Categories of Motion

While the term "Category of Motion" is familiar to most Kenpoists, very few actually take the time to analyze the techniques Mr. Parker created to identify and understand what he actually meant by this term.

Within the following groups of three, indicate a possible category connection:

Inward Horizontal Elbow
Straight Punch
Front Kick

Straight Punch
Half-Fist
Heel-Palm Strike
Hammerfist Strike

(Look into the forms for the answer)

Inward Block
Straight Punch
Push-Down Block
Handsword Strike

Step-Drag
Drag-Step
Push-Drag

Front Crossover
Switch

Delayed Sword
Aggressive Twins
Intellectual Departure

Delayed Sword
Attacking Mace
Aggressive Twins

Deflecting Hammer
Intellectual Departure
Thrusting Salute

Mace of Aggression
Conquering Shield
Destructive Twins

Attacking Mace
Sword of Destruction
Checking The Storm

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