EPAKS Orange Belt Manual 28-31 of 82 pages

Reply

Ed Parker Jr. Posted: 10-04-2007 1:53 | 24.205.68.244

rated by 0 users

Disclaimer: Although the information contained is

invaluable to the study of American Kenpo, please understand that this, like
most all writings, are subject to typographical errors.

This material was in the final editing stages at the time of my fathers passing.
It is possible to find typos in reference to such things as directions of
movement, weapons used or selected targets.   This material should be used as
a resource, not your primary means of study in the Art.  Seek out
knowledgeable instruction to ensure proper understanding of the material.

This material is for personal reference and historical purposes only, and not
intended for resale. Please do something with this material besides downloading it,
and collecting it. Work it!

Cheers, 

Ed Parker Jr.

_____________________________________________________________

9.  FIVE SWORDS (Front right step through roundhouse punch)
 

1. While standing naturally, step forward with your right foot into a right neutral bow (facing 12 o'clock), and check the inside of your opponent's right knee with your right knee. Simultaneously with your right neutral bow, execute a right inward block to the inside of your opponent's right forearm, while your left hand checks high at your opponent's wrist. (The effect of both actions is to expose the width of his body.)
2. Immediately strike to the right side of your opponent's neck with a right outward handsword. (This action should help to nullify the Height, Width, and Depth Zones of your opponent.)
3. Pivot into a right forward bow (facing 12:00), as you execute  a left five-finger thrust (palm down) to your opponent's eyes, and your right hand cocks at your right hip (fist clenched and palm up). (The effect of this poke should snap your opponent's head back and away from you.)
4. Having your opponent's head to move away from you, and his midsection to jut forward, take advantage of this anticipated response by (1) pivoting into a right neutral bow, (2) executing a right uppercut punch to your opponent's stomach, as (3) your left hand becomes a COCKING CHECK (guarding horizontally and palm down) near your right biceps. (This action should result in your opponent bending over at the waist.)
5. With your opponent now bending over, immediately slide your left foot counterclockwise toward 4:30, and into a right forward bow (facing 10:30), as you execute a left outward handsword strike to the left side of your opponent's neck. (Your right hand acts as a positional check against any potential danger from your opponent's left arm.) have your left hand (during the interim) hook to the left side of, as well as on top of, your opponent's neck, to aid you in pulling his head down if necessary.
6. Without hesitation, and while pivoting into a right neutral bow,have your left hand hook around the back of your opponent's neck (to force his head down), followed by a right inward handsword to the back of his neck.  At the time your right handsword strikes, your left hand should be checking low.
7. Right front crossover, and cover out toward 4:30.

 
10. BUCKLING BRANCH (Front left step through straight kick)
 

1. While standing naturally with both feet together, step back with your right foot toward 4:30 into a left neutral bow. Simultaneously block your opponent's left kick (from the outside) with a left downward block as your right hand (clenched and palm up) cocks to your right hip. Instantly recoil your left hand counterclockwise into a vertical position as a positional check. (Your intent is to generate pain to your opponent's left leg, as well as to increase the width of your deflection.)
2. With your opponent's back turning toward you, deliver a right front snap ball kick to your opponent's groin (entering from the rear). (This should make your opponent bend over at the waist. Both you and your opponent should be facing 10:30.)
3. Plant your right foot forward (again toward 10:30) into a right front twist stance (modifying it if necessary), and deliver a left knife-edge kick to the inside and back of your opponent's right knee (keeping both of your hands open and in a defensive position). (This kick should buckle your opponent to his knees.)
4. Have your left kick flow into a left front crossover, covering out toward 4:30.)

11. SCRAPING HOOF (Full Nelson)
 

1. While in a Full Nelson, thrust both of your fists toward the ground (to help free you from your opponent's grasp, and to pin his arms to your body). Simultaneously with this action cheat your left foot toward your right foot, as you straighten your knees, back, and neck into a full upright position. (Here, the intent is to have your opponent focus his attention on your arms and the pressure applied to your neck.)
2. Immediately have your left knee bend (REVERSE MARRIAGE OF GRAVITY) as you deliver a right back side scooping heel kick to your opponent's left inner knee. Then, execute a right knife-edge kick to your opponent's right shin and follow through with a scraping stomp to his right shin, and instep. (This sequence of action should buckle your opponent's legs as well as move his legs outward.)
3. Repeat movement number two to the left side.
4. Step with your right foot to 11:00 and left front crossover, covering out toward 10:30.

 
12. GRIP OF DEATH (Left flank right arm headlock)

1. With your opponent applying a headlock from your left side, step forward and to your left (toward 10:30) with your right foot into a right close kneel stance, while turning your head to the left, and tucking your chin against your chest. Simultaneously deliver a right hammerfist to your opponent's groin and a left hammerfist to your opponent's left kidney. (This action should buckle your opponent.)
2. Circle your left arm over your opponent's right shoulder, and have the fingers of your left hand press under your opponent's nose (or depending upon the circumstances, have your left hand grab your opponent's hair) FULCRUMING with your forearm and elbow against your opponent's back and shoulder to increase the LEVERAGE down and back against his head and neck. (This should cause sharp pain to his philtrum, and also cancel his Height Zones.)
3. Immediately (1) pivot into a left forward bow toward 6 o'clock, and (2) while taking advantage of your ROTATIONAL FORCE deliver a right heel palm strike to your opponent's chin, as you simultaneously (3) execute a left SLIDING CHECK down your opponent's right arm, ending at the elbow.  (Make sure that the head of your opponent, in either of the above methods of FULCRUMING, is arched and forced back and down to minimize your opponent's leverage. The force of your strike should cause your opponent to fall to the ground.)
4. Pivot back to a left neutral bow. Left front crossover, covering out toward 10:30.

13. CROSSING TALON (Front right cross wrist grab) 
 

1. With your opponent's right hand grabbing your right wrist, (1) countergrab his right wrist with your right hand as (2) your left foot steps toward 1:30 (traveling in front of your opponent) into a left neutral bow, as (3) you strike your opponent's right elbow with a left inward vertical forearm, while (4) your right hand pulls in, toward, and past your right hip. (The effect of this action is to sprain or break your opponent's right elbow, and force him to bend over, which automatically checks his Height Zones.)
2. Continue to pull your opponent's arm to your right while using your left forearm to force your opponent's head down and possibly striking your left knee.
3. Immediately deliver a left outward elbow strike (palm up or down depending on circumstance) to your opponent's right jaw hinge or temple. (This action may cause your opponent to pass out and drop toward the ground.)
4. Immediately follow-up with a left heel palm strike and five-finger rip to your opponent's face while using your opponent's shoulder and back as a fulcrum to leverage, contour, check, and enhance your action. Continue your left arm clockwise circle and execute a left inward overhead downward elbow strike to your opponent's upper spine. (This action should cause your opponent's body to bow toward the ground.)
5. Follow up with a left downward heel palm strike to the back of your opponent's left mastoid. As your left hand continues to push your opponent's head down, simultaneously deliver a right knee strike to your opponent's face, thus causing a sandwiching effect. (Your opponent should fall to the ground.)
6. Replant your right foot to its POINT OF ORIGIN. Left front crossover, covering out toward 4:30.

 
14. REPEATING MACE (Front step through lunging left hand push)
 

1. Standing naturally, Simultaneously have (1) your left foot slide back toward 4:30 into a right neutral bow (facing 12:00), (2) your left hand hook (left palm is up like a waiter carrying a tray) on top and to the outside of your opponent's left elbow, and (3) deliver a right inward raking hammerfist to your opponent's left kidney.
2. Without stopping the flow of your action loop a right outward back knuckle strike to your opponent's left ribcage (as you settle into your right neutral bow stance). (The effect of these two strikes is to first have your opponent's midsection move forward and turn clockwise to his right. The second strike should turn him counterclockwise and force him to bend over at the waist.)
3. Immediately shift your weight onto your left leg and deliver a right downward looping roundhouse kick (utilizing your right instep) to complement the angle of your opponent's left thigh and strike the top of his left calf from the back of his knee. (This action should buckle his left knee, and force him on his knees.)
4. From the Point of Contact of your right kick, execute a right front crossover, covering out toward 4:30.

15. SHIELDING HAMMER (Front step through hooking left punch)

1. Standing naturally, step back with your left foot toward 6 o'clock into a right neutral bow (facing 12 o'clock) as you deliver a right extended outward block to the inside of your opponent's left forearm. Your left hand should be in a POSITIONAL CHECK off near your right ribcage.
2. Immediately deliver a right inward raking back knuckle strike diagonally in and down across the bridge of your opponent's nose (striking toward 10:30 to insure depth of penetration). (This action should turn your opponent's head clockwise to his right.)
3. Shuffle forward while continuing the counterclockwise motion with your right hand and follow-up with a right horizontal dipping outward elbow strike to your opponent's solar plexus. Your left hand should be checking high. (This should cause your opponent to lose his wind and bend forward at the waist.)
4. Execute a right front crossover, and cover out toward 7:30.

Reply

kenpoist replied on 10-04-2007 18:55 | 71.11.209.238

rated by 0 users

Added to blog!