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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Detour from Doom

On January 20, 2026 By masterkenpodragon In Ed Parker American Kenpo, Techniques and Forms

DETOUR FROM DOOM (FRONT- Right Roundhouse Kick)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. While in a right neutral bow stance, slide your left foot counterclockwise (Up the Circle) toward 4:30 and form a right 45-degree cat stance facing 10:30. Simultaneously deliver a left downward block to the inside of the opponent’s right leg as you deliver a right vertical punch to his face.
2. Without hesitation deliver a right front snapping ball kick to the opponent’s groin.
3. Plant your right foot toward 10:30 and form a right neutral bow stance. Immediately pivot clockwise and form a right forward bow stance as you deliver a left vertical punch to the opponent’s solar plexus as your right arm checks horizontally on top of the opponent’s arms.
4. Slide your left foot toward 3:00 as you deliver a right outward back knuckle strike to his stomach.
5. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right neutral bow stance facing 9:00 as your left hand hooks behind the opponent’s neck and pulls him downward. Continue the counterclockwise circle of your right arm and deliver a right inward overhead hammerfist strike to the back of the opponent’s neck.
6. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 4:30.

EXTENSION

6. Pivot clockwise and form a right forward bow stance as your right hammerfist hooks and pulls the opponent into a left thrusting heel palm strike (palm up) to the left side of the opponent’s jaw.
7. With your left foot, step toward 7:30 and form a left neutral bow stance as you deliver a right inward downward diagonal elbow strike to the left side of the opponent’s face or left temple. Simultaneously claw inward with your left hand and use your left hand as a backstop to create a sandwiching effect.
8. Pivot clockwise and slide your right foot toward 4:30 to form a left neutral bow stance facing 10:30 as you deliver a right outward horizontal back knuckle strike followed by a left inward horizontal heel palm claw to his head and face.
9. Deliver a right front snapping ball kick to the opponent’s groin as your right arm hangs naturally along your right side. Plant your right foot forward toward 10:30 and form a right neutral bow stance as you deliver a right upward lifting stiff-arm back knuckle strike to his face. Your left hand is checking
10. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

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