TORA COMBAT KICKBOXING (Founder Sensei Simon Hengle) INCORPERATING ...

TORA COMBAT KICKBOXING (Founder Sensei Simon Hengle)INCORPERATING THE ‘SUPERFOOT’ SYSTEM (Founder Sensei Bill Wallace)06/01/2012;As some of the students will already know we were already doing many of Sensei Wallace’stechniques, before we became part of the ‘Superfoot’ System (14/10/2011). As a young manSensei Wallace was the ‘Kickboxer’, and I did my best to imitate his techniques and put theminto my fighting repertoire (serving both myself and my fighters well) after seeing a pictureof him (then a 3 rd Dan) doing his famous knock out hook kick against Bernd Grothe in theWorld Championship finals in 1974. Also *Sensei John Smith was a firm believer in SenseiWallace’s kicking method, and rated it above his friend and great Karate fighter DominiqueValera (a friend of Sensei Wallace as well as Sensei Smith).Our style has already greatly benefited by being part of the ‘Superfoot’ system, especiallywith Sensei Wallace’s (now a 10 th Dan) guidance on his kicking technique, along with hissuperb overall Martial Arts knowledge as well. Another benefit we had through SenseiWallace, was to have both Sensei Joe Lewis (10 th dan) and Sensei Jeff Smith (9 th Dan) aswell as Sensei Wallace at our Dojo on the 28/11/2011, to have all three legends (and theoriginal 1974 World Champions from the USA team) at our Dojo was both an honour and anunforgettable memory for those that were there. On top of that Sensei Joe Lewis and SenseiJeff Smith counter signed my 7 th Dan from Sensei Wallace.This is what Sensei Lewis had to say about our Dojo;“Let me assure all British martial artists know how great both Bill Wallace and I feel thatyour school and staff represent."As a consequence TCK no longer has the ‘Superfoot’ techniques in it that it used to, as theresimply is no need, because we have Sensei’s techniques directly from him, and that simplycan’t be bettered. However everything else including the weapons systems has been retained.So the benefit to you is a superb array of proven techniques, and Martial grades in twodifferent styles!!*Sensei Smith is now an 8 th Dan, co-founder of Bujinkai Karate with the late Danny Conner.Sensei Smith was the first person to promote Full Contact Karate/American Kickboxing inthe UK. He was also the British Karate kumite and Kata champion, and became the Britishteam Captain, as well as being a noted Karate fighter he was also a great teacher andinnovator of British Martial Arts in the 1970’s.The patterns in the system incorporate both the old Tora Combat kickboxing system, and‘Superfoot’ system. They are designed to give you the student a diverse range of proventechniques to work and learn from.They are also designed to ensure that the instructors can easily teach you all aspects of thesystem. This ensures that when you become instructors, you will be able to pass on thatknowledge.When it comes to the kicks, I appreciate that not everyone will be able to kick like SenseiBill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace. So IMHO it is better to kick lower, but kick with the correcttechnique i.e. the knee being brought up tight, pointing up in the right position etc.Adult Grading structure;1. Yellow belt as is2. Orange belt; will be as per orange belt3. Green belt; will be yellow belt and green belt (including both theories)

4. Blue belt; will be orange belt and blue belt (including both theories)5. Purple belt; will be green belt and purple belt (including both theories)6. Red belt; will be blue belt and red belt (including both theories)7. Brown belt; will be purple and brown belts (including theories)8. Brown belt white stripe; will be yellow, orange and brown and white stripe belts(including theories)9. Brown belt double white stripe; will green, blue and brown double white stripe belts(including theories)10. Brown black stripe; will be red, purple and brown black stripe belts (includingtheories).11. Dan grades;Adult 18yrs and over is a Black belt.Junior up to 18yrs is a Red and Black belt.All Grades;1. Demonstrate Side Horse stance (Sensei Wallace and Tora)2. Demonstrate Front stance (Tora Combat kickboxing method; primarily that the feetare shoulder width apart, and have a good base)3. To demonstrate and explain about, jaw, shoulder, fist, arm and hand guard positionwhen punching, and recovering into guard.4. To demonstrate and explain about, knee, foot, body position, knee retraction, kickingaction, with recovery hand and stance positions when doing kicking.5. To do the midsection kicks and straight punches in line with your belly button6. To do head kicks and punches in line with your nose, in the case of a hook punchacross your nose line, and an uppercut in line with your jaw.7. To demonstrate where appropriate the application of the pattern.*Upto 8yrs of age, leeway is given on how the patterns are performed, and up to 16yrs yearsof age just the grade pattern required, after that as per laid out in the adult gradingRequirements*Foot work terminology;1. All ‘Superfoot’ techniques to be started from Side Horse Stance (with the kicks therear foot to turn back 90 degrees when kicking i.e. toes pointing right back).2. Step up = forward foot step up combined with rear foot stepping up to meet forwardfoot into a long distance ‘Superfoot’ kick.3. Hop up = Rear foot hops up to forward foot into a long distance ‘Superfoot’ kick.4. Slide up = Rear foot sliding up to meet front foot, to deliver either a mid range‘Superfoot’ kick, or a forward hand technique.5. Pick up kick = Close range; kicking with the forward leg, with no movement fromfront or rear leg, done when in punching range of your opponent.6. Push off = Not quite in punching range, but in close range, lift your knee pushing ofthe rear foot doing a ‘Superfoot’ kick.7. Bounce = bringing both feet together with a small bounce whilst moving8. Recover = this is when you have done a forward kick, the forward foot then comesback to the rear foot. As the forward foot comes meets the rear foot, you then stepback with the rear foot into side horse stance or front stance, taking you out of rangeof punch counters.9. Spin out = alternative recover from hook kick against strong jam or block, spin insideback into the original stance.

10. Guard into movement = recover into appropriate guard when the combination endswith a punch, or kick that ends up in punching distance. Then use lateral and circularmovement to create a new offensive or defensive angle. Never go just backwards indefence, go back one step and then use movement to go around or to the side of youropponent, and never go just one WAY!PLEASE NOTE ALL UNIFORM, EQUIPMENT ETC TO BE BOUGHT THROUGHTORA1. Yellow belt pattern (10 kyu) D=Diagonal;All Patterns once learnt static, to be practiced in Shadow kickboxing and sparringformat, as well as on the relevant pads and training aids.Ln.1 D In orthodox Side Horse stance, do a double jab into guard, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Orthodox forward step up side kick, recover into guard, repeat in southpaw to ln.4Ln.1 D In orthodox Side Horse stance, do a jab into cross punch, guard, and repeat insouthpaw.Ln.3 Orthodox forward step up roundhouse kick, recover into guard repeat in southpaw toln.4.Ln.1 D In orthodox Side Horse stance, doing a forward hand hook punch, into a rearuppercut, into guard, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Orthodox forward step up hook kick, recover into guard, repeat in southpaw to ln.4Theory;A. Who is the founder of Tora Combat kickboxing? And what does Tora mean?B. Who is the founder of Full Contact Karate? And in what year?C. Who is the founder of the ‘Superfoot’ system?D. What is the first principle of Martial Arts?2. Orange belt pattern (9 th kyu);Ln.1D In orthodox Side Horse stance, do a jab to the body then head into rear palm block,then repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Orthodox hop up side kick, recover into guard, repeat in southpaw to ln.4Ln.1D In orthodox does an outer knife hand strike, into rear chin jab, into forward hand backknife hand, guard, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Orthodox hop up roundhouse kick, recover into guard repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1D In orthodox Side Horse stance do a shoulder cover defence, into forward hand hookpunch into a rear uppercut, into guard, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Orthodox hop up hook kick, into jab recover into guard, repeat in southpaw to ln.4Theory;A. What Karate style did the founder of Full Contact Karate and the ‘Superfoot’ systemstudy in Okinawa?B. Who is the founder of Shorin Ryu (pronounced Riyou) Karate? In what year was itfounded? And what does it mean?C. What is the second principle of Martial ArtsDojo sparring;With no mats on the floor;A. Juniors; Light continual 1x2 minute round with 8 effective foot or shin kicks waistheight and above, and English boxing to the body only.B. Seniors; Medium contact one 1x3 minute round with 10 effective foot or shin kickswaist height and above, low kicks to the thigh allowed, along with knees to the bodyand thigh, and English Boxing to the body and head.

C. No techniques to the back of the head, the eyes, the neck/throat, the back, the joints,and the groin.With mats on the floor, amateur competition rules;1. Juniors;A. Full contact (keeping it light in the dojo)B. Continual 1x2 minute round with 8 effective foot or shin kicks waist height andabove. The final is 2x2 minute rounds.C. Knees to the body allowed.D. English boxing to the body only.E. Judo throws, reaps, sweeps and take downs allowed.F. Round scored on the most effective waist up kicker, if equal then the best fighter inthe other techniques allowed. 10 to the winner, 9 to the looser, a knock down or knockout is an automatic win.G. No techniques to the back of the head, the eyes, the neck/throat, the back, the joints,and the groin.H. No more than one year age difference and no more than a two kilo weight difference2. Seniors;A. Full contact (keeping it light in the dojo)B. Continual 1x3 minute round with 10 effective foot or shin kicks waist height andabove. The final is 2x3 minute rounds.C. Low kicks to the thighs allowed.D. Knees to the thighs and body allowed.E. English boxing to the body and head.F. Judo throws, reaps, sweeps and take downs allowed.G. Grabbing the kicking leg is allowed only if an immediate follow up technique is done.H. Round scored on the most effective waist up kicker, if equal then the best fighter inthe other techniques allowed. 10 to the winner, 9 to the looser, a knock down or knockout is an automatic win.I. No techniques to the back of the head, the eyes, the neck/throat, the back, the joints,and the groin.J. No more than a 3 kilo weight difference, except at Heavyweight level.Equipment and uniform;A. Gum shield (preferably done by your dentist)B. Boxing GlovesC. Juniors 8ozD. Seniors 10ozE. Forearm protectors (optional)F. Groin guardG. Shin protectorsH. Kickboxing bootsClothing; Karate, Wushu or Kickboxing long pants of your school and current gradedbelt/sash to be worn. Kickboxing/Thai shorts, tracksuit bottoms, T/Shirts (except ladies) etcare not allowed to be worn.Professional Rules, as per Senior Amateur but;Rounds;A. Normal Fight 3x3 minute rounds, with one minute break.B. Area, National and Continental fights 4x3 rounds.C. World Title 5x3 minute rounds.D. Knock downs, no more than two in a round and three in a fight.

Entry; You have to be a 4 kyu, or graded in your sixth belt, your license will have to showyour grading record, and be up to date.3. Green belt pattern (8 th kyu)Ln.1 In orthodox do underhook into side kick, repeat in southpawLn.3 Jab into slide up side kick, into cross punch hook punch, guard and repeat in ln.4.Ln.1 D In Side horse stance do a pivot slip into cross punch, forward foot roundhouseLn.3 Jab into slide up roundhouse kick, then cover into jab with pick up roundhouse kickcounter, guard, and repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1 D In Side horse stance do a pivot slip, into hook punch to the body then the head, intodouble leg take down, groin punch.Ln.3 Slide up hook kick, shoulder cover from southpaw jab, grabbing the jab arm, do leadfoot sweep into drop down punch and side stomp, repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Theory;A. What five techniques was the founder of the ‘Superfoot’ system renowned for?B. What four styles did the founder of the ‘Superfoot’ system studyC. What is the third principle of Martial Arts?4. Blue belt (7 th kyu);Ln.1 In orthodox front stance; do outer shin check into jab into rear front foot stomp, intolead Muay Thai roundhouse and long knee, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Pick up side kick, and then do push off side kick, repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1 Orthodox overhook into;A. Long knee.B. High Muay Thai Roundhouse kick.C. Reap.D. Repeat A, B & C in southpaw.Ln.3 Push off roundhouse kick into pick up roundhouse kick, repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1 Orthodox front snap kick, rear vertical knife hand, guard, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Do a forward hand hook punch to the body, into a pick up hook kick, repeat insouthpaw to ln.4Theory;A. How many people did the founder of Full Contact Karate in his Traditional Karatefighting career, put into hospital with his side kick?B. Who gave the founder of Full Contact Karate his 1 st Dan? And what incident was theinstructor famous for?C. Who introduced Full Contact Karate into the UK? What did he and the founder ofFull Contact Karate have in common?5. Purple belt (6 th kyu)Ln.1 In Orthodox, does a jab to the body, into a cross punch to the head, into leadroundhouse to the head, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Orthodox bounce side kick, into shoulder cover with forward hand hook and rearuppercut punch counter, guard, repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1 In orthodox do cross punch to the body into hook punch to the head into lead highroundhouse to the head, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Orthodox bounce roundhouse kick, into shoulder cover, with pick up hook kick counter,guard, repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1 Orthodox jab into forward pick up midsection front kick, into forward pick up highroundhouse kick; repeat in southpaw.

Ln.3 Orthodox bounce hook kick, into underhook with cross punch counter, and repeat insouthpaw to ln.4.Theory;A. From whom do we get the first three Ln.1 combinations in the Purple belt pattern?B. Why is jack Broughton important to English Boxing?C. Who wrote the ‘Queensbury rules’?6. Red belt (5 th kyu);DK = Double kick without putting the foot down.Ln.1D In Side Horse stance, weave with cross into hook punch counter, and right hip throw,repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Push off side kick into rear leg Muay Thai roundhouse, into fish hook side kick andjump roundhouse and repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1D In Side Horse stance, weave with hook punch to the body into hook kick to the head,repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Do a fake midsection roundhouse kick (or high roundhouse kick) into hook kick (DK),repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1D Spin back kick, coming back into orthodox, rear foot sweep, forward hand hookpunch into rear uppercut into forward hand hook punch, into spin heel kick, repeat insouthpaw.Ln.3 Do a hook kick, then do a fake hook kick (to midsection height) into high round kick(DK), repeat in southpaw to ln.4.A. Who is the founder of Kodokan Judo? In what year?B. What does Kodokan Judo mean?C. What did Judo introduce into the Martial arts World?D. From whom do we get this combination? And whom did he knock out with it?Spin back kick coming back into orthodox, into rear foot sweep into lead hook punch.7. Brown Belt (4 th kyu)Ln.1D Lead backfist, into midsection uppercut, into lead horizontal then back elbow, theninto spin back elbow, spin back elbow to the diaphragm, into Tiger claw rake and rear roundknife hand, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Side kick midsection (or the head) into roundhouse head (DK), into 360 spin heel kick,and jump spin back kick, repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1D Twist punch to the groin/gut into the throat, into lead horizontal elbow then dropelbow, into lead back knife hand, then spin back knife hand, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Do inner shin check into high roundhouse kick, into off balance hook kick counter, spinout into push off roundhouse kick repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1D Outer knife hand strike, into rear spear hand, lead back knife hand into a rear crabstrike, diagonal elbow into rising elbow and rear round knife hand, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Do a fake high hook kick into midsection side kick (DK), into counter hook from asweep or low Muay Thai roundhouse, repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Theory;A. In the Brown belt pattern, why is this kick so important; counter pick up hook kickagainst sweep?B. Who first came up with the word Kickboxing, in what year was the first tournamentheld?C. Who was the main pioneering American star in Japanese kickboxing? And whattechnique was he famous for?

8. Brown belt white stripe (3 rd kyu);Ln.1 With forward leg, do pick up front kick to the jaw (or jump front kick) into Eagle claw,into double knife hand strike and rear Muay Thai roundhouse to the neck, repeat intosouthpaw.Ln.3 Low side kick into jab, into side kick midsection (or head) into Hook kick (DK), repeatin southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1D In Side Horse stance do jab, into cross punch, forward hand uppercut, into forwardhand hook punch, midsection side kick and 360 jump back kick, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Do midsection (or head) into head roundhouse kick (DK), into 360 spin heel kick,repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1 Low rear Muay Thai roundhouse, into lead high Muay Thai roundhouse, into crosspunch, forward hand hook punch, into spin back fist, into jump spin back kick into 360 jumproundhouse, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Pick up hook kick into roundhouse (DK), into jump side kick, repeat in southpaw toln.4.Theory;A. Who is the founder of Muay Thai and in what year?B. What does Muay Thai mean?C. What is Muay Thai often referred to as?D. Which English fighter knocked out Lumpinee stadium Champion with a Pick up frontkick?Gurkha Samar (combat) Kukri drill;A. SaluteB. Low cut fiveC. Low cut sixD. Cut oneE. Cut twoF. Cut threeG. Cut fourH. Cut fiveI. Cut sixJ. Double handed direct cutK. LungeL. Low Inverted hanging guardM. Low outer guardN. High hanging guardO. High outer guardP. Dropping guardQ. Middle outer guardR. Re-enforced inner guardS. Re-enforced outer guardT. Re-enforced rising guardU. Upper inner guardV. SaluteTheory;A. Where is Nepal?B. Who are the Gurkhas?C. Who was the first Goorkha Shah?D. What date is attributed to the oldest known kukri?E. When was the Anglo-Nepali War?

F. When were Goorkhas first used by the British?G. Who is considered the Father of the British run Goorkhas?H. What is their war cry?Practical with the Kukri; to able to cut through a melon with cuts 5, 6, 3 and 49. Brown double white stripe (2 nd kyu) M=Multiple kick;Ln.1 Orthodox front thrust kick to the midsection, into fake front thrust kick into highroundhouse (DK), repeat with southpaw.Ln.3 Do a side kick midsection then head (DK), into roundhouse to the midsection into sidekick to the head (DK) and jump side kick, and repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1 Inner knife hand strike (on BOB start with the next technique) into back knife hand, intochin jab with Tiger claw and rake, into double back knife hand, double palm push, into rearjump side kick, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Do a high, then midsection, then high roundhouse (MK), into high roundhouse kickthen midsection side kick into hook/roundhouse kick (MK), repeat in southpaw to ln.4.Ln.1 Do a rear hook ridge hand to the neck, into rising ridge hand to the groin, into Tigerclaw throw, repeat in southpaw.Ln.3 Hook kick into double roundhouse kick to the head (MK), into high hook, side,roundhouse and hook kick (MK), repeat to ln.4Theory;A. What was the first English eclectic style?B. What styles did it draw from?C. Who was the founder? In what year?D. Which famous detective had his style based on this English eclectic Martial art?Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife Combat drill;A. SaluteB. Low cut fiveC. Low cut sixD. Cut oneE. Cut twoF. Cut threeG. Cut fourH. Cut fiveI. Cut sixJ. Whipping direct cutK. Fairbairn hand shakeL. Low Inverted hanging guardM. Low outer guardN. High hanging guardO. High outer guardP. Dropping guardQ. Middle outer guardR. Middle inner guardS. Middle outer guardT. Rising guardU. Inner guard (partnered against lunge)V. SaluteTheory;E. Who were Fairbairn and Sykes?F. Which company made the first F/S’s?

G. Who helped Fairbairn & Sykes in its design?H. Where did Fairbairn and Sykes learn their knife fighting skills?I. What was the main difference between the first pattern and the second pattern?J. Why were the second and third patterns produced?K. When and by whom were the British Commando’s first formed?L. Where did the name Commando come from?M. Who were the traditional British Amphibious troops?N. What coloured Beret did they were?O. What was there most famous raid in WW1?P. When did the Marines get Commando status?Q. What Beret colour do Commando’s wear?R. When and by whom were the British Paratroopers formed?S. What Beret colour do the Para’s wear?T. Who were the SOE?U. Who founded the SAS?V. What colour beret do the SAS wear?W. What is the SAS’s motto?X. Who was the most highly decorated soldier of WW2?Y. Who is the only SAS man to win an MC using his F/S and who went onto win aPosthumous VC?Practical;A. To be able to do cut 5 & 6 through an appleB. To be able to thrust through a cherry tomatoJoe Lewis to Simon & Leanne Hengle ---- Thank you, two dear martial artists for thedonation you collected when the word went out that I had brain cancer. Please let all of yourpeople know that you demonstrated to me that real martial artist’s function from thedeepest part of their hearts--- not punching and kicking (11/2011).Most importantly enjoy your Martial Arts journey, buy setting yourself a high Martialstandard, and by being a great example to others inside and outside the Dojo; SenseiSimon Hengle