Monday, May 30, 2011

English Words to be Used in Class

The Gap = The distance between you and your target.
The Target = The opponent.
Shot = A single technique fired at the target.
Firing Shots = Combinations of several techniques.
Rapid Fire = Combination techniques done fast.
Trigger = Direction of the angle of the heel of the supporting foot during a particular kicking  echnique.
Torque = The twisting action of the lower back muscles.(i.e. the amount of "torquing" the body does between the mind and central nervous system for development of power).
Pump Action = The thrusting reverse arm action, "pumping power" into the kicking leg
Scanner = The forward arm action of defence during the above pump action kicking technique.
Safety Catch = When the reverse arm comes forward for "extra defence" during shorter range kicking shots.
Tight Grouping = A direct fighter scoring shots to a confined area of the target.
Target Areas = There are "three centre line" target areas, (i.e. face, body and-groin). Right and left areas of neck, ribs and legs make a total of nine target areas.
Scatter Fighter = A fighter capable of firing shots continuously to all nine areas of the target.
Radical Fighter = (Rad) A scatter fighter with a more superior ability to score with these shots.
Loose Fighter = In the dojo or on a tournament day, a loose fighter is the most relaxed, best scoring fighter of the occasion.
Line of Sight = Having a good focus/concentration.
Long Range = Kicking shots.
Medium Range = Hand shots.
Close Range = Elbows and knees/grappling.
Target Scoring = Having "no desire to hurt the opponent".

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