Kenpo Karate Technique of the Month

Technique Of The Month

Mace Of Aggression

Attack: The opponent is standing in front of you executing a two-hand grab and pull to your lapels.

Defense:

From a natural stance, have your left hand check the opponent's two hands. Step forward with your right foot into a right neutral bow (11:00) as you deliver a right glancing hammerfist strike across the bridge of his nose.
Continue the arcing motion of your right arm and execute an inward diagonal-downward forearm rake across the opponent's forearms. Continue the arc of your right arm through a transitional chamber along your right upper ribcage and complete the arc by executing a right inward horizontal elbow strike to the left side of the opponent's head.
Chamber your right arm and hand towards your 7:30 angle and shuffle forward as you deliver a right outward horizontal elbow strike to the right side of the opponent's head.

Notes & Questions:

In Parker Kenpo, to what specifically does the term "Mace" refer?
As the opponent pulls you towards him, what are the two possible strikes he can execute?
How does this technique prevent these two attacks from occurring?
Your first foot maneuver is to step your right foot forward into a right neutral bow facing 11:00. What is the purpose of planting your right foot towards 11:00 and not the usual 12:00?
As you settle into the neutral bow your right forearm frictionally pulls the opponent's forearms inward diagonal-downward. Why don't we pull him directly towards our centerline?
What power principle is demonstrated with the right inward elbow strike?
What power principle is demonstrated with the right outward elbow strike?

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