MVKS Kenpo Technique of the Month

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Technique of the Month - October 2004

Crossed Twigs
(rear two hand wrist grab)

From a natural stance, step to 1:30 with the left foot as the hands re-grab and pull forward the opponent's hands (transition), immediately pivot into a right neutral bow with a right outward elbow to the opponent's face while the left hand maintains the grab.
Drop to a right wide kneel stance as you throw the opponent's right hand down and then deliver a right inward overhead elbow to the opponent's spine while the left hand maintains the grab.
Deliver a left knee to the opponent's ribs and retract to a right neutral bow as the left hand releases the grab and joins the right hand on the opponents back.

What does the term "twigs" refer to?
What related technique delivers a left back elbow while your right hand goes behind your back?

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