The Setia Hati style of central Java lays the greatest emphasis on combative leg actions. The exercise given here provides useful training in balance as well as in the ability to deliver a kick from the ground, a posture that might be the result of intentional positioning or accidental slipping or being knocked down by an enemy.
METHOD A. From the ground posture shown in # 1, swing your right leg in roundhouse kick fashion, high enough to strike the groin or midsection of an enemy who has closed in on you. Continue the kick so that it revolves your whole body, as shown in # 2 and # 3. Rise to your feet with a complete revolution of your body, first putting your weight on your right leg and letting your left leg "float" (# 4), then quickly shift your weight onto your left leg and deliver a forward snap kick with your right foot (# 5).
METHOD B. From the same ground posture (# 1) and the initial action (# 2), the roundhouse kick can be made intentionally unsuccessful, so as to fool the enemy and avoid his attack. Then, with both your hands on the ground, spring into a right-hand combative posture (# 6 # 7).
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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