Orange Belt Techniques Continued

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.

Controlled Branch - Full Nelson

• Right foot scoop kick to groin
• Right stomp to instep as both arms thrust downward against hold, head striking backwards towards opponent's face
• Both hands regrab opponent's right wrist (Palm-up, thumbs paralell on back of hand, middle fingers overlapping)
• Left foot steps to 3:00
• right foot steps to 3:00 as you initiate wristlock, bending opponent over
• Shift f/b, right front snap kick to face, plant back to forward bow
• Assess damage, shift to n/b
• Check and cross-out

Hooking Wings - Two hand front push

• Step left foot back, right foot to cat as both hands crane over opponent's arms, pulling towards hips
• Right front snap kick to groin, plant forward
• Right inward-downward raking back-knuckle
• Right outward-downward raking back-knuckle
• Right upward elbow
• Right overhead palm claw
• Check and cross-out

Crossed Twigs - Double rear wrist grab

• Regrab with both hands, left foot forward to 1:30, right outward elbow to face
• Shift f/b right hand up and over opponents arms, pulling opponent's right arm over his left
• Right inward overhead elbow to spine
• Right front knee to body as both hands deliver simultanious palm strikes to kidneys, plant back to f/b
• Check and cross-out

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