Patterns

Hi folks and welcome back to my blog. I hope you find it both interesting and informative. I have decided to talk about Jado Patterns this time as I feel it is important that we understand why we do them and what benefit they have to our development.

What is a Pattern?                                                                  
                               Jado Kuin Do Patterns is a set of fundamental movements, mainly defence and attack, set in a logical sequence to deal with one or more imaginary opponents. Patterns are an indication of a student's progress, a barometer in evaluating an individual's technique.

Why do we practice/perform Patterns?
                                                                                       We practice patterns to improve our basic Jado Kuin Do techniques and to develop the foundations of blocking and advancing towards an opponent in varying directions and in orthodox and south paw stances. Patterns also help to improve stability of stance, flexibility of movement, body-shifting, balance and breath control.

I have listed below a few points that should be considered when performing Patterns:

·      Patterns should begin and end on the same spot. This will indicate the performers accuracy.

·      Correct posture, facing and weight distribution must be maintained at all times.

·      Muscles of the body should be tensed or relaxed at the proper critical moments in the exercise.

·      The exercise should be performed in a rhythmic movement with the absence of stiffness.

·      Each pattern should be accelerated or decelerated according to instructions.

·      Each pattern should be perfected before moving to the next.

·      Students should know the purpose of each movement.

·      Students should perform each movement with realism.

With the above in mind, it will hopefully aid you or your students to more effective patterns practice and guide you to higher levels of the Jado Kuin Do art form.

Thanks

Jake Ogden