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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Gathering of the Snakes

On January 21, 2026 By masterkenpodragon In Ed Parker American Kenpo, Techniques and Forms

GATHERING OF THE SNAKES (FRONT - Left Straight Punch, REAR-Right Straight Punch)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. While in a right neutral bow stance, step toward 1:00 with your right foot as you execute a right inward parry followed by a left outward parry to the outside of Opponent #1’s (attacking from 12:00) left arm. Continue the counterclockwise motion of your right arm and deliver a right outward back knuckle strike to his left lower ribcage as you settle into your stance.
2. Shift your left foot counterclockwise toward 1:30 and form a right forward bow stance facing 7:30 as you execute a left inward horizontal heel palm strike to the opponent’s face. Counter Balance this action by cocking your right hand by your right ear in a handsword position.
3. Pivot counterclockwise to form a right neutral bow stance facing 7:30 and deliver a right inward handsword strike to the right side of his neck as you settle into your stance.
4. Immediately grab both of the opponent’s shoulders (right hand to right shoulder; left hand to left shoulder) and pull him backward as you deliver a right knife-edge kick to the back of Opponent #1’s left knee.
5. Plant your right foot toward 6:00 and form a right neutral bow stance. As you plant, push Opponent #1 with both hands to force him toward 6:00 and into Opponent #2.
6. With Opponent #2 occupied and bent forward, shift your right foot to the left and form a right front twist stance facing 6:00. Immediately deliver a left roundhouse kick to Opponent #2’s head. Your left hand cocks horizontally to your right hip.
7. Plant your left foot forward and form a left neutral bow stance facing 6:00 as you deliver a left outward back knuckle strike to Opponent #2’s right ribcage. Have your right hand chambered at your right hip in preparation for the next two strikes which stem out of the same action.
8. Have your right foot crossover and in front of your left foot to form a right front twist stance. As you step, deliver a right upward lifting stiff-arm back knuckle strike to Opponent #1’s face. Simultaneously your left hand checks the right shoulder of Opponent #2.
9. Immediately pivot counterclockwise into a transitional right neutral bow stance facing 6:00. As you pivot, deliver a right upward lifting stiff-arm back knuckle strike under Opponent #2’s chin.
10. Using residual torque, pivot counterclockwise and accelerate into a left spinning back heel kick to Opponent #2’s solar plexus.
11. From Point of Contact, deliver a left front thrusting ball kick to Opponent #1’s jaw.
12. From Point of Contact, execute a left front crossover and double cover out toward 3:00.

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