Fallen Cross is the 13th required technique to obtain your Blue Belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Fallen Cross is a defense against two hand choke from behind, placing it in the Locks & Chokes category of the Web of Knowledge as well as the Chokes Family Group of the Grappling division. In Fallen Cross you will begin by using your … [Read more...]
Stance Set #1
January 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Stance Set 1 is the second set required to attain your Blue Belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Stance Set 1 illustrates the different stances used and the foot maneuvers used to get into them. The Set/Form OPENING: Attention Stance, Bow, Informal Salutation, Section 1 (2 moves) Slide your left foot toward 9:00 into a training horse … [Read more...]
Striking Set #1
January 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Striking Set 1 is the first set required to attain your Blue Belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Striking Set 1 illustrates the different ways that our arms can move for the purpose of striking. Striking Set 1 OPENING: Attention Stance, Bow, Drop into a meditating horse stance. Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm … [Read more...]
Tripping Arrow (Blue #12)
January 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tripping Arrow is the 12th technique required to obtain your Blue Belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Tripping Arrow is a defense against a Front Bear Hug with your arms free, placing it in the Hugs & Holds category of the Web of Knowledge and the Bear Hug Family Group in the in the Holds & Hugs category of Grappling … [Read more...]
