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C. Back fist, 45o side kick, down blockD. Uppercut, back kick (to rear), middle inside blockE. Flail punch, front kick, double blockBASIC COMBINATION PATTERN THREE3. BASIC ORDER: KICK, BLOCK, REVERSE PUNCH(KICKING AND BLOCKING TECHNIQUES ARE DONE ON THE SAME SIDE, PUNCHING IS DONEON THE REVERSE SIDE.)A. KNEE LIFT, RISING BLOCK, REVERSE VERTICAL FISTB. Instep kick, middle outside block, reverse turnover punchC. 45o side kick, down block, reverse back fistD. Back kick (to rear), middle inside block, reverse uppercutE. Front kick, double block, reverse flail punchThe fifteen basic combination patterns are done in levels. Each of these levels will correspondwith a level of expertise within the belt system. Since Front stance is the first stanceintroduced in our shito-ryu, the 3 sets of patterns should be done initially out of Front stance.As the student progresses in time and learning, the 3 basic combination patterns will continue tobe taught at the proper and appropriate level using new stances as they are learned. Since eachof the 15 basic techniques are found in the Kata Pinan Shodan through Pinan Godan, it may besaid that these 5 Kata will teach the basics of pattern, movement, and strategy. The 3 sets ofbasic combination patterns will provide the tools of pattern and movement. As the studentprogresses, so will his basic combinations. Basic combinations do several things for the student.I have taken the liberty of listing a few of the more valuable things that can be learned from thefifteen basic combinations:Balance while in transition.Power that does not offset balance.Shifting body weight while stationary.Weight transition with kicking and punching combinations.Sen (attacking a split second before your opponent attacks but after he is mentally committedto the attack.)Sen no Sen (attacking your opponent at the same time he attacks, but because of superiortechnique overwhelming his attack.)Go no Sen (waiting until after your opponent attacks and forcing him to extend his line of attack,counter attack.)The difference between Makikomi (more than one step) and komi(One step).How to increase striking range by shifting your feet.Advanced Basics are taught by three katas, these katas were developed and taught by KunibaShogo Soke. The kata are listed in the order of lowest to highest.A. Go ho no Uke -- Five Block Kata