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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Returning Storm

On January 20, 2026 By masterkenpodragon In Ed Parker American Kenpo, Techniques and Forms

RETURNING STORM (FRONT - Inward Roundhouse Outward Stick Attack Combination)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. As the opponent delivers a wild inward horizontal roundhouse club strike, execute a reverse push-drag maneuver toward 7:30 to form a right neutral bow stance facing 1:30. Place both of your arms close to your chest; positioning them vertically with your fists on top.
2. As the opponent returns with an outward horizontal club attack, step forward with your left foot toward 1:30 to `form a left neutral bow stance. As you settle into your stance, deliver a left inward block simultaneously with a right extended outward block.
3. Immediately grab the opponent’s right wrist with your right hand as you press forward against is elbow with your left forearm. Simultaneously slide your right foot clockwise toward 10:30 to form a left neutral bow stance facing 4:30.
4. Deliver a right front snapping ball kick toward 4:30 to the opponent’s right ribcage.
5. Plant your right foot forward to form a right neutral bow stance facing 4:30 as you check the opponent’s right arm down by pushing it down and past your right hip with your left hand. Simultaneously deliver a right upward lifting stiff-arm back knuckle strike to the opponent’s face.
6. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 12:00.

EXTENSION

6. Step back with your right foot toward 11:30 and form a left neutral bow stance as your right hand re-grabs the opponent’s right wrist and your left hand grabs his right elbow. Immediately shift your left foot toward 7:30 to form a left neutral bow stance and force the opponent face downward onto the ground.
7. While still maintaining the grab with your right hand, adjust your right foot (gauging leg) and execute a left heel stomp to the back of the opponent’s neck.
8. Swing your right foot clockwise toward 7:30 (stepping over the opponent’s body) as you use both arms to pull the opponent’s right arm to dislocated his right shoulder.
9. Adjust your left leg (gauging leg) toward 7:30 as you execute a right downward looping roundhouse kick to the back of the opponent’s head.
10. From Point of Contact, execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 7:30.

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