Think with clarity. Move with purpose. Act with love.

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WELCOME

Congratulations on your promotion to Brown Belt, the beginning of true expertise. By now you are very capable of protecting yourself and the people you love. More importantly, you have developed mental and emotional skills to improve your health, relationships and quality of life. In two years of training, youve performed literally thousands of repetitions of basic strikes, kicks and blocks. Youve memorized seven complex kata and 117 self-defense techniques. You know how to hit and how to dodge. You know how to throw and how to land. You know how to breathe and how to relax. The next step in your journey is to apply this knowledge to the rest of your life. Delayed Sword just isnt appropriate in the board room or with your spouse. A solid front kick isnt useful in traffic. But the idea of remaining unhurt by attacks and then moving straight to solve the problem can be used anywhere. Sincerely,

Jason W. Brick President, Bushido Martial Arts

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Copyright 2005, Jason Brick. All rights reserved. Excerpts under reasonable use law.

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I will apply myself to the study of karate. I will push myself consistently to develop my mind, spirit and body beyond what I once believed to be my limits. I will think with clarity. I will move with purpose. I will act with love. I am a martial artist. I will achieve these goals.

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KENPO KARATE Black Belt PathAdult

Time White Belt Yellow Belt Orange Belt Purple Belt Blue Belt Green Belt Advanced Green Belt 3rd Brown Belt 2nd Brown Belt 1st Brown Belt Black Belt Commitment 2 - 3 months 3 - 4 months 3 - 5 months 3 - 5 months 3 - 5 months 4 - 6 months 4 - 6 months 4 - 6 months 4 - 6 months 4 - 6 months

Material Basic Stances 2 Techniques 13 Techniques 1 Kata 16 Techniques 1 Kata 16 Techniques 1 Kata 16 Techniques 1 Kata 16 Techniques 2 Kata 20 Techniques 2 Kata 20 Techniques 2 Kata 20 Techniques 2 Kata 20 Techniques 2 Kata 30 Techniques 2 Kata

Concepts Continuing evolution in Basics Movement Coordination Combative Theory Artistry Self-Defense Grappling Physical Fitness Physical Awareness Mental Acuity Philosophical Knowledge Ethical Consideration Historical Understanding

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KENPO KARATE Black Belt PathJunior

Time White Belt Yellow Belt Commitment 2 - 3 months

Material Basic Stances 2 Techniques 6 Techniques 1 Kata 6 Techniques 1 Kata 6 Techniques 1 Kata 6 Techniques 1 Kata 6 Techniques 2 Kata 6 Techniques 2 Kata Teaching Techniques 2 Kata

Concepts Continuing evolution in Basics Scholarship Coordination Self-Confidence Artistry Citizenship Self-Defense Self-Control Physical Fitness Physical Awareness

Orange Belt 3 - 4 months Purple Belt Blue Belt Green Belt Brown Belt 3 - 5 months 3 - 5 months 3 - 5 months 4 - 6 months 4 - 6 months

Black Belt

Junior Black Belts go on to get their Adult ranking in each belt level of the Bushido Kenpo system, picking up the more mature and complex concepts normally reserved for our adult and teen students.

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ESSAYS Opening Comments

As a beginning student you learned what to do. Block here, strike there. Move just so. You learned strict patterns by rote and repeated them on demand. As an intermediate student you learned how to do it. A block must be aligned with your center and angled correctly, else it wont work. An effective strike is relaxed until the moment of impact. Your stances must be deep and solid, but not so much as to limit mobility. As an advanced student, your next challenge is to begin to express your kenpo personally. Put yourself in the motions, literally turning your Senseis kenpo into your own. Start by becoming involved with each and every motion in you kata or technique. Commit to your training not just physically and mentally, but emotionally. One place this can be difficult is with your earliest material. By now you know Short One Kata well enough to do it without thought. At this point of unconscious success, its easy to let the mind wander as we run through our basic material. Instead, commit to adding emotional involvement to your earliest techniques. By doing so, we open a door to important discovery even in the simplest of our basics.

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ESSAYS Historical

Just as all good martial artists are constantly growing, so do all quality martial arts develop and change. Kenpo is ever expanding as new ideas are developed and new realities enter the picture. For example, grappling sports and ground fighting have found new popularity in our media and culture. As this means grappling-type attacks are more likely now, many Kenpo schools have added a wrestling or grappling component to their programs. Our own Bushido Kenpo has added much to Ed Parkers original system. Weapon skills, techniques and forms were imported from the Tracy Kenpo System, as well as kata from Tang Soo Do and concepts from Kosho Ryu and Aikido. When our senior teachers realized that many of our weapon disarms are unrealistic given current technologies, we retooled those techniques to make them work in the real world. In the larger picture, Kenpo has grown, evolved and changed across the world. Many of the original Kenpo Seniors have developed their own systems and started their own organizations. Kenpo 2000, Kenpo 32, Kenpo 5.0 and Kenpo Sublevel Four are examples of how other masters have evolved the art. Our art will continue to grow, just like a good student continues to grow. As you advance in rank and skill, your own insights may well contribute to this evolution.

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ESSAYS Ethical

Loyalty Loyalty means sticking to your guns. Its doing right by your beliefs, your commitments and your people despite obstacles in your path. It means not allowing selfishness, hardship or fear distract you from your path. This is a simple, accurate and popular definition, but by no means the entire story. A key part of loyalty is making intelligent choices about where you place your support. It is neither blind obedience nor fanatical devotion. Loyalty can mean serving an idea at great personal cost. It can mean having an uncomfortable conversation with a friend who makes self-destructive choices. It can even mean having the person you are loyal to accusing you of disloyalty. Like faith, blind loyalty serves neither the giver nor the recipient. Loyalty can only be meaningful as part of a critical, intelligent decision that is reexamined as frequently as it is reinforced.

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Taoism is a philosophy from eastern Asia, especially popular in China, Korea and Japan. It is not a religion, though its precepts have been incorporated into many religions from that part of the world. In this way it is much like western morality. The concept of not stealing or killing is a moral precept independent of Christianity, but still appears in the Ten Commandments. Taoism is a complex worldview with a deep history, impossible to understand in just a brief essay. There are two facets of the philosophy that are particularly important to the study of martial arts. These are Detachment and Strength in Softness. Weve discussed detachment in earlier essays: the ability to remain calm under duress through stepping back emotionally. A specific image is a powerful representation of this idea. A pebble drops into a pond, where the water ripples for just a moment before returning to perfect stillness. To expand, detachment does not mean apathy or turning a blind eye to problems. Rather, detachment allows us to perceive and solve problems more effectively. If we separate ourselves from our assumptions and attachments, we become better able to view the world as it is, rather than as we want (or fear) it to be. Without this separation and perspective it becomes impossible to find the right path.

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Similarly, detachment allows us to make decisions and act without clouded judgment. Often, the things we care most about fill us with such powerful emotion that we lose sight of the best action. Consider a fight with your spouse or another close friend. Its likely the situation would be resolved better, even avoided entirely, if one of you were able to approach the situation free of negative emotion. How would it have gone if you were both in a state focused on the shared goal of solving a problem? Detachment gives us the power to approach important challenges in that positive mental state. Strength in Softness carries its own image: a tree after a snowstorm. Thick, powerful branches break under too much snow. The load is too much for even their vast strength. In contrast, a young and flexible branch merely bends under such weight. The snow sloughs off and the branch survives. By now youve experienced this concept in sparring, grappling and sensitivity exercises. Like your physical training, this can be explored in the mental and emotional domains. The next time youre wearing yourself out trying hard, try soft instead. Of course, no philosophy can be explained in a brief essay. Some texts for further reading include The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff, Tao Te Ching attributed to Lao Tzu and the Anelects of Confucious. A little closer to home, many of the parables of Jesus Christ show a philosophy remarkably in line with Taoist thought.

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We discussed chi during your Advanced Green training, looking at it as a tool to collect your focus. Chi can also be a tool to achieve calmness and relaxation. It can even be use to relieve pain and accelerate healing. There are many ideas as to what chi is or isnt. The simplest and most useful definition is to view it as a tool to help you focus your intent through imagery and concentration. To calm and relax yourself using chi, simply close your eyes and picture your body as a silhouette. For most people, the silhouette with be a certain color. For many people, its the same color each time. For others, a different color every visualization. As you breathe deeply, simply change the color of your silhouette. Starting with your feet, fill yourself with a calmer color (like a blue or a light yellow). Continuing to breathe, have the color rise up from your feet until your entire body is this new, calm shade. Once youre filled up, breathe deeply for another moment, then open your eyes. A similar technique can be used to help heal minor injuries. Imagine the injured area as a different color from the rest of your body. Then fill the injured body part with the regular color. This takes time and concentration. Many people will find that the area seems to resist changing color. But with focus, you can use this method to relieve the pain.

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ESSAYS Physical

The snake stylist is expressed in two aspects: the constrictor and the viper. Imagine a boa constrictor or Burmese python. Now picture an asp or rattlesnake. These are two very different pictures of the same sort of animal, but both vital parts of the snake concept. The constrictor controls an enemy, first making him unable to mount any attack or defense before finishing the encounter. Wrapping, grabbing, winding, wrist and leg locks, leg bars and throws are major weapons on a constrictors arsenal. Whenever possible, the constrictor seeks to steal an enemys mobility and render him helpless. For such tactics to work, the snake must have a solid connection with the ground. The heels and balls of the feet must be planted. Keep stances wide and powerful, moving from your hips and core. If you find a constrictor technique doesnt work, look first to your stance and your grounding. More often than not youll find the problem is there.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Bear and the Ram

Two men, one with bear hug from behind, one punching from 12:00. 1. Right front kick groin. Folding arm block. Right plants to 3:00 in horse stance. Strike rear attackers arms with both elbows. Left foot steps around and behind rear attackers legs. Pivot counter-clockwise into left forward bow facing 7:00. Left elbow and right hammer to midsection of rear attacker. Pivot counter-clockwise to deliver left spinning rear kick to Front attacker. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Circling Fans

Left-right punch combo from 12:00. 1. Left steps back and right pulls into cat stance. Right counter-clockwise circling parry, left clockwise circling parry. Right front kick groin. Right plants forward into right neutral bow. Right backfist face. Left steps forward into twist stance. Left inward chop throat. Right hammerfist groin. Right rising knee to groin. Plant right forward, buckling leg. Right rising forearm under chin. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Circling Windmills

Right punch from 12:00 with your back near a wall. 1. Left steps forward into left neutral bow. Right extended outward block angling upward. Left palm strike sternum. Circle left hand counter-clockwise up to claw face. Right clockwise hammer to ribs. Right steps forward into right neutral bow around and behind attackers right leg. Left checks right arm. Right raking hammer through nose converts to check right arm. Right outward block motion rakes fingers through eyes. Reverse direction to return fingers through eyes. Right grabs face and presses. Right leg shoots back to complete reaping throw. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Clipping the Storm

Right thrusting club from 12:00. 1. Left steps forward to horse stance facing 1:30. Left-right outward chop combo to attackers arm. Right steps forward outside & behind attackers right leg. Left outward chop throat. Right hand grabs wrist. Right leg buckles attackers leg. Right palm to chin. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Courting the Tiger

Two men at 3:00 and 9:00, both grabbing wrists. 1. Right steps behind into twist stance. Countergrab both arms. Right side kick attacker at 3:00. Plant right to 9:00 in right front twist stance. Unwind clockwise and left sweep front leg of attacker at 9:00. Before planting, left side kick to attackers rear leg. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Dance of DarknessPage 1

Right front kick-right punch combo from 12:00. 1. Left steps back into right neutral bow. Right steps back into right twist stance. Right downward block. Right steps to 10:30 into right neutral bow. Left inward right outward block combination. Left steps behind attacker into left neutral bow. Hands cowl right over left at left hip. Pivot clockwise into right close kneel. Right backfist spine, left vertical punch spine. Left hand grabs and yanks right shoulder. Right vertical punch temple.

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Loop right hand clockwise to execute right two-finger eye poke. Left checks and presses. Left foot sweeps attackers right leg. Plant in left front crossover. Left eye poke. Unwind clockwise into left neutral bow. Right stiff leg sweep attackers right leg. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Destructive Fans

Right punch from 9:00. 1. Left steps to 8:00 into modified horse stance. Left inward parry. Right upward block converts to inward block. Right circles clockwise to hammer solar plexus. Left foot sweeps attackers left leg. Left hand grabs and pulls attackers shoulder. Left foot plants in front twist stance. Unwind clockwise into left neutral bow. Right backfist kidney. Right stiff-leg through attackers right leg. Left hand checks. Right punch to face. Right thrusting stomp to fallen attacker. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Falcons of Force

Two men at 3:00 and 9:00, each grabbing a shoulder with one hand. 1. Right steps to horse stance. Right outward chop to right side attackers throat. Pivot counter-clockwise to face 9:00. Right steps forward into twist stance. Right inward eye rake. Left outward chop to throat. Unwind counter-clockwise into right neutral bow. Right raking hammerfist face. Pivot counter-clockwise into left neutral bow facing 3:00. Right inward block. Right front kick groin. Left rear kick groin. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Fatal Cross

Low two hand push from 12:00. 1. Right steps forward into right neutral bow. Hands hook over and inward to clear. Double middle knuckles to ribs. Double crossing backfists to temples. Double crossing finger pokes to eyes. Grab shoulders with both hands, arms still crossed. Left knee groin. Right knee solar plexus. Uncross arms, turning attacker around. Right hand grabs chin. Right knee spine. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Gathering of the Snakes

Two men, front with left punch, rear with right punch. 1. Right steps to 1:00 into right neutral bow, dodging rear punch. Right inward left outward blocking combo. Right circles counter-clockwise to backfist through ribs. Left steps to 2:00. Unwind counter-clockwise into left neutral bow facing 8:00. Left claw. Right inward chop. Right side kick back of knee. Plant forward and shove first attacker into second attacker. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Glancing Lance

Front knife thrust. 1. Right steps back into left neutral bow. Right extended outward block, hooking wrist. Left palm strike attackers elbow. Right front kick groin. Maintain pressure on wrist and elbow, hyperextending arm. Right checking kick to attackers shin. Plant right foot in left neutral bow. Pivot counter-clockwise to left forward bow. Reverse direction of pressure on arm, stabbing opponent in midsection. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Grasping Eagles

Two men, right front lapel grab, rear arm grab. 1. Left inward block to grabbing arm. Right front kick groin. Right reverse hammer rear groin. Plant right to 11:00 in right neutral bow. Right palm to front chin. Left underhand palm to rear groin. Right hand shoves rear attacker. Left kick pelvis of front attacker. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Leap of DeathPage 1

Straight right punch from 12:00. 1. Left steps forward into left neutral bow. Right outward block converts to wrist grab. Left palm back of elbow, push through. Left backfist through ribs. Right maintains hold. Pivot clockwise into right forward bow. Left palm strike to back of elbow. Continue forward pressure to take attacker down. Leap onto attacker, raking kidneys with heels. Land in horse stance straddling attacker facing 3:00.

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Right hand grabs chin, left hand grabs crown. Pull head up between knees and snap counter-clockwise. Right inward chop neck. Left kneel onto back of neck. Leap forward into left crane stance. Right side kick face. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Parting of the Snakes

Two men, front right punch, rear approaching. 1. Left steps forward and off line, slipping punch. Left upward claw front face. Right outward chop rear attackers groin. Right rising knee front groin. Without planting, right rear kick solar plexus. Right vertical punch front face. Right front crossover to 11:00. Check and press front attacker to clear path. Left steps to 11:00. Unwind clockwise into right neutral bow facing attackers. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Protecting Fans

Left-right punch combo from 12:00. 1. Left steps forward to 10:00 into left neutral bow. Left inward block, right outward extended block. Right front kick groin. Left eye strike. Right hand checks attackers arms and presses down. Right foot plants forward in right neutral bow, buckling legs. Right inward elbow body. Left hand checks, coverts to palm strike. Left two finger eye hook. Right front scoop kick. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Raining Lance

Overhead knife attack. 1. Left steps to 11:00 into left neutral bow. Left inward parry. Pivot into horse stance facing 3:00. Grab wrist with right hand. Guide knife as you pivot counter-clockwise into left neutral bow, driving knife into attackers leg. Right hand grabs throat. Left hand presses knife into thigh. Right foot steps around and behind attackers right leg. Reaping throw with right leg and left hand. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Reversing CirclesPage 1

Left wheel kick-left punch combo from 12:00. 1. Left steps back to right neutral bow. Right universal block stops kick. Pivot clockwise into right neutral bow. Right upward block. Left outward chop. Pivot counter-clockwise into right neutral bow. Left upward block, grab left wrist. Right outward chop ribs. Right front crossover to 8:00. Pivot counter-clockwise into right neutral bow. Settle into arm bar.

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Right side kick knee. Right backfist temple. Apply wrist lock. Right foot plants behind to 8:00. Unwind clockwise into left neutral bow. Right steps forward into right neutral bow and throw. Left downward wheel kick solar plexus. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Thrust Into Darkness

Right punch from 6:00. 1. Right steps forward to 2:00 into left reverse cat. Left rear kick stomach. Left plants to 4:00 in left rear twist stance. Unwind clockwise and right front kick jaw or groin. Plant right to 7:00 into right neutral bow facing attacker. Right crossover side kick knee. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Unfurling CranePage 1

Left-right combo. 1. Left steps back into right neutral bow. Right pulls to cat stance. Right outward block. Shuffle advance. Right inward-left outward block combo. Right continues to circle into reverse hammer to groin. Left overhead claw. Right backfist face. Reverse direction of right hand to right reverse hammer groin.

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Right inward elbow jaw. Right hand hook eye. Right scoop kick groin. Left hand checks while right pulls. Right inward chop. Right side kick knee. Finish encounter.

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TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTIONS Unwinding Pendulum

Right kick right punch combo. 1. Left steps back into right neutral bow. Right steps back to right behind twist stance. Right downward block. Left hand cocks by left ear. Unwind clockwise into left neutral bow. Left inward block. Right crosses into right front twist stance, checking knee. Right underhand claw groin. Left hand checks. Unwind counter-clockwise into left neutral bow facing 7:00. Right rear scoop kick groin or pelvis. Finish encounter.

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FORMS Mass Attack KataPage 1

Set 1: Falcons of Force 1. Right steps into horse stance. Right outward chop to throat at 3:00. Left hand rises to cover at shoulder. 2. Right steps to 9:00 into right front twist stance. Right looping fingerwhip to 9:00 at eyes. Left outward chop to throat at 9:00. 3. Unwind counterclockwise into left neutral bow facing 4:30. Use unwinding motion to drive a right inward block. 4. Right-Left chicken kick to 4:30. Land in left neutral bow facing 4:30. Simultaneous right and left outward blocks.

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Set 2: Whirling Blades 1. Right steps to3:00 into right twist stance. Left checks high. Right raking middleknuckle through ribs at 4:30. 2. Unwind counterclockwise into left neutral bow facing 12:00. Left outward chop to throat at 12:00. 3. Right front kick to 12:00. Plant forward in right neutral bow. 4. Arms circle clockwise on left for right and left overhead chops. As arms circle, sink into kneeling position. 5. Rise to right neutral bow with a right rising elbow. Right overhead claw.

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Set 3: The Bear & The Ram 1. Pivot counterclockwise to face 9:00 in let neutral bow. Folding arm block with right front snap kick. Without putting foot down, right front thrust kick. Plant forward in right neutral bow facing 9:00. 2. Pivot counterclockwise into left neutral bow facing 3:00. Use pivoting motion to drive right to left universal block. 3. Cowl left over right on right hip. Simultaneous left outward block, right reverse punch & right thrust kick. Plant forward in right neutral bow facing 3:00.

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Set 4: Parting Wings 1. Pivot counterclockwise to face 9:00 in left neutral bow. Right and Left outward blocks. 2. Right inward chop, left cocks at shoulder. Left outward chop right cocks at hip. Left hand smothers, right vertical punch.

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Set 5: Swinging Gate 1. Step back into right neutral bow facing 9:00. Left hand pins at chest. Right rising block motion to shoulder height. 2. Shift left foot and pivot counterclockwise to face 3:00 in left neutral block. Left hand continues pin. Right hand converts to inward block, creating a throwing motion. 3. Simultaneous right front thrust kick to 3:00 and right outward chop to 9:00. Plant forward in right neutral bow facing 9:00. Backfist at face to 9:00. 4. Step left and pivot counterclockwise into horse stance facing 10:30. Right hammerfist to groin at 4:30.

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Set 6: Snakes of Wisdom 1. Right steps forward into right neutral bow facing 10:30. Circle both arms over and back to trap and pull forward. Twin backfists at groin level. 2. Unwind hands and clap together. Right steps back into left neutral bow facing 10:30. Hands grab and ankle height and pull.

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Set 7: Courting the Tiger 1. Right steps behind into twist stance facing 12:00. Countergrab with both hands at waist level. Right side kick to knee level at 3:00. 2. Plant to 9:00 in right front twist stance facing 12:00. Low left wheel kick to 9:00. Left side kick to knee level at 9:00. Left plants in horse stance facing 12:00.

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Set 8: Kung Fu Wrist 1. Right steps behind into twist stance facing 12:00. Countergrab with both hands at waist level. Right front kick to groin level at 3:00. 2. Plant to 9:00 into right front twist stance facing 12:00. Pivot clockwise into right neutral bow facing 7:30. Right inward blocking strike driven by the pivot.

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Set 9: Double Claws 1. Left steps forward, pivot clockwise into horse stance facing 12:00. Arms circle backward and up, pining with elbows at hips. Double upside down punches at face level to sides. 2. Pivot counterclockwise into a left forward bow facing 9:00. High right claw to 9:00, low left claw to 3:00. 3. Pivot clockwise into a right forward bow facing 3:00. High left claw to 3:00, low right claw to 9:00. 4. Arms circle outward as we come to attention facing 12:00.

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BASICS & CONCEPTS

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Kenpo Code Words As mentioned earlier, the core of Kenpo is an alphabet of motion. Each basic move is considered a letter. The art of Kenpo consists of combining these letters into words, sentences, even poems of motion. To extend this metaphor, you may also have noticed that certain words have specific meanings when found in a technique name. Several words represent a certain move or concept. For example, what can you predict about a new technique with the word storm in the name? The following is an incomplete list of Kenpo Code Words, left undefined for your own exploration. Branch Darkness Destruction Gift Lance Leaves Mace Pendulum Rod Salute Snakes Storm Sword Talon Twig Wing
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Encounter Range When analyzing a technique or planning an attack, range is an important consideration. Throwing an elbow at a distance of four feet doesnt work any better than throwing a wheel kick at a distance of one foot. Your techniques and kata have already given you an instinctive understanding of distance. In terms of theory, hand combat can be viewed as occurring at five different ranges. The ranges themselves will determine the sorts of strikes, techniques and strategies you can use at that moment. Its also important to consider how to move safely from one range to another as the encounter evolves. The ranges to consider are: Safe Range: completely out of range of all weapons, even if one combatant takes a step to close the distance. Bridge Range: out of range of all weapons, but close enough to come into range by taking a single closing step. Long Range: within range of kicks and punches without taking a closing step.

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Short Range: within range for short kicks and punches, ideal range for elbows and knee strikes. Grappling Range: close enough to effectively use grabs, holds and throws. Ground Range: on the ground, actively rolling in a grapple.

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Learning Phases Encoding your Kenpo (and most other skills) consists of three distinct stages for each new skill, idea or technique. The ideal phase is the process of dissecting and analyzing a new technique. In this phase, students memorize the structure and sequence of the skill, learning the basics of how to apply it. By the end of this phase, a student understands how to use the skill in the environment predicted by the technique as a whole. The what-if phase consists of taking into account variables outside the original predictions of the technique. The student begins to modify the technique, adding, subtracting or changing aspects as the situation demands. The formulation phase occurs when the student is able to apply discoveries from the what-if phase back to the ideal phase of learning. The student can perform a technique automatically regardless of anticipated or unanticipated variables. This phase represents a true understanding of the technique, where adaptation is easy and automatic.

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APPENDICES Chart of Requirements

BASICS & CONCEPTS Kenpo Code Words Encounter Range Learning Phases TECHNIQUES Bear and the Ram Clipping the Storm Destructive Fans Gathering of the Snakes Leap of Death Raining Lance Unfurling Crane FORMS Mass Attack Kata SCHOLARSHIP Understanding of principals explained in the curriculum manual. ATTENDANCE Minimum of four months (32 classes) in rank. Minimum of 4 sparring classes.

Circling Fans Courting the Tiger Falcons of Force Glancing Lance Parting of the Snakes Reversing Circles Unwinding Pendulum

Circling Windmills Dance of Darkness Fatal Cross Grasping Eagles Protecting Fans Thrust Into Darkness

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