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Category: Kenpo Karate

Leaping Crane Self Defense Technique

April 6, 2025

Leaping Crane Self Defense Technique — Step-by-Step Guide & Training Tips The Leaping Crane is an American Kenpo counter to a straight or step-through punch in which the defender leaps off the attacker’s line, lands in a one-legged “crane” stance, and applies a sequence of parry, strikes, and a destabilizing kick. It uses the attacker’s

Thrusting Salute Self Defense Technique

April 6, 2025

Thrusting Salute — Kenpo Front-Kick Defense The Thrusting Salute is a practical American Kenpo counter for a straight/front kick. It combines footwork, a downward inward block, an immediate front-kick to the groin, and a heel-palm to the face as you land — using the attacker’s own movement to amplify your follow-up strike. Below is a

Five Swords Self Defense Technique

April 6, 2025

Five Swords – Self-Defense Technique in American Kenpo Karate Five Swords is a classic technique from the orange belt level in American Kenpo Karate. It appears in Form 4, executed on both sides, and has an advanced extension for higher ranks. Known for its fluidity and precision, this technique is fast, effective, and easy to

Sword of Destruction Self Defense Technique

April 6, 2025
Sword of Destruction Self Defense Technique

Sword of Destruction – Kenpo Self-Defense Technique Attack Scenario: Front attack – Opponent throws a left roundhouse punch to the head. The word “Destruction” symbolically represents an attack coming from the left side of the body. In this defense, the practitioner neutralizes a left punch (destruction punch) using a block and follows with a devastating