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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Heavenly Ascent

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

HEAVENLY ASCENT (FRONT- Two Hand Choke)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. With your right foot, step forward and form a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00. Simultaneously deliver twin upward forearm strikes to the inside of the opponent’s forearms to break the choke.
2. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right fighting horse stance facing 12:00. While still clasping your hands together, deliver a right upward elbow strike to the opponent’s chin.
3. Pivot clockwise and form a right neutral bow stance as you release your clasp and deliver a right downward vertical back knuckle strike to the bridge of the opponent’s nose.
4. Continue to pivot clockwise and form a right forward bow stance as you deliver a left inward overhead heel palm strike and claw to the bridge of the opponent’s nose and face. Your right hand is cocked below your right pectoral in a half fist position.
5. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right neutral bow stance as you deliver a right half fist strike to the opponent’s throat.
6. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

EXTENSION

6. With your right foot, step toward 6:00 and form a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00 as both hands contour the opponent’s arms and end with grabs to each of his wrists. Pull the opponent diagonally downward to create an Angle of Disturbance.
7. Deliver a left front snapping ball kick to the opponent’s groin immediately followed by a right front snapping ball kick to his solar plexus or sternum.
8. Plant your right foot toward 12:00 and form a right neutral bow stance as you deliver a right stiff arm lifting back knuckle strike to this opponent’s chin. Immediately follow with a downward vertical back knuckle along the same path to the bridge of his nose.
9. Deliver a right inward downward diagonal hammerfist strike to the left side of the opponent’s jaw immediately followed by a right outward downward diagonal back knuckle strike to this right side of his jaw.
10. As the right outward downward diagonal back knuckle strike follows through, simultaneously slide your left foot behind your right foot forming a left rear crossover as you deliver a left upward claw to his face. Immediately slide your right foot toward 1:30 and form a right reverse bow stance to buckle the inside of his left knee as your right arm orbits counterclockwise and delivers a right rear heel palm strike and claw to his groin.
11. Grab and rip the opponent’s testicles and as you execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

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