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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Retreating Pendulum

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

RETREATING PENDULUM (FRONT - Right Thrusting Heel Kick)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. While in a right neutral bow stance, slide your right foot toward 6:00 to form a left front twist stance facing 12:00 as you simultaneously deliver a right outward downward diagonal block to the outside of the opponent’s right leg. Your left hand checks next to your right shoulder.
2. Without hesitation, deliver a right knife-edge kick to the opponent’s left inner knee from the rear.
3. Plant your right foot toward 12:00 and form a right neutral bow stance as you deliver a right inward overhead hammerfist strike across the right side of the opponent’s neck. Your left hand checks high near your right arm pit.
4. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right reverse bow stance and deliver a right back scoop kick to the opponent’s groin.
5. Plant your right foot back and form a right reverse bow stance buckle between the opponent’s legs. Use the right reverse bow stance to buckle the inside of the opponent’s right leg from behind.
6. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

EXTENSION

6. Pivot clockwise and form a right close kneel stance as you execute a left heel palm claw and grab to the opponent’s testicles from behind. Your right hand is checking across his body to this left hip or left shoulder depending upon his position.
7. Rise upward to form a right neutral bow stance as you deliver a right back knuckle strike to the opponent’s right kidney. Immediately pivot clockwise and form a right forward bow stance as you deliver a left inward heel palm claw to the left side of his face.
8. Pivot clockwise and form a right neutral bow stance as you deliver a right inward handsword strike to the right side of the opponent’s neck.
9. Slide your right foot back to form a right 45-degree cat stance and deliver a right roundhouse kick to the right side of the opponent’s face.
10. From Point of Contact, execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

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