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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Gift in Return

On January 19, 2026 By masterkenpodragon In Ed Parker American Kenpo, Techniques and Forms

GIFT IN RETURN (FRONT - Handshake)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. Step forward and to the outside of your opponent’s right leg toward 11:00 and form a left neutral bow stance. Simultaneously have your left hand assist your right hand in forcing your opponent’s right arm to his groin.
2. Shift your left hand around and behind your opponent’s right leg and grab his right wrist as your right foot shifts clockwise toward 10:30 and form a left neutral bow stance facing 4:30. Immediately pull upward with your left hand as your right hand pushes downward against the opponent’s right hip (push-down position).
3. Immediately deliver a right knife edge kick to the back of your opponent’s left knee as you release your left hand grasp. Maintain the check with your right hand.
4. Without hesitation, plant your right foot between your opponent’s legs (gauging leg) and deliver a left knee kick to his tailbone (coccyx).
5. With your left foot in the air, execute a left front crossover and double cover out toward 10:30.

EXTENSION

5. After your left knee kick and with your left leg still in the air, deliver a left thrusting knife edge kick to the back of his right knee.
6. Plant your left foot toward 11:00 (gauging leg) and form a right rear twist stance. Immediately pivot clockwise and deliver a right rear spinning stiff leg raise to the opponent’s groin.
7. Plant your right foot (gauging leg) and immediately slide your left foot behind your right leg toward 6:00 to form a left rear twist stance as you deliver a right outward back knuckle strike to the opponent’s left kidney.
8. Pivot counterclockwise and form a left neutral bow stance as you execute a left outward back knuckle strike to the opponent’s right kidney.
9. Without a loss of motion, immediately slide your left foot toward 11:00 (left reverse step through) and deliver a right inward downward diagonal hammerfist strike to the opponent’s right kidney.
10. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 11:00.

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