White 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.

Locking Horns - Front headlock

• Relieve pressure with left hand, step right foot forward, right ridgehand to groin
• Left hand clears opponents hands, as you stand upright
• Right obscure elbow
• Check and cross-out

Circling Wings - Rear choke

• Step left foot forward to 1:30, right outward overhead elbow
• Shift f/b, left straight palm to face
• Shift n/b, Left hand checks arm(s) down as right upward elbow
• Shift r/b, right reverse hammerfist to groin
• Check and cross-out

Thrusting Prongs - Attempted front bearhug (Arms pinned)

• Step back out of reach with right foot, to f/b as you deliver double prong strike to pubic arch
• Grab hips with both hands, right front knee to groin as you pull opponent in
• Plant right foot back f/b, assess damage, shift n/b
• Check and cross-out

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