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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Broken Rod

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

BROKEN ROD (FRONT - Right Pistol Against Your Back)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. Pivot 180-degrees clockwise and form a transitory right front rotating twist stance as you execute a right outward hooking parry (like a waiter carrying a tray) to the outside and on top of the opponent’s right wrist.
2. Without a loss of momentum, step toward 7:30 with your left foot and form a left neutral bow stance as your right hand grabs the opponent’s right hand and pistol from above. Simultaneously execute a left uppercut forearm strike to the underside of the opponent’s right elbow.
3. Immediately switch your legs by having your left foot (gauging leg) slide slightly back toward 1:00 as your right foot steps toward 5:00 and forms a right neutral bow stance to aid in buckling the inside of the opponent’s right knee. As you step forward, your left hand acts as a gravitational check while you yank the pistol out of the opponent’s hand with your right hand (if the pistol has not already been released).
4. Immediately deliver a right vertical lifting upward back knuckle strike under the opponent’s chin with the butt of the pistol. In the same continuous motion, loop the pistol clockwise and deliver a right inward downward diagonal pistol strike to the opponent’s left temple.
5. Hop toward 4:30 with your left leg and form a left onelegged stance to the outside of the opponent’s right leg as you simultaneously loop the pistol counterclockwise to deliver a right outward downward diagonal pistol strike to the back of the opponent’s right elbow. Your left hand checks on or near the opponent’s right shoulder.
6. Immediately deliver a right thrusting knife-edge kick to the back of the opponent’s left or right knee. Your hands will be checking in the neutral zone.
7. Plant your right foot toward 10:00 between the opponent’s legs and form a right neutral bow stance. Simultaneously deliver a right inward upward diagonal raking pistol strike to the opponent’s right lower ribcage.
8. Pivot clockwise and form a right front rotating twist stance (in-place) as you deliver a right outward downward diagonal pistol strike to the back of the opponent’s neck. Immediately follow with a left inward downward heel palm strike to the back of the opponent’s neck.
9. Pivot counterclockwise and form a transitory right neutral bow stance as you execute a right inward upward diagonal pistol strike to the right side of the opponent’s face. Without a loss of momentum, continue to pivot counterclockwise and step with your right foot toward 3:00 and pivot to form a left neutral bow stance facing 9:00.
10. Briefly survey the opponent. Execute a left front crossover toward 3:00 as simultaneously grab the barrel of the gun with your left hand to transfer the weapon into the palm of your right. Step out with your right foot toward 3:00 to face 9:00 in a left neutral bow stance as you drop your left hand down below the level of the weapon to act as a check. Point the weapon toward the opponent.

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