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The Requirements for Yellow Belt A. The Basics

In Kenpo the basics are defined as the single moves. Kenpo founder, Mr. Ed Parker, ordered our basics in the following manner: Stances

1. Neutral Bow: The standard stance in Kenpo Karate. Toe-heel alignment with 50/50 weight distribution.

2. Forward Bow: From the neutral bow rotate your back foot forward and adjust your shoul-ders to the 3:00 - 9:00 line. Settle slightly forward and downward as you shift the weight distribution to 60/40.

3. Reverse Bow: From the neutral bow rotate your front foot backward and adjust your weight distribution to 40/60. Keep your back straight.

Blocks Blocks oppose and redirect a weapon in motion with no intent to injure.

1. Inward 2. Vertical Outward 3. Upward 4. Downward

Punches Punches strike a target using the first two knuckles on the face of the fist. “Snapping” moves return faster than they go out.

1. Straight Thrust 2. Straight Snap 3. Vertical Thrust 4. Vertical Snap

Kicks Front kicks = ball of the foot; Side kicks = side edge of the heel; Back kicks = heel of the foot.

1. Front Snap 2. Side Snap 3. Back Snap

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B. Forms & Sets

A set is a series of hand motions executed while standing in a horse stance. A form is a synchronization of the arms and legs while executing defensive and offensive movements. Forms demonstrate that every Kenpo motion has an opposite and reverse. And when applicable, the forms show an example of these opposite and reverse motions. Kenpo forms are NOT simulated fights. Star Block Set

1. Formal horse stance 2. Drop your hands to chamber positions 3. Right upward block 4. Right inward block 5. Right outward block 6. Right downward block 7. Rechamber the right arm 8. Right push-down block 9. Left upward block 10. Left inward block 11. Left outward block 12. Left downward block 13. Rechamber the left arm 14. Left push-down block 15. Bring your hands to chamber positions 16. Formal horse stance

Short Form #1 In Short Form #1 we practice our blocks while stepping away into neutral bows. Each move has us facing a wall, so the plus sign (“+” ) is used to represent the footwork.

12:00

9:00 3:00

6:00

1. Formal horse stance. 2. Step back to a right neutral bow with a right inward block. 3. Step thru in reverse to a left neutral bow with a left inward block. 4. Slide your right foot towards 1:30 and rotate into a left neutral bow facing 9:00 as you

execute a left outward block. 5. Step thru in reverse to a right neutral bow with a right outward block. 6. Cover with your right foot into a left neutral bow facing 3:00 and execute a left upward

block. 7. Step thru in reverse to a right neutral bow with a right upward block.

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8. Slide your left foot towards 1:30 and rotate into a right neutral bow facing 6:00 as you execute a right downward block.

9. Step thru in reverse to a left neutral bow with a left downward block. 10. Slide your left foot up to a formal horse stance.

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C. The Self-Defense Techniques

A self-defense technique is a prescribed response to a specific attack. Each technique has only one “ideal” way it should be run. 1. Delayed Sword (Right hand grab to the lapel)

1. Step back to a right neutral bow and execute a right inward blocking motion to remove his right hand.

2. Right front kick (bladder/groin). 3. Plant to a right neutral bow (11:00) and execute a right outward handsword (right side

of neck). 2. Aggressive Twins (Two-hand push to the chest)

1. Step back to a right neutral bow and execute a right inward block to the outside of the opponent’s left arm.

2. Right side kick (left knee joint), and plant back into the right neutral bow. 3. Left step-thru front kick (face), planting into a left neutral bow (12:00)

3. Sword of Destruction (Left roundhouse punch)

1. Step back to a right neutral bow and execute a right extended outward block to the roundhouse punch.

2. Right front kick (bladder/groin). 3. Plant to a right neutral bow (11:00) and execute a right inward whipping handsword

(left side of neck). 4. Deflecting Hammer (Right front kick)

1. With your hands up, step back to a right neutral bow and execute a right downward block against the kicking leg.

2. Shuffle forward and grab/check his right arm with your left hand as you deliver a right inward horizontal strike (face).

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