Perform patterns remembering the ancient elements

Earth. Strong stances, balance, and good basic techniques.

Wind. Proper breathing, lightness, and direction of movement.

Fire. Speed, power, and focus.

Water. Flow, smoothness, and giving and receiving.

Sequence of movement

Turn Head. Turn head toward the direction of the attacker (identity threat) and chamber for your block or attack (prepare threat response).

Turn body. Turn body to face the threat.

Move feet. Step into appropriate stance and execute the block or attack (neutralize threat)

Eyes. Bright and Clear

Mind. Calm and Focused

Body. Soft and Low (stable, supple, and relaxed)

Feet. Slow and Precise

Hands. Fast and Controlled

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