Jodan-Chudan-Gedan Partner Drill

Taught to Kyoshi Baker by Sensei Teruo Chinen (Brattleboro, VT.  July 30, 2005.)

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Minimum Rank – Jukyu (Purple Belt) & Above

Prerequisite Knowledge – Students must already know…

  • Kihon (Basics)
    • Age Uke (Upper Block)
    • Yoko Uke (Middle Block)
    • Haraiotoshi Uke (Downward Sweeping Block)
    • Seiken Tsuki (Front Punch)
    • Sanchin Dachi (Three Battle Stance)

Instructional Sequence

  • After bowing in, partners face each other in Migi Sanchin Dachi (right side, three battle stance), close enough to make solid contact with punches.
    1. Tori: Hidari Jodan Tsuki……………………..Uke: Hidari Age Uke
    2. Tori: Migi Chudan Tsuki……………………..Uke: Migi Yoko Uke
    3. Tori: Hidari Gedan Tsuki…………………….Uke: Hidari Haraiotoshi Uke
    4. Tori: Migi Age Uke……………………………..Uke: Migi Jodan Tsuki
    5. Tori: Hidari Yoko Uke…………………………Uke: Hidari Chudan Tsuki
    6. Tori: Migi Haraiotoshi Uke…………………Uke: Migi Gedan Tsuki
    7. Repeat sequence from Step 1.
  • After a few minutes, switch to the other side of the body – starting in Hidari Sanchin Dachi.

The Chant/Terminology

  • Complete Sequence: “High, Middle, Low.  High, Middle, Low.
    • As with all drills, feel free to use or not use this chant OR modify it to fit your needs.
  • Terminology:
    • Migi – Right Side
    • Hidari – Left Side
    • Jodan – Upper Area
    • Chudan – Middle Area
    • Gedan – Lower Area

Talking Points

  • The goal here is to have a continuous, flowing pattern blocking and striking.
  • Over time, we want students to throw these blocks naturally, without having to stop and think through how to do it.

Good Luck & Have Fun!

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