About twenty MVKS students frequently raised a "Wow!" or
joined in for a roaring "energy" call when Mr. Steve White - the Director of the
Manchester Karate Studio and Mr. Peacock's teacher - conducted a fantastic
clinic about "Kenpo Counters to Judo Entries".
After a warm-up with falling exercises Mr. White gradually
build up defense and counter attacks in a potential confrontation with a Judoka.
He showed how the first move of Thrusting Prongs, the Grip of
Death, or the
Crashing Wings technique can be used to prevent a Judo throw.
Mr. White's creativity in tailoring Kenpo techniques for a
specific situation is simply amazing and sparks plenty of encouragement to "try
it yourself". At the same time, explaining fine details like the proper position
of a joined thumb rounded up the program to make it the most educational,
inspirational and fun seminar one could wish for.