The Taan Sao is one the primary blocks in Tao Te Kung Fu. It is fast and can be either powerful or soft as it deflects strikes to the head from straight or hook attacks which are perhaps the most common first strike. The form also covers palm strikes, the side kick, fundamental footwork and body mechanics.
What You’ll Learn
- The Taan Sao block – one of the three primary blocks, most often needed in real conflicts
- The Side kick – one of the three primary kicks with an understanding of it’s relative strengths
- How to step with the greatest speed and tactical effect
- How to deliver a strike or kick with maximum effect using whole body dynamics
- Tactical use of kick variations to utilise optimal timing and targeting
- Use of a square stance for the most efficient defensive evasion and counter maneuvers
- The overall strategy for finishing any real fight in the shortest possible time for your safety
Course Features
- Lecture 1
- Quiz 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
