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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Thundering Hammers

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

THUNDERING HAMMERS (FRONT - Right step through punch)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. With your left foot, step toward 11:00 and form a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00 as you defend with a left inward block. Your right arm hangs naturally along your right side.
2. Execute a forward push-drag maneuver and drop into a left wide kneel stance and deliver a right inward horizontal forearm strike across the opponent’s stomach.
3. Pivot clockwise and drop lower into a right close kneel stance facing 4:30 and execute a right rolling check (palm up) to the opponent’s right shoulder as you deliver a left downward hammerfist strike to his left kidney.
4. Pivot counterclockwise and form a left close kneel stance facing 12:00 and deliver a right downward hammerfist strike to the back of the opponent’s neck. Your left hand shifts from his left kidney into a left horizontal forearm check to his right shoulder.
5. Shift your left foot back toward 7:30 to form a right neutral bow stance facing 1:30. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

EXTENSION

5. Slide your left foot back toward 7:30 and form a right neutral bow stance facing 1:30 as you deliver a right outward back knuckle strike to the opponent’s right temple followed with a right thumb rake downward across his right eye. Immediately shuffle forward and execute a right upward heel palm claw to his face.
6. Slide your left foot back toward 6:00 as your right hand switches counterclockwise to the left side of the opponent’s face and grab his chin. Use your right forearm on his head to act as a fulcrum as you push his right shoulder with your left hand. This combined action (opposing forces) will twist and turn the opponent counterclockwise onto his back on your right knee.
7. Deliver a right inward downward hammerfist strike to the opponent’s heart or sternum.
8. Execute a left knee kick to the back of the opponent’s head at the base of his skull as your right forearm simultaneously rakes inward across his face.
9. Plant your left foot back and allow the opponent to fall to the ground. He will land on his back with his head pointing toward 7:30 and his feet pointing toward 1:30. Immediately deliver a right inward downward diagonal roundhouse kick to his groin.
10. Drop into a left close kneel stance to deliver a right downward knee drop to the opponent’s solar plexus as you simultaneously execute a right vertical punch to his face while your left hand checks his right arm.
11. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 6:00.

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