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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Shield and Sword

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

SHIELD AND SWORD (FRONT - Left step through punch)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. With your right foot, step toward 1:30 and form a right forward bow stance as you deliver a left extended outward block using the knife edge of your hand.
2. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right fighting horse stance as you deliver a right inward handsword strike to the back of the opponent’s neck.
3. Pivot clockwise and form a right forward bow stance and deliver a left inward horizontal elbow strike to the opponent’s left lower ribcage. Your right hand checks his left arm at the elbow.
4. Slide your left foot toward 4:30 and form a right front twist stance facing 10:30 as your left hand hooks out and down (palm-up like a waiter carrying a tray) on top of his left forearm. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right neutral bow stance facing 10:30 and execute a right inward horizontal raking hammerfist strike to the opponent’s left kidney. In the same continuous motion, deliver a right roundhouse kick to his right kidney .
5. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 4:30.

EXTENSION

5. Momentarily plant your right foot to the ground and slide your left foot (gauging leg) toward your right foot to adjust for range and angle. Immediately deliver a right knife edge kick to the back of the opponent’s right knee.
6. Plant your right foot (gauging leg) and execute a left front scoop kick to the opponent’s groin (from the rear).
7. Plant your left foot (gauging leg) and execute a right knife edge kick to the opponent’s back. Plant your right foot (gauging leg) into a front crossover position (left rear twist stance) and pivot counterclockwise to deliver a left spinning back kick to his groin.
8. From Point of Contact, execute a left front crossover and double cover out toward 1:30.

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