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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Twirling Hammers

On January 22, 2026 By masterkenpodragon In Ed Parker American Kenpo, Techniques and Forms

TWIRLING HAMMERS (FRONT - Left Step Through Punch)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. While standing in a left neutral bow stance shift your left foot slightly toward 3:00 as you pivot counterclockwise and form a left front rotating twist stance facing 12:00 as you defend with a left extended outward block to the outside of the opponent’s left arm. Your right arm is positionally checking near your solar plexus.
2. Without a loss of momentum, step forward with your right foot and form a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00 as you execute a right inward overhead looping back knuckle strike to the opponent’s right mastoid. Your left hand remains in a locked-out block position as a further defensive measure.
3. Continue the circular looping action of your right hand and convert it into a right pressing check at the opponent’s left elbow as you simultaneously pivot clockwise and form a right forward bow stance and deliver a left inward horizontal elbow strike to this left lower ribcage.
4. Without any loss of motion, convert your left inward elbow strike into a left upward hooking wrist check (hooking over his left arm at his elbow like a waiter carrying a tray). Simultaneously pivot counterclockwise and form a right neutral bow stance as you loop your right arm clockwise to deliver a right inward downward diagonal hammerfist strike to his right kidney.
5. With your right hand, reach behind the opponent’s back and grab his right wrist (palm in).
6. With your right foot, immediately step back to 4:30 and form a left neutral bow stance facing 10:30 as you yank the opponent off balance.
7. Execute a right thrusting sweep kick to the shin of the opponent’s right leg (which is now his lead leg) simultaneously with a right thrusting vertical punch to his face with a left heel palm strike to the back of his head.
8. Plant your right foot to Point of Origin and form a left neutral bow stance facing 10:30 as you deliver a left inward five-finger circular claw across the opponent’s face. Your right hand positionally checks near your solar plexus.
9. Slide your left foot back toward 6:00 and form a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00 and deliver a right twofinger poke to the opponent’s eye as you settle into your stance. Your left hand positionally checks near your solar plexus.
10. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 6:00.

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