Stance Set #1

KenpoTech on January 19, 2011

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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)
    1. Slide your left foot toward 9:00 into a training horse stance facing 12:00
    2. Place your open hands on hips to help coordinate proper upper body alignment with your stances.
  • Section 2 (5 moves)
    1. Step back toward 6:00 with your left foot into a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00.
    2. Drag your right foot back toward 6:00 into a right 45° cat stance facing 12:00.
    3. Step out toward 3:00 with your right foot into a horse stance facing 12:00.
    4. Step back toward 6:00 with your right foot into a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00.
    5. Frag your left foot back toward 6:00 into a left 45° cat stance facing 12:00.
  • Section 3 (4 moves)
    1. Slide your left foot back toward 6:00 into a right front twist stance facing 12:00.
    2. Pivot counter clockwise into a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00.
    3. Slide your right foot back toward 6:00 into a left front twist stance facing 12:00.
    4. Pivot clockwise into a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00.
  • Section 4 (5 moves)
    1. Pivot clockwise to form a left reverse bow stance facing 12:00.
    2. Pivot counter clockwise to form a left forward bow stance facing 12:00.
    3. Switch step into a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00
      • Slide you right foot to your left foot into a concave stance.
      • Slide your left foot back toward toward 6:00 into your right neutral bow stance.
    4. Pivot counter clockwise into a right reverse bow stance facing 12:00.
    5. Pivot clockwise into a right forward bow stance facing 12:00.
  • Section 5 (4 moves)
    1. Pivot clockwise into a right front rotating twist stance facing 12:00.
    2. Step forward with your left foot toward 12:00 into a left fighting horse stance facing 12:00.
    3. Pivot counter clockwise into a left front rotating twist stance facing 12:00.
    4. Pivot clockwise into a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00
  • Section 6 (3 moves)
    1. Slide your left foot back toward 6:00 into a left 90° cat stance.
    2. Step out toward 9:00 with your left foot into a training horse stance facing 12:00.
    3. Slide your left foot toward 3:00 into an attention stance facing 12:00.

Closing: Informal Salutation, Bow.

Contains

  • Stances
    • Attention Stance
    • Training Horse Stance
    • Neutral Bow Stance
    • 45° Cat Stance
    • Front Twist Stance
    • Reverse Bow Stance
    • Forward Bow Stance
    • Concave Stance
    • Front Rotating Twist Stance
    • Fighting Horse Stance
    • 90° Cat Stance
  • Foot Maneuvers
    • Forward Step Through
    • Reverse Step Through
    • Pivoting Stance Change
    • Switching Stance Change
    • Step Out (Side Step Through)
    • Step Back
    • Drag/Slide

Teaches

  • Proper weight distribution for specific stances.
  • How to increase distance when retreating.
  • How to increase distance when advancing.
  • How to cover target areas with stances.
  • How to utilize transitory stances when advancing or retreating.
  • Continuity in stance changes.
  • How to coordinate proper upper body alignment with a stance.
  • How to feel your way along the ground.
  • How to maintain the proper Center of Gravity when moving from one stance to another.
  • How to bring into sync the various types of body momentum, working singularly or together, when moving from once stance to another.
  • Horizontal (forward or reverse) momentum
  • Rotational momentum (Torque)
  • Vertical and/or diagonal momentum (Marriage of Gravity)

Notes

  • Make a list of environments to practice this set.  The practice of this set in various environments and predicaments will add greatly to your chances of survival on the street.
  • Practice this set with various rhythms:
    • mechanically (slow and fast)
    • fluid (slow and fast)
    • hard and fast
    • super fast
  • Practice the other side of the set.
  • Practice the set on a stairway.
  • Practice the set with various breathing patterns.
  • Wear various types of shoes when practicing the set.
  • Practice the set to various types of music.
  • Have a partner grab hold of your belt to provide resistance as you move through the set.  This will greatly increase your knowledge of how to properly use your lower body for power.

Striking Set #1

KenpoTech on January 18, 2011

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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 up).

  • Section 1 – Single Strikes toward 12:00 (16 moves)
    • Set A:  Horizontal Thrust Punch – Rolling Back Knuckle Strike (4)
      1. Deliver a right horizontal thrust punch toward 12:00 at sternum level.
      2. Execute a right rolling back knuckle strike to face level.
      3. Deliver a left horizontal thrust punch toward 12:00 at sternum level as your right hand chambers to your right hip.
      4. Immediately execute a left rolling back knuckle strike to face level
    • Set B:  Horizontal Thrust Punch – Rolling Underhand Hammerfist Strike (4)
      1. Deliver a right horizontal thrust punch toward 12:00 at sternum level as your left hand chambers at your left hip.
      2. Immediately execute a right rolling underhand hammerfist strike to groin level.
      3. Deliver a left horizontal thrust punch toward 12:00 at sternum level as your right hand chambers at your right hip.
      4. Immediately execute a left rolling underhand hammerfist strike to groin level.
    • Set C:  Horizontal Thrust Punch – Inverted Roundhouse Punch (4)
      1. Deliver a right horizontal thrust punch toward 12:00 at sternum level as your left hand chambers at your left hip.
      2. Deliver a right inverted vertical roundhouse punch to temple level.
      3. Deliver a left horizontal thrust punch toward 12:00 at sternum level as your right hand chambers at your right hip.
      4. Deliver a left inverted vertical roundhouse punch to temple level.
    • Set D:  Horizontal Thrust Punch – Inward Chopping Hammerfist (4)
      1. Deliver a right horizontal thrust punch toward 12:00 at sternum level as your left hand chambers at your left hip.
      2. Deliver a right inward chopping hammerfist strike to kidney level.
      3. Deliver a left horizontal thrust punch toward 12:00 at sternum level as your right hand chambers at your right hip.
      4. Deliver a left inward chopping hammerfist strike to kidney level.
  • Section 2:  Single strikes toward 3:00 and 9:00 (16 moves)
    • Set A:  Vertical Thrust Punch – Rolling Back Knuckle Strike (4)
      1. Deliver a right vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 at face level as your left hand chambers at your left hip.
      2. Deliver a right rolling back knuckle strike toward 3:00 at face level.
      3. Deliver a left vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 at face level as your right hand chambers at your right hip.
      4. Deliver a left rolling back knuckle strike toward 3:00 at face level.
    • Set B:  Vertical Thrust Punch – Rolling Underhand Hammerfist Strike (4)
      1. Deliver a right vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 at face level as your left hand chambers at your left hip.
      2. Deliver a right rolling underhand hammerfist toward 3:00 at groin level.
      3. Deliver a left vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 at face level as your right hand chambers at your right hip.
      4. Deliver a left rolling underhand hammerfist toward 3:00 at groin level.
    • Set C:  Vertical Thrust Punch – Inverted Vertical Roundhouse Punch (4)
      1. Deliver a right vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 at face level as your left hand chambers at your left hip.
      2. Deliver a right inverted vertical roundhouse punch toward 3:00 at temple level.
      3. Deliver a left vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 at face level as your right hand chambers at your right hip.
      4. Deliver a left inverted vertical roundhouse punch toward 3:00 at temple level.
    • Set D:  Vertical Thrust Punch – Chopping Hammerfist Strike (4)
      1. Deliver a right vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 at face level as your left hand chambers at your left hip.
      2. Deliver a right inward chopping hammerfist toward 3:00 at kidney level.
      3. Deliver a left vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 at face level as your right hand chambers at your right hip.
      4. Deliver a left inward chopping hammerfist toward 3:00 at kidney level.
  • Section 3:  Double Strikes toward 12:00 (12 moves)
    • Set A:  Horizontal Thrust Punches – Rolling Back Knuckle Strikes (3)
      • Chamber your left hand at your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
      • Deliver simultaneous right and left horizontal thrust punches toward 12:00 at sternum level.
      • Deliver simultaneous right and left rolling back knuckle strikes toward 12:00 at face level.
    • Set B :  Horizontal Thrust Punch – Rolling Underhand Hammerfist (3)
      • Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up).
      • Deliver simultaneous right and left horizontal thrust punches toward 12:00 at sternum level.
      • Deliver simultaneous right and left rolling underhand hammerfists toward 12:00 at groin level.
    • Set C:  Horizontal Thrust Punch – Inverted Vertical Roundhouse Punch (3)
      • Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up).
      • Deliver simultaneous right and left horizontal thrust punches toward 12:00 at sternum level.
      • Deliver simultaneous right and left inverted vertical roundhouse punches toward 12:00 at temple level.
    • Set D:  Horizontal Thrust Punch – Inward Chopping Hammerfist (3)
      • Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up).
      • Deliver simultaneous right and left horizontal thrust punches toward 12:00 at sternum level.
      • Deliver simultaneous right and left inward chopping hammerfists toward 12:00 at kidney level.
  • Section 4:  Double Strikes toward 3:00 and 9:00 (12 moves)
    • Set A:  Vertical Thrust Punch – Rolling Back Knuckle (4)
      • Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up).
      • Deliver a simultaneous right vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 and left vertical thrust punch toward 9:00 at face level.
      • Deliver a simultaneous right rolling back knuckle strike toward 3:00 and left rolling back knuckle strike toward 9:00 at face level.
    • Set B:  Vertical Thrust Punch – Rolling Underhand Hammerfist (3)
      • Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up).
      • Deliver a simultaneous right vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 and left vertical thrust punch toward 9:00 at face level.
      • Deliver a simultaneous right rolling underhand hammerfist toward 3:00 and left rolling underhand hammerfist toward 9:00 at groin level.
    • Set C:  Vertical Thrust Punch – Inverted Vertical Roundhouse Punch (3)
      • Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up).
      • Deliver a simultaneous right vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 and left vertical thrust punch toward 9:00 at face level.
      • Deliver a simultaneous right inverted vertical roundhouse punch toward 3:00 and left inverted vertical roundhouse punch toward 9:00 at temple level.
    • Set D:  Vertical Thrust Punch – Inward Chopping Hammerfist (2)
      • Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up).
      • Deliver a simultaneous right vertical thrust punch toward 3:00 and left vertical thrust punch toward 9:00 at face level.
      • Deliver a simultaneous right inward chopping hammerfist toward 3:00 and left inward chopping hammerfist toward 9:00 at kidney level.
  • Section 5:  Flowing Double Strikes toward 12:00 (7 moves)
    1. Chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up)
    2. Bring your left foot to your right foot as you deliver simultaneous right and left horizontal thrust punches toward 12:00 at sternum level.
    3. Deliver simultaneous right and left rolling back knuckle strikes toward 12:00 at face level.
    4. Deliver simultaneous right and left rolling underhand hammerfists toward 12:00 at groin level.
    5. Deliver simultaneous right and left inverted vertical roundhouse punches toward 12:00 at temple level.
    6. Deliver simultaneous right and left inward chopping hammerfists toward 12:00 at kidney level.
    7. Cross your right hand over your left hand and chamber both hands at their respective hips (fist clenched, palm up)

CLOSE: Bring your right foot to your left foot and out into a meditating horse stance, facing 12:00. Come to an attention stance. Bow.

Striking Set 1 Contains

  • Strikes
    • Punches
      • Horizontal Thrust Punch (Straight Thrust Punch)
      • Vertical Thrust Punch
      • Inverted Vertical Roundhouse Punch
    • Hammerfists
      • Rolling Underhand Hammerfist
      • Inward Chopping Hammerfist
    • Back Knuckles
      • Rolling Back Knuckle Strike
    • Simultaneous Strikes
  • Stances
    • Attention Stance
    • Horse Stance

Striking Set 1 Teaches

  • How to readily switch targets.
  • How to strike with various parts of the clenched fist.
  • How to readily convert from a strike with the front portion of the fist to strikes with other potions of the fist.
  • How to attack height, width and depth zones.
  • “where linear moves end, circular moves begin”.
  • How to strike with the same weapon to the side as well as to the front.
  • How to strike simultaneously with both hands.

Notes

  • When practicing, be sure to maintain the proper dimensions of your horse stance.
  • Practice this set with weights.
  • Be sure to pronounce your moves when first learning this set.
  • Remember that “slow moves eliminate bad habits”.
  • Study various breathing patterns during this set.
  • Convert your fists into other useful weapons.
  • Practice this set with various rhythmic timings.
  • Partner Work:
    • Have a partner stand in front of you as a target.
    • Have a partner block all of your strikes.
    • Have a partner place the palm of his hands on your fists and provide varying degrees of resistance to your strikes.
    • Have your partner place the palm of his hands on your fists and follow the paths of your strikes maintaining the same amount of pressure throughout your motions, both forward and reverse.
    • Have your partner defend against your set of movements utilizing the Star Block.
    • Practice the set with a partner, in a fighting stances.
    • Practice the set with a partner, both in fighting stances, as a freestyle session.

Coordination Set 1

KenpoTech on September 9, 2010

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Coordination Set 1 is the second set required to attain your purple belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. It is designed to assist students with developing coordination with cross body that occur simultaneously.

The Set/Form

OPENING: Attention Stance, Bow, Drop into a meditating horse stance

  • Set 1
    1. Have your right foot drop back toward 6 o’clock into a left neutral bow, facing 12 o’clock, as you execute a left vertical outward block. While blocking have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up)
    2. From your left neutral bow execute a left straight punch toward 12 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a left forward bow as you execute a right straight punch toward 12 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your left forward bow, execute a right front snap ball kick toward 12 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a left straight punch toward 12 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your right foot toward 6 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a right straight punch toward 12 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
  • Set 2
    1. Have your right foot step forward toward 12 o’clock into a right neutral bow, facing 12 o’clock, as you execute a right vertical outward block. While blocking have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your right neutral bow execute a right straight punch toward 12 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left straight punch toward 12 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your right forward bow, execute a left front snap ball kick toward 12 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a right straight punch toward 12 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your left foot toward 6 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a left straight punch toward 12 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
  • Set 3
    1. Cover (by having your right foot step toward 3 o’clock) into a left neutral bow, facing 9 o’clock, as you execute a left vertical outward block. While blocking have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your left neutral bow execute a left straight punch toward 9 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a left forward bow as you execute a right straight punch toward 9 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your left forward bow, execute a right front snap ball kick toward 9 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a left straight punch toward 9 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your right foot toward 3 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a right straight punch toward 9 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
  • Set 4
    1. Have your right foot step forward toward 9 o’clock into a right neutral bow, facing 9 o’clock, as you execute a right vertical outward block. While blocking have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your right neutral bow execute a right straight punch toward 9 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left straight punch toward 9 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your right forward bow, execute a left front snap ball kick toward 9 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a right straight punch toward 9 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your left foot toward 3 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a left straight punch toward 9 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
  • Set 5
    1. Cover (by having your right foot step toward 12 o’clock) into a left neutral bow, facing 6 o’clock, as you execute a left vertical outward block. While blocking have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your left neutral bow execute a left straight punch toward 6 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a left forward bow as you execute a right straight punch toward 6 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your left forward bow, execute a right front snap ball kick toward 6 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a left straight punch toward 6 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your right foot toward 12 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a right straight punch toward 6 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
  • Set 6
    1. Have your right foot step forward toward 6 o’clock into a right neutral bow, facing 6 o’clock, as you execute a right vertical outward block. While blocking have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your right neutral bow execute a right straight punch toward 6 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left straight punch toward 6 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your right forward bow, execute a left front snap ball kick toward 6 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a right straight punch toward 6 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your left foot toward 12 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a left straight punch toward 6 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
  • Set 7
    1. Cover (by having your right foot step toward 9 o’clock) into a left neutral bow, facing 3 o’clock, as you execute a left vertical outward block. While blocking have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your left neutral bow execute a left straight punch toward 3 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a left forward bow as you execute a right straight punch toward 3 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your left forward bow, execute a right front snap ball kick toward 3 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a left straight punch toward 3 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your right foot toward 9 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a right straight punch toward 3 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your left hand cock on your left hip (first clenched, palm up).
  • Set 8
    1. Have your right foot step toward 3 o’clock into a right neutral bow, facing 3 o’clock, as you execute a right vertical outward block. While blocking have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your right neutral bow execute a right straight punch toward 3 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left straight punch toward 3 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your right forward bow, execute a left front snap ball kick toward 3 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a right straight punch toward 3 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your left hand cock on your left him (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your left foot toward 9 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a left straight punch toward 3 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
  • Set 9
    1. Cover (by having your right foot step toward 6 o’clock) into a left neutral bow, facing 12 o’clock, as you execute a left vertical outward block. While blocking have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your left neutral bow execute a left straight punch toward 12 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a left forward bow as you execute a right straight punch toward 12 o’clock as solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your left forward bow, execute a right front snap ball kick toward 12 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a left straight punch toward 12 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your right foot toward 6 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a right straight punch toward 12 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
  • Set 10
    1. Have your right foot step forward toward 12 o’clock into a right neutral bow, facing 12 o’clock, as you execute a right vertical outward block. While blocking have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    2. From your right neutral bow execute a right straight punch toward 12 o’clock at shoulder level.
    3. While in place, pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left straight punch toward 12 o’clock at solar plexus level. Simultaneous with this punch have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    4. From your right forward bow, execute a left front snap ball kick toward 12 o’clock at knee level, simultaneous “with” a right straight punch toward 12 o’clock at lower rib level. While executing this punch-kick combination, have your left hand cock on your left hip (fist clenched, palm up).
    5. As you replant your left foot toward 6 o’clock to its Point of Origin, simultaneously execute a left straight punch toward 12 o’clock at solar plexus level. While punching, have your right hand cock on your right hip (fist clenched, palm up).

CLOSE: Bring your right foot to your left foot and out into a meditating horse stance, facing 12:00. Come to an attention stance. Bow.

Contains

  • Basic Blocks
    • Vertical Outward Block
    • Inward Block (transitional)
  • Basic Stances
    • Attention Stance
    • Training Horse
    • 45° Cat Stance (transitional)
    • Neutral Bow Stance
    • Forward Bow Stance
  • Foot Maneuvers
    • Step Through
    • Side Cover
  • Kicks
    • Front Snapping Ball Kick
  • Punches
    • Horizontal Thrust Punch

Teaches

  • How to synchronize moves while retreating and advancing.
  • How to create distance.
  • How to close distance.
  • How to attack the various Zones of Protection.
  • The utilization of minor and major moves.
  • The utilization of opposing forces as an offense.
  • How to change a defense into an offense.
  • How to apply torque while punching.
  • Simultaneous moves: opposite arm and leg.
  • Simultaneous moves: same arm and leg.
  • How to utilize defensive and offensive moves while retreating or advancing in a straight line.
  • The proper use of Center Mass and Mid-Point Balance.
  • Moves that are singular in motion but dual in purpose.
  • Four basic angle changes before repeating on the second side.
  • Defensive moves that can readily change into offensive moves.
  • Stance changes while punching.
  • 90° directional angle change.

Notes

  • When stepping forward and covering be sure to utilize the double factor in your blocks.
  • Practice segments of this set on a partner to study how you can simultaneously  attack the height, width and depth zones.
  • The set teaches you how to properly use torque when punching. Be sure to always use the counter torque of the hand that is cocking to the rear.
  • Practice the set in an environment that requires you to “switch” rather than stepping forward. When switching in this set, have your rear foot move to the front and then the front foot move to the rear.
  • Be conscious of your head level during the set.
  • Remember that this is a set for developing coordination. The key ingredient for developing coordination is “repetition”.
  • Study the use of Reverse Motion throughout the set.
  • Experiment with thrusting your kicks vs. snapping them.
  • This set is an excellent opportunity to discover how to properly execute a punch when pivoting from a neutral bow to a forward bow.
  • The action in this set may be compared to that of a whip. Investigate how a whip derives its power.
  • Strive to achieve good balance.
  • Deliver all blocks and strikes with sharp crisp precision.
  • Study the effective use of a cocked hand.
  • Discover practical purposes for the moves in this set.

Historical Notes:

  • Coordination Set 1 was designed because students were having issues with the downward block sections of Long Form 2.  If you look at this set you will notice it is pretty much the exact same sequence of moves except that the left downward block/left inverted inward back knuckle strike was changed to a left vertical outward block/left horizontal thrust punch.

Finger Set 1

KenpoTech on August 18, 2010

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Finger Set 1 Step By Step

Open with the Salutation & begin in a meditative horse stance

  • Section 1
    • Side A (1)
      • Deliver a right horizontal finger thrust to eye level (palm down, long range),
      • Left hand remains cocked at the left hip in a clenched  fist.
    • Side B (2)
      • Deliver a left horizontal finger thrust to eye level (palm down, long range),
      • Right hand cocks at the right hip with an open hand palm up.
  • Section 2
    • Side A (3)
      • Deliver a right vertical finger thrust to solar plexus level (palm in, mid range).
      • Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
    • Side B (4)
      • Deliver a left vertical finger thrust to solar plexus level (palm in, mid range).
      • Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
  • Section 3
    • Side A (5)
      • Deliver a right upward finger thrust to the floating ribs level (palm up, close range).
      • Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
    • Side B (6)
      • Deliver a left upward finger thrust to floating rib level (palm up, close range).
      • Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
  • Section 4
    • Side A (7)
      • Deliver a right horizontal finger thrust over your left shoulder.
      • Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
    • Side B (8)
      • Deliver a left horizontal finger thrust over your right shoulder.
      • Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.
  • Section 5
    • Step 1 (9)
      • Bring your right hand up to meet your left
      • Bring both hands down to the front and center of your body
      • Deliver right and left upward snapping finger thrusts (palm up) to throat level.
    • Step 2 (10)
      • As your hands recoil have them cross, right over left, into two-finger poke position,
      • Immediately deliver double two-finger pokes to eye level.
  • Section 6
    • Side A
      • Step 1 (11)
        • Execute a left downward horizontal heel palm check,
        • Cock your right hand in a vertical crane hand position,
        • Your left hand covers below your right elbow.
      • Step 2 (12)
        • Execute a right overhead finger whip to eye level.
    • Side B
      • Step 2 (13)
        • Execute a right downward horizontal heel palm check,
        • Cock your left hand in a vertical crane hand position,
        • Your right hand covers below your left elbow to eye level.
      • Step 2 (14)
        • Execute a left overhead finger whip to eye level.
  • Section 7
    • Side A
      • Step 1 (15)
        • Execute a left inward downward horizontal forearm and heel palm check,
        • Execute a right outward downward parry in an underhand crane hand position,
        • Your left hand covers above your right elbow.
      • Step 2 (16)
        • Execute a right underhand finger whip toward groin level.
    • Side B
      • Step 1 (17)
        • Execute a right inward downward horizontal forearm and heel palm check,
        • Execute a left outward downward parry in an underhand crane hand position,
        • Your right hand covers above your left elbow.
      • Step 2 (18)
        • Execute a left underhand finger whip toward groin level.
  • Section 8
    • Side A
      • Step 1 (19)
        • With your left hand still cocked at your left hip, execute a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand; continuing the motion in an outward/upward circular fashion
      • Step 2 (20)
        • Deliver a right inward horizontal finger slice (palm up) at eye level.
        • Immediately follow with a right outward horizontal finger slice (palm down) at eye level.
    • Side B
      • Step 1 (21)
        • Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand finishing on the right hip.
      • Step 2 (22)
        • Deliver a left inward horizontal finger slice (palm up) at eye level that instantly reverses direction into a left outward horizontal finger slice (palm down).
  • Section 9
    • Side A
      • Step 1 (23)
        • Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing on the left hip.
      • Step 2 (24)
        • Deliver a right inward circular five finger claw to eye level that  instantly reverses its direction into a right outward circular five finger claw.
    • Side B
      • Step 1 (25)
        • Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing on the right hip.
      • Step 2 (26)
        • Deliver a left inward circular five finger claw to eye level that instantly reverses its direction into a left outward circular five finger claw.
  • Section 10
    • Side A
      • Step 1 (27)
        • Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a left rear underhand heel palm claw to groin level
      • Step 2 (28)
        • Deliver a right inward overhead heel palm claw at eye level.
    • Side B
      • Step 1 (29)
        • Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a right underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
      • Step 2 (30)
        • Deliver a left inward overhead heel palm claw to eye level.
  • Section 11
    • Side A
      • Step 1 (31)
        • Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a left rear underhand heel palm claw to groin level,
      • Step 2 (32)
        • Deliver a right front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
    • Side B
      • Step 1 (33)
        • Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a right underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
      • Step 2 (34)
        • Deliver a left front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
  • Section 12
    • Step 1 (35)
      • With your left hand remaining in position, deliver a right front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.
    • Step 2 (36)
      • Execute a double upward finger thrust, continuing the motion into double upward finger flicks at eye level.
    • Step 3 (37)
      • Deliver twin outward thumb hooks to eye level.
    • Step 4 (38)
      • Execute two side outward overhead heel palm claws at face level
      • Continue the outward heel palm claws in an outward downward fashion until they reach your thighs. (Heel palm connects first then fingers)
  • Section 13
    • Step 1 (39)
      • Deliver a right inward two-finger eye hook.
    • Step 2 (40)
      • Deliver a left inward two-finger eye hook.
  • Closing
    • Step 1 (41)
      • Cover your right clenched fist with your left open hand.
    • Step 2 (42)
      • Close your meditative horse stance.

Finger Set 1 Contains

  • Stances
    • Attention
    • Horse
  • Methods of utilizing the finger tips:
    • Clawing
    • Hooking
    • Lifting
    • Slicing
    • Snapping
    • Thrusting
    • Whipping
  • Weapons formed by the fingers:
    • Four-finger thrust
    • Two-finger poke
    • Crane’s head
    • Finger slice (palm up)
    • Finger slice (palm down)
    • Heel Palm Claw
    • Thumb Hook
    • Two-finger eye hook
  • Parries:
    • Outward Downward (shape of crane)
    • Inward Downward Diagonal Heel Palm
    • Inward Forearm
    • Outward Forearm
  • Checks:
    • Downward Horizontal Heel Palm
    • Inward Downward Horizontal Forearm and Heel Palm
  • Finger Strikes:
    • Horizontal Finger Thrust (palm down)
    • Vertical Finger Thrust (palm in)
    • Upward Finger Thrust (palm up)
    • Back Over The Shoulder Finger Thrust
    • Upward Snapping Finger Thrust (palm up)
    • Two-Finger Eye Poke
    • Overhead Finger Whip
    • Underhand Finger Whip
    • Inward Horizontal Finger Slice (palm up)
    • Outward Horizontal Finger Slice (palm down)
    • Inward Circular Five-Finger Claw
    • Outward Circular Five-Finger Claw
    • Back Underhand Heel Palm Claw (stiff-arm)
    • Inward Overhead Heel Palm and Claw
    • Front Underhand Heel Palm Claw
    • Upward Finger Flicks
    • Outward Thumb Hooks
    • Side Outward Overhead Heel Palm Claws
    • Inward Two-Finger Eye Hooks
  • Movements utilizing the finger tips as weapons.
  • Movements that teach continuity and economy of motion from a stationary stance.
  • The double factor concept.
  • Basic hand weapons with checks and covers.
  • Pokes over the opposite shoulder.
  • Attacks to the three levels of protection as well as to the three depth zones.
  • Linear & Circular movements.
  • Hidden transitions.
  • Checks that become parries and parries that become checks

Finger Set 1 Teaches

  • How to properly gauge distance to the various depth zones.
  • How to strike to the various zones of protection.
  • How to properly aim and strike specific targets with prescribed weapons.
  • How to thrust (vertical and/or with the palms up) straight ahead or over the shoulder.
  • Knowledge of diversified targets and weapons to ensure multiple effect.
  • How to use fingers in a set or form.
  • How to employ the double factor:
    • continuity with power.
    • flowery movements with torque.
    • check with a strike.
    • strike with a check.
  • The various methods of executing the finger tips as weapons.
  • Utilization of  close range weapons.
  • Movements that teach Economy of Motion by employing:
    • Continuity of Motion.
    • The “With” Principle.
    • Reverse motion as a defense or an offense.
    • Returning motion as a defense or an offense.
    • Contouring.
    • Sequential Flow.
    • Point of Origin.
    • Double Factor.
    • Geometric Path of Action.
  • How different angles of delivery influences one’s methods of execution and choice of weapons.
  • The value of ‘Points of Reference’ in developing accuracy.
  • How to simultaneously strike in different directions, paths, and/or dimensions.
  • How to simultaneously execute different methods of execution.
  • How to attack various depth zones, both to the front and the rear.
  • How to attack various height zones, both to the front and the rear.
  • How to graft principles and methods of execution.
  • The use of Body Fusion.
  • How to take advantage of a pivot point.
  • Knowledge of diversified targets and weapons to insure multiple effects.
  • How to properly gauge the distance of your strikes.
  • How to attack from Obscure Zones.
  • The use of Dead Motion Deception.
  • The use of Object Obscurity.
  • How to elongate circles and round corners.
  • The use of an “open ended triangle” as a defense
  • How to use the Hinge Supported Concept to magnify damage
  • The development of precision movement
  • How to properly aim and strike specific targets with specific weapons
  • The use of the tail end speed from a whip to gain acceleration
  • Employment of the Pin Point Effect

Notes

  • During the beginning sequence you are varying the depth of the new strikes. Shorten the distance approximately one hand length for the 2nd set and another hand length for the 3rd.

Kicking Set #1

KenpoTech on June 26, 2010

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Kicking Set 1 is the required set for orange belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo.  In our Yellow Belt Set & Form we learned how to defend and how to defend while retreating.  In Orange Belt our form reinforced what we learned in Yellow Belt by having us perform Short Form 1 on both sides.  Here in Kicking Set 1 we break, for a bit, from the retreat and block mentality to instead move forward and strike.  This entire set is advancing forward with kicks delivered in a variety of ways.   Kicking Set 1 will help develop balance and coordination as you learn to deploy 4 kicks 13 different ways.

Contains

  • Stances
    • Horse Stance
    • Left Neutral Bow Stance
    • Right Neutral Bow
    • Left Front Twist Stance (Transitional)
    • 45° Cat Stance (Transitional)
  • Foot Maneuvers
    • Step Through
    • Front Crossover
    • Shuffle (Drag Step)
  • Kicks
    • Right Step Through Ball Kick (Front Snap Kick)
    • Right Knife Edge Kick (Side Kick)
    • Right Front Roundhouse Kick (Wheel Kick)
    • Left Spinning Rear Kick
    • Right Step Through Knife Edge Kick (Side Kick)
    • Right Snapping Ball Kick
    • Right Rear Kick
    • Left Front Roundhouse Kick (Wheel Kick)
    • Left Step Through Ball Kick (Front Snap Kick)
    • Left Knife Edge Kick (Side Kick)
    • Left Step Through Roundhouse Kick
    • Right Spinning Rear Kick
    • Left Step Through Knife Edge Kick

Teaches

  • To advance with kicks.
  • To maintain a constant guard while moving and kicking.
  • To use a cat stance to change directions.
  • To use different methods of executing the same kicks.
  • Four basic kicks, with 13 different methods of execution
    • Ball Kick (3 methods)
      • Right Step Through Ball Kick (2x)
      • Shuffle, Right Ball Kick
      • Shuffle, Left Ball Kick
    • Knife Edge Kick (4 methods)
      • Left Crossover, Right Knife Edge Kick
      • Right Step Through Knife Edge Kick
      • Shuffle, Left Knife Edge Kick
      • Left Step Through Knife Edge Kick
    • Roundhouse Kick (3 methods)
      • Shuffle, Right Front Roundhouse Kick (2x)
      • Shuffle, Left Front Roundhouse Kick
      • Left Step Through Roundhouse Kick
    • Rear Kick (3 methods)
      • Left Spinning Rear Kick (2x)
      • Shuffle, Right Rear Kick
      • Right Spinning Rear Kick


Kicking Set 1 - Ed Parker's American Kenpo, Orange Belt Set

Ed Parker's American Kenpo Orange Belt Set, Kicking Set 1, Diagram

Step by Step

  • Opening
    • Begin in a meditative horse stance.
  • Section 1 – moves done facing 12:00
    • Slide your right foot back toward 6:00 to form a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00
    • Execute a right step through ball kick toward 12:00, planting your right foot forward into a right neutral bow facing 12:00.
    • Execute a left front crossover and a right knife edge kick toward 12:00, planting your right foot forward into a right neutral bow facing 12:00.
    • Shuffle forward with a right front roundhouse kick toward 12:00, planting your right foot forward into a right neutral bow facing 12:00.
    • Execute a left spinning rear kick toward 12:00, planting your left foot forward into a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00
  • Section 2 – moves done facing 3:00
    • Slide your right foot back toward 9:00 to form a left neutral bow stance facing 3:00.
    • Deliver a right step-through knife edge kick toward 3:00, planting your right foot forward into a right neutral bow stance facing 3:00.
    • Shuffle forward with a right snapping ball kick toward 3:00, planting your right foot forward into a right neutral bow stance facing 3:00.
    • Shuffle forward with a right front roundhouse kick toward 3:00, planting your right foot forward into a right neutral bow stance facing 3:00.
    • Shuffle forward with a right rear kick toward 3:00, planting your right foot toward into a right neutral bow stance facing 3:00.
  • Section 3 – moves done facing 6:00
    • Step toward 12:00 with your left foot and pivot clockwise to form a right neutral bow stance facing 6:00.
    • Execute a left spinning rear kick toward 6:00, planting your left foot forward into a left neutral bow stance facing 6:00.
    • Shuffle forward with a left front roundhouse kick toward 6:00, planting your left foot forward into a left neutral bow stance facing 6:00.
    • Shuffle forward with a left front snapping ball kick toward 6:00, planting your left foot forward into a left neutral bow stance facing 6:00.
    • Shuffle forward with a  left knife edge kick toward 6:00, planting your left foot forward into a left neutral bow stance facing 6:00.
  • Section 4 – moves done facing 9:00
    • Slide your right foot toward 3:00 to form a left neutral bow stance facing 9:00
    • Execute a right step through ball kick toward 9:00, planting your right foot forward into a right neutral bow stance facing 9:00.
    • Execute a left step through roundhouse kick toward 9:00, planting your left foot forward into a left neutral bow stance facing 9:00.
    • Execute a right spinning rear kick, planting your right foot forward into a right neutral bow stance facing 9:00.
    • Execute a left snapping knife edge kick planting your left foot forward into a left neutral bow stance facing 9:00.
  • Closing
    • Pivot clockwise to face 12:00 in a horse stance.
    • Cover your right clenched fist with your left open hand.
    • Close your meditative horse stance.