Circles of Protection      (Front:  Right step through overhead punch)

1.  While Standing Naturally, have your left foot step toward 11 o'clock into a left forward bow.  Simultaneously deliver a right upward parry under and outside of your opponent's right punch (above the elbow).  (First meet the force and then ride it.)

2.  Shift to your right into a left neutral bow, as you deliver a left upward ripping claw to your opponent's face (under his right arm).  Your right open hand is high to the right side of your face momentarily checking under and slightly outside of your opponent's right arm.  (Your opponent's head should snap back.)

3.  Continue circling your left hand counterclockwise and force your opponent's right arm down to the right side of his body.  Simultaneously continue the clockwise circle of your right hand and execute a right underhand heel palm claw to your opponent's groin.  At this moment your left hand should be on top of your right forearm prior to exploding into the next move.  (Your opponent should bend forward at the waist.)

4.  Without hesitation deliver a left outward back knuckle strike to your opponent's face as you shuffle forward (push-drag).  During this action your right hand grabs and pulls your opponent's testicles.  Be sure that your left leg is positioned properly as a check to protect your groin.  (Your opponent's head should snap back.)

5.  Slide your left foot toward 10 o’clock into a left close kneel stance, as your left hand slides down his right arm and grabs your opponent’s right wrist.  Simultaneously execute a right inward downward raking hammerfist to his right floating ribs.

6.  While still grabbing your opponent’s right wrist with your left hand, slide your left foot back and toward 6 o’clock into a right neutral bow as you straighten his arm by pulling it toward you with your left hand.  Without hesitation execute a right outward heal palm strike against his right elbow to sprain or break it.  Ensure accurate timing when employing Opposing Forces.

7.  Immediately execute a left thrusting crossover sweep kick towards 1:30 to the left side of your opponent’s right knee.  As you plant your left foot toward 2 o’clock (into a left front twist stance), have your left hand continue to pull your opponent’s right wrist down and towards you as you execute a right back knuckle strike to his right rib cage.

8.  Have your right hand follow through with the right upward outward heal palm claw to and through your opponent’s right jaw hinge.  This action is simultaneously executed with a right thrusting a knife-edge kick to the inside of your opponent’s left knee.  Chamber your right hand to the right side of your face while maintaining your left hand grab.

9.  As you plant your right foot directly in front of you (from its contact position), execute a right inward downward vertical hammerfist strike to and through the back of your opponent’s neck.  (Your left hand is still maintaining its grab at this point.)

10.  Immediately pivot clockwise into an in-place right front twist stance as your left hand releases its grab, circles clockwise, converts into a left handsword, and strikes to the top of your opponent’s neck, as you settle into your right front twist stance.  Have your right hand simultaneously circle counterclockwise and check the top of your opponent’s right shoulder.

11.  Have your left hand now slide and check the top of your opponent’s right shoulder as your right hand continues counterclockwise and chambers below your right hip.  Immediately reverse the action of your in-place twist stance and vigorously rotate counterclockwise as you execute a right stiff arm lifting punch to your opponent’s face or jaw.

12.  Have the momentum of your counterclockwise rotation (Centrifugal Force) deliver a left back knuckle strike to his face, as you flow into a left spinning stiff –leg back kick under your opponent’s chin, or a left spinning heel hook coming up in a vertical fashion.  Your right hand should now be positionally checking your left rib cage.

13.  From the contact position of your left kick, execute a left front crossover, and cover out twice toward 6 o’clock.
Self Defense Techniques
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GREEN BELT
 
Obscure Claws
Encounter with Danger
Circling Destruction
Detour from Doom
Squatting Sacrifice
Escape from Death
Brushing the Storm
Menacing Twirl
Leap from Danger
Circles of Protection
Circle of Doom
Broken Gift
Heavenly Ascent
Capturing the Storm
Conquering Shield
Taming the Mace
Twirling Sacrifice
Cross of Death
Securing the Storm
Intercepting the Ram
Kneel of Compulsion
Clipping the Storm
Glancing Wing
The Back Breaker