MVKS Kenpo Technique of the Month

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Technique of the Month - March 2005

Leaping Crane
(right straight punch)

From a natural stance, hop to 9:00 into a left one-leg stance as you deliver a right middle knuckle rake to the opponent's ribs with a left inward parry (transition). Immediately deliver a right side snap kick to the back of your opponent's right knee, landing in a right wide kneel stance with a right outward back knuckle to the opponent's kidney / lower spine area.
Rise to a right neutral bow with a right inward elbow / left heel palm "sandwich" to the opponent's jaws (mandibles).

When performing the first move of this technique, where should you try to hit with your middle knuckle strike? Why?
What does the name crane refer to?

Can you name three other Kenpo techniques that have the same footwork pattern?
Can you name the area where the elbow sandwich is delivered?