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)
  

Six principles of performance

• Eyes. Bright and Clear
• Mind. Calm and Focused
• Body. Soft and Low (stable, supple, and relaxed)
• Feet. Slow and Precise
• Hands. Fast and Controlled