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The double stick techniques on this DVD are unlike any other stick techniques you've ever seen. Unlike other styles, the ssang bong uses two different grips, one standard and the other reverse, to deliver maximum impact.

Learn the fundamentals of this unique style including:

* Grip
* Stance and posture
* Striking
* Primary and secondary defense techniques
* Blocking and parrying
* One flow defense drills
* Combination defense
* Targets of attack
* Striking, thrusting and cutting
* Primary and secondary offense
* Offensive combinations
I* ntroduction to combat applications

Once you've mastered the fundamentals, learn three patterns for the double stick. Begin with a basic form to reinforce the fundamental principles, footwork, blocking and striking skills of the ssang bong. The second form is an intermediate level pattern that introduces more complex skills including offense/defense combinations. The third and most advanced form focuses on speed in complex combinations with attacks to targets at all levels. Each sequence includes full speed, follow along, side and rear views plus a movement by movement terminology breakdown and detailed explanations of the applications of the movements.