backwards with the other arm into the ribs

Attack #2

Use both hands to grab the lapels of the defender's jacket or the front of their shirt

Defense #2

1. Drop back into front stance (either leg) while doing a double high block with both arms to drive away the attacker's hands

2. Back leg front kick into the knee

3. Land in a shallow front stance and back hand palm strike into the face or chin

Attack #3

Grab the defender's shoulder.

Defense #3

1. Reach cross body to grab the hand on the shoulder

2. Flip the hand over, keeping it pressed against the shoulder

3. Put the other hand under the attacker's elbow

4. Push to flip the entire arm and push on the elbow, forcing the attacker to bend over

5. Now that the attacker's head is lowered, kick to the face

Attack #4

Grab both of the defender's shoulders

(Note: This is meant to simulate grabbing the throat for a choke, but in order to practice safely, the attacker grabs the shoulders instead)

Defense #4

1. Wedging block to drive the attacker's hands apart

2. Double inward knifehand strike with both hands

3. Grab the attacker's shoulders and jerk down while executing a knee strike

Attack #5

From behind, wrap both arms around the defender in a "bear hug" attack

Defense #5

1. Drop downward into riding stance while simultaneously doing a double high block in order to raise the attacker's arms over the head and get free

2. Backwards elbow strike on one side (either one)

3. Backwards elbow on the other side