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Technique of the Month - March 2004
Striking Serpents' Head
(front bear hug - arms free
- defense)
- Step back with the right foot into a neutral bow with a left hook punch to the back of the opponents' neck, while the right hand covers high.
- Grab the crown of the opponents' head with the left and pull down, trying to put your elbow on your opponents' back, while the right hand forms a 1/2 fist.
- Pivot into a left forward bow while delivering a 1/2 strike to the opponents' throat.
Beginner Student Questions
- What basic Kenpo rule are you applying when you do move #2?
- What alternate strike would you do a a "nicer" version than the 1/2 fist?
Advanced Student Questions
- What power principle(s) are you employing with the first move?
- What would you do against a bald person?
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