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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Gift of Destruction

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

GIFT OF DESTRUCTION (FRONT - Handshake)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. Pull the opponent’s right arm diagonally downward past your right hip as you hop forward onto your left foot toward 11:00 and deliver a right thrusting knee kick to the opponent’s groin. Simultaneously deliver a left inward horizontal heel palm strike to the opponent’s right elbow.
2. Plant forward and form a right neutral bow stance as you buckle the inside of your opponent’s right knee.
   Simultaneously deliver a right inward horizontal elbow strike to the left side of the opponent’s jaw. Your left hand checks down on top of his right arm.
3. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

EXTENSION

3. Immediately slide your left foot counterclockwise (up the circle) toward 4:30 and form a right neutral bow stance as you grab your opponent’s right shoulder with your right hand and pull him downward and toward you. Simultaneously and as part of the continuous flow of your left hand, execute a left inward heel palm strike and claw to the right side of the opponent’s face. As part of the continuous flow of action, have your right hand release its grab and positionally check low near your
   navel.
4. Immediately pivot into a right forward bow stance as you execute a right outward raking back knuckle strike to the right side of the bridge of the opponent’s nose. Continue the flow of motion of your left hand and deliver a left thrusting heel palm strike downward to the top of his left hip.
5. Reverse the motion of your right hand and execute a right inward downward diagonal hammerfist strike to the left side of the opponent’s jaw.
6. Have your left foot shift slightly to form a right fighting horse stance and, as you settle your weight, continue the flow of motion of your right hand and deliver a right outward downward diagonal hammerfist strike to the
   opponent’s upper abdominal region. Your left hand switches and positionally checks in front of your right chest.
7. Execute a left front crossover toward 10:30 and form a transitional left front twist stance as you deliver a left thrusting vertical punch to the left side of your opponent’s head. Your right hand checks horizontally in front of you to control his arms.
8. Deliver a right threading knee kick to the inside of your opponent’s right knee.
9. From Point of Contact plant toward 1:30 and form a right reverse bow stance to buckle the inside of your opponent’s left knee. Simultaneously deliver a left inward heel palm strike and claw to the right side of the opponent’s face as your right hand executes a right downward heel palm strike and claw to this groin.
10. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

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