Brown Sash Oral Test Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the Brown Sash 1st Degree oral test notes.

White Dragon Core Values

Martial spirit, martial ability, positive attitude, discipline, health, responsibility, humility, respect.

Formality after passing test

Dinner with Sifu and instruction

Tai Sigung

Title meaning the highest-level teacher's teacher.

White Dragon Founding Year

1985.

Teachers of Chan Heung

Choy Fook, Li Yau San, and Chan Yuen Woo.

Meaning of "Choy Li Fut"

Named by Chan Heung to honor his teachers: "Choy" for Choy Fok, "Li" for Li Yau San, and "Fut" ("Buddha") for the monk Chan Yuen Woo.

Branches of Choy Li Fut

Hung Sing and Buk Sing.

Our Branch of Choy Li Fut

Hung Sing.

Chan Yiu Chi

Grandson of Chan Heung who codified Choy Li Fut through written scripts and taught Great Grandmaster Hu Yuen Chou.

Purpose of Nine Star Blocking Hands

Conditions and strengthens the arms.

Purpose of the Wall Bag

Conditions the hands and forearms for striking and blocking.

Wall Bag Equipment

Leather gloves, wood lock oil, and dit da jow.

Purpose of Two-Person Forms

Develops correct use of distance, range, and timing.

Hand Form at Brown Sash 1st Degree

Small Cross Pattern Form.

Reason the Staff is the Grandfather of Long Weapons

Staff techniques form the foundation for all long weapons.

Staff Form at Brown Sash 1st Degree

Chau Sot Single Ended Staff.

Single-Ended Staff Grip

Thumbs point the same way.

Double-Ended Staff Grip

Thumbs point toward each other.

Combative Requirement for Brown Sash 1st Degree

Sparring.

Kicks Required for Brown Sash 1st Degree

Slicing Kick, Heel Thrust, Reverse Crescent Kick, Hopping Crescent Kick, Rear Double Crescent Kick.

Slicing Kick Striking Surface

Outside blade of the foot.

Heel Thrust Striking Surface

Heel.

Reverse Crescent Kick Striking Surface

Outside edge of the foot.

Hopping Crescent Kick Striking Surface

Inside edge of the heel.

Rear Double Crescent Kick Striking Surfaces

Outside edge of the foot and inside edge of the heel.