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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: The Bear and the Ram

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

THE BEAR AND THE RAM (FRONT - Right Punch, REAR -Bear Hug, Arms Free)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. Deliver a right inward block to the inside of Opponent #1’s right arm simultaneously as you drop your weight and deliver a right front thrusting ball kick to his groin.
2. From Point of Contact, plant your right foot toward 3:00 and form a horse stance facing 12:00. As you drop your weight, deliver twin inward downward elbow strikes on top of Opponent #2’s forearms.
3. Slide your left foot toward your right foot to form a left close cat stance as your left and right arms cock to the right side of your waist.
4. Without hesitation have your left foot to go around and behind Opponent #2’s right leg and form a left reverse bow stance facing 7:30.
5. Pivot counterclockwise to form a left neutral bow stance facing 7:30 as you deliver a left outward upward diagonal elbow strike to Opponent #2’s face.
6. Continue to pivot counterclockwise and form a left forward bow stance facing 7:30 and deliver a right inward downward hammerfist strike to Opponent #2’s bladder.
7. Continuing the Flow of Action, execute a left rear crossover and deliver a right thrusting back heel kick to the sternum of Opponent #1.
8. From Point of Contact, reverse the motion and deliver a right front snapping ball kick to the right rib cage of Opponent #2.
9. From Point of Contact, execute a right front crossover toward 1:30 and step out to form a right neutral bow stance facing 7:30.
10. Deliver a left front snapping ball kick to the head of Opponent #2.
11. From Point of Contact, execute a left front crossover and deliver a right knife edge kick to any available opening on Opponent #1.
12. From Point of Contact, execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 3:00.

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