Kenpo Karate Parries Kenpo Karate parries are not blocks, blocks are executed with a closed hand which creates a strong and slow-motion move compared to parries. Parries are with an open hand redirecting the force of an attack, they use less power. Parries can also become grabs and act against the joints like the wrist
Kenpo Karate Finger Techniques American Kenpo Karate Finger Techniques that you will find in Self-defenses, sets, and forms. There is a Finger Set 1 that has these techniques, then there is an advanced set called Finger Set 2 where you see these techniques with advanced foot maneuvers and combinations. Overhead Claw: Known as tiger
Kenpo Karate Blocks American Kenpo Karate Blocks you will find in self-defense techniques, forms, and sets. In Kenpo Karate we will find that each block is very different from the one done in another style since the movements are not so wide, they are more closed and they have a reason why they are so.
Kenpo Karate Punches These are the American Kenpo Karate Punches you will find on your rank requirement list regardless of your style, lineage, or dojo. Also, these are part of most traditional modern karate, kung fu, and taekwondo basics; under a different name of course. Horizontal Punch Vertical Punch Upper Cut Universal Punch Inverted Vertical
Kenpo Karate Forms Each form has a unique way to present the form using fingers on the palm and on both sides to indicate the form will be presented on both sides. These forms are in chronological order where the student starts with a simple move to evolve into fully advanced moves. It has been
Kenpo Karate Kicks American Kenpo Karate Kicks, these are the kicks we were taught in our Kenpo school, most schools might have different kicking techniques or even less in their requirements. But you will find that most of these are used at most Kenpo Karate Studios nowadays. You might also find that one kick could
Kenpo Karate Sets The Kenpo Karate set is small forms for specific purposes, which are only based on certain groups of techniques. These are the most common sets available in most of the Kenpo schools and lineages worldwide. Stance set 1 Stance set 2 Finger set 1 Finger set 2 Blocking set 1 Blocking set
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