Brad Hunting

Kenpo Karate Forms and Techniques

Kenpo Creed

"I come to you with only Karate, empty hands, I have noweapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles

or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, of right orwrong; then here are my weapons Karate, my empty hands."

Ed Parker

The Kenpo Crest (from wikipedia.com)

International Kenpo Karate Association crest

The design of the I.K.K.A Crest was completed in 1958 when the art of American Kenpo was gaining international notoriety. The crest design was meant to symbolically represent the art's modernized formwhile simultaneously acknowledging the roots of American Kenpo in traditional Chinese and Japanese martial arts.

TigerRepresents bravery, power, and physical strength. It is the early stage of a martial artist's learning. It is important to work on the basics (e.g to have a good horse stance) to prepare the body for later advancement. Also, the Tiger in Chinese culture represent the celestial guardian of the West cardinal direction. The yin aspect of individual.

DragonRepresents quintessence, fluidity, and agility, but also spiritual strength and the later stage of a martial artist's training. The dragon is placed above the tiger in the crest to symbolize the importance of mental/spiritual strength over physical strength. This does not mean that physical strength is unimportant. What it does imply is that martial artists need to have a good moral to guide their physical action. Also, the Dragon in Chinese culture represent the celestial guardian of the East cardinal direction. The yang aspect of individual.

CircleThe circle represents continuity.

Dividing LinesThe lines within the circle represent the original methods of attack first learned by ancient practitioners of the Chinese martial arts. They also demonstrate the pathways which an object could travel by.

ColorsThe colors are representations of proficiency within the art alluding to the colored belt ranking system. The white represents the beginning stages and progresses through to black (expert level) and then red (professorship).

Chinese CharactersThe writing acknowledges the art's Eastern roots. The characters on the right of the crest translate to "Law of the Fist, "Tang/Chinese Hand （唐手）" or "Empty Hand"（空手）" a.k.a. "Kenpo Karate". The characters on the left translate to "Spirit of the Dragon and the Tiger."

ShapeThe shape of the crest represents the structure of a house. The walls and roof are curved to keep evil from intruding. The ax at the bottom of the crest is a solemn reminder that should a martial artist tarnishthe reputation of the organization they will be "cut off" completely.

1. THE TIGER — represents earthly strength derived during the early stages of learning. This is the stage wherethe individual is more impressed with his own physical prowess.

2. THE DRAGON — represents spiritual strength which comes with seasoning. This mental attitude is attained during the individual’s later years of training. It is placed above earthly strength (as indicated and observed on the patch) since the individual at this stage has learned to develop humility and self restraint.

The attitude of the Dragon is the ultimate goal of KENPO. Armed with this attitude an individual will not be afraid of the opponent but of what he can do to the opponent. Thus he turns his back and walks away from an unwarranted conflict confident that he could have been the victor.

3. THE CIRCLE — is symbolic of several things: (1) It depicts life itself, a continuous cycle where there is no beginning nor end. So is it with the art of KENPO, it too is a cycle of perpetual and unending movement or motion. Techniques follow a cycle, movements are a part of a cycle, physical prowess, humility and self restraint are no more than components of a progressive learning cycle; (2) All moves evolve from a circle whether they are offensive or defensive; (3) The circle represents the bond of friendship that should continuously exist among IKKA members; and (4) The circle is the base from which our alphabet stems.

4. THE DIVIDING LINES — in the circle represents: (1) the original eighteen hand movements—directions in which the hands can travel; (2) They are the angles from which an opponent or you can attack or defend; and (3)it forms the pattern in which the feet too can travel—explanation of the Universal Pattern will clarify this.

5. THE COLORS — represents proficiency, achievement and authority. The circle is GRAY because it is symbolic of the brain—the brain of the IKKA, since the brain has always been referred to as GRAY matter. The WHITE background is significant of the many beginners who form the base of the Art. The YELLOW and ORANGE represents the first level of proficiency—the mechanical stage—the dangerous stage in learning wherethe student is more impressed with the physical who, like the freshman in college, thinks he knows all of the answers. BROWN, the color of the Tiger's eyes, represents the advanced students though not in great number. Also at this level the student becomes more observant. His eyes, like that of the Tiger, are keen, ever so watchful and critical, always looking up to the higher levels of proficiency, striving for perfection, preparing for theday he bares the level of an expert. This level of expert proficiency is represented by the color BLACK. RED is that of professorship over and above BLACK but yet, as indicated by the colors of the Dragon, there are still traces of WHITE in the Dragon's eyeball, YELLOW or ORANGE on the Dragon's fins, BROWN in the iris of the eyeball, and BLACK in the pupils of the eyeball. This is to remind even the Professor that he too should always be so humble and be able to go back to any level, whatever it might be, and perform the things that he expects of others at these levels so as never to demand too much of his students.

6. THE ORIENTAL WRITING — is a reminder of the originators of our Art—the Chinese. It is in respect to them but not that we serve them. The lettering to the right means KENPO KARATE—Law of the Fist and the Empty Hand—the art that we practice. To the left it means Spirit of the Dragon and the Tiger—a constant reminder that we want to attain the spiritual level and that the physical level is only a stepping stone or vehicle, that we use to reach the higher or spiritual level.

7. THE SHAPE — The TOP of the crest is like a roof which gives shelter to all who are under it. The SIDES )( are curved conversely because, like the roof of a Chinese home, it is to send evil back to where it came from, whenever it tries to descend. The BOTTOM forms the shape of an axe—it represents the executioner—in the event a member is influenced by evil ideas and thoughts contrary to our philosophy, or shames the IKKA organization, he is cut off, never to coexist with us again.

— Ed Parker, Infinite Insights into Kenpo, Volume 1, Chapter 2. © 1982.

The Greeting and the Story

Make a fist (right hand at your right shoulder).........................................................The WarriorCover the fist (left hand)...........................................................................................and the ScholarStep forward right (twist stance), step forward left (Cat stance)...............................go off to battleHands back to back extended in front of you (thumbs pointing down).....................and fight back to backRoll thumbs up toward you as you step back left then right and go to position........retreat in victoryDouble elbow strike at attention stance....................................................................pulling the countries together

Wipe off knees as you go to a horse stance

High (hands extended out away from the body above your head (index finger touching, thumbs are not touching)......................................Mind, Body and Spirit

Middle (clenched right fist, left hand covers fist in front of your heart)......Concealing my treasure

Low (palms together close to the body).…................................................Praying for wisdom

Shot hands up the center line, make the shape of a heart.......................Shape of a heart for the love of the Art

Pause for the claws (arms at shoulder height with double palm claws)

Simultaneously, bring hands to hips with the left foot sliding back to attention and bow

Forms with Accompanying Themes

Short Form 1 (Four Shields) – blocking only• Blocking while gaining distance

Long Form 1 (Shield and Mace) – blocking and striking • Blocking and Countering while gaining distance

Short Form 2 (The Cat) – utilizes cat stance movements• Aggressively defending in a confined space with fluidity

Long Form 2 (Continuous Set) – emphasizes many continuous and fluid movements• Aggressively defending with blocking and countering with multiple strikes filling the gaps with fluidity

Technique Based Forms

These forms are made of individual self defense techniques, with foot transitions between the movements.

Short Form 3 (Single Escape Set) – this form is comprised of self defense techniques against individual grabs. Most techniques are only partially completed.

Long Form 3 (Double Escape Set) – this form is also comprised of self defense techniques against individual grabs, but does the movement on for both sides. Most techniques are done completely.

Long Form 4 (Definitive Set) – With techniques, done on both sides, against various strikes.• Encyclopedia of the System

Form 5 (Transition Set/Take Down Set) – Techniques against strikes and grabs, done both sides

Form 6 (Weapon Set) – Techniques against attacks with weapons, done both sides.

Form 7 (Stick Set) – This form has many techniques with large circular movements vs linear moves.

Punch SetNote: Each strike alternates starting with the right hand then the left hand1. Right Middle Punch / Left Middle Punch (Nose)2. Right High Punch / Left High Punch (Stomach)3. Right Low Punch / Left Low Punch (Groin)4. Right Twisty Punch / Left Twisty Punch (10:30/1:30)

5. Right Inward Chop / Left Inward Chop (Neck)6. Right Outward Chop / Left Outward Chop (Neck)7. Right Uppercut / Left Upper Cut (Stomach)

8. Right Upward Elbow / Left Upward Elbow (Chin)9. Right Downward Elbow / Left Downward Elbow (Between the Shoulder Blades)10. Right Inward Elbow / Left Inward Elbow (Face)11. Right Outward Elbow / Left Outward Elbow (Chin)

12. Double Chop13. Hassa!

Phase 1 - CombinationsLion Back Fist / Reverse PunchCobra Back Fist / Reverse punch / Front snap kick (lead leg)Mantis Back Fist / Reverse Punch / Step Through Round KickLeopard Lunging Back Fist / Reverse PunchEagle Lunging Back Fist / Reverse Punch / Step Through Round Kick / Shuffle Up Lead Leg Side KickMongoose Step-thru front snap kick / Step-thru front snap kick / Reverse punchTiger Back Fist / Side Kick / Step Through Front KickPanther Lead Arm Vertical Punch /Shuffle Up Round House Kick / Reverse PunchCrane Vertical Punch / Shuffle Front Snap KickCrane Shuffle-up vertical thrust punch / Front snap kick

Base Ten Set1. Delayed Sword2. Alternating Mace3. Sword of Destruction4. Deflecting Hammer5. Captured Twigs6. The Grasp of Death7. Checking the Storm8. Mace of Aggression9. Attacking Mace10. Sword and Hammer

FUNDAMENTALSSword in Return Right-handed lapel grab (or punch) from 12:00Parting the Sea Two-handed mid-section push from 12:00Kick in Return Right punch to head from 12:00Circling Twig Right-hand cross-wrist grab from 12:00Passing the Horizon Right hammerlock from rear (6:00) while holding left wristDelayed Sword Right-handed lapel grab (or punch) from 12:00Alternating Mace Two-handed chest-high push from 12:00Sword of Destruction Left round house punch to head from 12:00Deflecting Hammer Right / Left thrusting front kick to mid-section from 12:00Captured Twigs Bear hug from behind, arms pinnedThe Grasp of Death From left flank; right handed head lockMace of Aggression Two handed lapel grabRolling Mace Two handed push to midsectionAttacking Mace Right punch to headSword and Hammer Left hand grab to right shoulder from behind at 4:30Checking the Storm Right side overhead club attack from 12:00

Tiger Cycle – Level 1 – Long Form 1Clutching Feathers Hair grab from 12:00Triggered Salute Right straight thrust to shoulderDance of Death Right punch to headThrusting Salute Right through KickThe Gift Right hand shakeLocking Horns Head lock from front, right arm below

Crane Cycle – Level 1Lone Kimono Left arm straight lapel grabGlancing Salute Right cross push to shoulderFive Swords Right round house to headBuckling Branch Right through kickScraping Hoof Full nelson from behindThe Grip Right head lock while moving forward

Leopard Cycle – Level 1Crossing Talon Right cross wrist grabRepeating Mace Left handed cross push to left shoulderShielding Hammer Left round house punch to headThrusting Salute Left through kick to mid sectionStriking Serpents Head Bear hug from front with arms freeLocked Wing Hammer lock from left rear

Mantis Cycle – Level 1 – Short Form 2Obscure Wing Left handed grab to right shoulder, close in from right flankSnapping Twig Left handed chest push or grab from 12:00Reversing Mace Left punch to head from 12:00 (Parry, Pizza, Pow)Buckling Branch Left thrusting kick to mid-section from 12:00Thrusting Palms Bear hug from 12:00 with arms pinnedTwisted Twig Right wrist lock from 12:00 (palm inward)

Lion Cycle – Level 2 – Strike Set OneBegging Hands Straight wrist grab to both wrists from 12:00Encounter with Danger Two handed mid-section push from 12:00 knocking you to the groundFlashing Wings Step through right straight punch to head from 12:00Rotating Destruction Right step through front kick followed by a left spinning back heel kick from 12:00Repeated Devastation Successful full nelson from 6:00Entangled Wing Figure 4 wristlock to right wrist from 12:00Brushing the Storm Right step through overhead club strike from your right flank 3:00

Monkey Cycle – Level 2 – Coordination Set OneRaking Mace Two-handed lapel grab pulling in from 12:00Leap from Danger Push from 6:00Shield and Mace Step-through right straight punch to head from 12:00Hugging Pendulum Shuffle-up right side-kick to right ribs with a right back back knuckle / punch to head from 12:00Tripping Arrow Front Bear hug from 12:00 with arms freeFallen Cross Two-handed rear choke from 6:00Capturing the Storm Right step-through overhead club to the head from 12:00

Eagle Cycle – Level 2 – Long Form TwoObscure Sword Facing 12:00 - Left grab to my right shoulder from behind / 4:30Parting Wing Two-handed high push to upper body from 12:00Raining Claw Step-through uppercut to stomach from 12:00Swinging Pendulum Right step-through roundhouse kick to my ribs from 12:00Crashing Wings Rear Bear hug at the waist with arms freeCaptured Leaves Right hand finger lock to my left hand (fingers)Evading The Storm Right step-through overhead club strike to the head from 12:00

Panther Cycle – Level 2 – Long Form Two – Stance SetTwirling Wings Facing 12:00 – Two-handed grab to my shoulders (or choke) from 6:00Hooking Wings Two-handed push to mid-section from 12:00Leaping Crane Step right – punch right (straight punch) to head from 12:00Intellectual Departure Right front thrust kick from 12:00Crushing Hammer Bear hug from 6:00 (rear) at the waist with arms pinnedCircling Wings Two-handed choke from behind (6:00)Calming The Storm Right roundhouse club strike to the head from 12:00

Snake Cycle – Level 2 – Bo Strikes and DefensesCharging Ram Front Tackle from 12:00Thrusting Wedge Two-handed choke from 12:00Thundering Hammers Step-through right straight punch to head from 12:00Swinging Pendulum Left roundhouse kick to the ribs from 12:00Squeezing the Peach Rear bear hug with arms pinnedBow of Compulsion Opponent pins your right hand against his chest with both of his hands from 12:00Obstructing the Storm Right step-through overhead club attack to your head from 12:00

Dragon Cycle – Level 2 – Finger SetDarting Mace Two Handed Wrist Grab from12:00Snaking Talon Two-handed mid-section push from 12:00Shield and Sword Step-through straight left punch to head from 12:00Intellectual Departure Left front thrust kick from 12:00Gift in Return Aggressive hand shake from 12:00Cross of Defense Two-handed choke from 6:00Defying the Storm Right roundhouse club from 12:00

Cobra Cycle – Level 2 – Bo KataTwin Kimono Two Handed Lapel Grab from12:00Twist of Fate Two-handed mid-section push from 12:00Sleeper Step-through straight right punch to head from 12:00Hugging Pendulum Shuffle-up right side kick to right ribs followed by right punch to head from 12:00Spiraling Twig High-section rear bear hug, arms free from 6:00Flight to Freedom Right rear hammerlock from 6:00Returning the Storm Step-right, overhead club attack from 12:00 (which misses) then a step up left withoutward club strike

Falcon Cycle – Level 3 – Staff Set 1 (following)Intercepting the Ram Tackle from12:00Destructive Kneel Right Step Through Punch from 12:00Kneel of Compulsion Right flank right step through punchReversing Circles Left roundhouse kick followed by a left punch from 12:00 Falling Falcon Straight Right - Handed Lapel Grab Pulling in from 12:00Broken Rod Rear - Right Hand Pistol, pressed to your backThrusting Lance Front - Right Step Through Knife ThrustSnakes of Wisdom Flank - Left and Right Shoulder Grabs /Two Men

Hawk Cycle – Level 3 – Staff Set 1 (leading)Gripping Talon Left hand wrist grab (to your right wrist) from 12:00Unfolding Dark Step left, punch left from 4:30Glancing Wing Left step-through uppercut punch to mid-section from 12:00Unwinding Pendulum Step through right front kick followed by a right punch from 12:00 Prance of the Tiger Right Step Through Uppercut from 3:00Defying the Rod Right Front Pistol to your ChestEntwined Lance Step Right – High Knife ThrustMarriage of the Rams Flank - Left and Right Shoulder Grabs / Two Men

Bull Cycle – Level 3 – Stance Set IIMenacing Twirl Rear left hand belt grabEscape Darkness Left rear flank at 7:30 - right step-through punchBack Breaker Right flank right step through punchDance of Darkness (Dancing in the Dark) Left step-through front kick followed by a Left punch from 12:00 Twisted Rod Right pistol attack from 12:00Choking the Ram ??Piercing Lance Right knife thrust from 12:00Bear and Ram Right Punch from 12:00 / Bear Hug–Arms Free from 6:00 (Two Men)

FUNDAMENTALS

Sword in Return Right-handed lapel grab (or punch) from 12:00

Right Inward Block / Right Inward Chop to neck from left side

Parting the Sea Two-handed mid-section push from 12:00

Step back left into right neutral stance / spear hand both hands upward thrusting outward against push / front snap kick to groin

Kick in Return Right punch to head from 12:00

Right Inward Block / Front snap kick

Circling Twig Right-hand cross-wrist grab from 12:00

Tuck elbow / Roll right hand upward (check for rain) / grasp attackers wrist / step back left into right neutral stance, pulling attacker off balance toward you / right front snap kick

Passing the Horizon Right hammerlock from rear (6:00) while holding left wrist

Grasp attacker with right hand / pull the six shooter (left elbow upward strike) / thrust left hand forward breaking free while stepping back with left foot between attackers legs / turn to right neutral stance with left outward elbow strike to attackers throat

Delayed Sword Right-handed lapel grab (or punch) from 12:00

Right Inward block / front snap kick / right inward chop to neck

Alternating Mace Two-handed chest-high push from 12:00

Right inward block – downward strike to opponent right arm radial nerve / forward stance with rear mid punch to sternum (left fist) / cover and check opponent arm with left hand / back fist with right hand

Sword of Destruction Left round house punch to head from 12:00

Right outward block / right front snap kick / right inward chop to neck from right side

Deflecting Hammer Right / Left thrusting front kick to mid-section from 12:00

Step to the left-back at 45 degrees / right arm riding block / step forward 45 degrees – blocking with left hand – elbow strike to head – feet pointed forward

Captured Twigs Bear hug from behind, arms pinned

Left hand grasps attackers arms / drop weight / step to the left while cocking right hammer fist / step left and hammer strike to groin / right cat stance while stripping attackers arms / step back to forward horse stance in front of attacker / right upward elbow strike to attackers neck – face

The Grasp of Death From left flank; right handed head lock

Choke hold on attackers right side / turn head to clear airway / grasp attackers right wrist with righthand / shark bite with left hand attackers inner thigh / step forward stripping attackers right arm from neck / answer the phone (left arm up with elbow in attackers arm pit) while maintaining grip on attackers right wrist with right hand / hang up the phone (strike down with left arm into attackers right shoulder, pushing attacker to the ground while performing arm bar between left attack to shoulder and right hold on wrist) / slide left hand up to hold attackers right arm in place / turn – strike with right fist to attackers head

Mace of Aggression Two handed lapel grab

Left hand over and across trapping attackers hands – grasp wrists and pull toward left – keep left elbow down and tucked to trap hands / Step forward with your right foot into a right neutral bow (11:00) – hammer strike with right fist to opponents left arm at radial nerve / bounce right fist as you deliver a right glancing hammerfist strike across the bridge of his nose / Inward diagonal-downward forearm rake across the opponent's forearms – catching at attackers left elbow and push twist attackers elbows inward to your left – pulling attackers head downward toward you / Right inward horizontal elbow strike to the left side of the opponent's head / right arm and hand around and down (check for change) towards your left side rib cage / deliver a right outward horizontal elbow strike to the right side of the opponent's head.

Rolling Mace Two handed push to midsection

Right neutral stance while hooking downward inward outward right hand / right forward stance while hooking downward inward left hand / spread slightly attackers hands / right back knuckle to head

Attacking Mace Right punch to head

Left inward block to outside of attackers right arm – just barely below elbow – right fist to right hip / left forward bow stance with right straight punch to right rib cage under the arm pit (floating rib) / check with left hand against arm / circle right hand under attackers right arm to grab and pull attackers arm at shoulder / right front snap kick to groin / plant right foot forward at 12 checking inside opponents knee / left upper cut to attacker right side / cover back to 6

Sword and Hammer Left hand grab to right shoulder from behind at 4:30

Left hand reach across and trap attackers hand on shoulder / left neutral stance bringing right foot back to attackers foot / right outward chop to neck / right downward hammer fist to groin

Checking the Storm Right side overhead club attack from 12:00

Right Inward Parry (or block) to opponents arm (not weapon) / left upward parry (block) to opponent arm / draw into left forward cat stance / left front snap kick to groin / left foot down towards 10:00 in left front twisted stance / right snapping knife edge kick to attackers forward (right) knee / plant right foot towards 10:00 in right neutral bow inside of attackers right foot-calf / right outward whipping back knuckle to head / cover to 6

Tiger Cycle – Level 1

Clutching Feathers Left hand hair grab from 12:00

My left hand grab / trap opponents hand. Slam down on opponent's hand, possibly breaking opponent's fingers. Step back left foot into right neutral bow. Step back and pull opponent forward/ off balance. Right sun punch to under arm nerve bundle. Maintaining hold on opponent's hand with my left hand, bring my right hand back and use right forearm to bend opponent's arm, pulling opponent closer to me. Pivot to right forward bow and execute left hand sword hand strike to neck [used to be palm heel strike to face]. Execute right outward block to clear hair grab, pivot to right neutral bow with right hand vertical punch to face [used to be hammer fist to side of face], step in with right elbow PBJ to face

Triggered Salute Right hand straight thrust to opponent's left shoulder

Capture opponents right hand (wrist) with your left, capture at the opponent's wrist at your thumb /wrist juncture, do not grab opponent's hand with your hand. Grabbing the hand allows opponent to slip their hand out of your grip. Hook your thumb / wrist juncture onto opponent's wrist, not hand, hold opponent's hand / wrist against your left breast with your left wrist. Step forward with right foot into right neutral bow executing right palm heel to face. Execute right hand “stirring the soup”. Bring right hand along opponent's right arm, bending opponent in slightly, bring right hand under the opponents right arm, bring right hand toward left pocket, execute glancing elbow strike, execute point of the elbow strike to ribs, back knuckle to ribs while rotating back to forward bow, pivot to right neutral bow with right fist upper cut to ribs

Dance of Death Step left, punch right, to head

Left toward 10:30, left arm inward block, shuffle in, right ridge hand to groin, step in with right legbetween opponent's legs, blocking opponent's knee, grab back of opponent's right leg low near footor lower calf, tip opponent onto their back, rotate into close kneel inside of opponent's legs, my right knee to force his left leg open and down, back-knuckle strike to left leg inner thigh, right hand finger whip [used to be sword hand] to groin

Thrusting Salute Right through Kick

Left double factor downward block moving to the inside, right through groin kick, stepping forward into forward bow with right palm heel strike to face.

The Gift Right hand shake

Pull right hand back to tucked locked elbow extending opponents right arm fully, left hand upwardstrike to opponent's extended right elbow hyper extending elbow with a sharp pop, hop forward to right knee to groin, release handshake with right inward elbow strike to head

Locking Horns Head lock from front, right arm below

Left sword hand to opponent's right knee, step forward right foot while executing right hand ridge hand to groin, stand up turning 90 degrees to left (toward 9 oclock), right elbow strike to chin, right elbow strike to side of head (PBJ)

Crane Cycle – Level 1

Lone Kimono Left arm straight across lapel grab to left lapel

Left hand cross grab / lock at opponent's wrist, trapping opponent's hand / wrist to your right breast, step back left into right neutral bow pulling and extending opponents left arm, right sun punch under arm hyper extending opponents arm, forward bow while sweeping my right arm under, out, around and down into opponent's left elbow, rotate to neutral bow while crashing elbowdown and inward to draw opponent in, right sword hand sword chop to exposed neck

Glancing Salute Right arm open hand cross push to opponent's right shoulder

Right hand up to trap opponents right hand against my right breast / shoulder, step forward with left into left neutral bow, left arm inward block strike against opponents right elbow, left hand blocks downward pushing opponents right arm against his body, rotate into forward bow with righthand palm heel strike to opponents right cheek, my fingers toward my left, claw around opponents head, pull opponent down into right knee thrust to face

Five Swords Right round house to head

Step forward into right neutral bow, double strike to opponents right arm striking forearm nerves, right sword strike to neck, rotate to forward bow with left palm heel strike to face chambering rightfist to hip, rotate back to right neutral bow with right fist upper cut to ribs while chambering left hand to my right bicep / shoulder, left foot step back and outward while striking neck with left sword hand, claw around opponent's neck / head and pull opponents head downward with left handand right hand sword strike to exposed back of neck.

Buckling Branch Right through kick

Step outward to the left with double factor downward block, right hand grab to opponents shoulder, left foot through groin kick, step down with left foot at 90 degrees outward, step in with right foot knife edge to back knee pulling and rotating opponent downward toward right arm elbowstrike to face.

Scraping Hoof Full nelson from behind

Step left, both hands back to back and thrusting downward, head butt back to opponents face, rightfoot heel strike to opponents left inner knee, right foot knife edge down inner right calf to crush right foot.

The Grip Right head lock while moving forward

Buckle opponents right knee from behind with my left knee strike to back of his right knee, right hammer fist to groin, left hammer fist to kidney, left hand up and around grab to face, pull opponent down, rotate up and left with strike to face or neck with right hand.

Leopard Cycle

Crossing Talon Right cross wrist grab

Right hand check for rain, wrist release, grasp opponent's right wrist, step forward left foot use my left arm to create arm bar of opponent's right arm with my left elbow into opponent's right arm tricep / armpit. Force opponent downward. Sharply pull opponent's right arm and opponent's rightribs into my left hip while I rotate to my right. Chamber left fist upward for left elbow strike to opponent's right check, left palm heel to opponent's right cheek / face, left claw upward on face, rotate to left neutral bow, large circle with left elbow strike to spine, left palm heel to back of head,knee to face.

Repeating Mace Left handed cross push to left shoulder

Step back left, pizza pie parry (left palm up) above opponent's elbow. Double strike with back knuckles to opponent's left ribs, first right fist back knuckle glancing from back to front then reversing strike right back knuckle into ribs. Rotate left hand to grasp opponent's left wrist, right hand moves to opponent's left shoulder, circle left foot back to shoulders inline, right foot kick to rear of thigh driving down into knee, driving opponent to ground.

Shielding Hammer Left round house punch to head

Right upward / outward block, immediately drop into right fist to face, leap forward with right elbow strike to sternum.

Thrusting Salute Left through kick to mid section

Step back left, double factor downward block, left arm then right, swinging opponent's leg out and opening up opponent's groin. Left (rear) leg kick to groin, dropping into palm heel strike to face.

Striking Serpents Head Bear hug from front with arms free

Step back right while dropping hips and weight lower. Palm heel strike to right side of head / jawline, turning head toward left, left fist strike to face, left hand grasp top of head, tuck left elbowin, pull down on opponent's head, right hand leopard fist strike to throat.

Locked Wing Right arm hammer lock from left rear

Right hand grabs opponent's right wrist. Step back left with left elbow strike to throat / face / chest, push back with left palm heel to face, pushing face away. Continue holding right wrist, drop left arm behind opponent's right arm (the one holding your right hand) punch left arm under opponent's right arm while stepping back with right leg and rotating into right neutral bow. Pull opponent in close, lift right hand and dip left hip, forcing opponent down. Rotate back to left neutral bow releasing right grasp, striking down with right hand palm heel to back of head while kneeing up to face with right knee.

Mantis Cycle

Obscure Wing Left handed grab to right shoulder, close in from right flank

Pin attackers hand with your left hand, step back right foot to 4:30, palm up elbow strike to opponent's sternum with right elbow, right hand hammer fist down to opponent's groin, right hand elbow strike to opponent's chin

Snapping Twig Left handed chest push or grab from 12:00

Trap opponent's left hand with your left hand and step back left into a right neutral bow. Press up on opponent's left elbow with right hand, hyper extending opponent's left arm, shape of the crane with right hand at opponent's elbow, pull opponent down toward you bending opponent's left arm down, fist bump your right hand into left hand, trap opponent's trapped left hand with your right hand, left hand chop to opponent's neck extending opponent, bring left hand back along opponent'sarm pulling down at elbow, pulling opponent downward and toward you, bump left fist into your right fist, swap trap to left hand and high punch with right fist into opponent's jaw. Sweep downward with right hand / arm moving opponent's left arm outward and out of the way. Shuffle forward with right elbow strike to face.

Reversing Mace Left punch to head from 12:00 (Parry, Pizza, Pow)

Step up right into a right neutral bow with a right inward parry. Left palm up block at your center line and at opponent's elbow. Right-hand ram head strike to opponent's ribs, grab opponent's left wrist with your left hand, grab opponent's left shoulder / upper arm with right hand, circle step left leg outward, right foot kick to opponent's left leg buckling left leg

Buckling Branch Left thrusting kick to mid-section from 12:00

Parry (right) then bucking block (left) with step drag to 4:30, grab opponent's left shoulder with your left hand, right leg punt kick to groin, step right foot down twisted to right, left knife edge kick to rear leg, buckling leg, twist opponent's head / face into your left elbow strike.

Thrusting Palms Bear hug from 12:00 with arms pinned

Step back to right into a left neutral bow, tucking chin, thrust with open palms to groin. Slip left arm under opponent's right arm, hook with left hand shape of the crane onto opponent's right shoulder, pull opponent downward into right knee strike to groin. Twist left into horse stance toward 10:30 with right arm elbow strike to chest / neck bringing opponent to the ground.

Twisted Twig Right wrist lock from 12:00 (palm inward)

Step in right across the center line into a forward bow with palm strike into your trapped right handwith your left hand, attempt to strike the back of your right hand into opponent's face. Hook left hand on opponent's right hand attempting to strip it from the hold of your right hand. Follow through with right upward elbow strike to chin / face. Full turn to left forward bow, knees to 6 o'clock, right hand hammer strike to groin.

Lion Cycle - Level 2

Begging Hands Straight wrist grab to both wrists from 12:00

Step back right into a left neutral bow as you rotate your hands inward, palms upward, reverse rotation to palms downward outward thrusting / striking with open palm to outward. This breaks wrist grab and opens / spreads opponent's arms. Before fully breaking opponent's grip draw opponent forward off balance toward you, this controls opponent's height and width. Opponent is bent slightly forward, controlling height and drawn slightly toward you controlling width. This keeps opponent off balance and unable to attack.

Rotate hands inward, upward, toward you pulling opponent inward, then rotate downward slappingoutward to spread hands.

Draw into left front cat stance, left front upward snap kick to groin (use bridge of foot to strike directly upward into groin, not traditional ball of foot outward kick), step through right kick to sternum / mid-section (kick with ball of right foot to chest to straighten opponent upright in preparation for palm heel thrusts), right foot down, shuffle-forward with double palm strike to floating ribs on each side from straight on. Keep elbow in and anchored to body. Fingers outward,palms inward, strike both side of opponent's rib cage.

Step back right with inward outward rotation of hand breaking hold and slapping opponent's hand open / awayfront left snap kick to grointhrough right kick to groin / gutshuffle-forward with double palm heel strike to floating ribs both sides

Encounter with Danger Two handed mid-section push from 12:00 knocking you to the groundOpponent steps forward right foot, attempts right fist strike to groin

Fall backward into rear break fall, from prone position on your back do left thrusting heel kick to opponent's groin, rotate left while on ground executing right side / heel kick to chest / solar plexus,continue rotation left onto hands and feet (downward facing dog) with left heel kick, exit rear (6:00)

backward break fallleft heel kick to groinrotate and right heel kick to gutrotate and downward dog with left heel kick to solar plexusescape

Alternate solution:backward break fallleft heel kick to groinrotate to left side, draw left foot down, inside, and behind opponent's right ankleright foot kick to opponent's right knee, breaking knee and falling opponent

Flashing Wings Step through right straight punch to head from 12:00

Step forward left with left inward block to opponent's arm. Use right knee to check opponent's forward – right knee. Right elbow strike to opponent's ribs. Slide left hand up opponent's right arm. Bring left hand over opponent's right arm to inward claw from right to left across opponent's face. Right arm comes under and over opponent's right arm to execute EITHER right elbow strike to face or right knife hand to opponent's neck. Left hand checks opponent's right arm downward. Your right hand moves down to your right thigh and executes a bouncing pop from your right thigh back up to palm heel / cupping strike to opponent's neck / chin.

Step forward left, left inward block, right knee check, right elbow strike to ribsleft hand claw to faceright elbow to face OR right knife hand to neckcheck downward opponent's right arm with your left handright hand bouncing palm heel to neck / chin

Rotating Destruction Right step through front kick followed by a left spinning back heel kick from 12:00

Step back left executing a right arm block scooping right arm downward – inward – scooping – upward – outward toward your right side catching opponent's right front kick and moving it outward and off line toward your right. Step back right executing a downward inward – outward block with your right arm against opponent's left back kick, this should complete the opponent's spinning kick leaving opponent facing you from 12:00. The step back right should put the right foot behind the left foot in a twisted stance ready to unwind into left foot knife edge kick. Knife edge kick with your left foot to opponent's groin or knee. Set down your left foot into proper distance to execute your own right foot spinning round back heel kick to opponent's solar plexus.

Step back left, scooping upward outward block to rightstep back right, downward outward block rightright foot goes behind left in twisted stanceleft knife edge kick to groin or knee while unwinding from twisted stanceright spinning back kick to chest

Repeated Devastation Successful full nelson from 6:00

Step left and lower to stable stance while double finger poking over same shoulders to opponent's eyes. Attempt to pull opponent slightly forward and off balance as you find a stable stance. Execute crashing wings (bring both elbows down and backward hard breaking opponent's hold, elbows must travel behind my center line to break hold). Head butt backwards into opponent's face while executing downward / backward elbow thrusts. Step left foot toward right foot with fists down, back of fists together to lock opponent's arms under your arms (similar to scraping hoofarm holds). Reach with your left hand and grasp opponent's right wrist while maintaining hold on both of opponent's arms under your arms. Step with left foot toward 1:30 with slight lean forward pulling opponent with you. Pulling opponent's right arm downward as needed to lean opponent slightly forward. Execute right arm elbow strike back along opponent's right arm into opponent's face / neck / chin. Step back with left into facing 12:00. Reach with your right hand under your left hand to grasp opponent's left wrist with your right hand. Step forward with your right foot toward 10:30 pulling opponent with you. Again pulling downward on opponent's left arm with your right hand as needed to lean opponent forward. Execute left elbow strike back along opponent's left arm into opponent's face / neck / chin. Release opponent and escape forward.

Entangled Wing Figure 4 wristlock to right wrist from 12:00. Your right arm is forward, fist is upward, opponent is trapping your right arm. Opponent has his left arm around wrapped your right arm at the elbow.

Grab your trapped right fist or opponent's left wrist / fist with your left hand to control your arm in the lock. Step forward right into collapsing right elbow into opponent's chest. Rotate right elbow upward into right elbow strike to opponent's chin. Rotate to 6:00 into left forward bow pulling opponent's left arm along and over your right shoulder, hyper extending opponent's left arm, possibly breaking opponent's left elbow. Spin toward your left with left elbow strike to opponent'sleft ribs or back and kidney depending on amount opponent has rotated. Rotate right with right elbow strike to ribs / solar plexus. Right knife hand / hammer fist rotate down to groin strike. Escape to 6:00.

step forward rightgrab opponent's left wristcollapsing right elbow strike to solar plexusright upward elbow strike to chinrotate left to 6:00 pulling opponent's left arm over right shoulderrotate left with left elbow strike to opponent's left ribs / kidneyrotate right with right elbow strike to opponent's ribs / solar plexusright knife hand / hammer fist strike to groinescape to 6:00

Brushing the Storm Right step through overhead club strike from your right flank 3:00

left hand parry club toward right side. Step forward right as needed to palm heel / cupping hand / inner knife hand strike to opponent's throat / chin. Step forward left and behind opponent into opponent's area of obscured vision. Drop into close kneel with right collapsing elbow strike to ribs/ chest. Right hand knife strike rotating downward to groin. Continue right hand down to opponent's right leg below knee. Left hand drops to opponent's hip. Step back with right leg with circular foot sweep back to left forward bow while pulling up on opponent's right leg tipping them forward. With left forward leg execute front snap kick to groin. Set left foot with outward (left) rotation. Right leg kick to opponent's on the ground leg (the left leg, since you are holding the right leg up in the air).

Move left hand to opponent's hip or slightly lower and push slightly outward to unbalance opponent and shift opponent's weight to opponent's left leg. This makes it easier to lift and pull up on the opponent's right leg. Unbalance opponent toward opponent's left, shifting opponent's weight to opponent's left leg.

Left hand parry while executing right palm heel to neckStep forward with left foot executing right elbow strike to ribsright knife hand downward to groinleft hand drops to opponent's right hipright hand grabs opponent's right calfstep back right into left forward bow lifting opponent's right leg into the airleft front snap kick to groinright knife edge kick to opponent's left (grounded) leg

Monkey Cycle – Level 2

Raking Mace Two-handed lapel grab pulling in from 12:00

Step in/forward right across the center line [optional prefix: left hand knife edge strike to opponent's face] left hand pin / capture attacker’s wrists with a left crane hook while simultaneously execute a right uppercut to mid-section. Bring right fist outward toward right with right hand back knuckle to ribs, cocking right hand to my right ear, simultaneously step with left foot behind right foot in a shallow twist stance. Bring right fist up and around to right hammer fist to side of opponent's head / jaw while unwinding from twist stance to right neutral bow. Right elbow downward strike to opponent's left arm nerve bundle right below elbow turning into right downward / leftward (cross body) strike across opponent's arms at elbows pulling opponent's head and upper body forward and toward your left (avoid pulling opponent straight toward you to avoid a head butt from opponent). Execute right outward knife hand chop to neck. Then right collapsing elbow strike to left side of opponent's head / neck, my left hand palm heel strike to opponent's right side of head (PBJ). Right over left cross out toward 7:30 away from opponent.

1) step in right [left strike to opponent's face] left hand pin opponent's hands with crane hook2) right hand upper cut to ribs3) right hand back knuckle to ribs while left foot moves behind right foot into twist stance4) right hand to my right ear, right hammer fist to TMJ (jaw joint) while unwinding twist stance to right neutral bow5) right elbow strike to opponent's left forearm, right forearm strike downward / leftward at opponent's elbow pulling opponent forward / downward toward my left side6) right hand swings to my left ear, right sword hand outward chop to opponent's neck7) right collapsing elbow strike to neck8) left hand palm strike to opponent's right side of head9) right cross over and out toward 7:30

Leap from Danger Push from 6:00

Execute a forward Kenpo roll on your right shoulder toward 12:00; tuck your left leg standing up into a left neutral bow facing 6:00 (back toward approaching opponent), step off of centerline toward left / 4:30'ish. Right leg round house kick to groin, step down with right foot across center line, rotate leftward and around to facing 12:00 into left neutral bow, back toward opponent, left leg reverse heel kick to solar plexus, bring left foot forward and step left across right. Step back with left foot to left side kick to ribs orchest. Step back left over right and out toward 12:00.

1) forward kenpo roll toward 12:00, end in left neutral bow facing 6:002) right round house kick to groin3) rotating left rear kick to groin4) left cross over out5) cross over back to left side kick6) cross over and out toward 12:00

Shield and Mace Step-through right straight punch to head from 12:00

Step off left toward 10:30, off of centerline of attack, into a left neutral bow while executing right arm vertical outward block to opponent’s extended attacking right arm, while delivering a left thrusting punch to opponent’s kidney / floating ribs. Pivot into left forward bow facing 12:00 while executing a rolling check → bring left hand up to parry / block at opponent's upper right arm, simultaneously bring right hand

downward from vertical block into right inward hammerfist to opponent's back / kidney (strike with right inner hammer fist as if holding a knife with the blade toward your pinky finger and thrusting the blade intothe kidney, hammer fist similar to a knife stab to kidney). Drop slightly to wide kneel bringing left hand downward pushing / checking opponent's right arm downward against opponent's body. Retract/swing right fist/hand toward my right thigh swinging right hand downward, around, and upward to right cupping heel strike to opponent's chin / neck / face. Swing right hand over the top raking his eyes / face, down the outside of his back to a right sword hand strike to the back of his right leg / calf, collapsing his right knee downward / inward. Bring left hand toward his back and left hand provisional check to his back, pushing /popping him forward. Step forward with your right leg with your left left grounded, bring right knee upward inward to be in position for right knife edge kick to the back of opponent's left leg, collapsing opponent's left leg. Cross over right over left and step out toward 9:00.

Six steps1) step left neutral bow with right vertical outward block2) left thrust punch to right kidney / floating ribs3) rolling check with left hand block to upper arm with right hand downward back knuckle to kidney4) drop into wide kneel, check his right arm down with left hand, execute right palm heel to neck5) Swing right hand over clawing face, over and down back, to right sword hand to back of right leg while striking back with left hand to knock opponent forward6) bring right knee upward inward, execute right knife foot strike to back of opponent's left leg, buckling left leg7) step out with right cross over toward 9:00

Hugging Pendulum Shuffle-up right side-kick to right ribs with a right punch to head from 12:00

Shuffle left back to 7:30 as you deflect the kick with a right downward riding block (similar to deflecting hammer). Opponent then tries to use right hand back knuckle to head. Step forward with left foot across centerline toward opponent, your left hand parry his right back knuckle, your right hand executes glancingright sun punch to opponent's right ribs, end with right arm wrapped far toward your left and left hand parry far toward your right, this is the “hugging” part, your arms wrapped around you. Right foot steps forward from behind into right foot knife edge kick to opponent's rearward (left) leg, this should rotate opponent toward his right and collapse opponent onto his left knee. Provisional (push down) check on opponent's right shoulder with my left hand. Right raking back knuckle to opponent's head. At the same time rotate my right knee into opponent's right thigh, pushing him off balance toward his left. I am at 9:00position facing 3:00 with right knee into opponent's right thigh. Shift weight back to my rear / left leg while rotating swiftly left toward 12:00 executing right hand cupping palm heel strike to neck / chin. Cross out right over left toward 9:00.

1) shuffle left back with riding block with right arm of his right kick2) left hand parry toward 3:00 of his right back knuckle3) right glancing sun punch to his right ribs4) left foot fast cross over to right foot knife edge kick to his rear (left) leg. This rotates and collapseshis left leg down onto left knee, rotating him to his right5) Check his right shoulder with my left hand6) right hand back knuckle to right side of his head7) rotate my right knee into his right thigh, off balancing him toward 3:008) rotate left toward 12:00 executing right hand cupping palm heel to neck9) cross over and out right over right toward 9:00

Tripping Arrow Front Bear hug from 12:00 with arms free

Execute a left inward horizontal heel palm strike to your opponent’s right ear. Right inward palm heel strike to opponent's left ear, while simultaneously stepping out left into horse stance while grasping and pulling down on opponent's right shoulder with your left hand. Pull opponent toward his right and downward off balance with your weight pulling down his right shoulder. This controls opponent's height and keeps opponent from kicking with his right foot. Slide right foot left with inward outward crescent outward around and behind opponent's right leg. Keep your right ball of your foot mostly on the floor with a sliding motion. Thrust your right foot / leg backward into left forward bow, keeping ball of right foot on the ground, while simultaneously striking out with right hand in palm heel to opponent's face (this is the bow and the arrow, bow stance and palm heel as arrow). This should trip opponent backward over your right leg and backward to the ground. Continue to maintain grip on opponent's right arm but slide your grip down to opponent's right wrist. Bring your right hand to grasp opponent's wrist with your left hand and twist opponent's arm clockwise (arm lock). With opponent on the ground lift up right foot and heel strike to throat / face. Bring right foot back toward opponent's held right arm and crash down with right foot onto opponent's right arm. This will strip opponent's right arm from your left hand grasp. Step with right foot outward and backward to right ending in left neutral bow with left foot closest to opponent.Step in right with right kick to opportune target.

1) left palm heel to opponent's right ear2) right palm heel to opponent's left ear while left foot moves to horse stance3) left hand pulls downward on opponent's right shoulder4) anchor left arm pulling opponent downward5) crescent with right leg around and behind opponent's right leg, sliding right foot6) thrust right foot back into left forward bow while simultaneously striking opponent's face with right hand. Keep the ball of the right foot on the ground. This should trip opponent to the ground onto his back. Maintain grip with left hand on opponent's right arm. Slide left hand down opponent's arm to opponent's right wrist.7) right heel kick to opponent's throat face8) right stomp to held opponent's right arm, stripping opponent's right arm from your grasp9) step right / back to left neutral bow10) step in right to kick opponent11) step back right and cross over and out left over right

Fallen Cross Two-handed rear choke from 6:00

Reach over each of your same shoulders to your neck and take control of your opponent’s hands by grabbing his arms at each wrist. Step out left and drop into horse stance while pulling opponent's hands hard, tight, and forward along your neck toward your front. Pulling his hands tight and forward along your neck may break his thumbs. As the hands pass your neck rotate opponent's arms to palms up. Continue pulling arms forward over your shoulders, at the same time rotate opponent's palms up. Pull opponent's arms to about where his elbows cross your shoulders. Stand up hyper extending and possibly breaking opponent's elbows. Shoot right hand upward pulling opponent's right hand over your head. Execute a twist in place to turn to face your opponent while maintaining grip on opponent's wrists. This will result in opponent's arms crossed over with your right hand on top / his right hand / arm on top. End rotation in left neutral bow. Attempt to end with both of opponent's thumbs up and palms outward. This puts his elbows locked. Right knee strike under his locked elbows at the elbow, breaking his elbows. Right foot kick to groin. Right foot knife edge strike / scraping hoof to opponent's right leg / foot. Right elbow strike to face, cross out right foot over left.

1) reach up and over my shoulders to grab opponent's wrists2) step out right into horse stanch pulling opponent's arms forward, breaking his thumbs against the back of your neck

3) pull opponent's arms forward over your shoulders, rotating his wrist to palm up4) pull downward on opponent's arms, hyper extending at the elbow5) right hand shoots upward, over your head, rotate left 180 degrees toward 6:00 to face opponent while maintaining grip on wrists to end with opponent's arms crossed with his right over left. His palms out and thumbs up, this locks the elbows. End rotation in left neutral bow6) right knee strike to his crossed arms, at the locked elbows, breaking his arms at the elbows7) right kick to his groin8) right foot knife edge scraping hoof to his right leg and foot.9) right elbow strike to face10) right over left cross over and out

Capturing the Storm Right step-through overhead club to the head from 12:00

Step forward left into a left forward bow while executing a high cross block (right hand over left with closed fists) upward to the underside of your opponent’s right forearm. Slide your hands up to grab his right hand with both of your hands, mirror his right hand with your right hand, have both of your hands thumbs up and grasping around his hand. Still facing opponent rotate his hand downward with club into his legs / knees, this should be one continuous motion continuing his overhand club attack but right down and around to his knees. After clubbing his knees keep going around to his right side with the club, simultaneously step through with your right foot on his right side toward 10:30. Strip / Take the club withyour right hand directly toward 10:30. Maintain grip on opponent's right wrist with your left hand and lift his right arm up and over your head. Rotate his right hand wrist to palm facing upward as you lift his arm over your head. Pull his right arm onto your left shoulder hyper extending his right arm. Rotate left and around striking the front of opponent's knees with club. Left foot cross over behind your right foot while swinging club back to your right and striking the back of his knees. Bend opponent up and back by liftingup your left hand / his right wrist. Sweep the club up his chest / front, lifting his chin with the club. Unwind the left foot cross over behind the right by rotating toward the left into left forward bow while aggressively swinging the club into opponent's throat.

1) step left into left forward bow with double upward block, right over left2) slide hands up and grab his right hand, taking control of his hand and the club, mirror hands3) swing my arms toward my right shoulder, downward, striking with the club across his knees4) step through with right foot on his right with right foot toward 10:30 end facing 9:00, bringing arms back and upward still holding his hand / wrist5) strip club from his hand with your right hand toward 10:30 while maintaining grip on his right wrist with your left hand6) lift his right hand over your head and back down to your left shoulder, rotating his arm to palm up7) hyper extend his right arm across your left shoulder8) step with your right foot toward 6:00 while rotating your body toward 3:009) strike with the club across his knees10) left foot cross over behind your right foot while clubbing the back of his knees11) lift his right arm palm upward to cause opponent to stand up and lean back12) strike with club upward along opponent's chest to chin, lifting opponent's head13) unwind left cross over by rotating left14) unwind and strike with club across opponent's throat

Eagle Cycle – Level 2

Obscure Sword Facing 12:00 - Left grab to my right shoulder from behind / 4:30

Cross arms / Hug self with left hand reaching up onto my right shoulder grabbing opponent's left grab, right hand hugging under my left arm toward my left side. Step forward left into left forward bow strongly toward 1:30 pulling opponent forward and off balance. Turn 180 toward opponent, into right neutral bow, executing right hand sword hand to throat. Right hand slides to provisional check of opponent's left arm. Left / rear snap kick to groin. Step back into right neutral bow.

1) Grab opponent's hand with my left, hug right hand under my left arm2) left forward bow toward 1:30, pulling opponent off balance3) rotate to right neutral bow while executing right sword hand to throat4) right hand provisional check5) left / rear snap kick6) return to left neutral bow

Parting Wing Two-handed high push to upper body from 12:00

Step back right into left neutral bow while executing two arm outward block (similar to parting the sea). Right palm heel under and upward to opponent's left floating ribs. Grab opponent's left side clothing (if possible) and draw opponent toward you while executing left sword hand to throat or upper chest. Near the end of the left sword hand release the right grip and bring right hand into cocked position at right hip. Execute a downward compression push with left hand to expose opponent's solar plexus. Right straight punch with dragons tooth into solar plexus.

1) Step back right executing double outward block (parting the sea)2) right palm heel to left floating ribs3) left sword hand to throat / upper chest4) left downward compression5) right dragon tooth punch to solar plexus

Raining Claw Step-through uppercut to stomach from 12:00

NOTE: very similar to Rolling Mace. Step back left into right neutral bow while executing right arm downward block. Rotate into right forward bow while executing left hand palm heel strike to nose continued into downward left hand claw to face. Rotate into right neutral bow with inverted half fist to upper lip, just under the nose.

1) Step back left into right neutral bow with right downward strike / block2) right forward bow with left palm heel and claw to face3) right neutral bow with inverted half fist to upper lip

Swinging Pendulum Right step-through roundhouse kick to my ribs from 12:00

From a right neutral bow, step back left offline on a 45 (on 4:30-11:30 line) away from kick while executing universal block, right arm up. Shuffle in right toward 11:30 dropping right hammerfist to groin,step left foot slightly back (toward 3:00) execute right arm upward elbow to chin, cross out.

1) Step offline away from kick while executing universal block2) shuffle in right with hammerfist to groin

3) step left foot to 3, right elbow strike to chin4) cross out

Crashing Wings Rear Bear hug at the waist with arms free

Step out right into horse stance while executing double elbow strike to opponent's wrists at my waist. Continue dragging my elbows inward along my sides to disengage opponent's grip and slightly capture opponent's right hand / wrist at my right hip. Bring both of my hands together at my right hip (kind of cup and saucer at my right hip). Step with my left leg in a circle sweep back and around behind opponent's right leg. Set my left leg with my left knee behind his right knee (be in contact with my left knee to the back of his right knee). In a big sweeping motion execute left elbow upward into opponent's right side of face / jaw. The left upper elbow should cause opponent to trip backwards over my left leg behind him. Continuing sweeping motion follow with right hammerfist toward opponent's groin as opponent is falling.

1) Step out right into horse with double elbow strike to opponent's wrists2) left leg sweep behind opponent's right leg, knee to knee, my left hand to my right hand3) left elbow upward outward strike to opponent's right side of face4) tripping opponent backward over my left leg behind him5) right hammerfist to groin as he is falling

Captured Leaves Right hand finger lock to my left hand (fingers)

Step forward left leg bringing left hand (locked hand) downward and around and upward into similar to pizza pie check with left hand, rotate right with right elbow to opponent's right ribs, rotate left and reach across arm to grab opponent's wrist with right hand, release my left hand and elbow strike opponent's left ribs, provisional block with right hand, cross over left foot in front of right foot while executing left hand finger strike to eyes.

1) Step forward left, bring left hand downward, round and upward to left pizza pie block position2) rotate right to right elbow to opponent's right ribs3) rotate left and grip opponent's right wrist4) release left hand and left elbow to opponent's left ribs5) left cross over and out while provisional block with right hand and left hand eye strike

Evading The Storm Right step-through overhead club strike to the head from 12:00

NOTE: very similar to Attacking Mace. Step off left into left forward bow with double factor block of club with left inward (toward opponent's arm) followed by right outward (to opponent's arm – above elbow) then right-hand follows up opponent's right arm to grasp opponent's right (closest) shoulder, round kick to belly / groin (or knee to belly / groin depending on distance), right foot down, left upper cut to opponent's right ribs (all similar to Attacking Mace), then left leg shuffle in with knee to opponent's right thigh twisting opponent away and collapsing right leg at knee bringing opponent down on his right knee, rotate left away from opponent into right close kneel onto opponent's Achilles tendon possibly breaking ankle.

1) Step off left, double factor block, left inward, right outward2) (Attacking Mace) right shoulder grab, right roundhouse to groin, left uppercut to ribs3) left knee to opponent's right thigh, collapsing right leg4) turn left into right close kneel onto opponent's right ankle

Panther Cycle – Level 2 – Long Form Two – Stance Set

Twirling Wings Facing 12:00 – Two-handed grab to my shoulders (or choke) from 6:00

Right hand reaches up to left shoulder to trap / grab opponent's left hand. Step back with left foot into twist stance (left behind right), rotate (twirl) 180 degrees while executing left arm outward block to shear opponent's arms from your shoulders / neck. Keep left arm up to maintain block of opponent's arms. Opponent should be facing toward your leftward direction, exposing opponent's left side ribs. Right arm swings inward with right elbow strike to opponent's exposed left ribs. Right hand comes up into palm up parry / block (pizza check) while left hand rotates down (left / right swap position smoothly). Rotate rightward while executing left inward elbow strike to still exposed opponent's left ribs. Bring left hand up into palm upward parry into finger strike to eyes, cross out left foot in front of right.

1) right hand grabs opponent's left hand at shoulder2) step back with left foot into twist stance behind right foot3) rotate toward 6:00 executing left arm outward block, striking opponent's arms free4) right inward elbow5) right pizza check6) left inward elbow7) left pizza check8) left eye poke9) cross over and out

Hooking Wings Two-handed push to mid-section from 12:00

Start similar to rolling mace.Step back left into neutral stance executing right hand downward hook, rotate into forward bow executing left hand downward hook, spread and part opponent's pushing arms. Draw right foot into cat stance and execute front thrusting snap kick. As right foot comes down execute right hammerfist to opponent's left jaw. Continue swinging right fist inward and downward and looping around (figure 8) into back knuckle from slightly above into opponent's face. Stop right arm with fist slightly below opponent's face, execute right punch to face continuing into right upward elbow to chin / face, rotate right hand into palm claw to face.

1) step back left, neutral stance, right downward hook2) rotate into forward stance, left downward hook3) right cat stance, right front thrust kick to groin4) right hammerfist to side of head5) right back knuckle to face6) right upward elbow to face7) right palm claw to face

Leaping Crane Step right – punch right (straight punch) to head from 12:00

Step (leap) toward 10:30 while executing left hand open palm inward parry of right punch and right dragon tooth strike to opponent's exposed right ribs, motion similar to hugging pendulum with left hand sweeping toward right to parry punch and right hand sweeping toward left to execute dragon tooth punch to ribs. Land at 10:30 into crane stance (all weight on left leg, right leg pulled up into crane). Right foot knife-edge strike to opponent's front (right) leg, step down with right foot while executing right back

knuckle to opponent's right kidney. Opponent should be going down after knife kick to knee and kidney punch. Follow with right elbow strike (PBJ) to head.

1) step (leap) left off line toward 10:302) left hand parry, right hand dragon strike to ribs (hugging motion)3) land in crane stance, with right foot up4) execute right knife-edge kick to opponent's front knee5) as landing right foot execute right back knuckle to opponent's right kidney6) PBJ right elbow to head

Intellectual Departure Right front thrust kick from 12:00

Step back with left foot into twist stance (left behind right), rotate left 180 degrees to face 6:00 while executing downward sweeping blocks. This gets your body off line of the kick and sweeps opponent's legoutward opening (exposing) opponent's belly / groin. Execute right foot rear kick to groin. Step down and rotate back to face opponent (facing 12:00). Shuffle up with right foot forward executing right foot knife edge kick to opponent's rear leg / knee. Land the kick and execute strike to head (is it right back knuckle or right elbow strike (pbj) ??)

1) step back left into twist stance2) rotate leftward with sweeping downward block, end facing 6:003) right leg rear kick to groin4) rotate right back toward 12:005) execute right knife kick to rear knee6) strike to head

Crushing Hammer Bear hug from 6:00 (rear) at the waist with arms pinned

Grab opponent's locked hands with your left hand. Drop down while stepping left to pull opponent forward and off balance. Right fist hammer strike to groin. Right leg inward, backward, outward, sweeping circle motion to bring right leg from front middle of opponent to behind / middle of opponent. Hammerfist with right fist to groin (again). Grab groin with right claw. Rapid upward elbow strike with right elbow to under chin / face. Rotate right executing left hand palm heel to chest to topple opponent over your right leg that is now behind opponent's left leg. Remember to get kind of hip to hip when you slide your right leg behind opponent's left leg.

1) trap opponent's hands2) step left and drop weight3) right hammerfist to groin4) right leg sweep from front to back behind opponent's left leg (hip to hip)5) right hammerfist to groin6) right claw grab groin7) right upward elbow strike to face / chin8) rotate right executing left palm heel to chest to topple opponent

Circling Wings Two-handed choke from behind (6:00)

Reach up with left hand to trap opponent's right hand at your neck. Step aggressively toward 1:30 pulling opponent forward off balance toward 1:30. Rotate rightward bringing right elbow up and around / over opponent's right arm. Trap opponent's right arm under your right arm. Continue rotating into right rear stance while executing left hand palm heel to opponent's face (mostly his right side of face). Rotate back

(leftward) into neutral stance while executing right elbow upward strike to opponent's chin / face. Step out.

1) left hand trap opponent's right hand2) lunge toward 1:30 pulling opponent forward off balance3) rotate right into rear stance4) left hand palm heel to face5) rotate left into neutral stance6) right upward elbow strike to face7) step out

Calming The Storm Right roundhouse club strike to the head from 12:00

Step up right foot (toward 12:00) into right neutral bow. Left arm extended outward block to inside of opponent's right wrist. Right vertical thrust punch to opponent's jaw or face. Rotate right into right forward bow facing 12:00. Left hand comes in to left thrust punch to opponent's solar plexus, right hand comes over left to maintain parry / block on opponent's right arm. Rotate left back into neutral bow executing right back knuckle to opponent's right lower ribs, left hand comes back into upward parry check(pizza check) on opponent's right arm. Cross over and out.

1) step forward right into right neutral bow2) left outward block at opponent's right wrist (checking the storm)3) right punch to face4) rotate right into right forward bow5) left thrust punch to solar plexus6) right parry / check of opponent's right arm7) rotate left to right neutral bow8) right back knuckle to ribs9) left palm upward (pizza) check to opponent's right arm10) step out

Execute 1, 2, 3 simultaneous.Execute 4, 5, 6 simultaneous.Execute 7, 8, 9 simultaneous.

Snake Cycle – Level 2 – Bo Strikes and Defenses

Charging Ram Front Tackle from 12:00

Step back left to 4:30 (5 swords step) into right forward bow as you execute a left outward hand sword strike to your opponent's collar bone....

1. Step off line to my left, out of the line of attack, into right forward bow2. Strike with left knife hand into charging opponent’s collarbone, breaking collarbone3. Rotate left into right neutral bow with downward right hand knife strike to back of neck4. Right front kick to groin, return right foot5. Left (rear leg) snap kick to opponent’s near (left) side (likely rear) leg6. Cross out, left leg over right

Thrusting Wedge Two-handed choke from 12:00

Step right (slightly across center line) into a right forward bow checking opponent's right leg with a horizontal finger thrust (forearm wedge) arching inward and downward into your opponent's eyes....

1. Step forward right into right forward bow2. Thrust forward with both hands, fingers of both hands straight, fingers overlapped (I do right hand (right

fingers) on top of left hand (left fingers)), in the shape of a triangle, palms up3. As you thrust your arms between opponent’s arm, keep your elbows outward, forming a large triangle

from tips of fingers to your elbows4. Use your elbows to force outward opponent’s arms away from your neck5. Turn hands over into downward claws and dig into opponent’s eyes, continue forward and downward

force causing opponent’s head to be forced backward and downward6. Form the shape of the heart with both hands, sweeping upward, outward, downward, opening opponent’s

arms, releasing / moving opponent's hands away from your neck.7. Crane hook with your left arm to trap opponent’s right arm at bicep, rotate and pull opponent toward you

opening his face and neck to your coming right arm elbow strike (alternate from casa de kenpo slide left hand down to opponent's right elbow, grasp at elbow to control opponent and pull / rotate opponent into the incoming right arm elbow strike to neck / chin)

8. Rotate slightly leftward bringing your right elbow upward into opponent’s neck and chin, elbow strike to neck and chin

9. Rotate slightly back to the right while executing downward palm heel with right hand continuing into downward claw with right hand across face

Thundering Hammers Step-through right straight punch to head from 12:00

Step left toward 10:30 into a left neutral bow as you execute a left inward block to the outside of your opponent's right arm....

1. Step forward left, off the line of attack2. Left arm high inward block of opponent’s incoming right punch, execute the strike high on the arm to

cause opponent to rotate away from you, exposing opponent's back3. Right arm and fist swings into opponent’s sternum / solar plexus, hold hand with thumb and rounded

fingers toward opponent’s body, hammer into opponent’s solar plexus4. At the same time execute right knee check into inside of opponent’s forward right leg5. Pull left hand cocked back to my left ear6. Sweep right arm downward and around in arc around and above opponent's back

7. Rotate rightward using both hands as hammers into opponent’s back of head / neck (right fist) and kidney area (left fist)

8. At the same time execute left knee check into opponent’s near leg / knee, possibly collapsing opponent’s leg at the knee

9. Rotate slightly back toward the left10.Keep left hand down in a check against the back of opponent’s head, use right hand and hammer

downward into the back of opponent’s neck11.At the same time, while rotating left, execute right knee check against opponent’s right leg

Swinging Pendulum Left roundhouse kick to the ribs from 12:00

Step left in a left neutral bow, slide right foot (up the circle) 5 sword step toward 7:30 with a left universal block (left hand high)....

1. From left guarding stance2. Step back right foot along 12:00 – 6:00 line while executing universal block with left arm on the up side,

right arm on the down side, both arms parallel from the elbows to the fists3. Catch opponent’s incoming roundhouse kick into your universal block4. Shuffle forward toward opponent while executing swinging pendulum (rotate rotate / swing left fist as a

hammer fist downward) into opponent’s groin5. At the same time turn right hand upward into waiters check to catch opponent’s face as he falls forward

from the groin hammer6. Step with right foot toward 8-8:307. Pull left arm up from groin with left arm elbow strike to chin

Squeezing the Peach Rear bear hug with arms pinned

Pin opponent's hands with your right hand, and slide you left foot back to 4:30 into a left reverse bow witha left palm heel to the groin....

1. Use right hand to trap opponent’s hands against you2. Drop your weight into opponent's arms, shifting his weight forward and off balance3. Step back with left foot / leg in between opponent’s legs4. Strike down with left hand sword strike into opponent’s groin5. Grab opponent's “peach” and hold on as you step out, ripping the peach loose6. Step forward with left foot toward 1:30 with left leg executing a scooping heel hook into opponent’s groin

as the left leg / foot exits from between opponent’s legs7. As you step toward 1:30 you pull the opponent over your right leg so now your right leg is between the

opponent's legs8. Execute a right leg scooping heel hook into opponent's groin9. Step down with right foot into a narrow cat stance10.Step back with right leg, striking against opponent's left leg, knocking opponent's left leg out and open11.Rotate right toward opponent and elbow strike into opponent's face / neck12.Cross over right over left and out

Bow of Compulsion Opponent pins your right hand against his chest with both of his hands from 12:00

Step right to 12:00 into a right forward bow delivering a left palm heel to opponent's hands, then drive a collapsing right elbow into the body....

1. Form a hollow space under trapped (right) hand by pressing fingers into opponent (like a spider), this creates some space behind your right hand (a pocket)

2. Step forward right into right forward bow while striking back of right hand with your left hand popping your right hand into opponent’s chest, simultaneously execute a right elbow drop into opponent’s solar plexus / right elbow strike to opponent’s solar plexus

3. Pull trapped right hand straight downward freeing it4. Continue right hand downward striking opponent’s groin with right knife hand while dropping into right

forward close kneel5. Continue right hand motion until right hand is back behind right leg6. Reverse direction of right hand, execute right ridge hand back into opponent’s groin7. Right fist back knuckle to inside of opponent’s left knee8. Rotate left all the way around toward 6:00 executing right fist hook to inside of opponent’s right knee9. End facing away from opponent’s 10.Bonus : From this point could execute an escape or a right rear kick to groin

Obstructing the Storm Right step-through overhead club attack to your head from 12:00

Step left to 10:30 into a left forward bow while executing a high section cross block (right hand over left) to the underside of you opponent's right wrist....

1. Step off line left toward 10:302. Upward X block right hand on top of left (right hand near me, left hand near opponent) blocking the storm3. Block the storm with your X block at the opponent's lower forearm / wrist4. Rotate right hand and slide down opponent's arm as necessary to grab opponent’s right wrist (the one

holding the storm)5. Rotate body right while twisting opponent’s right arm at the wrist into an elbow up / out elbow lock

configuration, continue twisting and pulling right arm bringing your right hand to your right hip6. At the same time execute a left arm forearm strike against opponent’s locked right arm at the elbow7. Bring your left hand toward your right hand, sliding down opponent's arm, toward your right hip8. With both your left and right hands gripping opponent’s right wrist, shuffle back with both feet toward

7:30'ish – 8:30'ish, pulling and extending opponent, causing opponent to step forward with left leg.9. Make sure opponent's arm is rotated into strong elbow lock and pushed down enough to cause opponent to

lean forward and step forward with his left foot as you pull him back. You may need to step more toward 8:30 rather than 7:30 as needed to pull opponent off balance.

10.Maintaining your grip with your left hand on opponent's right wrist move your right hand to the storm in opponent's right hand and strip the storm from opponent's grasp

11.After stripping the storm continue the motion of the storm backward, keeping the tip of the storm toward your rear and the handle of the storm toward the opponent

12.Execute a rear leg (your right leg) kick to opponent's left (hopefully pulled / stepped forward) left knee13.Return right leg to rear position14.Execute right hand strike using handle of storm into opponent's chest

Dragon Cycle – Level 2 – Finger Set

Darting Mace Two Handed Wrist Grab from12:00

Step left toward 12:00 into a left neutral bow pulling your right hand back to your right hip. Execute a left dipping check (left downward strike to opponent's nerve bundle just below elbow) transition immediately into a left fist thrusting punch to your opponent’s chin. Shift to left forward bow punching with right fist into opponent's solar plexus. Strike with left sword hand to opponent's throat. Bring right leg into cat stance, right front kick to groin, ???

Darting Mace – defense for a double grab to your right wrist.http://www.kenpotech.net/ed-parkers-american-kenpo/techniques/purple-belt/darting-mace/

1. Step 1• Counter grab your opponent’s right wrist with your right hand• Step forward toward 12:00 with your left foot to form a left neutral bow stance,• Deliver a left thrusting inward downward forearm strike to your opponent’s right elbow• continue the motion of your left arm to deliver a left ricocheting vertical thrust punch to your opponent’s

face.• Pull your opponent’s right arm down on a 45° angle toward your right hip.2. Step 2• Pivot counterclockwise to form a left forward bow stance facing 12:00.• Check your opponent’s arms down against his body with a left push-down block.• Deliver a right vertical thrust punch to your opponent’s solar plexus or rib cage.3. Step 3• Slide your right foot toward 12:00 to form a right transitional 45° degree cat stance.• Deliver a left outward thrusting handsword strike to your opponent’s throat.• Cock your right fist to you right rib cage.• Continue to step forward forward toward 12:00 with your right foot into a right neutral bow stance,

buckling your opponent’s right inner knee.• Deliver a right thrusting heel palm strike to your opponent’s jaw• Your left hand covers low.4. Step 4• Right front crossover• Cover out toward 6:00.

Notes• During the initial step, the ideal position for your left leg would be just outside your opponent’s right leg

so that you can buckle his right outer knee.• The left inward downward block and the left vertical punch are the same motion. You punch ricochets off

of your opponent’s forearm.• On your left push down block your forearm should be horizontal across both of your opponent’s arms.•

Snaking Talon Two-handed mid-section push from 12:00

Step back left into a right neutral bow with a right downward and a left upward palm block to opponent’s wrists, figure 8 parry with both hands. Flow through wit right hand, rotate right hand into position, grab

opponent's right wrist with your right hand. Anchor right arm / elbow. Right front kick to groin. Turn toward your left while bending opponent's wrist downward (opponent's fingers upward). Bring opponent's wrist to your right hip. Rotate leftward toward 9:00. Execute a right foot side kick to opponent's right armpit / ribs /lymph nodes. Continue turning until facing away from opponent. Execute left foot rear heel kick to opponent's groin. Put left foot down, cross over and out.

Snaking Talon – defense for a high two-hand push.http://www.kenpotech.net/ed-parkers-american-kenpo/techniques/blue-belt/snaking-talon/

1. Step 1• Step back toward 6:00 with your left foot to form a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00,• Deliver a right inward downward diagonal parry to your opponent’s left arm.• Your left hand checks medium height.• Continue moving your right arm underneath and to the outside of your opponent’s right arm.• Deliver a right outward downward diagonal parry to the outside of your opponent’s left arm.• Left hand checks at your solar plexus.2. Step 2• Continue your right hand’s flow of motion, grabbing your opponent’s right wrist with your right hand.• Slide your right foot back into a transitional right 45° cat stance.• Pull your opponent’s right arm down toward your right hip• Deliver a right front snapping ball kick to your opponent’s groin.3. Step 3• Without planting your right foot, execute a right front crossover toward 7:30.• Swing the opponent’s right arm toward 9:00.4. Step 4• Release your opponent’s right wrist.• Pivot counterclockwise to deliver a left spinning back heel kick to your opponent’s abdomen.• Hop onto your left leg while edging toward your opponent• Immediately follow with a right back kick (chicken kick fashion).5. Step 5• Execute a right front cross over• Double cover out toward 7:30.

Shield and Sword Step-through straight left punch to head from 12:00

Step in right toward 12;00 into a right neutral bow with a left outward block to the outside of your opponent’s left arm and a right inward chop to opponents neck. Right hand grab opponent's head, left arm circles downward and back in with left elbow to opponent's arm pit / ribs. Do a Five Swords foot motion with your left foot sweeping back toward 4:30 into a semi twist, simultaneously execute waiter check withleft hand against opponent's left arm. Strike with right hammer fist to near kidney. Rotate leftward and execute a right foot roundhouse kick to far kidney. Cross over and out.

Shield and Sword – defense for a left straight punch.http://www.kenpotech.net/ed-parkers-american-kenpo/techniques/purple-belt/shield-and-sword/

1. Step 1• Step forward on a 45° angle toward 1:30 with your right foot to form a right forward bow stance,• Deliver a left extended outward handsword block to the outside of your opponent’s left arm (at elbow).

• Your right handsword cocks to your right ear (palm out).2. Step 2• Pivot counterclockwise to form a right neutral bow stance.• Deliver a right inward handsword strike to the back of your opponent’s neck.3. Step 3• Pivot clockwise to form a right forward bow stance facing 12:00• Deliver a left inward horizontal elbow strike to your opponent’s left lower ribcage• Your right hand checks your opponent’s left arm at the elbow.4. Step 4• Slide your left foot toward 4:30 into a transitional right front twist stance• Hook your left hand out and down on top of your opponent’s left forearm (waiter’s check).• Unwind to form a right neutral bow stance facing 10:30.• Deliver a right inward horizontal hammerfist strike to your opponent’s left kidney.5. Step 5• Deliver a right inward horizontal roundhouse kick to your opponent’s right kidney.6. Step 6• Right front crossover and cover toward 4:30.

Intellectual Departure Left front thrust kick from 12:00

Step back right to 4:30 into a left reverse bow (fixed motion) with a left inward downward palm down block to the left foreleg of your opponent.

Step back with right foot into twist stance (right behind left), rotate left 180 degrees to face 6:00 while executing downward sweeping blocks. This gets your body off line of the kick and sweeps opponent's legoutward opening (exposing) opponent's belly / groin. Execute left foot rear kick to groin. Step down and rotate back to face opponent (facing 12:00). Shuffle up with left foot forward executing left foot knife edge kick to opponent's rear leg / knee. Land the kick and execute strike to head (is it left back knuckle orleft elbow strike (pbj) ??)

1) step back right into twist stance2) rotate rightward with sweeping downward block, end facing 6:003) left leg rear kick to groin4) rotate left back toward 12:005) execute right left kick to rear knee6) strike to head

Gift in Return Aggressive hand shake from 12:00

Strike down on opponents right hand to anchor them down. Step left 10:30 to a left neutral bow to outside of opponent’s right leg. Drop into close kneel bringing opponent's hand down, forward, under, and between opponent's legs through opponent's groin. Grab opponent's wrist from behind with your left hand.Turn toward opponent into left neutral bow, right foot toward 10:30. Open left (forward) gate, right foot kick to opponent's left knee. Set right foot down in twist stance (open gate right foot), left knee crushes opponent's wrist to opponent's tailbone, breaking wrist.

Gift in Return – defense for a handshake.http://www.kenpotech.net/ed-parkers-american-kenpo/techniques/purple-belt/gift-in-return/

1. Step 1• Step forward to 11:00 with your left foot to form a left neutral bow stance to the outside of your

opponent’s right leg,• Deliver a left push down block to your opponent’s right arm,• Drive your opponent’s right hand into his groin with your right hand.2. Step 2• Shift your left hand around the back of your opponent’s right leg to grab your opponent’s right wrist with

your left hand.• Slide your right foot toward 10:30 to form a left neutral bow stance facing 4:30.• Pull your opponent’s right arm upwards with your left hand.• Push down on your opponent’s right hip with your right hand.3. Step 3• Deliver a right snapping knife edge kick to the back of your opponent’s left knee.• Release your left hand grasp,• Maintain the check with your right hand.4. Step 4• Plant your right foot between your opponent’s legs• Deliver a left knee strike to your opponent’s tail bone.5. Step 5• With your left foot in the air execute a left front crossover• Cover toward 10:30.

Cross of Defense Two-handed choke from 6:00

Step left to 9:00 into a horse stance, sliding your fingers between your neck and attackers hands while digging thumb into back of opponent’s hands.

Reach over each of your same shoulders to your neck and take control of your opponent’s hands by grabbing his arms at each wrist. Step out left and drop into horse stance while pulling opponent's hands hard, tight, and forward along your neck toward your front. Pulling his hands tight and forward along your neck may break his thumbs. As the hands pass your neck rotate opponent's arms to palms up. Continue pulling arms forward over your shoulders, at the same time rotate opponent's palms up. Pull opponent's arms to about where his elbows cross your shoulders. Stand up hyper extending and possibly breaking opponent's elbows.

Shoot left hand upward pulling opponent's left hand over your head. Step with right foot behind left foot with right foot toward 10:30. Execute a twist in place to turn to face your opponent while maintaining gripon opponent's wrists. This will result in opponent's arms crossed over with your left hand on top / his left hand / arm on top. End rotation in left neutral bow. Opponent's left arm should be just above opponent's right elbow. Opponent's left arm should be rotated such that the left arm is locked at the elbow against opponent's right arm. Anchor both arms, elbows in. Open the left gate, execute right foot kick to far knee. Set right foot down forward into right forward bow. While maintaining grip on opponent's locked elbows and wrists rotate into right neutral bow. The rotation to neutral both is supposed to impart enough motion if done with speed, to flip opponent.

1. reach up and over my shoulders to grab opponent's wrists2. step out right into horse stanch pulling opponent's arms forward, breaking his thumbs against the

back of your neck3. pull opponent's arms forward over your shoulders, rotating his wrist to palm up4. pull downward on opponent's arms, hyper extending at the elbow

5. left hand shoots upward, over your head6. cross opponent's left arm over his right, locking opponent's left arm in opponent's right elbow7. open left gate, execute right kick to far leg8. set right foot down forward9. rotate from right forward bow to right neutral bow10. if done with your arms anchored there is a possibility of rotating opponent's arms enough to flip

them.

Cross of Destruction - defense for a rear two-hand choke.http://www.kenpotech.net/ed-parkers-american-kenpo/techniques/purple-belt/cross-of-destruction/

1. Step 1• Tuck your chin into your chest,• Grab your opponent’s wrists with both of your hands,• Step toward 9:00 with your left foot to form a horse stance.2. Step 2• Slide your right foot back toward 7:30 into a left neutral bow stance facing 1:30.• Cross your opponent’s left arm over your head, crossing his left arm over his right.• Pull your right arm toward your right hip3. Step 3• Deliver a right front thrusting ball kick to the inside of your opponent’s right knee cap.4. Step 4• Plant your right foot forward toward 1:30 to form a right neutral bow stance.• Pull with your left arm and push with your right arm to twist the opponent’s arms breaking or dislocating

his elbow(s).5. Step 5• Right front crossover and cover toward 10:30.

Defying the Storm Right roundhouse club from 12:00

Step with right foot toward 10:30 and strike attackers right wrist with a left extended outward chop and attackers right bicep with a right inward chop, similar to five swords strike. Grab opponent's wrist in your left hand, opponent's bicep with your right hand. Execute a right elbow strike to face / throat. Simultaneous step back right foot into left neutral bow, grab farther back onto opponent's tricep, while rotating opponent's wrist and arm at tricep bounce off of right foot immediately into right knee to opponent's groin / solar plexus. Bring right arm down into circular sweeping motion ending with droppingelbow strike to opponent's upper back.

Defying the Storm – defense for a right inward roundhouse club strike.http://www.kenpotech.net/ed-parkers-american-kenpo/techniques/blue-belt/defying-the-storm/

1. Step 1• Step toward 11:00 with your right foot to form a right neutral bow stance facing 11:00• As you plant your right foot, try to buckle the inside of your opponent’s right knee.• Deliver a left extended outward handsword strike to your opponent’s right wrist• Deliver a right inward handsword strike to your opponent’s right biceps.2. Step 2• Grab your opponent’s right wrist with your left hand.• Grab the back of your opponent’s right elbow with your right.• Step back with your right foot towards 4:30 to form a left forward bow stance facing 10:30.

• Push your opponent’s right wrist away while pulling and rolling your opponent’s right elbow down and toward you to snap your opponent’s right elbow.

3. Step 3• Deliver a right upward knee strike to your opponent’s sternum.4. Step 4• Plant your right foot forward into a right neutral bow stance.• Deliver a right inward overhead elbow strike to your opponent’s upper spine.• Maintain control of your opponent’s right wrist.5. Step 5• Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30

Cobra Cycle – Level 2 – Bo Kata

Twin Kimono Two Handed Lapel Grab from12:00

Left hand open hand slap to right side of opponent's face, continuing to left hand shape of the crane pin of opponent's hands at lapels, insure my left hand goes over and hooks under opponent's left wrist. When pinning opponent's wrists slightly rotate opponent's wrists counterclockwise, bringing my left elbow in and anchored. At the same time step back left while thrusting right arm through opponent's arms (near opponent's elbows) and rotate my right arm shoulder upward, hand downward, such as to cross lock (arm bar) opponent's arms. Five swords step back with left foot while executing right fist back knuckle to opponent's ribs. Continue right arm arc down and around, up and around in a circular motion, similar to lone kimono. Hammer fist strike opponent's jaw, similar to raking mace, continue striking downward at a 45 degree angle against opponent's elbows. Buckle opponents elbows, drawing opponent down and toward my left, causing opponent to tilt face upward exposing neck. Right sword hand chop to throat, release left hand pin and finish with PBJ, left cupping to head and right elbow to face.

Twist of Fate Two-handed mid-section push from 12:00

Step back right while executing double handed upward outward parry (parting the sea). Maintain contact with opponent's arms at wrist, form shape of the crane with both hands over opponent's wrists. Grab opponent's wrists. Open left (front) gate all the way to a twist stance. Right foot comes forward with knife-edge kick to opponent's right knee. Kick is glancing so set right foot down just to outside and right side of opponent's right leg. Pull opponent's right hand (your left hand) back toward your left side ribs fully extending opponent's right arm. Shoot opponent's trapped left hand (your right hand) out and under opponent's extended right arm, joint locking opponent's arms. Curl your right arm upward twisting opponent's arms. Lift opponent's right arm (your left hand) just enough to allow you to reverse step through under opponent's left arm toward opponent's right side. Stay low and bend / crouch slightly to keep opponent's arms tightly wrapped and locked. Maintain grip and step into right neutral stance, at this point opponent should be spun around to back and flipped off of their feet. Twisting motion is almost like a throw over your right shoulder. Step back with right foot while pulling opponent's arms and head upward, bring right knee back to knee strike to back of opponent's head.

Sleeper Step-through straight right punch to head from 12:00

Step forward left, slightly toward 11:30, while parrying opponent's right punch with an open hand left inward parry. Execute right ridge hand strike to opponent's side of the neck against the ?carotid? artery. Bring right foot forward into right cat stance, behind opponent's right leg, while sliding my right hand along opponent's neck ending up with my right arm under opponent's right arm and my right crook of my elbow pinching opponent's neck / ?carotid? artery. Reach with my left hand around behind opponent's neck to grab my right hand (at the wrist) to lock my forearm against opponent's artery, pinching the blood off to the brain. Hold temporarily to bloodchoke opponent. From right cat stance do a right foot thrust backward to biset, popping with right leg to roll opponent over your extended right leg and to the ground. Maintain control of opponent's right arm as opponent goes to the ground. Follow opponent toward the ground into a close / open kneel stance as appropriate to pin opponent at ribs and hip with your knees. Execute a right fist straight punch to opponent's exposed face / ribs.

Hugging Pendulum Shuffle-up right side kick to right ribs followed by right punch to head from 12:00

Step off toward 7:30 with a downward sliding parry with your right hand of opponent's right side kick (similar to deflecting hammer). Step forward with left leg into left twist stance while parrying opponent's right punch with your left hand. Simultaneous strike out with your right fist with a dragon's tooth punch to opponent's right ribs

under opponent's right arm. Bring right leg into a crane stance. Insure when stepping with left foot that you move forward enough to allow right foot from crane stance to be able to knife-edge kick to opponent's rear (left) back ofknee. From right leg up crane stance knife-edge kick to opponent's rear (left) back of knee. As opponent goes down set my right foot down to the outside of opponent's right thigh. Rotate right into right forward bow using my right knee to knock opponent toward his left simultaneously doing a back knuckle to opponent's jaw, possibly dislocating opponent's jaw. Rotate left back toward left neutral bow while executing right hand claw to opponent's face and broken jaw.

Spiraling Twig High-section rear bear hug, arms free from 6:00

Execute rapping knuckle strikes to back of opponent's hands. Step right toward 3:00 into horse stance. Break attacker's hold and pin attacker's arms with crashing wings. Grab opponent's right hand with your right hand around opponent's hand from the outside just ahead of opponent's right thumb. Bring left hand over and trap opponent's right hand between both of your hands. Step forward toward 1:30 extending opponent's right arm. Hyper extend opponent's right elbow by trapping opponent's right arm under your right arm and stepping toward 1:30. As you step toward 1:30 with opponent's right arm trapped under your right arm, give a twist toward your right, hyper extending opponent's right arm at the elbow. Step forward with left foot while rotating right and rotating opponent's still gripped right hand into a shark fin like motion such that opponent's fingers are pointed upward with his pinky toward you. Bend opponent's hand at wrist in a wrist lock causing opponent to bend forward. Right straight kick to opponent's groin while guiding opponent's locked wrist toward your right hip. As right foot sets down forward follow through with a right back knuckle to opponent's face. Cross over and out.

Flight to Freedom Right rear hammerlock from 6:00

Grasp that which grasps you, with your right hand get a secure grip on opponent's right wrist. Attempt step back left with left elbow strike to opponent's face. Opponent blocks your left elbow strike. Step with left foot toward 1:30, maintaining grip with right hand on opponent's right wrist. Step far enough to extend opponent's right arm and pull opponent off balance toward 1:30. Right foot rear (mule/donkey) kick under opponent's right arm to opponent's expose right ribs. While right foot is in the air turn and step down with right foot forward such that you end facing opponent, with you facing toward 7:30. Keep opponent's right arm extended with your right arm elbow anchored in. As you turn and plant your right foot rotate opponent's wrist into wrist lock / arm bar, bendingopponent over at the waist. Bring left foot forward to execute left foot knife-edge kick to opponent's rear (left leg)knee, collapsing opponent's knee. Re-chamber left foot and bring it in front of your right foot into a twist stance while executing arm bar / elbow disruption strike with your left forearm against opponent's extended right arm / elbow. Force opponent downward to a face plant into the ground.

Returning the Storm Step-right, overhead club attack from 12:00 (which misses) followed by anoutward club strike. Right over head strike misses, opponent continues the motion down and around into outward club strike toward your head.

Step toward 7:30 into a reverse bow. Parry downward club strike with left hand, directing club strike downward and along your downward extended right arm. Step forward left toward 12 or 1:30 and double hand fist or double sword hand strike to opponent's right arm to stop incoming outward club attack. One strike near the wrist and one strike near the elbow. Grasp opponent's right wrist in your right hand. Arm bar opponent's right arm with your left forearm at opponent's right elbow and your right hand at opponent's right wrist. Bend opponent downward as you step drag toward 7:30. Move opponent toward 7:30 enough to cause opponent to step forward with his left leg. As you finish the step drag to 7:30 disarm opponent by stripping club from opponent's right hand, simultaneously kick with your right foot against opponent's left knee on the inside (toward his outside) buckling opponent's left leg. Set your right foot down forward into forward bow while executing a punyo strike with butt end of opponent's club with your right hand into opponent's face / neck / head.

Falcon Cycle – Level 3 – Staff Set 1 (following)

Intercepting the Ram Tackle from12:00

Step forward left with our left foot toward 11:00. Left palm heel strike to opponent’s right side of head. Execute right knee kick to your opponent’s solar plexus, simultaneous bring left hand/fist up to left side of my head to guarding position. With right knee still up in striking position deliver simultaneous right fist inward overhead hammer fist to your opponents right kidney (cross body). Set right foot down toward 4:30 rotate my body rightward and deliver left downward elbow strike to back of opponent's neck (left fist was up in guarding positionso it is in position to deliver the elbow strike)), simultaneously bring right hand/fist up to right side of head guarding position. Hook left hand behind opponent's neck, hook left fingers under opponent's left side of jaw, pullopponent's head in close to my body, bring my left elbow in tight to my body. Step behind with my left foot behind my right foot into a twist stance. Rotate leftward keeping my left elbow in tight and my left fingers hookedunder opponent's left jaw. Pull opponent's head toward my left as I rotate. Rotate around ~180 degrees to bring my right side, and right cocked fist, into position to execute right fist downward strike to left side of opponent's jaw. Execute right foot scoop kick to opponent's groin, chest. Cross over and out.

Destructive Kneel Right Step Through Punch from 12:00

Right foot large step/hop/shuffle (as needed) back toward 6 o'clock into a left neutral bow as you execute a right outward parry to the outside of opponents right punch. Convert right outward parry into right crane hook over opponent's arm, bring crane hook to opponent's wrist, grab opponent's wrist and pull opponent forward off balance and close in toward you. With opponent's right arm fully extended and opponent pulled forward rotate rightward executing both left palm heel strike to opponent's right elbow hyper extending (breaking?) opponent's right arm at elbow and lower case left knee strike to opponent's right knee. Keep my elbows in tight, this should be a tight rotational strike to opponent's knee and elbow. Rotate leftward executing right palm heel strike to face, left back-knuckle to opponent's right ribs, with right knee lower case knee strike to opponent's right knee. Again keep opponent in tight with short, close in rotations of my body with elbows in tight. Sweep circular motion with both hands/arms, claw right hand across opponent's face, bring both fists down and around, rotating first left to clear arms and then rightward to double strike with left fist vertical punch to middle of opponent's spine, right fist back-knuckle to kidney / lower ribs while simultaneously executing lower case left knee strike to opponent's right knee, buckle opponent's right knee taking opponent to his knees. Reach with left hand to hook around opponent's jaw, pull left elbow in tight, pull opponent's head back and down, keeping elbow tight, execute left knee strike to back of opponent's head. Step down with left foot continuing pulling opponent's jaw downward as you rotate left. Pull opponent backward and to the ground. As opponent falls backward to the ground execute hammer fist to opponent's chest. Once opponent hits the ground rotate left and execute right foot downward kick to best availabletarget.

Kneel of Compulsion Right flank right step through punch

Opponent attacks from your right side (9 o'clock). Facing 12 o’clock step forward and to your right toward 1:30 with your right foot as you execute a double parry (left hand comes up and parries (guides) opponent's fist past your head, right hand comes up in outward parry near opponent's elbow). Step with left foot behind opponent keeping right hand up in parry position executing rolling check with right hand as you rotate right 180 degrees to face opponent's back from behind (opponent attacked from 9, you should now be facing 6). Reach up with both hands and grab opponent's shoulders. Step back right (bouncing right step) pulling opponent backward off balance. Open left foot gate while simultaneously bouncing off of right foot and into right foot knife-edge kick to

opponent's far (left) knee. Collapse opponent's left knee and bring them to the ground. Rotate left and execute left elbow strike to opponent's head.

Reversing Circles Left roundhouse kick followed by a and left punch from 12:00

Step back left executing a universal block (right downward with a left inward block) to the inside of opponent’s left leg. Rotate to forward bow executing right upper block to opponent's incoming left arm punch while simultaneously executing left hand palm heel strike to opponent's exposed left ribs. Rotate leftward, bring left hand upward along opponent's extended left arm to end at a wrist grab at opponent's left wrist, bring right fist downward from the upward block to first strike opponent's sternum with a back-knuckle and then rotating right fist inward and downward against opponent's chest. Cross over step with right foot in front of left, pulling opponent's extended left arm with your wrist grab with your left hand. Bring opponent's left arm downward toward your left hip, using circular motion continue from the right fist sternum strike to sweep your right fist under opponent's left arm to end with my right wrist pressing down into the muscle / nerve bundles just above opponent's left elbow, ending with opponent in left arm bar. My feet should be twist stance with my right foot in front of my left, my left hand near my left hip grasping opponent's left wrist, my right arm executing an arm bar with my right wrist at opponent's elbow. While still in cross over stance execute right back-knuckle to opponent's face. Bring right hand to meet with my left hand moving my hands as necessary to grasp opponent's left hand in preparation for a wrist lock (both of my thumbs on the back of opponent's hand, my left hand grasped around opponent's thumb to grab the meaty part of the hand around the thumb, my right hand grasped around the pinky side of the hand to grasp the meaty part of the pinky / hand). Un-cross right foot and execute a right knife-edge strike to opponent's far (right) knee. Bring my right foot back to a right foot cross step behind my left. Rotate my body in place 180 degrees right while executing a wrist lock / throw of opponent to the ground. Keep my elbows in tight and rotate my body right while maintaining grasp on opponent's left wrist. This should roll opponent's wrist over and flip opponent on their back. At the end of the rotate right and flip of opponent execute left downward kick to available target.

Falling Falcon Straight Right - Handed Lapel Grab Pulling in from 12:00

Left hand shape of the crane, pin opponent’s right grabbing hand to your chest. Right foot step forward into a right neutral bow to the inside of opponent’s right leg. Deliver a right vertical upward elbow strike under opponent's right shoulder (into opponent's right arm pit). Get in low as necessary to get my right elbow into opponent's right arm pit. Lift up by straightening my legs to lift opponent up on the elbow in opponent's arm pit. Rotate left to face 6 o'clock while carrying / throwing opponent to the ground at 6 o'clock. Maintain grip on opponent's right hand with my left hand. Opponent should be stretched out in front of you (you facing 6 o'clock) with opponent's head toward 9 and feet toward 3. Reach with my right hand through the “window of opportunity”(behind opponent's right wrist) and grasp opponent's right wrist with my right hand. Step with my right foot rightward toward 3 o'clock while maintaining grip on opponent's right wrist with my right hand. Pull opponent upward some while fully extending opponent's right arm. Execute left palm heel strike to opponent's right elbow. Execute left foot knife-edge kick to opponent's face / head. Step down with left foot near opponent's head. Reach through the “window of opportunity” with my left hand grasp opponent's right wrist. Bend opponent's held right arm down at the elbow and across my left knee. Put my left knee just below opponent's held right elbow (more toward tricep/bicep). Bend opponent's right arm back and around my left knee causing opponent to roll up on their left side exposing their back and kidneys. Execute right palm heel strike to opponent's bent right arm at opponent's elbow. Execute right foot kick to opponent's right shoulder, possibly dislocating shoulder, execute right foot heel strike to opponent's exposed kidneys, execute right foot downward kick to best available target.

Broken Rod Rear - Right Hand Pistol, pressed to your back

Raise your hands in standard “hands up” position, hands at shoulder height. Pivot clockwise (right) (180 degrees) into a transitory right front rotating twist stance (rotate on right heel and left ball of foot). As you rotate around toward your right parry opponent's extended gun hand (opponent's right arm) with your right forearm. Continue torotate right fully around. Change right hand parry into shape of the crane and hook opponent's right arm toward the wrist. Bring left arm under opponent's gun arm (right arm) and execute upward strike with my left arm / forearm against opponent's gun arm (hyper extend opponent's right arm between the wrist grab with your right hand the upward elbow strike with your left hand). Move my left arm down and around to trap opponent's right arm against my body by bringing opponent's right arm against my body, having my left arm over and along opponent's right arm, trapping opponent's right arm, grasp opponent's right wrist with my left hand. Slide my righthand to opponent's pistol barrel and grasp opponent's gun from the top of the slide. This effectively either traps the pistol's slide, stove pipes the empty casing the ejection port of a shot is fired or places the web of your right hand between thumb and fingers between pistol hammer and body. This hopefully disables the weapon. Rotate my right hand upward and inward toward opponent's face, rotating (leveraging) the pistol out of the opponent's grasp. Continue motion of my right hand holding the pistol toward opponent's face. Cross over step with right foot over left. Strike opponent's face with the hammer area of the pistol. Rotate left, unwinding the cross over step, rotate right hand with firearm around so pistol muzzle faces opponent and bring muzzle down to strike against opponent's chest in a hard strike. Step up left (with left foot) toward 4:30. Bring pistol (my right hand) up and over opponent's right arm in a smooth circular motion. Put left hand up to opponent's right shoulder to block. Bring right hand (holding barrel of pistol) around and under opponent's right arm providing a block of opponent's right arm. Step left toward 4:30 as needed to have a gauging step. Chamber right foot in preparation to right knife-edge kick to opponent's far (left) knee. My right hand, holding the pistol, was under opponent's right arm. As we rotate left to chamber and prepare right kick bring right hand holding pistol toward my left side executing pistol hammer end strike to opponent's exposed right ribs. With my right foot execute a right foot knife-edge kick to opponent's far (left) knee collapsing opponent to their knees. Strike with butt of pistol to head / neck area in circular motion sweeping pistol well past opponent's head. Bring the pistol back toward my left in secondary strike with pistol butt to opponent's face. Cross over and out.

Thrusting Lance Front - Right Step Through Knife Thrust

Step back left into toward a right neutral bow, left foot moves up the circle toward 4:30 to get out of line of attack. Right inward hand sword to the inside of opponents right arm at opponent's right wrist. Strike with right sword hand to radial nerve to your opponent’s right wrist. Grab opponent's knife hand (right wrist) with my right hand. Shuffle right foot – left foot in toward opponent. Execute left hand palm heel to opponent's groin. Bring lefthand back to join with right hand at opponent's right wrist. Prepare to execute wrist lock / arm bar on opponent's right arm. Move both of my hands to position my thumbs on the back of opponent's right hand, grasp the pinky side meat of hand with my right hand, the thumb side meaty part of the hand with my left hand. Keep my elbows in to get the rotational force of my body added to the arm bar rotation. Rotate right toward opponent with wrist lock (remember opponent's right hand is holding the knife) causing opponent to bend at waist with right arm in locked arm bar. Kick with my forward left foot opponent's groin (return foot to ground). Step up right and kick with my right foot to opponent's far knee. Set my right foot down toward opponent. While landing the right foot forward after the kick strip the weapon (knife) from the opponent. Use the stripped knife to first slice upward across opponent's neck, then downward across opponent's neck, then rotate the knife in my hand. Execute a punch/ slice with my right hand holding the knife to opponent's neck. Rotate the knife and slice the neck downward. Move knife down along opponent's extended right arm (earlier form had the knife come over the opponent's arm to lock at the back of the arm with the edge of the knife outward against the opponent's arm) to stop and lock at opponent's right wrist. Step in left as necessary to drive my left elbow into and under opponent's right arm pit. Liftopponent up on their toes standing them up. Reach upward and around opponent's right shoulder with my left

hand (the left elbow was in the right arm pit). Pull opponent back, down, and around to your left. Plunge held knife into opponent's chest.

Snakes of Wisdom Flank - Left and Right Shoulder Double Grabs/Two Attackers

Right foot step back into a left neutral bow. Circle both of your arms back with thrusting palm heels tothe opponent’s faces. Swing both arm upward, around, backward, around and under both of opponent's arms. My right under opponent on the right left arm, my left arm under opponent on the left right arm. Stand both opponentsup on their toes by the hyper extension of their arms. Step forward with right foot. Swing both of my arms forward causing opponent's to move around my body and crash into each others head (head to head crash). Bring my hands down to pop/strike/push opponent's heads together and downward in preparation for a left leg major knee strike to opponent's bent over faces. Kneel down while stepping back right and grab both opponent's near legeach with my closest hand. Make sure my hands are on the front of opponent's legs, shape of the crane, NOT grabbing the back of the leg or gi. Stand up and step back left pulling opponent's legs upward and outward causing opponent's to stand on one (the far) leg. Step in and kick left opponent's forward / standing / left leg out from under them causing them to fall to the ground. Perform a similar left kick to right side opponents outside (right) knee, causing opponent to fall to the ground.

Hawk Cycle – Level 3 – Staff Set 1 (leading)

Gripping Talon Straight across, left hand wrist grab (to your right wrist) from 12:00

Rotate right hand clock-wise inward, around, and upward (check for rain), simultaneous bring left hand upsharply to strike back of opponent's wrist. My left hand palm facing toward me, strike opponent's wrist with sharp hit at wrist with my forearm just above my wrist. Roll opponent's palm down, fingers bent way back, as much back as possible, possibly breaking opponent's fingers, raise opponent up on his toes by bending his left palm and finger so far back. Rotate my left hand clock-wise to turn my fingers toward opponent and grip opponent's arm, at wrist, with my left hand. Step right to 12:00 (inside attacker’s leg) into a right neutral bow while simultaneously hammer fist my right fist to opponent's groin. Execute sharp elbow strike with my right elbow into opponent's left ribs. Maintaining grip on opponent's left wrist with my left hand, step with my left foot behind my right leg while executing right back-knuckle to opponent's face, ending with my right fist stretched out in the air behind opponent's head. Turn toward my left while executing right foot biset to opponent's left leg, simultaneously execute right hand ridge hand to back of opponent's head. While opponent is bent over (from biset and ridge hand) palm heel back of opponent's head and bring my right knee to opponent's face. Step with my right leg in front of my left leg, twist stance, extend opponent's left arm (I've been maintaining my grip with my left hand on opponent's left wrist the whole time), arm bar with my right forearm against opponent's hyper extended left arm. Step with my left foot from behind my right foot forcing opponent's face to concrete.

• Rotate right hand clock-wise inward check for rain• strike back of opponent's left wrist with my left forearm• bend opponent's left hand way back on itself• rotate my left hand to grip opponent's left wrist• step-right foot to right neutral bow with right foot in between opponent's legs• right hand hammer fist to opponent's groin• left foot cross behind my right leg while executing right back-knuckle to face• right foot biset to opponent's left leg• right hand ridge hand to opponent's back of cranium• palm heel back of opponent's head• right knee to opponent's face• right cross over, right leg in front of left leg• arm bar with my right forearm against opponent's left arm• step behind with my left leg to neutral bow, forcing opponent to ground

Unfolding Dark Step left, punch left from 4:30 (from the dark)

Step left to 10:30, lean toward 10:30, escape from danger. Looking over right shoulder, deliver a right knife-edge kick to opponent’s left knee. Step down, gauging step, deliver right heel (or right side) kick to opponent's mid-section / ribs. Set right foot down in gauging step. Execute circular biset – rotate leftward 180 degrees on my right foot sweeping with my left foot to deliver my left foot biset to opponent's left foot. When I step toward 10:30 opponent and I are facing the same direction. After second kick and setting foot down, rotate leftward 180 will end with me facing in opposite direction from opponent. Complete full circular motion with my left foot to sweep (biset) opponent's left leg toward his front. This pops opponent's left leg forward and tip opponent back. As opponent tilts back continue my rotation leftward to deliver a right hand hammer fist downward into opponent's sternum, driving opponent to the floor. When opponent hits the ground execute an inner crescent with my right foot bring the bottom of my

right foot against opponent's left leg (in case opponent tries to kick upward with his left leg). Deliver knifeedge kick with my right foot to opponent's chest / neck. Cross over and out.

• Step out toward 10:30• right foot knife-edge kick to opponent's left knee• right foot heel / side kick to opponent's ribs / mid-section• rotate left executing circular biset to sweep opponent's left leg• continue rotating to execute right hand over head hammer fist to opponent's sternum• right foot inner crescent to block opponent's left leg• right foot knife-edge kick to opponent's chest.

Glancing Wing Left step-through uppercut punch to mid-section from 12:00

Step back left toward 6:00 into a right neutral bow, while executing a right inward block to the outside of opponent’s left arm (the arm doing the upper cut). Rotate right, facing toward 12:00, executing left fist vertical punch to face. Bring left hand down to parry / block opponent's arms, execute right palm heel to face. Right hand claw across face bringing right hand around to opponent's back. Rotate right hand in hammer fist around and down to opponent's left kidney. Bring right hand back up and around to opponent's face executing eye slice with right fingers. Use right hand / forearm to check opponent's arms, execute five swords step with left foot crescent step while executing left sword hand to opponent's neck (cardioid artery). Hook left hand over opponent's neck (crane hook). Pull opponent's head down and inward toward my left hip (anchor my left elbow while pulling opponent in). Rotate left sharply while executing right downward elbow strike to back of opponent's head (cranium).

• Step back left into right neutral bow• right inward block of uppercut• left straight punch to face• left check of arms• right palm heel to face• right claw across face• right hammer fist to kidney• right hand eye slice• right check of arms• left foot five swords C step• left sword hand to neck / artery• left hook around opponent's neck• anchor elbow pulling opponent's head to my left hip• rotate left, downward elbow strike to back of opponent's head

Unwinding Pendulum Step through right front kick followed by a right punch from 12:00

From right neutral bow, arms up in defensive position. Step behind with my right foot toward 6:00 into a left twist stance while executing a right downward riding block to the outside of opponent’s right leg. Thisparries the kick. Rotate toward my right, unwinding my twist stance to execute left forearm block to opponent's right arm punch. Gauging step as needed with left foot toward opponent's rear leg, execute right foot cross over in front of left foot executing right foot sweep of opponent's rear foot. End in twist stance with right foot in front of left.

One-two beat with the rear foot sweep, execute monkey paw strike to groin with my right hand from opponent's rear (at this point I am on opponent's backside).

Rotate leftward 90 degrees (unwind twist stance) such that I can execute right leg straight biset to opponent's forward (right) leg. Do a front to back switch (kinda) such that I end up rotating leftward and facing maybe another 90 degree left. Execute with my left leg a straight biset to opponent's rear (left) leg. At this point my back is mostly toward opponent. Rotate leftward and land a left elbow strike to back of opponent's cranium, right hammer fist to opponent's right kidney. Execute cobra whip with my left hand toopponent's right side of face / face. Cross over and out.

• Right neutral bow, arms up in defensive position• step behind with right foot behind left leg• downward riding block with right forearm to block kick• rotate right to left neutral bow (possibly horse stance) executing left inward block to punch• shuffle left as needed, right foot in front cross over, to right foot sweep opponent's rear foot• monkey paw to opponent's groin• rotate left, unwinding twist stance, execute right foot biset to opponent's front leg• front to back switch, rotating left, execute left foot biset to opponent's rear leg• rotate left, execute left elbow strike to opponent's back of head, right hammer fist to right kidney• left hand cobra strike to opponent's right side of face

Prance of the Tiger Right Step Through Uppercut from 3:00

Step back right (or don't step back, as needed to gauge distance) into a left 45 degree cat stance. Begin the uppercut block with a glancing right downward block followed by left downward block, kind of a double factor block against the uppercut, right then left. Attack is coming in from 3:00, use the right glancing strike to move the uppercut offline and the left downward block to maintain the block. End in left cat stance toward 11:30, left arm downward block, right hammefist cocked near right shoulder.

Rotate left arm up, strike downward / inward with right arm forearm strike (hammerfist) against opponent's uppercut, simultaneous execute left foot bottom of foot strike / kick against opponent's right leg / knee. End up in a crane stance, right foot anchored on ground, left foot up. Hop kick from the crane stance kicking with my right foot against opponent's far / rear / left leg / knee, simultaneous right back-knuckle across opponent's face.

Bring right foot back toward my left, sweeping opponent's right (forward) leg outward, ending with my right foot in a cross over / twist stance in front of my left leg, simultaneous bring right hand back across opponent's face clawing opponent's face.

Continue to rotate left out of twist stance until my back is facing opponent, do a left foot heel scoop kick to opponent's groin, causing opponent to bend over forward.

Continue to rotate left until facing opponent, right knee to opponent's chest, right hammer fist to opponent's far kidney. Immediately switch to left knee to opponent's chest and left hammer fist to near kidney.

Rotate right and execute left palm heel to back of opponent's head.

Cross over and out.

Defying the Rod Right Front Pistol to your Chest

Move left hand inward across centerline (to get on the inner side of the gun) as you are putting your hands up. Execute a left outward parry (base is block) directing the barrel away from your body.

Simultaneous with left hand parry execute right foot snap kick to groin and right hand finger poke to eyes.Kick to groin and eye poke simultaneous.

Set my right foot down near opponent along opponent’s centerline. As I set my foot down strike opponent’s extended right arm bicep with my right hammer fist, numbing arm. Simultaneous with step and strike rotate my left hand parry into left hand grab of opponent's wrist (possibly left hand crane hook of opponent's wrist).

Rotate left executing a right elbow circular strike to ribs (along path).

Continue turning my body toward left, change left hand parry into left hand crane hook or wrist grab to trap opponent's right hand holding gun.

Cross my right hand over opponent's extended right arm, and bring my right hand down to grab pistol at barrel from the outside. My fingers should wrap around barrel with my index finger forward toward the barrel end (basically wrap my fingers around the pistol in the same direction as if I were holding the pistol).

Lever the pistol upward and outward out of opponent’s grip. While maintaining grip on opponent’s left wrist, rotate my body rightward, while rotating step with my right foot behind my left foot, continue rotating rightward to end in a left neutral bow, While rotating my body sweep pistol around to strike opponent on the back / side of the neck with handle / butt of pistol. Hook opponent’s head downward into a bending position.

Keep opponent’s right arm extended.

Continue circular motion of my right hand, the one holding the pistol, into a circular arc down, back around up, and over the top to land with the butt / handle of the pistol square into my opponent's back (remember opponent is bent over). Simultaneous with pistol strike use my right knee strike to opponent's sternum.

From right knee up position, execute right foot knife-edge strike to opponent's far, left, knee. Simultaneous with knife-edge kick bring the pistol, my right-hand, up toward my left shoulder. Right hand/ pistol is cocked to deliver strike.

Re-chamber right foot, continuing right foot motion to end in right foot in front of left leg in right front cross over. Simultaneous with right cross over execute right circular arc strike with pistol butt against opponent's head. Continue strike past opponent's head.

Rotate leftward, unwinding twist stance, to put my rear to opponent's bent over body. Simultaneous with unwinding bring right hand, holding pistol, back across opponent's face striking opponent's face with butt of pistol. At end of unwinding twist stance execute a left foot heel kick to opponent's groin. Step over and out.

Entwined Lance Step Right – High Knife Thrust

Bring left foot inward toward right foot, continue left foot motion forward (kind of a left foot C step) to in front of right foot, ending in left twist stance. While moving the left foot also rotate body left (counter clockwise), moving head / upper body offline of attack.

IS IT : A) Bring left hand up to left waiter check / parry. -- this makes more sense OR B) Execute left outward block (hard block) to incoming knife hand. -- this is base

Step with right foot toward 12:00, toward opponent, executing a palm heel to face, keep left check in place.

Rotate right hand clockwise clawing face.

IS IT: -- seem either is correctA) rotate right hand claw counter clockwise, clawing face.ORB) hook face / eyes with right hand, pulling and turning face toward me, in preparation for the eye poke about to come.

Simultaneous actions: Slide my right hand inward along opponent's right arm back to controlling opponent's knife hand with my right hand. Bring my forward, right, leg back toward me, striking the inside of opponent's front, right, leg, sweeping opponent's front, right, leg forward. Execute an eye poke with my left hand.

Kick out with my right foot against opponent's left leg (rear leg). Simultaneous as my right foot kicks forward bring my left hand back to control the knife hand. As my right foot lands execute a right back knuckle strike his right side, forward, floating ribs.

Do a slight rotation inward to execute a right elbow strike to his right, forward, ribs.

Left foot half circle step (five sword step). Right hammer fist strike to opponent's right jaw bone, right hammer fist to opponent's left jawbone.

Cross over and out.

--- alternate from interwebs ---Step forward left foot toward 12:00 into a left front twist with a left outward parry and right palm heel to opponent's right collarbone (argument is if you strike the right collarbone and break it, the opponent is holding the knife in his right hand, breaking the right collarbone will numb / disable the entire right arm, disabling the knife hand). While executing the step forward into the twist stance be sure to lean back awayfrom 9:00, away from the knife. Do not just twist stance and rotate your neck in place or you slice your own neck.

Marriage of the Rams Flank Attack - Left and Right Shoulder Grabs / Two MenTight Grip on both wrists from both sides, my palms down

Anchor both my elbows in. Rotate both my hands inward to facing palms up, check for rain both hands. This rotates opponent’s hands to fingers up, thumbs on the bottom.

Step back right foot toward 6:00 into a left neutral bow while simultaneously doing a snap down with bothhands to execute wrist grab escape. [At this point you could execute a double hammer fist groin strike, the argument not to do the groin strike is because it is off the path of motion for the downward motion of my hands. Could possibly do a finger whip to both groins as the major motion is still on path, do the finger whip in passing.]

Sweep both of my hands back and under opponent's arms. Bring my arms up under opponent's arms, my elbows about in opponent's arm pits, my fists about at back of opponent's neck.

Step forward right executing an uppercut like motion with both of my arms to bring opponent's heads sweeping forward to crash together (similar to snakes of wisdom).

Left knee strike to both faces simultaneous.

Left foot drops down and back after knee strike, right foot steps back, body drops straight down.

Grab both opponent's legs, crane hooks to inside of legs, stand up pulling opponent's legs up off the ground, right kick, left kick.

Cross over and out

--- alternate from the interwebs ---Step back right foot to 6:00 into a left neutral bow while executing a double hammer fist groin strike. Sweep both of my hands back and under opponent's arms. Bring my arms up under opponent's arms, my elbows about in opponent's arm pits, my fists about at back of opponent's neck. Step forward right executing an uppercut like motion to bring opponent's heads sweeping forward to crash together (similar to snakes of wisdom). Left knee strike to both faces simultaneous. Left foot drops down after knee strike, right foot steps back, body drops straight down. Grab both opponent's legs, crane hooks to inside of legs, stand up pulling opponent's legs up off the ground, right kick, left kick, cross over and out.

Bull Cycle – Level 3 – Stance Set IIMenacing Twirl Rear left hand belt grab

Step back with right foot toward 7:00 into a right rear twist'ish stance.

NOTE ON FOOT PLACEMENT: After the right hammer fist to the groin continue into 180 degree rotation toward 6:00 into a right forward bow and execute a left knife hand to throat and a left knee to groin. Attempt to place right foot when sliding it back to the inside of opponent's left foot such than when you rotate into the forward bow toward 6:00 and execute the knee strike to groin your stance is set up properly.

As you step back with right foot execute a right downward hammer fist to opponent's groin.

Rotate clockwise 180 degrees toward 6:00 into a right forward bow, facing 6:00, while simultaneously delivering a right arm clearing / outward block to the inside of your opponent's left arm (the arm they grabbed with) at the wrist.

Continue motion of rotation to execute left sword hand strike to throat. (end this step in right forward bow toward 6:00, right arm downward / outward block of opponent's left arm, my left hand in sword hand strike to throat)

Simultaneous right sword hand strike to throat and left knee strike to groin.

Set left foot down in twist stance with toes toward 4:30. (Toward opponent's right knee)

Simultaneous left sword hand strike to throat, right knee strike (toward 4:30) to inside of opponent's right knee.

Step down with right foot toward 4:30 executing a right arm bicep pop to opponent's chin.

Cross over and out.

Escape Darkness Left rear flank at 7:30 - right step-through punch

Hop toward 3:00 onto your right foot into a transitory right one-legged stance; counter your opponent's punch with a left thrusting knife-edge kick to his right knee.

Stop opponent with left foot knife edge kick to opponent's forward right knee.

Set my left foot down in gauging step to allow clock-wise rotation circular biset. Rotate clock wise on left foot to bring right foot around almost 270 degrees into circular biset knocking opponent's right leg forward such that opponent ends facing away from you, down on right knee with you behind him. Opponent should be facing away from you, left foot on ground, left knee bent 90, right knee on ground, back mostly vertical.

Step up with left foot, toward opponent's back, knee opponent's back with left knee.

Punch with left fist over opponent's right shoulder into opponent's right side jaw. Continue motion of left fist / arm downward onto opponent's right collarbone trapping opponent back against you left knee, preventing opponent from falling forward.

Rotate leftward slightly bringing right arm down to chest strike with inside of right arm.

Bring right arm under opponent's chin, to their throat, choking opponent with right arm.

Move left arm to back of opponent's neck. Lift up on opponent's head. Rotate rightward, clock-wise, breaking opponent's neck.

Release opponent's neck, cross over left over right foot, stepping toward 12:00.

Cross back, right foot in front of left. Execute left heel hook kick to opponent's head.

Cross over and out.

Back Breaker Right flank right step through punch (from 3:00)

Step with right foot toward 1:30 as you parry incoming punch with left hand (left hand up near your head to parry punch). Bring right arm up into outward block of opponent's arm.

Alternate : When executing the right step, left hand parry, right arm outward block, instead to the right step, left parry, right hand / forearm shearing strike to opponent's extended right arm, striking above the elbow to hyper extend opponent's right arm OR do a upward knuckle strike with my right-hand in passing to opponent's tricep nerve bundle, strike just above elbow with rams fist (knuckles upward). Then continue motion of right arm to right arm outward block.

Step with left foot around behind opponent executing rolling check with right arm along opponent's extended right arm. End facing 6:00 directly behind opponent.

Grab opponent's shoulders / gi at shoulders.

Step back with right foot, bring right knee up into vicious knee strike to middle of opponent's back.

Step back right foot and drag opponent backward and downward onto your forward left thigh (think about being in left forward bow with opponent's back (spine) propped on your left leg).

Double inward knife hand strike to both sides of opponent's neck, artery strikes.

Right hand grabs opponent's chin, left hand placed at top of opponent's head. Vicious twist, chin right, top of head left, to break opponent's neck.

Support opponent's head with left hand, right knife hand / sword hand strike to bridge of nose.

Rolling double back-knuckle strikes to both of opponent's collarbones, breaking both collarbones.

Double claw hand, left under right, step back with left foot, following and clawing opponent's face downward, guiding opponent's head downward toward your (now forward) right foot. Down into close kneel if needed to guide opponent's head to the ground. Guide the head down viciously, slamming the head downward and clawing as it falls.

At this point you are still facing 6:00, facing looking down at opponent on the ground.

Rotate counterclockwise 180 toward 12:00 into left forward bow.

Opponent's head is right next to your right foot. Execute right foot rotational heel strike to side of opponent's head.

Right foot heel stomp to opponent's collarbone.

Cross over and out.

Dance of Darkness (Dancing in the Dark) Left step-through front kick followed by a Left punch from 12:00

Begin in left neutral bow, fighting stance. Step back Left into Right twist stance as you execute a Left riding block to the outside of your opponent's Left leg. Maintain you left shoulder forward, do not rotate left (counterclockwise).

Parry incoming punch with your right hand.

Step up with left foot toward 12:00 (toward opponent) executing a left arm upward shearing strike to opponent's extended arm / elbow. Continue motion of left arm around opponent's arm to go over the arm into a left hand double finger poke to opponent's eyes.

With left fingers still poking opponent's eyes, step with right foot toward 3:00, rotating body rightward, clock-wise, dragging opponent's face backward.

Rotate leftward (counterclockwise) and execute double punch strike with right vertical punch to back of neck, left back-knuckle to opponent's left kidney.

Open and place right hand as check on opponent's left shoulder.

Circular motion bring left back-knuckle from left kidney to back-knuckle with left hand to back of opponent's head.

Rotate the left hand, clock-wise, fingers down to clear any hair, rotate left fingers around contour of face to hook opponent's left eye again.

Cross over with right foot in front of left foot, execute sweep of opponent's left leg with my right foot. Tear opponent's left eye with my left fingers, as I pass opponent execute right hand finger eye poke over or under my left arm. End in a bit of a right foot twist stance.

Rotate counterclockwise to neutral bow, executing left elbow / back-knuckle strike to ribs / kidney.

End behind opponent, facing away from opponent, back to back.

Execute left foot straight biset to opponent's left (near) leg, causing opponent to fall backwards along side of you, opponent's head now in front of you, you standing about at opponent's mid-section.

Execute left foot shovel kick to face, set left foot down, execute right knife-edge kick to opponent's face / neck.

Cross over and out.

Twisted Rod Right pistol attack from 12:00

Step up left into a neutral bow while executing a right outward parry to the outside of your opponent's right hand at the pistol. (noted the right hand parry of pistol should be out along the side of the barrel of the pistol, not at the opponent's hand. You will have much more leverage to rotate the muzzle of the pistol with pressure nearer the pistol muzzle rather than at the back of the opponent's hand). Grab opponent's pistol holding wrist with my left hand. Base form is - the back of my right hand pressed back to back against opponent's gun hand. More realistically would be to grab opponent's hand / gun with my right hand.

Step forward with my right foot between opponent's legs, simultaneous rotating opponent's right hand severely backward, into a wrist lock / wrist bar, rotating muzzle of pistol toward my left and around and back to pointing toward opponent. This works best if you anchor your left arm / elbow and rotate the opponent's wrist such that you are pushing downward on their folded wrist.

Continuing rotating counterclockwise from essentially a right neutral bow (or right forward bow) almost 180 degrees to left forward bow almost facing almost 6:00.

When rotating continue with wrist lock / bar forcing opponent to the ground.

Opponent should end on the ground, his head toward your left, you holding the pistol hand in both of yourhands.

Switch hands to allow left hand inward grasp of opponent's wrist. (Release right hand from wrist lock and grab opponent's wrist, release left hand and grab left inner grasp of opponent's wrist, similar to Fallen Falcon)

Go into close kneel, bending opponent's right arm across my left knee, keeping opponent's arm bent at 90 degrees, force opponent to roll onto their left hip. (Fallen Falcon)

Kick opponent's exposed right ribs with my right foot.

Step across opponent's body with my right foot to stomp down pinching skin on opponent's belly / chest with my right heel of foot. Also stomp the tricep of their left arm if it is in path.

Continue to maintain grip on opponent's right wrist (gun hand) with my left hand.

Rotate counterclockwise to left close kneel with my right knee into opponent's throat.

Right hand Spock finger strike to opponent's eyes.

Reach with right hand to strip pistol from opponent's grip.

Rightward / downward strike with pistol butt to opponent's face.

Leftward / circular upward strike with pistol butt / hammer to opponent's face.

Step up and over and out.

Choking the Ram Right arm head lock from 12:00, bent at waist toward 12:00, opponent facing 6:00

• Step up left foot to outside of opponent's right foot.• Left sword hand chop to opponent's right thigh just above knee. (is also a block of opponent's left

knee in event of attempted left knee strike to your face)• Right ridge hand strike to opponent's groin.• Opponent bends over (over your back / right shoulder)• Right backward / upward elbow strike to opponent's bent over face.• Strip opponent's right arm (the arm doing to head lock) with your left hand.• Step right foot forward under opponent's stripped right arm.• Execute right arm elbow strike to opponent's right ribs (hard strike)• Rotate left (counterclockwise).• Grab opponent's extended right arm at the wrist with my right hand.• Continue rotation to left elbow strike to opponent's right ribs.• Bring left arm under opponent's arm to figure 4 lock opponent's extended right arm into arm bar /

lock.• Kick left leg into the air performing a body drop with all my weight bearing down on opponent's

right shoulder.• Bring opponent to the ground.

Piercing Lance Right knife thrust from 12:00

Step forward left toward 10:30 while executing a right downward outward parry to the opponent’s right wrist (the knife wielding hand).

Note: Right downward outward parry is my right hand reaches over to top of opponent's knife hand (right hand), my right finger facing downward, my right palm facing rightward (toward 3:00 and my palm toward back of opponent's knife hand).

Grab opponent's knife hand with my left hand at opponent's wrist.

Put my left arm / elbow over opponent's extended right arm. (going to do an arm bar / hyper extension of opponent's right arm so looking to lock opponent's arm under my left arm and against my left side).

Continue rotating clock-wise / rightward to execute right hard elbow strike to opponent's back / ribs.

Hyper extend opponent's right arm while I'm rotating.

Rotate counterclockwise / leftward, grabbing opponent's wrist (knife hand) with my right hand.

Continue rotating counterclockwise to execute a hard left hand knife hand strike to opponent's throat, causing opponent to fall backwards and to the ground in front of you. By now you have rotated almost around such that my left leg is almost behind opponent (left foot closer to 12:00) and my right foot toward6:00. Maintain grip on opponent's knife wrist with my right hand as opponent falls.

Guide opponent during fall (as much as is possible) or move my left leg / knee (if necessary) to catch opponent's right arm (knife arm) across my left knee / thigh, breaking opponent's right arm.

Grab knife hand with both of my hands.

Rotate knife and stab knife into opponent's chest / throat / eye.

Left hand through window of opportunity to inner wrist grab of opponent's right wrist (Fallen Falcon).

Bend opponent's right arm across my left knee (Fallen Falcon).

Right palm heel strike to opponent's right elbow (Fallen Falcon).

Right hand through the window of opportunity, shift my weight to my right, extend opponent's arm to my right, left palm heel strike to opponent's elbow, left foot knife-edge kick to opponent's face, sweep opponent's arm down with my left foot, cross over and out.

Bear and Ram Right Punch from 12:00 / Bear Hug–Arms Free from 6:00 (Two Men)

Step with left foot left toward 9:00. Right inward block to the wrist of opponent #1 simultaneous with a left inward block just above opponent's elbow (hyper extending, maybe breaking, opponent's extended right arm), simultaneous execute a right front snapping / thrusting kick to the groin (kick stops opponent #1 from advancing toward you).

Step out right, drop weight, execute Crashing Wings (level 2 Eagle Cycle) to opponent #2. Make sure to bring my arms in tight with my elbows almost touching along the center line of my body. Strike down with my elbows against opponent's bear hug, breaking opponent's hold.

Cup and Saucer at my right hip, grasping and holding rear opponent's right arm at wrist.

Slide my left leg in and around and behind opponent's right leg (smooth continuous circular motion).

Rotate counterclockwise / leftward, release opponent's wrist, bring left elbow up into elbow strike to opponent's neck, continue rotating 180 degrees toward 6:00, continue pressing opponent as you rotate, causing opponent to fall / trip backward over you left leg, as opponent fall execute right hammer fist to opponent's chest, driving opponent to the ground. End facing 6:00 in kind of a left forward bow. (This motion is identical to level 2 technique Crashing Wings, Eagle Cycle).

End facing 6:00 with rear opponent on his back, his head toward 6:00, feet toward you.

Right leg rear heel kick to opponent #1. May need to step back with left leg to close distance to Opponent #1 so you can execute the right heel kick. Move as needed to be in position for the kicks.

Right through front kick to opponent #1 (on ground as he tries to rise). Right foot just executed a rear heel kick, bring right foot forward to front kick. Again step as necessary to close distance for the kicks.

Move / step toward 3:00 (my left since I'm facing 6:00) by crossing right foot over left, step toward 3:00 with left foot, end in kind of right neutral bow toward maybe 7:30.

Left leg through front kick to rear opponent.

Bring left leg back, crossing left foot / left leg behind right leg (ends in a bit of twist stance) (internet video show cross left leg in front of right leg).

Right side kick to front opponent, Opponent #1.

Cross over and out.

FINGER SET ORDER OF STRIKES

1. Right high hand spear – horizontal hand – parry down inward toward left

2. Left high hand spear – horizontal hand – parry down inward toward right

3. Right middle hand spear – vertical hand – hook parry down outward to right

4. Left middle hand spear – vertical hand – hook parry down outward to left

5. Right low hand spear – upward hook under ribs – hook parry down outward to right

6. Left low hand spear – upward hook under ribs – hook parry down outward to left

7. Right two-finger eye poke with left elbow over left shoulder

8. Left two-finger eye poke with right elbow over right shoulder

9. Match hands over right shoulder at right shoulder (palm to palm)

10.Horizontal eye slice with both hands, palms facing each other

11.V-shaped double hand spear strike to throat

12.Double two-finger eye poke, hands crossed, with right hand on top

13.Roll fingers in

14.Left hand open palm check to chest - right high finger whip (finger puppet out, rolling whip)

15.Right hand open palm check to chest - left high finger whip (finger puppet out, rolling whip)

16.Left hand open palm check to chest - right low finger whip (finger puppet out, rolling whip)

17.Right hand open palm check to chest - left low finger whip (finger puppet out, rolling whip)

18.Right hand wave to mom

19.Right upward palm heel to chin, with two-finger eye slice (inward palm up, then outward palm down)

20.Left upward palm heel to chin, with two-finger eye slice (inward palm up, then palm down)

21.Thrusting palm heel with right rake to the eye

22.Thrusting palm heel with left rake to the eye

23.Right overhead palm claw high, with rear palm claw low

24.Left overhead palm claw high, with rear palm claw low

25.Right front low palm claw, with rear palm claw low

26.Left front low palm claw, with rear palm claw low

27.Match hands in front, separate, flip glasses with index fingers, slice eyes with pinkies, poke eyes with thumbs

28.Crashing elbows

29.Right two finger eye hook

30.Left two finger eye hook

31.Thread right hand over the top of the left hand for a two finger eye

32.Poke thumb down

33.Thread left hand over the top of the right hand for two finger eye poke

34.Thumb down

35.Right two finger eye poke parallel the left hand

36.Left two finger eye poke parallel the right hand

37.Right and left finger eye poke at the same time

38.Both hands shape into a heart, clear and attention.

Bo - Strikes and Defenses

Strikes 1 - 10

1. Right hand to Head2. Left Knee3. Right Knee4. Left hand Head 5. Right downward on top of head6. Thrust to the middle7. Left Upward to the groin8. Right to the elbow9. Left to the elbow

10. Left Thrust to the head

Blocks 1 -10

1. Right hand High (head)2. Left hand Low (knee)3. Right hand Low (knee)4. Left hand High (head)5. Two hands High (top of head)6. Right hand High, Left hand Low7. Push down low with both hands8. Vertical block Left (elbow)9. Vertical Block right (elbow)

10. Hook

Long Form 2

The motion of long form 2 is similar to short form two in that the motions are step forward right toward 12:00, step forward left toward 12:00, cup and saucer with motion toward 9:00, cup and saucer with motion toward 3:00,step and rotate toward 6, step and rotate toward 12, attack from 4:30, attack from 7:30, 1:30, 11:30. So the motionpattern is similar to short form 2.

Attack from 12:00 is roundhouse strike from right side then left side (same as short form 2)Step forward right into right neutral bow executing double sword hand strike to opponent's armright sword hand chop to throat (similar to first part of 5 swords)left spear hand to eyesright half thrust spear hand to ribs / abdomen

turn into right facing twist stance with right hand provisional check to incoming left roundhouse

same as before on the right side---step forward left into left neutral bow executing double sword hand strike to opponent's armleft sword hand chop to throatright spear hand to eyesleft half thrust spear hand to ribs / abdomen

next attacks are from 9:00 and 3:00

draw left hand to right in cup and saucer bringing left leg toward right leg facing away from 9:00thrust left leg backward / outward toward 8:00'ishturn toward 9:00 executing left outward block and right straight punchleft snapping straight punch to headright straight punch to solar plexusleft punch and left side kick simultaneous

draw right hand to left in cup and saucer bringing right leg toward left leg facing away from 3:00thrust right leg backward / outward toward 4:00'ishturn toward 3:00 executing right outward block and left straight punchright snapping straight punch to headleft straight punch to solar plexusright punch and right side kick simultaneous

End this phase facing 12:00

Next attacks are from 6:00 and 12:00

bring left leg toward right legstep back left leg toward 6:00rotate 180 (facing 6:00) executing left downward block / right outward block (universal block)double factor left upward block, right hammerfist to groinleft claw to face, rolling right back fist, rolling left back fist, rolling right back fist

bring right leg toward left legstep back right leg toward 12:00rotate 180 (facing 12:00) executing right downward block / left outward block (universal block)double factor right upward block, left hammerfist to groin

right claw to face, rolling left back fist, rolling right back fist, rolling left back fist

next two attacks are kicks from 4:30 and 7:30

ended last attacks facing 12:00step with right leg around to 11:30 with body on 11:30 – 4:30 line facing 7:30rotate left with left downward block to left neutral bow toward 4:30left outward looping back knuckle to opponent's head, end pulling opponent inwardright straight punchsimultaneous left punch, right kick, end stepping down with right foot forward (right neutral bow)right upper cut to ribs

ended last attack with feet along 11:30-4:30 line, facing 1:30 with right leg forwardstep right leg back toward 7:30 with body on 7:30 – 1:30 line facing 4:30rotate right with right downward block to right neutral bow toward 7:30right outward looping back knuckle to opponent's head, end pulling opponent inwardleft straight punchsimultaneous right punch, left kick, end stepping down with left foot forward (left neutral bow)left upper cut to ribs

next two motions with be toward attacks from 1:30 and 11:30

ended last attack with left foot forwardleft foot cross over in front of right toward 1:30 executing left over hand clawright foot from behind into right neutral bow executing right upward block to throatleft hand finger poke to eyes over right blockright hand finger poke to eyesboth hands double poke to eyes

right foot cross over in front of left toward 11:30 executing right over hand clawleft foot from behind into left neutral bow executing left upward block to throatright hand finger poke to eyes over left blockleft hand finger poke to eyesboth hands double poke to eyes

ended last motion in left neutral bow toward 11:30 on the 11:30-4:30 line

step back / behind with left foot from front to rear while executing left downward blockstep backward is into a ??right?? twist stance (left foot points left, right foot points right)rotate left toward 7:30 while executing right upper cut

step back / behind with right foot from front to rear while executing right downward blockstep backward is into a ??left?? twist stance (right foot points right, left foot points left)rotate right toward 1:30 while executing left upper cut

ended last motion in left neutral bow facing 1:30 with uppercut toward 11:30. Next two attacks are from 1:30 as kicks (mr townsend taught as Right then Left punch to head).

Step back with right leg rotating right 90 degrees to face toward 1:30 in left forward bow

bring right hand up to parry incoming kick (punch) to chest (face) (kind of a double block, right-hand palm parry incoming kick (punch), followed by left outward block)sweeping inward outward left arm outward block to clear incoming kickleft panther paw jab to face / throat

step back left with left leg still facing 1:30bring left hand up to parry incoming kick (punch) to chest (face) (kind of a double block, left-hand palm parry incoming kick (punch), followed by right outward block)sweeping inward outward right arm outward block to clear incoming kickright panther paw jab to face / throat

The next three moves are similar and all facing / moving toward 1:30.Ended last move with right foot forward facing 1:30.

rotate feet into right foot forward twist stance while executing left palm downward blockstep with left foot from behind toward 1:30 (facing 4:30) executing left elbow strike to face / chestrotate left toward opponent, execute left hand palm heel to face continue into left hand clawing downward

rotate feet into left foot forward twist stance while executing right palm downward blockstep with right foot from behind toward 1:30 (facing 11:30) executing right elbow strike to face / chestrotate right toward opponent, execute right palm heel to face continue into right hand clawing downward

rotate feet into right foot forward twist stance while executing left palm downward blockstep with left foot from behind toward 1:30 (facing 4:30) executing left elbow strike to face / chestrotate left toward opponent, execute left hand palm heel to face continue into left hand clawing downward

Execute a right thrust punch to mid-section toward 1:30. Wrap right hand around to grasp opponent's shoulder. Execute a left inward forearm strike to opponent's arm (breaking arm)Sweep left arm around and upward to execute a left arm downward strike to back of headHook left hand (shape of the crane) around opponent's bent over neck

Step your left foot into a rear crossover left foot towards 7:30 still facing 1:30. Unwind so you are a right neutral bow facing 1:30 as you execute a right arm upward inward downward overhead elbow. Hook right hand (shape of the crane) around opponent's bent over neck

Step your right foot into a rear crossover right foot towards 7:30 still facing 1:30. Unwind into a left neutral bow facing 1:30 as you execute a left arm upward inward downward overhead elbow. Hook left hand (shape of the crane) around opponent's bent over neck

Step left foot into a rear crossover towards 9:00, now facing 12:00. Unwind as you execute a right inward elbow and a left palm heel strike. (An elbow sandwich, left hand on the outside as right elbow strikes, and slides through to cock for the next move.)

Execute two simultaneous outward elbows.

Chamber the left arm and collapse the right arm against your body, chambered for a back elbow. Execute a right back elbow and a left upward elbow.

Go to a meditative horse stance.

From www.kenponet.com for Long Form 2

OPENING:

1. Attention Stance

2. Bow.

3. Signify.

4. Step your left foot to a meditative horse stance. 1. Step your right foot forward into a right neutral bow as you execute a right inward block. Execute a outward handsword to 12 o'clock. Shift into a forward bow as you execute a left palm strike to head level. (Your right hand should be cocked at your hip.) As you shift back into a right neutral bow, execute a right inverted horizontal punch to the mid-section.

2. Step your left foot forward into a left neutral bow as you execute a left inward block. Execute a left outward handsword to 12 o'clock. Shift into a forward bow as you execute a right palm strike to head level. (Your left hand should be cocked at your hip.) As you shift into a right neutral bow, execute a left inverted horizontal punch to the mid-section.

3. Pull your left foot back to your right as you face 12 o'clock in a cat stance. (Your hands cocked at your right hip, left on top, right palm up.)

4. Step your left foot to 9 o'clock into a left neutral bow as you execute a left outward block and a right reverse punch. Execute a left jab. Snap it back as you execute a right reverse punch. Execute another left jab as you simultaneously execute a left knife-edge kick, landing in a left neutral bow.

5. Pull your right foot your left so you are in a cat stance facing 12 o'clock. (Your hands should be at your left hip,right on top, left palm up.)

6. Step your right foot to 3 o'clock into a right neutral bow as you execute a right outward block and a left reverse punch. Execute a right jab. Snap it back as you execute a left reverse punch. Execute a right jab simultaneous witha right knife-edge kick, landing in a right neutral bow.

7. Pull your left foot to your right into a cat stance facing 12 o'clock. (Your hands should be cocked at your right hip, left on top, right palm up.)

8. Step your left foot to 5 o'clock into a left neutral bow facing 6 o'clock as you execute a universal block (with the right hand as the inward block.)

9. Shift into a left forward bow facing 6 o'clock as you simultaneously execute a left upward block and a right back hammerfist to the groin (to 6 o'clock).

10. Turn your upward block into a overhand claw followed by a right backfist. Execute a left backfist and followed by a right backfist.

11. Pull your right foot to your left and step your right foot to 12 o'clock into a right neutral bow facing 12 o'clockas you execute a universal block (with the left hand as the inward block.)

12. Shift into a right forward bow facing 12 o'clock as you simultaneously execute a right upward block and a leftback hammerfist to the groin (to 12 o'clock).

13. Turn your upward block into an overhead claw followed by a left backfist. Execute a right backfist followed by a left backfist.

14. Step your right foot to 10:30 in a left neutral bow facing 4:30 as your left backfist drops into a left downward block. Continue this motion as you execute a left overhead looping back knuckle strike to the back of your attacker's head. Chamber your looping backfist and pivot into a left forward bow as you execute a right reverse punch. Execute a right front thrust kick and left jab.

15. Land forward to 4:30 and pivot into a right neutral bow as you execute a midrange right vertical thrust punch.

16. Step your right foot to 7:30 into a right neutral bow as you execute a right downward block. Continue this motion as you execute a right overhead looping back knuckle strike to the back of your opponent's head. Chamberyour right back knuckle strike and pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left reverse punch. Execute a left front thrust kick and a right jab.

17. Land forward to 7:30 and pivot into a left neutral bow as you execute a midrange left vertical thrust punch.

18. Step to 1:30 as you execute a left overhead chopping punch to 1:30 (target could be the bridge of an attacker's nose) simultaneous with a left retarded ball kick to knee level.

19. Land in a twist stance and step out into a right neutral bow as you execute a right uppercut into a forearm strike. Execute a left one-finger eye poke. Using this as a gauge, execute a right one-finger eye poke. Instantly follow that with a left one-finger eye poke.

20. Step to 10:30 as you execute a right overhead chopping punch to 10:30 (target could again be the bridge of an attacker's nose) simultaneous with a right retarded ball kick to knee level.

21. Land in a twist stance and step out into a left neutral bow as you execute a left upper cut into a forearm strike. Execute a right one-finger eye poke. Using this as a gauge, execute a left one-finger eye poke. Follow that with another right one-finger eye poke.

22. Execute a left inward downward block (palm up) as you step into a rear twist stance towards 4:30. Unwind into a right neutral bow facing 10:30 as you execute a right uppercut.

23. Execute a right inward downward block (palm up) as you step into a rear twist stance towards 4:30. Unwind into a left neutral bow facing 10:30 as you execute a left uppercut.

24. Step your right foot back to 7:30 into a left neutral bow as you execute a left inward downward block (palm down). Convert it to a left vertical back knuckle strike.

25. Step your left foot back to 7:30 into a right neutral bow as you execute a right inward downward block (palm down). Covert it to a right vertical back knuckle strike.

26. Pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left push down block. Pivot in place into a twist stance. Step your left foot to 1:30 into a left neutral bow as execute a left outward overhead elbow strike. Follow that with a left overhead claw.

27. Pivot into a left forward bow as you execute a right push down block. Pivot in place into a twist stance. Step your right foot to 1:30 into a right neutral bow as you execute a right outward overhead elbow strike. Follow that with a right overhead claw.

28. Pivot into a right forward bow as you execute a left push down block. Pivot in place into a twist stance. Step your left foot to 1:30 into a left neutral bow as you execute a left outward overhead elbow strike. Follow that witha left overhead claw.

29. Execute a right thrust punch to 1:30. Follow that by executing a left inward forearm strike.

30. Step your left foot into a rear crossover towards 7:30. Unwind so you are a right neutral bow facing 1:30 as you execute an inward overhead elbow.

31. Step your right foot into a rear crossover to 7:30. As you unwind into a left neutral bow facing 1:30, execute aleft inward overhead elbow.

32. Step into a rear crossover towards 9:00. Unwind as you execute a right inward elbow and a left palm heel strike. (An elbow sandwich that slides through to cock for the next move.)

Isolation

33. Execute two simultaneous outward elbows.

34. Chamber the left arm and collapse the right arm against your body, chambered for a back elbow. Execute a right back elbow and a left upward elbow.

35. Go to a meditative horse stance.

From http://www.bakerfamily4.net/kenpo/form2.htm Long Form 2

Long Form #2 This form teaches blocking and countering with multiple strikes, enhancing what we learned in Short 2 - think of it as filling in the gaps from Short 2. You'll see many of the same basic moves from Short 2 with additional pieces.

In this form we're also introduced to:

Multiple StrikesKicks in a formFinger PokesRotating Twist StanceInverted HammerfistVertical Thrust punchInward ElbowUpward ElbowSlicing strikes

Clock angles are all from your original position.

1. From a meditating horse stance, step to 12:00 with your right foot into a right neutral bow as you do a left rear elbow and a right inward block (1) into a right slicing outward hand sword (drawing your right hand back to your right hip), a left eye poke to face as you move into a right forward bow, (2) and a right 4 finger poke to attackers solar plexus (1/2 extension) as you move back into a right neutral bow. (3)

2. Step thru forward into a left neutral bow as you do a right rear elbow and a left inward block into a left slicing outward hand sword (drawing your left hand back to your left hip), a right eye poke to face as you move into a left forward bow, and a left (4) finger poke to attackers solar plexus (1/2 extension) as you move back to a left neutral bow.

3. Slide your left foot back into a left transitional cat stance facing towards 9:00 as you pack your hands (left on top of right) at your right hip then step out to 9:00 with your left foot 4 into a left neutral bow facing 9:00 while doing left outward block and right horizontal thrust punch (face level) together. (5) Do a left vertical thrust punch to face level as you draw your right hand to the right side of your chest (6) followed by a right horizontal thrust punch to face level as you draw your left hand back. (7) Finish with a left vertical snapping punch with a left side kick at knee level.

4. Slide your right foot back into a right transitional cat stance facing towards 9:00 as you pack your hands (right on top of left) at your left hip then step out to 9:00 with your right foot 4 into a right neutral bow facing 9:00 while doing right outward block and left horizontal thrust punch (face level) together. (5) Do aright vertical thrust punch to face level as you draw your left hand to the left side of your chest (6) followed by a left horizontal thrust punch to face level as you draw your right hand back. (7) Finish with aright vertical snapping punch with a right side kick at knee level.

5. Slide your left foot back into a left transitional cat stance facing towards 9:00 as you pack your hands (left on top of right) at your right hip then step back to 5:00 with your left leg and unwind counter clockwise into a left neutral bow facing 6:00 as you do a left universal block. (8) As you turn into a left forward bow,do a left high block with a right inverted hammer fist to groin level. As you turn back into a neutral bow, switch the upward block into a left downward claw as you snap your right arm up into a back knuckle

over your left wrist. Circling your hands, do a left back knuckle to face level followed by a right back knuckle to face level.

6. Slide your right foot back into a right transitional cat stance facing towards 9:00 as you pack your hands (right on top of left) at your left hip then step back to 1:00, with your right leg and unwind clockwise into a right neutral bow facing 12:00 as you do a right universal block. (9) As you turn into a right forward bow, do a right high block with a left inverted hammer fist to groin level. As you turn back into a neutral bow, switch the upward block into a right downward claw as you snap your left arm up into a back knuckle over your right wrist. Circling your hands, do a right back knuckle to face level followed by a left back knuckle to face level.

7. Slide your left foot up into a left transitional cat stance facing towards 9:00 as you pack your hands (left on top of right) at your right hip then step back to 4:30 with your right foot and, as you turn into a left neutral bow facing 4:30, do a left downward block that circles down, out and back into into a left back knuckle to the back of attackers head followed immediately by a right horizontal thrust punch as you drawyour left hand back to your hip. Do a left vertical thrust punch with a right ball thrust kick. As you land from the kick, draw your left hand back to your hip, turn into a right neutral bow facing 4:30 with a right vertical thrust punch. (10)

8. Slide your right foot to your left foot then step out to 7:30 with your right foot into a right neutral bow facing 7:30 while doing a right downward block that circles down, out and back into into a right back knuckle to the back of attackers head followed immediately by a left horizontal thrust punch as you draw your right hand back to your hip. Do a right vertical thrust punch with a left ball thrust kick. As you land from the kick, draw your right hand back to your hip, turn into a right neutral bow facing 7:30 with a right vertical thrust punch. (11)

9. Do a left front crossover to 1:30 while doing a left overhead heel palm claw to face level. As you step to 1:30 with your right foot (coming out or the crossover), do a right rising forearm up to face level (right under the chin) with a left 2 finger eye poke sliding over your wrist. (12) Finish with right then left two finger eye pokes.

10.Do a right front crossover to 10:30 while doing a right overhead heel palm claw to face level. As you step to 10:30 with your left foot (coming out or the crossover), do a left rising forearm up to face level (right under the chin) with a right 2 finger eye poke sliding over your wrist. Finish with left then right two fingereye pokes.

11.Cock your left hand up by your ear and, as you slide your left leg back to 4:30 into a rear twist stance, do aleft inward downward palm-up block (on the kick) (13) with a right rear elbow. Unwind counter clockwiseinto a right neutral bow as you do a right vertical thrust punch to face level to 10:30.

12.Cock your right hand up by your ear and, as you slide your right leg back to 4:30 into a rear twist stance, do a right inward downward palm-up block (on the kick) with a left rear elbow. Unwind clockwise into a left neutral bow as you do a left vertical thrust punch to face level to 10:30.

13.Step back to 7:30 with your right foot into a left neutral bow facing 1:30 while circling your left hand down, in and out into a left outward block and immediately into left snapping back knuckle to 1:30.

14.Step thru reverse into a right neutral bow facing 1:30 while circling your right hand down, in and out into a right outward block and immediately into a right snapping back knuckle to 1:30.

15.As you move into a right forward bow, do a pushdown block to solar plexus level and turn into front rotating twist stance. (14) From the twist stance, step thru forward into a left neutral bow as you do a left side elbow to chest level to 1:30. Anchor (pull down) your elbow into a left downward heel palm claw to face level.

16.As you move into a left forward bow, do a pushdown block to solar plexus level and turn into front rotating twist stance. From the twist stance, step thru forward into a right neutral bow as you do a right side elbow to chest level to 1:30. Anchor (pull down) your elbow into a right downward heel palm claw toface level.

17.As you move into a right forward bow, do a pushdown block to solar plexus level and turn into front rotating twist stance. From the twist stance, step thru forward into a left neutral bow as you do a left side elbow to chest level to 1:30. Anchor (pull down) your elbow into a left downward heel palm claw to face level.

18.As you turn into a left forward bow, do a right horizontal thrust punch to face level with a left rear elbow followed (as you turn back into a neutral bow) by a left inward (smothering) block with a right rear elbow.(15)

19.Step thru reverse into a right neutral bow while doing a right overhead downward elbow. 16

20.Step thru reverse into a left neutral bow while doing a left overhead downward elbow.

21.Step back with your left foot into a horse stance facing 12:00 as you do a right elbow through your left heel palm (glancing elbow sandwich) and follow through with the left hand as a 4 fingered poke to 3:00.

22.Reverse the motion of your arms into left and right side elbows (together) followed by a left upward elbow with a right rear elbow (again, together). 17

23.Punch your right fist into your left palm into meditating position then slide your left leg to your right as you move up into an attention stance.

Footnotes For Long Form 2

1 The inward block should be close to your body (not touching of course) because you are stepping into the punch, but still want to block at the attackers wrist. Same goes for the next move.

2 The slicing hand sword moves from the inward block position, out to attackers neck then back to your hip. This motion pulls you into the eye poke and forward bow.

3 This is the first 4 moves of Five Swords. Your left hand cocks to your waist to show full range of motion.

4 This is a transitional move that gets your hands into position for full range of motion...same as in Short Form 2.

5 We've just done the same moves as in Short Form 2, now we'll add onto it.

6 The right hand is drawn back to show full range of motion on the next move.

7 Your left arm should be tucked at your left side with your fist aiming at attackers face because that's where it'll be going in a minute.

8 The universal block consists of a left downward block with a right inward block (in tight).

9 The universal block consists of a right downward block with a left inward block (in tight).

10 Adding onto the same basic move from Short Form 2, this is Thrusting Salute with some additions. Same for the next move.

11 With both this and the preceding move, you want to land from the kick with your kicking foot straight out and torque into the neutral bow with the final punch.

12 The rising forearm comes right up under the attackers chin. The outside of our wrist should be pointing straight up and the first eye poke glides right over your wrist. Your hands stay together while doing the eye pokes,they do not come back to your hip. Same goes for the next move. This is the opposite hand/arm movements of Darting Leaves in Form 4.

13 We learned the inward downward palm-up block in Long Form 1 as an isolation and we're now using it as a block while we move. Something new...

14 Make sure the pushdown/forward bow is a distinct move from the rotating twist stance. Although they should flow together, they should be distinguishable as separate, specific movements. Same goes for the next 2 moves as well.

15 This is the first time we punch first and block second. It's the opposite of second move in Long 1 (left block/right punch).

16 From this move to the end of the form looks like Intercepting The Ram.

17 These elbow isolations are previewing something to come - Short 3, a.k.a. the Elbow Form.

Stance Set I

29. Attention stance

30. Left leg out to Horse stance

31. Left leg back into Right Neutral Bow

32. Right leg back into Right 45 Cat Stance

33. Right leg back into Horse Stance

34. Right leg back into Left Neutral Bow

35. Left leg back into Left 45 Cat Stance

36. Left leg back into Right Twist Stance

37. Unwind into Right Neutral Bow

38. Right leg back into Left Twist Stance

39. Unwind into Left Neutral Bow

40. Rotate into Right Reverse Bow

41. Rotate in-place into Left Forward Bow

42. Front to Back Switch

43. Rotate into Left Reverse Bow

44. Rotate in-place into Right Forward Bow

45. Into Right Rotating Twist Stance

46. Step-thru forward

47. Into Left Rotating Twist Stance

48. Unwind into Left Neutral Bow

49. Left leg back into Horse Stance

50. Left leg in to Attention Stance

Stance Set II – version 1

(this version, with modifications, is what is taught in Mr Shuett's class)

Begin from a meditating horse stance.

1. Step your right foot to 12 :00 into a right forward bow; your hands will be checking, right

upward block and left palm strike at medium height.

2. Shift into a right neutral bow, open hands checking.

3. Pull your right foot to a cat stance; your hands checking, the right in a push-down block to

protect the groin and the left checking by your face.

4. Lift your right leg into a right one legged (Crane) stance, your hands will shift, the right checking

over your right thigh to protect the groin and your left as an upward block.

5. Step your right foot behind your left into a twist stance and bring your hands to cross in front

you, left hand chest high palm facing right, right hand waist level palm down fingers pointing out

to the left.

6. Unwind into a left neutral bow, open hands checking, left high, right low.

7. Shift into a left wide kneel stance; hands checking, the left high and the right low to protect

near the groin.

8. Shift into a left close kneel stance; bring your hands to cross in front of you left hand face level,

left palm facing right, right hand ridge hand strike to groin.

9. Shift back into a left neutral bow, open hands checking..

10. Shift into a left reverse bow, the left hand circling to protect the groin from the rear while your

right hand shifts into an upward block.

11. Step your left foot to 4:30 into a front crossover going backwards as you execute a left

overhead hand claw [that circles and strikes]. Your right hand simply should drop into a check.

12. Unwind clock-wise 360 end facing 12:00 and cover so you are in a right neutral bow facing

12:00, open hands checking. Right high, left low.

REPEAT the previous 12 steps on the other side

13. Step your left foot to 12:00 into a left forward bow, your hands checking; the left as an upward

block and the right as a palm heel strike to medium height.

14. Shift into a left neutral bow, open hands checking, left hand high, right low.

15. Pull your left foot to a cat stance; your hands checking, the left in a push-down block to

protect the groin and the right checking by your face.

16. Lift your left leg into a left one legged (Crane) stance, your hands will shift, the left now checking

over your thigh to protect the groin and your right as an upward block.

17. Step your left foot behind your right into a twist stance and bring your hands to cross in front

you right hand high palm out toward left, left hand palm down fingers pointing out to right.

18. Unwind into a right neutral bow, open hands checking, right high, left low.

19. Shift into a right wide kneel stance; hands checking, the right high and the left low to protect

near the groin.

20. Shift into a right close kneel stance; bring your hands to cross in front of you right hand face

level palm out toward left, left hand ridge hand strike to groin.

21. Shift back into a right neutral bow, open hands checking.

22. Shift into a right reverse bow, the right hand circling to protect the groin from the rear while

your left hand shifts into an upward block.

23. Step your right foot to 7:30 into a front crossover going backwards as you execute a right

overhead hand claw [that circles and strikes]. Your left hand simply should drop into a check.

24. Unwind and cover so you are in a left neutral bow facing 12:00, open hands checking.

CHANGE UP : Leap Of Death (ish)

25. Hop forward into a diamond stance facing 12:00, smashing your hands down as if to hit an

attacker.

26. Shift into a concave stance. Pull up on your imaginary attacker's neck.

27. Shift into a closed kneel stance facing 3:00, driving your left knee into your attacker's back as

you execute a palm strike to your attacker's head. FYI – Casa De Kenpo goes 9 then 3.

28. Shift into a closed kneel stance facing 9:00, driving your right knee into your attacker's back

as you execute a palm strike to your attacker's head. FYI – Casa De Kenpo goes 9 then 3.

New write up here to match our class

29. Left hand inner grab to opponent's wrist, left crane hook to outside left

30. Right foot sweep of (imaginary) held arm

31. Right foot stomp of held arm, simultaneous right straight punch downward to head

32. Right hand inner grab to opponent's wrist, right crane hook to outside right

33. Left foot sweep of (imaginary) held arm

34. Left foot stomp of held arm, simultaneous left straight punch downward to head

35. Stand into horse stance

36. Left palm heel strike low, right hand block high

37. Right palm heel strike low, left hand block high

38. Left hand palm claw downward

39. Right hand palm claw downward

40. Crane stance toward the right

41. Crane stance toward the left

42. Horse stance with salute

– FROM HERE ON DIFFERS FROM WHAT IS TAUGHT IN CLASS –

29. Stand and execute a scooping right retarded ball kick to your attacker's head. Land in a front

crossover, [moving towards 9:00] and execute a right back hammer fist. Step out to 9:00 into a

horse stance.

30. Execute a scooping left retarded ball kick to your attacker's head. Land in a front crossover,

[moving towards 3:00] and execute a left back hammer fist. Step out to 3:00 into a horse stance.

31. Execute a right hand closed two finger spear (palm up) to your attacker's left eye. Rake it to

the left using only your wrist. Rotate your wrist so as you are now raking back to the right, with

your palm down.

32. Execute a left hand closed two finger spear (palm up) to your attacker's right eye. Rake it to

the right using only your wrist. Rotate your wrist so as you are now raking back to the left, with

your palm down.

33. Step to 7:30 into a left one legged stance, your left hand checking your head and your right

hand checking the groin from behind.

34. Step to 4:30 into a right one legged stance, your right hand checking your head and your left

hand checking the groin from behind.

35. Drop your left foot and settle into a training horse stance.

Salute

Close

Stance Set II – version 2

From a meditating Horse Stance, step forward into a right Neutral Bow with a left push down block (fingers pointing right) and a right overhead parry (fingers pointing left).

Pivot into a right Neutral Bow moving your hands into standard open handed fight position (righthand at face level, palm in, left hand checking below solar plexus).

Slide your right foot back into a 45 degree Cat Stance as you do a left inward parry at face level and your right open hand (palm in) moves down directly over your right knee.

Bring your right foot up into a left Crane Stance as you do a left overhead parry (fingers pointing right) with your right open hand checking under your right thigh (fingers pointing left).

Drop your right foot straight back into a front twist stance while doing a left inward parry that stops in your center line and a right palm up check at solar plexus level.

Unwind into a left Neutral Bow, moving your hands into standard open handed fight position (left hand at face level, palm in, right hand checking below solar plexus).

Sink into a left Wide Kneel stance with a left overhead parry (fingers pointing right) and your right hand checking outside your right knee.

Turn your right knee in, into a left Close Kneel stance as you do a left inward parry at face level and your right open hand (palm in) checks at your solar plexus.

Slide your right lag back into a left Neutral Bow, moving your hands into standard open handed fight position (left hand at face level, palm in, right hand checking below solar plexus).

Turn clockwise into a left Reverse Bow while doing a left heel palm (fingers down) along your left leg and a right overhead parry (fingers pointing left).

Slide your left foot in front of your right foot towards 6:00 into a right Rear Twist (looking towards 12:00) while doing a left two fingered eye poke to 12:00 with your right hand checking at solar plexus level.

Unwind from the twist into a right Neutral Bow facing 12:00, moving your hands into standard open handed fight position (right hand at face level, palm in, left hand checking below solar plexus).

Step Through forward into a Left Forward Bow facing 12:00 with a right pushdown block (fingers pointing left) and a left overhead parry (fingers pointing right).

Pivot into a left Neutral Bow, moving your hands into standard open handed fight position (right hand at face level, palm in, left hand checking below solar plexus).

Slide yout left foot back into a 45 degree Cat Stance as you do a right inward parry at face level and your left open hand (palm in) moves down directly over your left knee.

Bring your left leg up to a right Crane Stance as you do a right overhead parry (fingers pointing left) with your left open hand checking under your left thigh (fingers pointing right).

Drop your left foot straight back into a front twist stance while doing a right inward parry that stops in your center line and a left palm up check at solar plexus level.

Unwind from the twist into a right Neutral Bow, moving your hands into standard open handed fight position (right hand at face level, palm in, left hand checking below solar plexus).

Sink into a right Wide Kneel stance with a right overhead parry (fingers pointing left) and your left hand checking outside your left knee.

Turn your left knee in, into a right Close Kneel stance as you do a right inward parry at face level and your left open hand (palm in) checks at your solar plexus.

Slide your left leg back into a right Neutral Bow, moving your hands into standard open handed fight position (right hand at face level, palm in, left hand checking below solar plexus).

Turn counter clockwise into a right Reverse Bow while doing a right heel palm (fingers down) along your right leg and a left overhead parry (fingers pointing right).

Slide your right foot in front of your left foot towards 6:00 into a left Rear Twist (looking towards 12:00) while doing a right two fingered eye poke to 12:00 with your left hand checking at solar plexus level.

Unwind from the twist into a left Neutral Bow, moving your hands into standard open handed fight position (right hand at face level, palm in, left hand checking below solar plexus).

Leap forward, landing in a Diamond Stance while doing double heel palms (left and pointing left,right hand pointing right) down between your knees.

Turn your knees in, into a Concave Stance while changing your heel palms into cupping hands pulling (stop at knee level).

Turn to 3:00 into a right Close Kneel stance while doing a left heel palm down the outside of your left knee.

Pivot counter clockwise into a left Close Kneel stance towards 9:00 while doing a right heel palmdown the outside of your right knee.

As you rise up, do a right Thrusting sweep (towards 9:00), landing in a right Rotating Twist stance while doing a right back hammer fist to 3:00.

Step out of the twist into a horse stance facing 12:00 with your hands chambered at your sides.

Do a left Thrusting sweep to 3:00, landing in a left rotating twist stance while doing a left back hammer fist to 9:00.

Step out of the twist into a horse stance facing 12:00 with your hands chambered at your sides.

Do a left push down block (fingers pointing right) at solar plexus level and a right overhead parry(fingers pointing left).

Switch hands into a right push down block (fingers pointing left) and a left overhead parry (fingers pointing right).

Bring your left hand down to a left inward parry that stops in your center line and a right palm up check at solar plexus level.

Switch hands into a right inward parry that stops in your center line and a left palm up check at solar plexus level.

Bring your right foot up into a left Crane Stance as you do a left overhead parry (fingers pointing right) with your right open hand checking under your right thigh (fingers pointing left).

Bring your left leg up to a right Crane Stance as you do a right overhead parry (fingers pointing left) with your left open hand checking under your left thigh (fingers pointing right).

Meditating position and up to attention stance.

STRIKE SET #1

From a Horse Stance...

Striking to the front...1. Right Horizontal Thrust punch to mid-section into right back knuckle to high section.2. Left Horizontal Thrust punch to mid-section into left back knuckle to high section.3. Right Vertical Thrust punch to high-section into right inverted hammer fist to low section4. Left Vertical Thrust punch to high-section into left inverted hammer fist to low section5. Right Thrust punch to low-section into right back knuckle to high section6. Left Thrust punch to low-section into left back knuckle to high section7. Right Vertical Thrust punch to high-section into right inward hammer fist to left mid-section.8. Left Vertical Thrust punch to high-section into left inward hammer fist to right mid-section.

Striking to the side... 1:30 and 10:301. 1:30 Right Horizontal Thrust punch to mid-section into right back knuckle to high section.2. 10:30 Left Horizontal Thrust punch to mid-section into left back knuckle to high section3. 1:30 Right Vertical Thrust punch to high-section into right inverted hammer fist to low section4. 10:30 Left Vertical Thrust punch to high-section into left inverted hammer fist to low section5. 1:30 Right Thrust punch to low-section into right back knuckle to high section6. 10:30 Left Thrust punch to low-section into left back knuckle to high section7. 1:30 Right Vertical Thrust punch to face level into right inward hammer fist to left mid-section.8. 10:30 Left Vertical Thrust punch to face level into left inward hammer fist to right mid-section.

Double strikes to the front...1. Double Horizontal Thrust punch to mid-section into Double back knuckle to high section2. Double Vertical punch to high section into double inverted hammer fists to low section3. Double Thrust punch to low section into double inverted back knuckles to high section4. Double Vertical Thrust punch to high section into double inward hammer fists to (Right and Left) mid section

Strikes to both sides simultaneously...1:30 with 10:301. Double Horizontal Thrust punch to mid-section into Double back knuckle to high section2. Double Vertical Thrust punch to high section into double inverted hammer fists to low section3. Double Thrust punch to low section into double inverted back knuckles to high section4. Double Vertical Thrust punch to high section into double inward hammer fists to (Right and Left) mid section

Slide left foot to right foot, knees bent, striking to the front...1. Double Horizontal Thrust punch to mid-section2. Double back knuckle to high section.3. Double inverted hammer fists to low section4. Double inverted back knuckles to high section5. Double inward looping back knuckles to high section.6. Double hammer fists to mid section7. Attention stance

BLOCKING SET 1 (Starblock)

From a Horse Stance...

1. Right Upward Block

2. Right Inward Vertical Block

3. Right Outward Extended Block

4. Right Downward Block

5. Right Rear Elbow

6. Right Pushdown Block

Repeating for left side

7. Left Upward Block

8. Left Inward Vertical Block

9. Left Outward Extended Block

10. Left Downward Block

11. Left Rear Elbow

12. Left Pushdown Block

BLOCKING SET 2

From a Horse Stance...

1. Execute Blocking Set #1, right side only.

2. Execute Blocking Set #1, left side only.

3. Execute Blocking Set #1, right & left sides together.

4. Left upward block (right hand still in pushdown block position).

5. Execute Blocking Set #1 with both hands, left hand moving in the normal fashion and your right

hand moving in the reverse motion pattern.

6. Execute Blocking Set #1 with both hands, left hand moving in the reverse motion pattern and

your right hand moving in the normal fashion.

7. Pivot to 3:00 into a right Forward Bow while doing a right universal block.

8. Pivot into a right Neutral Bow while doing a left universal block towards 1:30.

9. Pivot to your left into a left Forward Bow facing 9:00 while doing a left universal block.

10. Pivot into a left Neutral Bow while doing a right universal block towards 10:30.

11. Pivot in place into a Horse Stance facing 12:00 while doing a right Upward Block and a left

Inside Downward (palm down) block.

12. Do a left Upward Block and a right Inside Downward (palm down) block.

13. Do a right Upward Parry and a left Inside Downward (palm up) block.

14. Do a left Upward Parry and a right Inside Downward (palm up) block.

15. Pivot to your right into a right Forward Bow facing 3:00 while doing a right outside Downward

Parry.

16. Pivot in place into a right Neutral Bow while doing a right Outward Parry and a left outward

hooking parry (waiters block).

17. Pivot to your left into a left Forward Bow facing 9:00 while doing a left outside Downward Parry

and a right Inward Parry.

18. Pivot in place into a left Neutral Bow while doing a left Outward Parry and a right outward

hooking parry (waiters block).

19. Pivot into a transitionary Horse Stance facing 12:00 and bring your right foot up into a left Crane

Stance while doing a right outside Downward Parry (palm out) and a left Inward horizontal Heel

Palm Parry.

20. Drop your right foot into a transitionary Horse Stance facing 12:00 and bring your left foot up into

a right Crane Stance while doing a outside left outside Downward Parry (palm out) and a right

Inward horizontal Heel Palm Parry.

21. Drop your left foot back to 6:00 into a right Forward Bow while doing a downward cross block

(hands open).

22. slide your right foot back to 3:00 into a Horse Stance facing 12:00 while doing double outside

Downward Parries.

23. Do double outward hooking parries.

24. Do double pushdown blocks.

25. Into a meditating position and up to Attention Stance.

KICKING SET 1

SET 1: (12 o'clock - Right foot kicks)

1. Right foot back into a left neutral bow2. Step through ball kick, landing in a right neutral bow3. Left foot cross over right into a twist stance. Right side kick, landing in a right neutral bow4. Left foot shuffle, right roundhouse kick, landing in a right neutral bow5. Left spinning back kick, landing in a left neutral bow6. Drop your right foot back to 9 o'clock into a left neutral bow facing 3 o'clock

SET 2: (3 o'clock)

1. Right step through side kick, landing in a right neutral bow2. Left foot shuffle, right ball kick, landing in a right neutral bow3. Left foot shuffle, right roundhouse kick, landing in a right neutral bow4. Left foot shuffle, right back kick, landing in a right neutral bow5. Drop your left foot to 12 o'clock into a right neutral bow facing 6 o'clock

SET 3: (6 o'clock - Left foot kicks)

1. Left spinning back kick, landing in a left neutral bow2. Shuffle left roundhouse kick, landing in a left neutral bow3. Shuffle left front kick, landing in a left neutral bow4. Shuffle left side kick, landing in a left neutral bow5. Drop your right foot back to 3 o'clock into a left neutral bow facing 9 o'clock

SET 4: (9 o'clock)

1. Right step-thru ball kick, landing in a right neutral bow2. Left step-thru roundhouse kick, landing in a left neutral bow3. Right spinning back kick, landing in a right neutral bow4. Left step through side kick, landing in a horse facing 12 o'clock

KICKING SET 2

Opening: attention stance. Bow. Drop to a meditating Horse stance.

1. Have your right foot step back to 6:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

2. Execute a front chicken kick (front leg then rear leg) to 12:00, and plant into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

3. Execute a front chicken kick (rear leg then front leg) to 12:00, and plant into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

4. Execute a back chicken kick (front leg then rear leg) to 6:00, and plant your left foot to 6:00 into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

5. Execute a back chicken kick (rear leg then front leg) to 6:00, and plant your right foot to 12:00 into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

6. Execute a front chicken kick (front leg then rear leg) to 12:00, and plant your left foot to 12:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

7. Execute a front chicken kick (rear leg then front leg) to 12:00, and plant into a left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

8. Execute a back chicken kick (front leg then rear leg) to 6:00, and plant your right foot to 6:00 intoa left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

9. Execute a back chicken kick (rear leg then front leg) to 12:00, and plant your left foot to 12:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

10.Execute a side chicken kick to 3:00 (left thrusting sweep kick then right snapping knife-edge kick), and plant your right foot towards 12:00 into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

11.Execute a side chicken kick to 9:00 (right thrusting sweep kick then left snapping knife-edge kick), and plant your left foot towards 12:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

12.Execute a left front scoop kick and plant your left foot toward 6:00 into a right neutral bow, facing12:00.

13.Cover to the rear by moving your right foot over slightly to 9:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 6:00.

14.Execute a right front scoop kick and plant your right foot back to 12:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 6:00.

15.Have your left foot drop back to 3:00, as you cover into a right neutral bow, facing 9:00.

16.Execute a right front scoop kick and plant your right foot toward 3:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 9:00.

17.Cover to the rear by moving your left foot over slightly to 6:00 into a right neutral bow, facing 3:00.

18.Execute a left front scoop kick and plant your left foot back to 9:00 into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

19.Have your left foot drop back to 6:00, as you cover into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

20.Execute a left back scoop kick and plant your left foot toward 12:00 into a left neutral bow, facing12:00.

21.Execute a right spinning back scoop (to 12:00), and plant your right foot back to 6:00 into a right neutral bow, facing 6:00.

22.Have your right foot drop back to 9:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 3:00.

23.Execute a right back scoop kick and plant your right foot toward 3:00 into a right neutral bow, facing 3:00.

24.Execute a left spinning back scoop (to 3:00), and plant your left foot back to 9:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 9:00.

25.Have your right foot drop back to 6:00 into a left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

26.Execute a right front snap ball kick / right roundhouse ball kick combination. Plant your right foot forward into a right neutral bow, and immediately bounce into a right thrusting knife-edge kick to 12:00. Plant your right foot forward into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

27.Execute a left front snap ball kick / left roundhouse ball kick combination. Plant your left foot forward into a left neutral bow, and immediately bounce into a left thrusting knife-edge kick to 12:00. Plant your left foot forward into a left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

28.Execute a right front snapping ball kick / right back thrusting heel kick / right snapping knife-edgekick combination. Plant your right foot to 12:00, into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

29.Execute a left front snapping ball kick / left back thrusting heel kick / left snapping knife-edge kick combination. Plant your left foot to 6:00, into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

30.Execute a right front snapping ball kick / right back thrusting heel kick / right snapping knife-edgekick combination. Plant your right foot back to 6:00, into a left neutral bow, facing 12:00.

31.Execute a left front snapping ball kick / left back thrusting heel kick / left snapping knife-edge kick combination. Plant your left foot back to 6:00, into a right neutral bow, facing 12:00.

32.Close: have your right foot drop back onto a straight line with your left foot into a meditating horse stance. Come to attention stance. Bow.

STRIKING SET 1

From a Horse Stance...

Striking to the front...1. Right horizontal thrust punch to face level into right back knuckle to face level2. Left horizontal thrust punch to face level into left back knuckle to face level3. Right horizontal thrust punch to face level into right inverted hammer fist to groin4. Left horizontal thrust punch to face level into left inverted hammer fist to groin5. Right horizontal thrust punch to face level into right back knuckle to temple6. Left horizontal thrust punch to face level into left back knuckle to temple7. Right horizontal thrust punch to face level into right inward hammer fist to ribs8. Left horizontal thrust punch to face level into left inward hammer fist to ribs

Striking to the side...1. Right vertical thrust punch to face level into right back knuckle to face level2. Left vertical thrust punch to face level into left back knuckle to face level3. Right vertical thrust punch to face level into right inverted hammer fist to groin4. Left vertical thrust punch to face level into left inverted hammer fist to groin5. Right vertical thrust punch to face level into right back knuckle to temple6. Left vertical thrust punch to face level into left back knuckle to temple7. Right vertical thrust punch to face level into right inward hammer fist to ribs8. Left vertical thrust punch to face level into left inward hammer fist to ribs

Double strikes to the front...1. Double horizontal thrust punch to face level into double back knuckles to face level2. Double horizontal thrust punch to face level into double inverted hammer fists to groin3. Double horizontal thrust punch to face level into double back knuckles to temple4. Double horizontal thrust punch to face level into double inward hammer fists to ribs

Strikes to both sides simultaneously...1. Double vertical thrust punch to face level into double back knuckles to face level2. Double vertical thrust punch to face level into double inverted hammer fists to groin3. Double vertical thrust punch to face level into double back knuckles to temple4. Double vertical thrust punch to face level into double inward hammer fists to ribs

Slide left foot to right foot, knees bent, striking to the front...1. Double horizontal thrust punch at face level2. Double back knuckles at face level3. Double inverted hammer fist to groin4. Double back knuckle to temple5. Double inward hammer fist to ribs6. Up to attention stance

STRIKING SET 2

Keep the concept of Point of Origin in mind as you do this set. There is no winding up between moves.

From a Horse Stance...

1. From a horse stance: with the right arm, do an upward elbow, downward elbow, inward elbow,

outward elbow

2. Still in the horse stance: with the left arm, do an upward elbow, downward elbow, inward

elbow, outward elbow

3. Move the right foot to 12:00, into a right neutral bow, and do an inward and downward right

elbow with a right heel palm.

4. Move the left foot to 12:00, into a left neutral bow, and do an inward and downward left elbow

with a left heel palm.

5. Move the left foot back to 6:00, into a right neutral bow, and do an outward and downward right

elbow, followed by a right upward elbow, and then a right inward and downward elbow with a

right

heel palm.

6. Move the right foot back to 6:00, into a left neutral bow, and repeat the previous pattern with

the left elbow.

7. Bring the left foot back into a horse, and do a right inward downward diagonal elbow, then a

right outward downward diagonal elbow (in a figure 8 pattern). Repeat the pattern with the left

arm.

8. Still in the horse stance, do a right inward horizontal elbow, followed by an outward horizontal

elbow. Repeat on the left.

9. Shift into a left forward bow to 9:00, and do a right upward elbow to 10:30.

10.Shift into a right forward bow to 3:00, and do a left upward elbow to 1:30.

11.Shift into a left forward bow to 9:00, and to 10:30, do a right eye poke, right upward elbow,

and a right flapping elbow.

12.Shift into a right forward bow to 3:00, and repeat the above with the left arm.

Close

Finger Set 1 Step By Step

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Open with the Salutation & begin in a meditative horse stance

Section 1

•Deliver a right horizontal finger thrust to eye level (palm down, long range)

•Parry with right hand palm facing left, return right hand to right hip

•Left hand remains cocked at the left hip in a clenched fist.

•Deliver a left horizontal finger thrust to eye level (palm down, long range)

•Parry with left hand palm facing right, return left hand to left hip

•Right hand cocks at the right hip with an open hand palm up.

Section 2

•Deliver a right vertical finger thrust to solar plexus level (palm in, mid range)

•Hook parry with right hand, return right hand to right hip

•Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.

•Deliver a left vertical finger thrust to solar plexus level (palm in, mid range).

•Hook parry with left hand, return left hand to left hip

•Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.

Section 3

•Deliver a right upward finger thrust to the floating ribs level (palm up, close range)

•Hook parry with right hand, return right hand to right hip

•Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.

•Deliver a left upward finger thrust to floating rib level (palm up, close range)

•Hook parry with left hand, return left hand to left hip

•Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.

Section 4

•Deliver a right horizontal finger thrust over your left shoulder.

•Cock your left hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.

•Deliver a left horizontal finger thrust over your right shoulder.

•Cock your right hand at your hip with an open hand palm up.

Section 5

•Bring your right hand up to meet your left

•Bring both hands down to the front and center of your body

•Deliver right and left upward snapping finger thrusts (palm up) to throat level.

•As your hands recoil have them cross, right over left, into two-finger poke position,

•Immediately deliver double two-finger pokes to eye level.

Section 6

•Execute a left downward horizontal heel palm check,

•Cock your right hand in a vertical crane hand position,

•Your left hand covers below your right elbow.

•Execute a right overhead finger whip to eye level.

•Execute a right downward horizontal heel palm check,

•Cock your left hand in a vertical crane hand position,

•Your right hand covers below your left elbow to eye level.

•Execute a left overhead finger whip to eye level.

Section 7

•Execute a left inward downward horizontal forearm and heel palm check,

•Execute a right outward downward parry in an underhand crane hand position,

•Your left hand covers above your right elbow.

•Execute a right underhand finger whip toward groin level.

•Execute a right inward downward horizontal forearm and heel palm check,

•Execute a left outward downward parry in an underhand crane hand position,

•Your right hand covers above your left elbow.

•Execute a left underhand finger whip toward groin level.

Section 8

•With your left hand still cocked at your left hip, execute a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand; continuing the motion in an outward/upward circular fashion

•Deliver a right inward horizontal finger slice (palm up) at eye level.

•Immediately follow with a right outward horizontal finger slice (palm down) at eye level.

•Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand finishing on the right hip.

•Deliver a left inward horizontal finger slice (palm up) at eye level that instantly reverses direction into a left outward horizontal finger slice (palm down).

Section 9

•Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing on the left hip.

•Deliver a right inward circular five finger claw to eye level that instantly reverses its direction into a right outward circular five finger claw.

•Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing on the right hip.

•Deliver a left inward circular five finger claw to eye level that instantly reverses its direction into a left outward circular five finger claw.

Section 10

•Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a left rear underhand heel palm claw to groin level

•Deliver a right inward overhead heel palm claw at eye level.

•Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a right underhand heel palm claw to groin level.

•Deliver a left inward overhead heel palm claw to eye level.

Section 11

•Execute a left inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a left outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a left rear underhand heel palm claw to groin level,

•Deliver a right front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.

•Execute a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry that changes path to become a right outward downward parry in the shape of a crane hand, finishing as a right underhand heel palm claw to groin level.

•Deliver a left front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.

Section 12

•With your left hand remaining in position, deliver a right front underhand heel palm claw to groin level.

•Execute a double upward finger thrust, continuing the motion into double upward finger flicks at eye level.

•Deliver twin outward thumb hooks to eye level.

•Execute two side outward overhead heel palm claws at face level

•Continue the outward heel palm claws in an outward downward fashion until they reach your thighs. (Heel palm connects first then fingers)

Section 13

•Deliver a right inward two-finger eye hook.

•Deliver a left inward two-finger eye hook.

Closing

•Cover your right clenched fist with your left open hand.

•Close your meditative horse stance.

Finger Set 1 Contains

•Stances

•Attention

•Horse

•Methods of utilizing the finger tips:

•Clawing

•Hooking

•Lifting

•Slicing

•Snapping

•Thrusting

•Whipping

•Weapons formed by the fingers:

•Four-finger thrust

•Two-finger poke

•Crane’s head

•Finger slice (palm up)

•Finger slice (palm down)

•Heel Palm Claw

•Thumb Hook

•Two-finger eye hook

•Parries:

•Outward Downward (shape of crane)

•Inward Downward Diagonal Heel Palm

•Inward Forearm

•Outward Forearm

•Checks:

•Downward Horizontal Heel Palm

•Inward Downward Horizontal Forearm and Heel Palm

•Finger Strikes:

•Horizontal Finger Thrust (palm down)

•Vertical Finger Thrust (palm in)

•Upward Finger Thrust (palm up)

•Back Over The Shoulder Finger Thrust

•Upward Snapping Finger Thrust (palm up)

•Two-Finger Eye Poke

•Overhead Finger Whip

•Underhand Finger Whip

•Inward Horizontal Finger Slice (palm up)

•Outward Horizontal Finger Slice (palm down)

•Inward Circular Five-Finger Claw

•Outward Circular Five-Finger Claw

•Back Underhand Heel Palm Claw (stiff-arm)

•Inward Overhead Heel Palm and Claw

•Front Underhand Heel Palm Claw

•Upward Finger Flicks

•Outward Thumb Hooks

•Side Outward Overhead Heel Palm Claws

•Inward Two-Finger Eye Hooks

•Movements utilizing the finger tips as weapons.

•Movements that teach continuity and economy of motion from a stationary stance.

•The double factor concept.

•Basic hand weapons with checks and covers.

•Pokes over the opposite shoulder.

•Attacks to the three levels of protection as well as to the three depth zones.

•Linear & Circular movements.

•Hidden transitions.

•Checks that become parries and parries that become checks

Finger Set 1 Teaches

•How to properly gauge distance to the various depth zones.

•How to strike to the various zones of protection.

•How to properly aim and strike specific targets with prescribed weapons.

•How to thrust (vertical and/or with the palms up) straight ahead or over the shoulder.

•Knowledge of diversified targets and weapons to ensure multiple effect.

•How to use fingers in a set or form.

•How to employ the double factor:

•continuity with power.

•flowery movements with torque.

•check with a strike.

•strike with a check.

•The various methods of executing the finger tips as weapons.

•Utilization of close range weapons.

•Movements that teach Economy of Motion by employing:

•Continuity of Motion.

•The “With” Principle.

•Reverse motion as a defense or an offense.

•Returning motion as a defense or an offense.

•Contouring.

•Sequential Flow.

•Point of Origin.

•Double Factor.

•Geometric Path of Action.

•How different angles of delivery influences one’s methods of execution and choice of weapons.

•The value of ‘Points of Reference’ in developing accuracy.

•How to simultaneously strike in different directions, paths, and/or dimensions.

•How to simultaneously execute different methods of execution.

•How to attack various depth zones, both to the front and the rear.

•How to attack various height zones, both to the front and the rear.

•How to graft principles and methods of execution.

•The use of Body Fusion.

•How to take advantage of a pivot point.

•Knowledge of diversified targets and weapons to insure multiple effects.

•How to properly gauge the distance of your strikes.

•How to attack from Obscure Zones.

•The use of Dead Motion Deception.

•The use of Object Obscurity.

•How to elongate circles and round corners.

•The use of an “open ended triangle” as a defense

•How to use the Hinge Supported Concept to magnify damage

•The development of precision movement

•How to properly aim and strike specific targets with specific weapons

•The use of the tail end speed from a whip to gain acceleration

•Employment of the Pin Point Effect

Notes

During the beginning sequence you are varying the depth of the new strikes. Shorten the distance approximately one hand length for the 2nd set and another hand length for the 3rd.

FINGER SET 1

From the Inter-Web

This set contains, and is teaching us, the 7 Methods Of Execution:

Poke, Thrust, Whip, Slice, Hammer, Rake, Hook

1. Do a right 4-finger thrust at face level (3/4 extension, palm down). This move is intended to be done from a longer-range, hence the 3/4 extension (basically means full extension of your arm, but never lock your elbow out).

2. Repeat with left hand.

3. Do a right 4-finger thrust at chest level (1/2 extension, palm in - your hand tipped on it's side). This move is intendedto be done from mid-range, hence the 1/2 extension (your elbow moves forward past your stomach, but not all the way out).

4. Repeat with left hand.

5. Do a right 4-finger thrust at solar plexus level (1/4 extension, palm up, done in uppercut fashion). This move is intended to be done from in close, hence the 1/4 extension (your elbow doesn't move forward past your side).

6. Repeat with left hand.

7. Do a right 4-finger thrust over your left shoulder, palm down.

8. Repeat with left hand.

9. Place your right hand on your left hand (left hand is still on your right shoulder), circle both hands down to the front and do double, 2 finger eye pokes at face level, palm up then palm down.

10.Place your right elbow on the back of your left hand (arms level with your chest), fingers on your right hand are facing away from you. Strike out forward (moving from finger to elbow only) with your fingers in a whipping fashion, aiming toward the face.

11.Repeat with left hand.

12.Extend your right arm straight down, palm out. Place your left hand over the front of your right elbow and strike out forward (moving from finger to elbow only) with your fingers in a whipping fashion, aiming toward the groin.

13.Repeat with left hand.

14.Do a right inward, palm up eye slice (moving from right to left) followed by an outward, palm down eye slice (movingfrom left to right).

15.Repeat with left hand.

16.Do a right inward horizontal heel palm at face level followed by an in place (at face level where the heel palm struck)raking claw and draw your hand to your left shoulder. Follow with a right outward hand sword at neck level.

17.Repeat with left hand.

18.Do a right overhead/downward heel palm claw (striking with the heel of your palm and clawing down with your fingers) at face level as your left hand does a rear upward heel palm claw towards your back at groin level.

19.Repeat with left hand.

20.Do a right underhand heel palm claw (striking with the heel of your palm and clawing up with your fingers) at groin level as your left hand does a rear upward heel palm claw towards your back at groin level.

21.Repeat with left hand.

22.Do a right underhand claw to groin (don't move your left hand) then track both hands up to eye level and do double eye pokes with your thumbs.

23.Pull your hands back to your hips and do a right two finger eye hook.

24.Repeat with left hand.

FINGER SET 2

This shows Finger Set #1 with complimentary foot maneuvers, an example of how to apply the strikes from Finger Set #1.

1. From a Horse Stance, step to 12:00 with your right foot into a right Forward Bow while doing a

right 4-finger thrust at eye level. Your left hand checks under your right elbow.

2. Do a Front to Back stance switch into a left Forward Bow facing 12:00 while doing a left 4-finger

thrust at eye level. Your right hand checks under your left elbow.

3. Step-Thru reverse into a right Neutral Bow facing 12:OO while doing a right vertical 4-finger

thrust at chest level. Your left hand checks under your right elbow.

4. Do a Front to Back stance switch into a left Neutral Bow facing 12:00 while doing a left vertical 4-

finger thrust to chest level. Your right hand checks under your left elbow.

5. Step-Thru forward into a right Neutral Bow facing 12:OO while doing a right 4-finger thrust at

solar plexus level (in uppercut fashion). Your left hand checks above your right arm.

6. Do a Front to Back stance switch into a left Neutral Bow facing 12:OO while doing a left 4-finger

thrust at solar plexus level (in uppercut fashion). Your left hand checks above your right arm.

7. Slide your left foot back into a Horse Stance facing 12:OO while doing a left Rear Elbow and a

right 4-finger thrust over your left shoulder.

8. Slide your left foot to your right foot, then step out to 3:00 with your right foot into a Horse Stance

facing 12:OO. Do a right Rear Elbow and a left 4-finger thrust over your right shoulder.

9. Slide your right foot to your left foot, then step out to 9:00 with your left foot into a Horse Stance

facing 12:OO. Bring both hands to chest level, palms open and facing you and do double

upward 4-finger pokes (snapping method of executing) to eye level.

10.As your hands come back to your chest, cross them and do double upward 2-finger pokes

(snapping method of execution) to eye level.

11.Step to 12:OO with your right foot and turn into a right Rotating Twist stance while doing a right

2-finger poke toward 1:30 at eye level. Your left hand checks under your right elbow.

12.Step back to 3:00 with your right foot into a transitionary Horse Stance facing 12:00 maintaining

your hand positions. Step forward with your left foot and turn into a left Rotating Twist stance

while doing a left 2-finger poke toward 10:30 at eye level. Your right hand checks under your left

elbow.

13.Step back to 9:00 with your left foot into a Horse Stance facing 12:OO maintaining your hand

positions. Step to 12:00 with your right foot into a right Neutral Bow facing 12:00 while doing a

right overhead whip at face level. Your left hand checks under your right elbow.

14.Step-Thru forward into a left Neutral Bow facing 12:OO while doing a left overhead whip at face

level. Your right hand checks under your left elbow.

15.Slide your left foot back and into a right 45 degree cat stance facing 1:3O. As you plant, do a left

Inside Downward (palm up) block and a right outside downward parry (using the shape of the

crane). The parry completes at your right hip.

16.Step to 1:30 with your right foot into a right Neutral Bow while doing a right underhand whip at

groin level.

17.Slide your right foot back and into a left 45 degree cat stance facing 1O:3O. As you plant, do a

right Inside Downward (palm up) block and a a left outside downward parry (using the shape of

the crane). The parry completes at your right hip.

18.Step to 10:30 with your left foot into a left Neutral Bow while doing a left underhand whip at groin

level.

19.Step-Thru reverse into a right Neutral Bow facing 1:3O while doing a right outside downward

parry (using the shape of the crane), circling into right 2-finger inward eye slice and into a right

2-finger outward eye slice. Your left hand checks under your right elbow.

20.Step-Thru reverse into a left Neutral Bow facing 1O:3O while doing a left outside downward

parry (using the shape of the crane), circling into a left 2-finger inward eye slice and into a left 2-

finger outward eye slice. Your right hand checks under your left elbow.

21.V-in and V-out with your left foot into a left Forward Bow facing 9:00 while doing a left inward

downward diagonal heel palm parry into a left horizontal forearm check. At the same time, do a

right inward heel palm claw at face level into a right outward circular five finger claw to eye level.

22.V-in and V-out with your right foot into a right Forward Bow facing 3:00 while doing a right inward

downward diagonal heel palm parry into a right horizontal forearm check. At the same time, do a

left inward heel palm claw at face level into a left outward circular five finger claw to eye level.

23.Turn counter clockwise into a right front rotating twist stance facing 1O:3O while doing a left

inward downward diagonal heel palm parry into a left outside downward parry (using the shape

of the crane) and finally a left back stiff-arm underhand heel palm claw at groin level (towards

4:3O). At the same time, do a right inward overhead heel palm claw at face level.

24.Circle your right foot in towards your left then out to 1:30 into a left front rotating twist stance

while doing a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry (using the shape of the crane)

into a a left back stiff-arm underhand heel palm claw at groin level (towards 7:3O). At the same

time, do a left inward overhead heel palm claw at face level.

25.Turn counter clockwise into a left Neutral Bow facing 7:3O while doing a left inward downward

diagonal parry (using the shape of the crane) into a left back stiff-arm underhand heel palm claw

to groin level toward 1:3O. At the same time do a right underhand heel palm claw to groin level

towards 7:3O.

26.Slide your left foot back to your right foot then step out to 4:30 with your right foot into a right

Neutral Bow while doing a right inward downward diagonal heel palm parry into a right outside

downward parry (using the shape of the crane) into a right back stiff-arm underhand heel palm

claw at groin level toward 1O:3O. At the same time, do a left underhand heel palm claw at groin

level toward 4:3O.

27.Slide your right foot toward your left foot into an attention stance facing 12:OO while doing

double underhand heel palm claws to groin level.

28.Cross your hands (palm up, right over left) and do double upward finger thrust into twin finger

flicks at eye level into double outward thumb hooks at eye level.

29.Cross your hands (palm down, right over left) and do double outward overhead heel palm claws

and move out into a Horse Stance facing 12:00.

30.Slide your right foot over to your left foot into a right 45 degree cat stance facing 12:OO while

doing a right 2-finger eye hook at eye level. Your left hand checks under your right elbow.

31.Switch into a left 45 degree cat stance facing 12:OO while doing a left 2-finger eye hook at eye

level. You right hand checks under your left elbow. After the hook, your arms are used as inward

forearm parries.

32.Slide your left foot to your right foot into an Attention Stance facing 12:OO (knees bent) while

doing double push-down blocks.

33.While straightening your knees, do left and right 2-finger eye pokes towards 12:00 and circle

your arms (left clockwise, right counter clockwise) into double 2-finger eye hooks (to 9:00 and

3:00).

34.Slide your left foot to 9:00 into a meditating Horse Stance then up to Attention Stance.

Coordination Set I Only the right foot moves

From Position

Step back rightLeft outward block with fist inward (opposite normal outward block)Left punch to headRight middle punch to solar plexusLeft middle punch / Right kick – step back right back to left forward bowRight middle punch

Forward step-through to right neutral bow (left foot to the rear)

Repeat on the left sideright outward blockright punch to headleft middle punchright middle punch / left kick - step left back to right neutral bowleft middle punch

Rotate / cover ( right foot moves crescents toward left foot, rotate 90 degrees to 9:00, right foot continues back to end in left neutral bow) 90 degrees to 9:00 and repeat right and left

Rotate 90 degrees to 6:00 and repeat right and left

Rotate 90 degrees to 3:00 and repeat right and left

Rotate 90 degrees to 12:00 and repeat right and left

Second half – left leg moves

step back left into right neutral bowright high punch to headleft punch / left kick at the same timestep back into right neutral bow with right punch to headleft middle punch

step forward into left neutral bow (forward step-through)left high punch to headright punch / right kick at the same timestep back into right neutral bow with left punch to headright middle punch

rotate 90 degrees to the right into right neutral bow facing 3:00

Repeat second half all the way around the clock

COORDINATION SET 1

Set 1 (12 o'clock):

1. Back into a left neutral bow while doing a left outward block.2. Extend your left outward block forward into a head level left punch.3. Into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.4. Right front ball kick and left punch.5. Land back into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.

Set 2 (12 o'clock):

1. Step through with your right foot into a right neutral bow while doing a right outward block.2. Extend your right outward block forward into a right punch.3. Into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.4. Left front ball kick and a right punch keeping the left hand palm up on your left hip.5. Land back into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.

Set 3 (9 o'clock):

1. Right foot back to 3 o'clock, turning to 9 o'clock into a left neutral bow while doing a left outward block.2. Extend your left outward block forward into a head level left punch.3. Into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.4. Right front ball kick and left punch.5. Land back into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.

Set 4 (9 o'clock):

1. Step through with your right foot into a right neutral bow while doing a right outward block2. Extend your right outward block forward into a right punch.3. Into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.4. Left front ball kick and a right punch keeping the left hand palm up on your left hip.5. Land back into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.

Set 5 (6 o'clock):

1. Right foot back to 12 o'clock, turning to 6 o'clock into a left neutral bow while doing a left outward block.2. Extend your left outward block forward into a head level left punch.3. Into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.4. Right front ball kick and left punch.5. Land back into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.

Set 6 (6 o'clock):

1. Step through with your right foot into a right neutral bow while doing a right outward block2. Extend your right outward block forward into a right punch.3. Into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.4. Left front ball kick and a right punch keeping the left hand palm up on your left hip.5. Land back into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.

Set 7 (3 o'clock):

1. Right foot back to 9 o'clock, turning to 6 o'clock into a left neutral bow while doing a left outward block.2. Extend your left outward block forward into a head level left punch.3. Into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.4. Right front ball kick and left punch.5. Land back into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.

Set 8 (3 o'clock):

1. Step through with your right foot into a right neutral bow while doing a right outward block2. Extend your right outward block forward into a right punch.3. Into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.4. Left front ball kick and a right punch keeping the left hand palm up on your left hip.5. Land back into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.

Set 9 (12 o'clock):

1. Right foot back to 6 o'clock, turning to 12 o'clock into a left neutral bow while doing a left outward block.2. Extend your left outward block forward into a head level left punch.3. Into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.4. Right front ball kick and left punch.5. Land back into a left forward bow while doing a right punch.

Set 10 (12 o'clock):

1. Step through with your right foot into a right neutral bow while doing a right outward block2. Extend your right outward block forward into a right punch.3. Into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.4. Left front ball kick and a right punch keeping the left hand palm up on your left hip.5. Land back into a right forward bow while doing a left punch.6. Step up with your left foot to into a horse stance facing 12 o'clock.

COORDINATION SET 2

From an Attention Stance Set 1 (12 o'clock):

1. Right foot steps back into a left Neutral Bow2. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block3. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a right Inward Block7. Left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right Ball Kick into a right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right

Rear Kick landing back in a left Forward Bow8. Right Upward Parry and a left Pushdown Block

Set 2 (12 o'clock):

1. Right foot forward into a right Neutral Bow2. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block3. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a left Inward Block7. Right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Ball Kick into a left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Rear

Kick landing back in a right Forward Bow8. Left Upward Parry and a right Pushdown Block

Set 3 (9 o'clock):

1. Right foot steps back into a left Neutral Bow facing 9:002. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block3. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a right Inward Block7. Left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right Ball Kick into a right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right

Rear Kick landing back in a left Forward Bow8. Right Upward Parry and a left Pushdown Block

Set 4 (9 o'clock):

1. Right foot forward into a right Neutral Bow facing 9:002. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block3. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a left Inward Block7. Right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Ball Kick into a left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Rear

Kick landing back in a right Forward Bow8. Left Upward Parry and a right Pushdown Block

Set 5 (6 o'clock):

1. Right foot steps back into a left Neutral Bow facing 6:002. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block3. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a right Inward Block7. Left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right Ball Kick into a right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right

Rear Kick landing back in a left Forward Bow8. Right Upward Parry and a left Pushdown Block

Set 6 (6 o'clock):

1. Right foot forward into a right Neutral Bow facing 6:002. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block3. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a left Inward Block7. Right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Ball Kick into a left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Rear

Kick landing back in a right Forward Bow8. Left Upward Parry and a right Pushdown Block

Set 7 (3 o'clock):

1. Right foot steps back into a left Neutral Bow facing 3:002. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block3. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a right Inward Block7. Left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right Ball Kick into a right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right

Rear Kick landing back in a left Forward Bow8. Right Upward Parry and a left Pushdown Block

Set 8 (3 o'clock):

1. Right foot forward into a right Neutral Bow facing 3:002. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block3. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a left Inward Block7. Right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Ball Kick into a left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Rear

Kick landing back in a right Forward Bow8. Left Upward Parry and a right Pushdown Block

Set 9 (12 o'clock):

1. Right foot steps back into a left Neutral Bow facing 12:002. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block3. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block

5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a right Inward Block7. Left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right Ball Kick into a right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a right

Rear Kick landing back in a left Forward Bow8. Right Upward Parry and a left Pushdown Block

Set 10 (12 o'clock):

1. Right foot forward into a right Neutral Bow facing 12:002. Right Outward Block and a left Downward Block3. Left Outward Block and a right Downward Block4. While turning into a left Forward bow, do a right Upward Block and a left Inward Block5. While turning back into a left Neutral Bow, do a left Upward Block and a right Inward Block6. While turning into a Forward Bow, do a left Inward Block7. Right Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Ball Kick into a left Horizontal Thrust Punch while doing a left Rear

Kick landing back in a right Forward Bow8. Left Upward Parry and a right Pushdown Block9. Step up with your left foot into a Horse Stance

STAFF SET 1

360whipstir the soupbale the haytornado kickpoke kickankle elbowhelicopterflowerfinish

Salute, roll staff onto right foot, pop staff up, grab with both hand

horizontal up, horizontal downvertical left (right hand high), vertical right (left hand high)step back right, over, understep upstep back left, over, under

step up to right front cross over, CCW 360step up to left front cross over, CW 360

STAFF SET 1

Salutation: Raise the staff to shoulder height, kneel and place the staff on the ground. Return to attention. Do the Kenpo salutation, catching the staff with the left big toe on the second beat, and raising it up on the right instep on

the fourth beat. Return to attention stance, with the staff held at the waist.

Technique 1: to defend against either a grab of your staff or a staff attack. A. In attention stance, block high, block low, block to the left, and then block to the right.

Technique 2: for a punch, or as an extension of Technique #1 A. Step back with the right foot into a neutral bow, swing the staff over and under on the right side.

B. As you move through attention stance, twirl the staff through a vertical position (right hand high), and step back with the left foot into a neutral bow, swing the staff over and under on the left side.

Technique 3: as a defense against a poking staff. A. Bring the left foot up to the right as you twirl the staff (left hand down to the left first) through a vertical position (left hand high). Without pause, do a right front crossover to 9:00 as you twirl the staff horizontally at shoulder height to strike his neck on your right side with the right hand forward and the left hand in the right armpit. Unwind counter clockwise, step with the right to 4:30 into a left neutral bow, twirling into a horizontal strike to the neck on your left side with the right hand in the

left armpit.

B. Bring the right foot up to the left as you double twirl (left hand down to the right first) the staff through a vertical position (right hand high). Without pause, do a left front crossover to 3:00, as you twirl the staff horizontally at shoulder height to strike his neck on your left side with the left hand forward and the right hand in the left armpit. Unwind clockwise, step with the left foot to 7:30 into a right neutral bow, twirling into a horizontal strike his neck on your right side with the left hand in the right armpit.

Technique 4: used for a poking staff, a rear bear hug, or to clear a circle of attackers. A. Bring the left foot up to the right as you double twirl (right hand down to the left first) the staff through a vertical position on the left side (left hand high), and without pause step back with the right foot to 4:30 into a left reverse bow as youtwirl the staff into an overhead block (with the fingers back). Shift into a left forward bow as you put the staff horizontally behind your neck, and then drop into a left wide kneel as you swing the staff counter clockwise in the right hand through three revolutions (with the third circle being low). During the third swing, swing the right foot counter clockwise in a full circle

to 4:30 into a left neutral bow to 12:00. The staff is on your right, with the left hand high.

B. Bring the right foot up to the left as you twirl (left hand down to the right first) the staff through a vertical position on the right side (right hand high), and without pause step back with the left foot to 7:30 into a right reverse bow as you twirl thestaff into an overhead block (with the fingers back). Shift into a right forward bow as you put the staff horizontally behind your neck, and then drop into a right wide kneel as you swing the staff clockwise in the left hand through three revolutions (with the third being low). During the third swing, swing the left foot clockwise in a full circle to 7:30 into a right neutral bow to12:00. The staff is on your left with the right hand high.

Technique 5: a defense against a side staff swing. A. As you step with the left to 1:00 in attention, twirl (right hand down to the left side first) the staff to your left side (with the right hand high). Do a right roundhouse to the stomach and plant to 1:00 in a right neutral bow. Do a left

descending strike, a right upward underhand strike. As you do a left rear crossover to 1:30, poke behind the head into his

throat and then bring the stick overhead in front of the chest.

B. Pivot clockwise, and shift the right foot to 7:00 in a right neutral bow, twirl (left hand down to the right side first) the staff to your right side (with the left hand high). Do a left roundhouse kick to the stomach and plant to 7:00 in a left forward bow. Do a right descending strike, a left upward underhand strike. As you do a right rear crossover to 5:30, poke behind your head into his throat and then bring the stick overhead in front of the chest.

Technique 6: a defense against a front kick. A. Pivot clockwise into a left forward bow to 12:00, twirl the right hand down to the left and then to the right, ending

with the staff horizontal at waist height.

B. Swing the left hand low, and as the right hand swings low, step with the right foot to 12:00, pivot counter clockwise

180 degrees into a left neutral bow to 6:00 as the left hand stabs or strikes to the rear on the left side.

C. Bring the right foot up to the left foot, twirl the right hand down to the left. As you twirl to the right, step to 12:00 with

the left into a right neutral bow to 6:00, ending with the staff horizontal (at waist).

D. As the right hand swings low, step with the left foot to 7:00, and as the left hand swings low, pivot clockwise 180 degrees into a right neutral bow to 12:00 as the right hand stabs or strikes to the rear on the right side.

Technique 7: a defense against a punch A. Pivot counter clockwise, do left spinning crescent and right inward outward crescent kicks. Plant briefly in a right

front crossover, and do the same kicks to 12:00, planting in a right front crossover.

B. Twist counter clockwise in place to face 6:00, and do right spinning crescent and left inward outward crescent kicks to 6:00. Plant briefly in a left front crossover, and do the same kicks to 6:00, planting in a left front crossover.

Technique 8: a defense against a kick or punch A. Step back slightly with the right foot to 12:00, into a left neutral bow to 6:00, as you poke to 6:00. Do a right front kick to 6:00 with a rear poke to 12:00, on the right side. Plant back to 12:00 in a left neutral bow, and then strike over and

under on the right side.

B. Shift the right foot to 3:00, and pivot clockwise into a right neutral bow to 12:00, with a high right block. Poke to 12:00. Do a left front kick to 12:00 with a rear poke to 6:00, on the left side. Plant back to 6:00 in a right neutral bow, and strike over and under on the left side.

Technique 9: a defense against a punch A. As the left foot c-steps to 9:00 around his leg, into a horse facing 12:00, do a left inward strike to take him down. Do a right downward strike as he falls, and then a left downward strike (In the set, these should be horizontal strikes). Step with the right foot to 6:00, into a left neutral bow to 12:00, and do a right downward strike, followed by a left downward strike

(poke in the technique).

B. As the right foot c-steps to 12:00 around his leg, into a horse facing 12:00, do a right inward strike to take him down. Do a left downward strike as he falls, and then a right downward strike. (In the set, these should be horizontal

strikes). Step with the left foot to 6:00, into a right neutral bow to 12:00, and do a left downward strike, followed by a right downward strike (poke in the technique). For a transition, as the right downward strike occurs, step with the left foot to 12:00into a horse facing 12:00, and then do a left downward strike.

Technique 10: for an overhead club from the right side A. Pivot clockwise into a right front twist to 3:00 with left, right, and left overhead downward blocks on the right side.

On the second swing, twirl on your right. Do a double stomp on the third strike.

B. Pivot counter clockwise into a left front twist to 9:00 with right, left, and right overhead downward blocks on the left side. On the second swing, twirl on your right. Do a double stomp on the third strike.

Technique 11: for a grab, punch, or poking stick. A. Unwind clockwise, bring the left foot to the right foot in attention stance. Do a right side block, a left side block, a low horizontal block, and a high horizontal block.

Finish: Drop the weapon into your arms, do the basic Kenpo salutation, flip the weapon into the air and grab it in both hands, and then twirl the staff to the right rear.

TWO-MAN SET

1. Two-Man Set: side 1 (starting on the right). In the presentation of this Form in "Secrets Of Chinese Karate", by Ed Parker, this side is listed as Opponent #1. The numbers in parentheses below identify the corresponding figures in Chapter 19 of that book, while the attacks listed after each block identify the attack from Opponent 2.

a. With feet together, form a triangle with both hands, so index fingers and thumbs touch. (1-3)

b. Step back (left) to 4:30 into bow and do a right outward block (back-knuckle, 2b) with a left reverse punch to the head. (4-7)

c. Step (right) with a right front crossover to 7:30 as you do a right outward parry (chop, 2c), and cock your left fist at the hip.Your right heel should be almost touching his right foot. Take an additional step (left) to 9:00, cock your right fist to your left ear. Pivot both feet into a horse stance (facing 12:00) as you do a right back-knuckle (also a forearm strike) to the kidney. (8-12).

d. Pull your right foot back into a cat as you do a left outward block from under his arm (punch, 2d) followed by a right front snap kick to the stomach. (13-15).

e. Pivot on your left foot (counterclockwise) and plant your right foot to 7:30 into a bow, as you bring your hands to your left hip in a cup & saucer. (16-19)

f. Step (left) to 7:30 in a left rear crossover as you do a left outward block (back-knuckle, 2f), and immediately do a left side thrust kick (with the knife-edge) to the stomach. Land to 12:00 in horse (facing 1:00) as you cock your left hand (spear hand with the palm out) overhead. (20-23)

g. Pivot low and to the left into a closed kneeling stance as you do a right scooping block a/k/a wing block (left uppercut, 2g).Pivot back into horse as you do a left chop to the temple. (24-28)

h. Step back (right) to 9:00, pull your left foot into a cat and do a left inward forearm block (hammerfist, 2h). Step (left) to 3:00 into a bow, just inside his left leg, as you do a dart (two fingers) to the eye. (29-31)

i. Step slightly (left) to 3:00 in horse, deeper between his legs, as your right hand reaches up to grab your opponent's arm (half-fist, 2i). Do a left dagger elbow to the ribs as you pull your right hand back to the hip. (32-34)

j. Drop lower into the horse as your right hand (palm up) pushes his right hand up (back-knuckle, 2j). Cock your left hand (palm open and upward) across your chest, and follow with a left chop to the ribs (palm down). (35-38).

k. Step slightly (right) to 9:00 and pull your left back into a cat as you do a left downward back knuckle to the forearm (elbow, 2k). Step (left) to 1:30 into a bow stance behind his right foot as you do a left top knuckle to the temple. (39-42)

l. Shift (left) slightly back to 9:00 as the right hand scoops overhead and down and outward (palm heel, 21) while the left hand cocks back to the hip (palm open and up). Pivot to the right into a horse as you do a left palm strike (fingers pointing left) to the ribs. (43-46).

m. Step back (left) to 9:00 in horse, and do an right outward scooping block coming from underneath his kick (kick, 2m) as you cock your left fist above and slightly to the left of your head. Shift your weight into a final bow stance. (47-48)

2. Two-Man Set: side 2 (starting on the left). In the presentation of this Form in "Secrets Of Chinese Karate", by Ed Parker, this side is listed as Opponent #2. The numbers in parentheses below identify the corresponding figures in Chapter 19 of that book, while the attacks listed after each block identify the attack from Opponent 1.

a. With feet together, form a triangle with both hands, so index fingers and thumbs touch. (1)

b. Step (right) to 3:00 into a horse stance, just behind his left foot, as you do a back knuckle to the temple. The left hand cocks back to the hip. (2-5)

c. Step (left) to 10:30, and pivot on the right foot into a bow stance facing 7:30, as you do a right (upward and outward) chopping block (punch, 1b). Immediately bring your right down into a chop to the neck. (6-9)

d. Step (left) to 3:00, and pivot, so you are in a bow stance facing 9:00, as you do an outward chopping block (back-knuckle,1c). Follow up with a reverse punch, as you harden and extend the bow stance. (10-14)

e. Shift back into a reverse bow stance as you do a right downward block (front snap, 1d), with your left fist cocked overhead. (15-17)

f. Do a left front crossover to 9:00 as your hands do Crossing Guard. Step (right) to 9:00 into a bow stance, slightly in front of him, and do a right back knuckle to the temple (left cocked at the hip). (18-21)

g. Step (left) slightly to 6:00, as you do a right downward block (kick, 1f). Step (left) to 9:00 into horse stance between his legs as you do a left uppercut to the stomach and a right reverse punch to the chest. (22-25)

h. Do a right rising block (chop, 1g), circle the arm behind your shoulder, and do a right hammerfist to the ribs as you shift into a bow stance. (26-30)

i. Shift back into a horse stance, as your right hand grabs his left arm (dart, 1h). Follow with a left half-fist to the throat. (31-32)

j. Step (right) to 9:00, and do a right elbow strike to his forearm (elbow, 1i), as you pull your left foot back to 3:00 into a horsestance. Shift immediately into a bow stance, as you do a back knuckle to the temple. (33-36)

k. Shift (left) back to 1:30 into a horse stance as you do a right inward block (chop, 1j). Shift into a forward bow stance as you do a right horizontal elbow strike to the upper ribs. (37-40)

l. Shift (left) slightly to 6:00, maintaining the bow stance, as you do a left inward parry (top knuckle, 1k) and cock your right hand back to the hip (hand open and palm up). Do a right palm heel strike to the ribs as you extend the bow stance. (41-44)

m. Step (left) to 4:30 into a reverse bow as you do a right downward block (palm strike, 1l) with the left arm cocked above the head. Follow with a right side kick to 9:00. (45-47)

n. Pivot 180 degrees on the left foot (keeping your right foot in the air as you do the turn), and finish in a reverse bow stancefacing 12:00, with both hands in spears. The right hand should be overhead, while the left arm is down and parallel to your left leg. (48)

Star Block SetUpwardInwardOutwardDownwardRear ElbowPush Downreturn

StancesAttentionHorse (Formal & Training)Neutral BowNon-obvious

KicksFront (Snap)Back (Straight Snap)Side (Snap)

PunchesStraight (Thrust & Snap)Vertical (Thrust & Snap)Hand Sword (Outward)Back KnuckleReverse Punch

Strikes Heel Palm (straight thrust) Hand Sword (inward and outward) Hammer Fist (back)

Finger Techniques Whip (outward)

Foot ManeuversStep-Thru (Forward & Reverse)Step-Drag (Forward and Reverse)

BlocksUpwardInwardOutward (& Extended)DownwardPush Down (Palm Heel)

Locks / ReleasesWrist Release 1-4

ParriesInwardOutward

Short Form 1Right Side

Inward Right, Inward LeftSide CoverOutward Left, Outward RightRear CoverUpward Left, Upward RightSide CoverDownward Right, Downward LeftReturn to position

Left Side – mirror above

Belt Rank Order

YOUTH ADULT

Fundamentals Fundamentals

No-Belt No-Belt

White White

Advanced White (white with yellow stripe) Advanced White (white with yellow stripe)

Level 1 Level 1

Yellow Yellow

Advanced Yellow (yellow with orange stripe) Advanced Yellow (yellow with orange stripe)

Orange Orange

Advanced Orange Advanced Orange

Level 2 – Requires Sparring Level 2 – Requires Sparring

Purple Purple

Advanced Purple Advanced Purple

Blue Blue

Advanced Blue Advanced Blue

Green Green

Green Chevron Green Chevron

Advanced Green Advanced Green

Advanced Green Chevron

Level 3 – begins at Adv Grn Chv

Level 3 – begins at Red Advanced Green Chevron

Red Red

Red Chevron Red Chevron

Advanced Red Advanced Red

Advance Red Chevron Advanced Red Chevron

Brown Brown

Brown Chevron Brown Chevron

Advanced Brown Advanced Brown

Advanced Brown Chevron Advanced Brown Chevron

Provisional Black Provisional Black