CHALLENGE 8 TEST
Defense Maneuver # 6
TIER 1 - SINGLE FACET MOVEMENT
Drills for Skills - Stances / Movement
Drill 1: Front Position / Horse Stance
The front position/horse stance combination enhances lower body strength, balance, and coordination through fluid transitions. It promotes body awareness, proprioception, and spatial awareness, fostering confidence and motor control through synchronized upper and lower body engagement.
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Drill 2: Half-Moon Stance - Step
Using small steps to move from one Half-Moon Stance to another
Practicing the half-moon stance enhances balance, coordination, and spatial awareness through controlled, rhythmic foot placement. Alternating the stance strengthens the lower body, improves proprioception, and builds confidence in accurate foot positioning, supporting a stable foundation.
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Drill 3: Rotating Guard
Moving arms into Guard Position and shifting from side to side
The rotating guard drill promotes coordination, spatial awareness, and upper body control through dynamic hand positioning and rotation. The exercise strengthens fine motor control, focus, and balance while maintaining an engaged stance, fostering awareness and precision in movement.
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Drill 4: Flamingo to Cross
Picking up leg (into Flamingo Stance) and stepping into cross (twist) stance
The flamingo to cross movement enhances balance, coordination, and lower body control. Practicing this drill helps build confidence in complex movements, strengthening flexibility and body control on both sides.
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Drill 5: Flamingo to Angled Cross
Picking up leg (into Flamingo Stance) and stepping into angled cross (twist) stance
The flamingo to angled cross movement enhances balance, coordination, and spatial awareness by focusing on precise, multidirectional foot placement. Repeating on each side strengthens proprioception, building confidence in making directional changes.
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Drills for Skills - Kicking
Drill 6: Rising Knee
A Rising Knee is both a type of Kick and good training for different types of Front Kicks
The rising knee movement boosts balance, stability, and lower-body strength, enhancing hip flexibility and core engagement. It fosters coordination between upper and lower body, improving posture, spatial awareness, and confidence in lower-body control.
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Drill 7: Front Ball Kick
A Front Ball Kick has toes pointed up and curled back to hit with the bottom (ball) of the foot
The front ball kick boosts hip flexibility, leg strength, and balance by driving the foot forward with force. This technique strengthens the core, enhancing body control and stability in kicks.
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TIER 2 - DUAL FACET MOVEMENT
Drills for Skills - Stances / Movement
Drill 8: Cross (Movement) Front & Back
Stepping into Cross (Twist) Stances (Front & Back) moving laterally
This exercise enhances coordination, balance, and body awareness. It improves proprioception, flexibility, and joint stability while promoting symmetry in movement. Alternating sides build confidence in transitioning between diverse stances without visual guidance.
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Drill 9: Cross (Movement) Front & Back (Angled)
Stepping into Cross (Twist) Stances (Front & Back) moving to angles
Adding an angled movement to the twist and return sequence enhances balance, coordination, and spatial awareness. It improves proprioception, requiring the body to navigate asymmetrical movement without visual feedback. Alternating sides build flexibility and dynamic stability, boosting confidence in transitioning between linear and angular movements while maintaining control.
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Drills for Skills - Kicking
Drill 10: Rising Knee / Front Ball Kick
Combining a Rising Knee with a Front Ball Kick
Combining the rising knee and front ball kick develops lower-body strength, coordination, and balance. Together, these movements improve fluidity, body control, and the ability to execute strong, stable kicks with confidence.
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Drill 11: Front Ball Kick to Cross
Combining a Front Ball Kick with a lateral Cross (Twist) Stance
The front ball kick to cross stance improves balance, coordination, and lower-body strength. The kick engages the hips and core, while the cross stance enhances joint mobility and weight shifting. This sequence boosts proprioception, posture, and confidence in controlled movements.
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Drill 12: Front Ball Kick to Angled Cross
Combining a Front Ball Kick with an angled Cross (Twist) Stance
The front ball kick to angled cross stance enhances dynamic balance, hip flexibility, and coordination. The angled step improves spatial awareness and weight distribution, while the kick engages core and lower-body strength. This sequence refines proprioception and confidence in multidirectional movements.
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TIER 3 - FLUID FACET MOVEMENT
Drills for Skills - Stances / Movement
Drill 13: Cross with Guard
Stepping into Cross (Twist) Stances with Guard
The cross with guard movement enhances coordination, balance, and upper body strength while promoting controlled shoulder and arm mobility. It reinforces proper alignment, improves posture, and strengthens the core, supporting stability, motor control, and increasing body awareness, fostering confidence in dynamic, functional movements.
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Drill 14: Cross to Angle with Guard
Stepping into Cross (Twist) Stances (at angle) with Guard
The cross to angle step with guard movement improves coordination, balance, and body alignment. It encourages the use of core muscles and promotes proper weight distribution, fostering mobility and strength. It also aids in improving proprioception and spatial awareness, helping individuals build confidence in controlled movements while ensuring safety and stability during dynamic actions.
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Drills for Skills - Kicking
Drill 15: Front Ball Kick to Angled Cross (Twist) Stance with Guard
Front Ball Kick into Cross (Twist) Stances (at angle) with Guard
The combination of a front ball kick to an angled cross stance with guard enhances lower body strength, coordination, and balance. The guard position fosters upper body awareness and encourages proper posture while promoting joint stability. This sequence supports proprioception, functional mobility, and dynamic balance, making it beneficial for improving coordination and stability in therapeutic settings.
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