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Extension. The punch can be converted to a knocked down not Me! not Me! A very dange-
hand push that is effective when struck strait rous position for a Senior! Many Seniors are
on. Try the Wing Chun punch. This punch wor- overweight and are unable to get up from the
ks and easy on the body. floor. “Sad” For those who will try “downed”
defense skills it is time to work on the various
hand speed as in Wing Chun. Practice, every kicks, rolls, and methods to get up and away
class, quick strike to the eyes. “Bob” the dum- from the aggressor. Some enjoy elementary
my or a piece of paper with eyes! Senior self tumbling skills and break falls. Be courteous,
defense is “action” within seconds. A quick fin- demonstrate, assist, and praise when they
ger in the eye(s) works. work on these skills.

blocks are needed to protect the head. Again, get out of a corner! spin-spin-spin Not easy
Wing Chun techniques work. Practice simple unless you practice. Just like most other te-
techniques and blocks. The strait high arm to chniques. Step, if you can, and throw the hip
the side will block many round strikes. A flurry and shoulder around with all the power avai-
of hands supports frontal strike defense and a lable. Execute a poke in the eyes and run.
possible eye gouge by the defender. Practice Have the Senior back into a corner and work
technique blocking with a partner. Light con- this technique many times on you and then a
tact is important. strong partner. When this work go back on the
ground and use the same techniques (throw
leg check as in Muay Thai may stop a kick. knee-shoulder-hip and roll).
Practice does not hurt. Remember to stress
the higher arm guard. pretend! practice! Find a friendly ghost and
go for it. Encourage each Senior to practice
Grabs! There are so many simple release between classes. It is like “Pulling Teeth”. Not
techniques. The best for most Senior’s is the Today! Pretend and Practice in class against
step side/behind with a hand twist with no the ghost or make believe friend. This walks
crab. A quick push to the back and run like hell. them through the techniques and when nee-
A double hand grip may need stepping into the ded they may be available.
aggressor with a groin knee strike. It Works “I
Know”! get aggressive and have the senior deMonstrate
their reaction to a situation. panic will turn to
chokes are the most feared. Not Really! Stress action for Many!
eye gouges, chin into arm, knees, and twis-
ting. Speed is the best friend! The End! not really Work through some of
weapons are feared! RUN! It is not time to the techniques at the end of the class. These
be Macho. A knife attack usually ends in se- can be a cool down that supports the class
rious slashes or stabs. Guns may fire! Both material. Hip Twists and Stepping Techniques
situations need distance and speed retreating are a must. Wing Chun for quick hand techni-
practice. There are many defense techniques ques and arm stretches. Present a movement
with weapons. Stress Distance First! Show the and explain how it applies to support their im-
basic techniques as turning the weapon back provement. Praise individuals and the class as
into the aggressor. All weapons are dange- a whole as they leave.
rous! Hopefully a Senior will not see the blade
of a knife or barrel of a gun. Stress, do not go evade! Avoid or get away from someone or
into uncomfortable situations.
something. This is a weak area of most peo-

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