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...]
Evading the Storm (EPAK Purple #7)
July 31, 2010 by 1 Comment
Evading the Storm is the 7th required technique to obtain your Purple belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Evading the Storm is a defense against a right step-through overhead club attack from the front, placing it in the Weapons category of the Web of Knowledge as well as the Stick Family Group in the Weapons category of the family groups … [Read more...]
Captured Leaves (EPAK Purple #6)
July 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Captured Leaves is the 6th required technique to obtain your purple belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Captured Leaves is a defense against a left hand finger lock from the right flank, placing it in the Locks & Chokes category of the Web of Knowledge as well as the Locks Family Group in the Chokes & Locks category of the family … [Read more...]
Crushing Hammer (EPAK Purple #5)
July 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Crushing Hammer is the 5th required technique to obtain your Purple Belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. Crushing Hammer is a defense against right roundhouse kick to your body, placing it in the Kicks category of the Web of Knowledge as well as the Kicks Family Group in the family groups Striking Division. In Crushing Hammer you learn … [Read more...]
