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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Captured Leaves

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

CAPTURED LEAVES (RIGHT FLANK - Left Hand Finger Lock)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. Go with the opponent’s motion and raise your right hand high toward 11:00 to relieve the pressure and move your right foot toward 11:00. Your left hand tracks between your and your opponent’s arms to deliver a left outward upward diagonal handsword strike to break the opponent’s grip.
2. Pivot counterclockwise and form a fighting horse stance and deliver a left rear elbow strike to the opponent’s left kidney.
3. Pivot clockwise and form a right neutral bow stance as you deliver a right rear elbow strike to the opponent’s left ribcage. Your left hand guards the right side of your face.
4. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 9:00.

EXTENSION

4. Immediately slide your right foot back into a right reverse bow stance to buckle the inside of the opponent’s left knee.
5. Execute a left front crossover foot maneuver by sliding your left foot in front of your right foot and immediately step forward with your right foot into a right neutral bow stance to buckle the inside of the opponent’s right knee to force the opponent onto his back.
6. Execute a left front crossover stomp to the opponent’s right knee.
7. Plant your left foot to the outside of the opponent’s right leg and execute a right side kick to his groin.
8. Plant your right foot to the side of the opponent’s right hip and slide your left foot (gauging leg) toward your right foot and immediately deliver a right thrusting knife edge kick to the opponent’s jaw.
9. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

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