When putting up The Grasp of Death, I erroneously put in Captured Twigs instead for the 1975 Accumulative Journal version. I have corrected this and the 1975 Accumulative Journal version of the Grasp of Death is now correct. … [Read more...]
Thundering Hammers (EPAK Purple #10)
August 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Thundering Hammers is the 10th required technique to obtain your purple belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Thundering Hammers is a defense against right step through punch from the front, placing it in the Punches category of the Web of Knowledge as well as the Punches Family Group of the family groups Striking division. Thundering … [Read more...]
Parting Wings (EPAK Purple #9)
August 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Parting Wings is the 9th required technique to obtain your purple belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Parting Wings is a defense against a two hand push from the front, placing it in the Pushes category of the Web of Knowledge as well as the Pushes Family Group in the family groups Striking division. This technique can be found in Long … [Read more...]
Long Form 1
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Long Form 1 was developed to teach a beginner how to defend while retreating, before following up with a strike. the moves in this form are simple. Checks to prevent retaliatory moves are not taught at this stage. This is done to eliminate confusion and not to cloud the mind of a beginner. The form again takes advantage of free space in … [Read more...]
Charging Ram (EPAK Purple #8)
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Charging Ram is the 8th required technique to obtain your purple belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Charging Ram is a defense against a tackle from the front with your opponent's arms extended wide, placing it in the Grabs & Tackles category of the Web of Knowledge as well as the Tackles Family Group in the family groups Grappling … [Read more...]
