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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Thrusting Prongs

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

THRUSTING PRONGS (FRONT - Rear Hug with arms pinned)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. Slide your right foot toward 6:00 and form a modified left forward bow stance as you deliver twin thumb thrusts to the opponent’s groin.
2. Immediately deliver a right upward knee kick to the opponent’s groin as your left hand hooks in the shape of the crane over and on top of the opponent’s right arm. Pull downward on his arm and pin his right arm against your left side. Simultaneously cock your right arm to your hip to clear his left arm with a right rear elbow strike and to cock your right arm for the next strike.
3. With your right knee in his groin, deliver a right thrusting knife edge kick to the inside of the opponent’s left knee.
4. Scrape down the opponent’s left shin and end with a right downward stomp to his left instep as you simultaneously deliver a right inward horizontal elbow strike to the left side of the opponent’s face or rib cage.
5. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

EXTENSION

5. Slide your right foot toward 7:30 and form a left neutral bow stance facing 1:30 as your right hand hooks (in the shape of the crane) the right side of his neck and head and forces his head downward. As you settle into your stance, deliver a left inward overhead handsword strike to the back of his neck. At this point your right hand is covering near your stomach.
6. Using 1/4 beat timing, deliver a right upward knee kick to the opponent’s face immediately following your left handsword strike. During this action, cock your right hand above your right ear (palm facing outward).
7. Plant directly forward under your opponent’s head and form a right neutral bow stance facing 1:30 as you simultaneously deliver a right inward overhead handsword strike to the back of his neck. Your left hand checks the opponent’s right shoulder.
8. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right reverse close kneel stance and execute a right back scooping heel kick to the opponent’s left jaw hinge. During this action, use your right hand to brace the opponent’s head to increase the effectiveness of your kick.
9. From Point of Contact, deliver a right thrusting knife edge kick to the inside of the opponent’s left knee to buckle his leg outward.
10. From Point of Contact, execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30
11. From the position of your right stomp, plant to the inside of the opponent’s left ankle. Execute a left front crossover and double cover out toward 12:00

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