Here’s another combination from the 60’s, sent in by someone who indicated that they learned it from GM Charles Mattera, so definitely could be ‘West Coast’. It’s another strongly tiger influenced combination and differs from the usual in some details. First of all, it starts in a left half moon stance instead of a horse stance as is more common. Also, it ends drawing to a cat into a ‘defensive tiger position’. We did our best with that one.
Combination 62
The tiger / dragon influence continues in the 60’s with a technique that resembles an intermediate kempo or ‘Four Winds’ from Professor Kimo Ferreira’s system. The simultaneous block and kick is a nice start, and I won’t complain about finishing with a couple of elbows. I might skip the spin move and transition the ridgehand to the solar plexus into a sweep takedown given the relative position between me and the attacker. Regardless, here it is as written.
Combination 67
Limb destruction, spin kick, and a looping circular strike. This one has a range challenge in that you block and interact with the arm, perform a spin kick that will likely move your opponent back, and then continue with hand strikes to finish. I think taking a bigger step after the kick helps manage the distance, but it’s an interesting choice. This one is relatively simple otherwise. Check it out:
