Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate Techniques

• Twirling Wings

  Are you executing a left vertical outward "block" in Twirling Wings? Why or why not?

• Crossing Talon

  What is it about Crossing Talon that makes it such a prominent stand-out technique?

• Scraping Hoof

  Why is only the right side executed in Short Form #3?

• Grip of Death

  Where exactly does the opponent place his right arm's lock?

• Locked Wing

  What power principle is employed in the deliver of the outward elbow strike?

• Striking Serpent's Head

  What power principle is associated with the back-knuckle strike?

• Conquering Shield

  Could the right glancing forearm strike be defined as a blocking punch? Why or why not?

   

    Long Form #3

• Parting Wings

  What power principle is used in the delivery of the left handsword strike?

    

Beginner Techniques

• Aggressive Twins

  Which technique relates to this concept outside the opponent's right arm?

• Attacking Mace

  What is the primary purpose of your right straight punch?

• Checking The Storm

  American Kenpo's first defense against a weapon.

• Intellectual Departure

  Is the opponent’s right foot being pushed or pulled by your blocking hand?

• Lone Kimono

  If you sink downward as you execute the aggressive upward block, what basic Kenpo principle are you violating?

• Mace Of Aggression

  How does this technique relate to the first move of Short Form #2?

• Sword of Destruction

  What does the term "destruction" mean?