Expert of Match Vol.11 -Crab Kumite Training Method- Part.3

Expert of Match Vol.11
- Crab Kumite Training Method -

The latest installment of the popular series by Shinsuke Tsukui, "Expert of Match," has arrived! The Crab Kumite, which is becoming the mainstream style globally, involves standing sideways and fighting with side steps. This style offers numerous benefits: ◇ Smaller target area. ◇ Allows for better distance control. ◇ Less time spent in dangerous situations. ◇ Prevents being overpowered. ◇ Faster footwork. This volume introduces training methods to master the Crab Kumite and innovative application exercises to fully utilize this style!

[Contents]

I.Characteristics of the Crab Stance
1.Smaller target area
2.Allows for better distance control
3.Less time spent in dangerous situations when attacking
4.Prevents being overpowered
5.Faster footwork

Ⅱ.Stance
1.Toe angle
2.Upper body
3.Footwork

Ⅲ.Warm-up Exercises
1.Hip flexibility (1)
2.Hip flexibility (2)
3.Hip flexibility (3)
4.Shoulder blade flexibility (1)
5.Shoulder blade flexibility (2)

Ⅳ.Basic Exercises
1.Shiko stance
2.Crab walking
3.Striking from the Crab stance
4.Strike and kick from the Crab stance
5.Shiko stance exercises (1)
6.Shiko stance exercises (2)
7.Shiko stance exercises (3)
8.Shiko stance exercises (4)

V.Using the Pulling Hand
1.Cutting the distance
2.Closing the distance
3.Circling around

Ⅵ.Basic Training
1.Striking in place
2.Striking with a two-step
3.Jab
4.Kicking
5.Partner training

Ⅶ.Application Training
1.Training in a circle formation

Ⅷ.Throwing Techniques
1.Basics of throwing
2.Countermeasures against being thrown
3.Throwing in motion ･ Application of plate and tennis ball exercises
4.Principles of gripping

Ⅸ.Step Master Training
1.Side step
2.Switch
3.Partner training
 

(Produced in 2003)