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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Snapping Twig

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

SNAPPING TWIG (FRONT - Left Hand Direct Push)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. With your left foot, step toward 6:00 and form a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00 as you deliver a left inward horizontal heel palm strike to the inside of the opponent’s left wrist simultaneously with a right inward horizontal heel palm strike to his left elbow.
2. Form the shape of the crane with your right hand and hook over the top of the opponent’s left arm. Utilize frictional pull to yank his left arm downward and past your right hip as you simultaneously pivot clockwise and form a right forward bow stance facing 12:00 to deliver a left outward thrusting handsword strike to his throat.
3. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00 and deliver a right inward downward diagonal raking back knuckle strike across the bridge of the opponent’s nose. Your left hand executes a sliding check down the opponent’s left arm.
4. Pivot clockwise and form a right forward bow stance facing 12:00 and deliver a left inward horizontal heel palm strike to the right side of the of his jaw.
5. Execute a forward push-drag maneuver as you continue the counterclockwise motion of your right arm to deliver a right inward horizontal elbow strike to the left side of the opponent’s jaw.
6. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

EXTENSION

6. Slide your left foot forward to form a left front twist stance facing 12:00 as you deliver a right ownward hammerfist strike to the opponent’s groin. Your left hand cocks in front of your sternum.
7. Pivot clockwise and form a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00 as you deliver a left thrusting heel palm strike to the opponent’s chin.
8. Deliver a right chopping punch to the opponent’s left floating ribs while covering and cocking your left hand to the right side of your head.
9. Execute a left outward back knuckle strike to the left side of the opponent’s head.
10. Pivot counterclockwise and deliver a right side kick to the inside of the opponent’s right knee.
11. Front Point of Contact, execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 6:00.

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