Orange Belt Techniques

What follows are brief notes on the mechanics of each technique. These are by no means intended as an instructional manual, but rather as a suppliment for someone who is already familiar with the Sam Pai Kenpo techniques.

Thundering Hammer - Right punch

• Right foot back to reverse wide kneel, left inward parry as right hand chambers
• Shift to forward wide kneel, right inward horizontal forarm
• Start to step right foot, as left hand checks opponent's shoulder, plant forward, buckling leg as right hand vertical punches back of head
• Check and cross-out

Obstructing the Storm - Overhead (#12) club strike

• Left foot forward f/b and off axis of strike, overhead X block, right hand on top
• Right hand grabs wrist, shift n/b, left inside vertical forarm to elbow
• Shift f/b, left inward horizontal pressure rake w/ right knee to body
• Plant back and either check elbow and wrist as you cross-out, dragging opponent to ground, OR slide right hand to club, pull on club as you press down on elbow with left hand and cross-out

Gift in Return - Unfriendly handshake

• Regrab with both hands, left foot forward, between opponents legs, both hands thrust opponent's hand to his groin
• Slide right foot to left, as right hand continues to pin, left harm rising inner elbow to chin
• Left hammerfist to groin
• Left foot plants deep between opponent's legs buckling opponent
• Left obscure elbow to chin and down chest
• Check and cross-out (with optional scoop kick to groin)

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