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# Ed Parker American Kenpo: Desperate Falcons

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

DESPERATE FALCONS (FRONT - Two Hand Direct Wrist Grabs)

BASE TECHNIQUE

1. Step forward and form a left neutral bow stance facing 12:00 as both of your arms circle clockwise and loop over both of the opponent’s arms.
2. Immediately follow with a left outward upward diagonal back knuckle strike to the opponent’s face simultaneous with a right thrusting vertical punch to his solar plexus as you pivot into a left forward bow stance.
3. Execute a left front crossover and double cover out toward 6:00.

EXTENSION

3. Step forward with your right foot and form a right 45-degree transitional cat stance as you deliver a right vertical punch to the opponent’s right temple as your left hand checks with a Pressing Check on the opponent’s right arm.
4. Continue stepping forward with your right foot and end in a right neutral bow stance on the inside of your opponent’s right leg. Simultaneously deliver a right inward horizontal elbow strike to the opponent’s face. Your left hand should still be checking and controlling the opponent’s right arm.
5. Immediately pivot counterclockwise and form a right reverse bow stance as you deliver a right outward downward diagonal hammerfist strike to the opponent’s right kidney.
6. Execute a left rear crossover toward 2:00 and immediately plant your right leg into a right reverse bow stance to buckle the opponent’s left leg as you deliver a right rear hammerfist strike to the opponent’s groin.
7. Deliver a right upward knee kick to the inside of the opponent’s right thigh (toward 8:00) as you simultaneously deliver a right upward snapping forearm strike to the opponent’s chin.
8. Execute a right front crossover and double cover out toward 8:00.

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