Kenpo Karate - Opposite and Reverse

OPPOSITE AND REVERSE MOTION AND RETURNING MOTION:  Opposite Motion - The other side or mirror image of whatever motion was executed.  Reverse Motion - Motion returning on the same path of an initiated move.  Returning Motion – The weapon returns to the same point of origin, but by a different path than originally followed.   Opposite Motion - The other side or mirror image of whatever motion was executed.

Reverse Motion - Motion returning on the same path of an initiated move.

Kenpo Karate

ORANGE BELT Sayings

When circular moves end, linear begin; when linear moves end, circular moves occur again.

Kenpo Karate - Definitions

DEFINITIONS:

THREE PHASE CONCEPT:  Kenpo techniques are taught with a three phase formula where the student is expected to learn the technique as written, then go on to experiment with the possibilities. The Three Phases are, in order, the following:

·  Ideal Phase - In the Ideal Phase the student learns the technique "by the book". This means the attack is specified, the defense is applied and the attackers reaction is known.

·  What-If Phase - In the What-If Phase the student(s) experiment with different possible scenarios for the attack and attackers reactions.  Thoroughly analyze probable variations to the model technique.

·  Formulation Phase - With the Formulation Phase the student tears apart the technique, explores its principles and develops alternate, spontaneous, reactions all with the aid the equation formula. Apply variable solutions to a free and changing environment.

Kenpo Karate - Economy of Motion

DEFINITIONS:

ECONOMY OF MOTION & POINT OF ORIGIN:  Execution of strike / block directly from where it is at time of attack.  Choosing best available weapon for best available angle, to ensure reaching best available target in least amount of time, while still obtaining desired result:  Avoid WASTED MOTION.

Kenpo Karate - Power

DEFINITIONS:

COMPONENTS OF POWER: Rotation; Gravitational Marriage; Body Momentum.

(Torque, Marriage of Gravity, and Back-up Mass}

Kenpo Karate

ORANGE BELT Sayings

One becomes humble when he comes to the realization that what he knows is very little. 


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American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, designed to promote good self-esteem.  We teach Sacramento Martial Arts and Amy Long is putting together another copy volume of the Kenpo Continuum.

Kenpo Karate

 ORANGE BELT Sayings

Forms and sets are expressions of basic skills.



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American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, designed to promote good self-esteem.  We teach Sacramento Martial Arts and Amy Long is putting together another copy volume of the Kenpo Continuum.