Short Form 1 Kenpo Karate

Short Form 1 Kenpo Karate

Short form 1, this form is a yellow belt requirement and in some studios has been found in the orange belt. It is a basic form that teaches how to react to an attack, simple stance, and simple blocks. The stances you see here are attention, training horse, and neutral bow.

Short Form 1 Blocks

The blocks you see in this form are:

• Inward Block
• Vertical Outward Block
• Upward Block
• Downward Block
• Push Down Block

You also execute a real elbow strike while blocking and you do four basic angles.

• This form teaches you to maintain a proper posture, how to move away from your opponent and block. Timing teaches you peripheral vision.

Since this is a basic form is considered the foundation of all the other forms and it encourages you to maintain a constant level when moving and not to elevate your head while moving forward or stepping back while blocking.

Recommendations

• Maintain height in your positions, keep your back straight.
• Make sure your blocks are executed correctly on both sides.
• You must finish your form in the same place you started it.

Kenpo Karate Techniques

• Kenpo Karate Self Defense Techniques
• Kenpo Karate Stances
• Kenpo Karate Strikes
• Kenpo Karate Blocks
• Kenpo Karate Punches
• Kenpo Karate Kicks
• Kenpo Karate Foot Maneuvers
• Kenpo Karate Parries
• Kenpo Karate Finger Techniques
• Kenpo Karate Sets
• Kenpo Karate Forms

Follow our Social Media!