Vic-isms
"Fist in the face is the name of the game!"
"It's like I started out at the best school and I always looked for
better
and I never left home because I was already there!"
"Don't be afraid to do a little something for someone sometime."
"Eighteen of the toughest Blackbelts of Ed Parker made up
The Over the Hill Gang, an underlying board of Blackbelts.
Chuck was the leader and I was the last one to get the patch."
"Deepen the growl, it should be a smooth, rolling growl."
"If your kiais are staccato, you will never move like one of us,
you will never be able to blitz."
"Shift your weight and snake away, show off your stances,
show your wares
kung fu is very beautiful."
"We require attitude
a burst of attitude. Go off!"
"He's only this big and 170 lbs - he puts his gi on
and he's THIS big - 350 lbs FULL BLOWN!"
- about Chuck Sullivan
"These techniques are your unwritten thesis, a thesis of motion."
"Move in and out of the system."
"Meditate, visualize yourself as a Kung Fu Master."
"Ya wanna hurt your foot? Try to kick Mr. Sullivan in the groin,
but remember - you're in range."
"I've been with Mr. Sullivan some 35 years. I've only hit that man 4 or 5 times
in my life in sparring - that's how good he is.
I have never seen anyone beat Mr. Sullivan in a freestyle fight."
"Sanders (Steve Mohammed) is the best fighter I've ever seen,
and Chuck's his instructor!"
K.I.C.K. Incorporated Martial Arts
System Requirements
Emphasis on Extensions
Yellow Belt through Black Belt
Revised March 2001
Kung Fu Institute of Chinese Kenpo
4781 North Quickdraw Lane
Cedar City, UT 84720
System Requirements
General Overall Information
Explode!
Every technique, every time
Mesh power and speed and project your energy
Express your spirit and desire to win through a demonstration of your "inner" Kenpo
Kiai
Deep, smooth, rolling growl
Start this kiai at Yellow Belt, Master it by Green Belt
Not staccato or on only one move - This creates jerkiness and stiffness
On all base techniques
Hand Checks
All Hand Checks in position within the techniques and form
Hand held at a 90 degree angle - Avoid a complimentary angle
Give out no sensitivity - no push on parries, only guide
Hand Checks become Parries and Pins which become Eye Rakes and Pushes
Knee Checks
In place on all techniques that call for them
Knee Checks become Knee Buckles which become Knee Breaks
Body Movement
"Body English" means to do an abbreviated Stance Change from the ankles up
Put in some "Body English" into moves and techniques
Drop a little bit on Upward Blocks
Use Body Rotation on Inward, Outward and Downward Blocks
Takedowns
Use Takedown moves that are taught in one technique on other applicable techniques
Use Takedown moves in Sparring (or Freestyle)
When opponent is down, use Stomp Spots and other Finishing Moves
Cover Outs and Footwork Options
General -
To leave the Zone of Contact safely, a Kenpo stylist must use proper footwork and stances. The Hands must be continuously moving in an aggressive-defensive manner until the Kenpo practitioner is out of range.
The term Cover Out refers to this action. In all situations possible, the Cover Out contains a Front Cross Maneuver into a rear Twist Stance.
This maneuver into Twist Stance can be followed by a Step Through to an Neutral Bow Stance - this is a Single Cover Out. A Double Cover Out contains the same moves, with an additional Step Through Reverse into Neutral Bow Stance. Other similar Cover Outs utilize a Cat Stance, a Forward Lunge Stance or a Rear Bow Stance.
Listed below are some options written out for ease of reference. They are all based upon the right leg stepping in a Front Cross maneuver to a Rear Twist Stance. This will pinch off the groin and place major targets out of range while still enabling the practitioner to re-enter if needed. From Twist Stance
The left foot lunges through and the right foot slides into Cat Stance
The left foot Steps Through to a right Neutral Bow - "Single Cover Out"
The left foot Steps Through to a right Neutral Bow, then the right foot Steps Through to a left Neutral Bow - "Double Cover Out"
Perform a Single Cover Out, then Step Drag Reverse to a right Cat Stance
Perform a Double Cover Out, then lean into a Rear Bow Stance
Perform a Double Cover Out, and substitute the Neutral bow with a Forward Lunge
Perform a Double Cover Out, then Step Drag Reverse to a right Cat Stance
Endings and Finishing Moves
General -
Using a proper Cover Out maneuver will get a Kenpo practitioner into the Zone of Safety. If additional strikes are combined with the Cover Out, this is referred to as an extension. An additional move that incapacitates the opponent is a Finishing Move.
A Simple Add-on move is one or two extra strikes in addition to the base technique. An Add-on is usually a convenient strike that is executed during the regular motion from the technique through the Cover Out. Examples include a Slice Kick to the knee as you step to a Front Cross (as in Beheading the Dragon), or shooting a Back Knuckle to the head as you settle into a Rear Twist Stance on the way out. Generally, no extra movement has to be added to the natural flow of motion.
An Extension move involves a little more action than an Add-on. Several moves, or part of another technique - or another entire technique might be added to the base technique. This is referred to as Borrowing and Combining. A move or sequence of moves is borrowed from one technique, and combined with the other base technique that is being used.
When Extensions are used expertly, with perfect timing and fluidity, it is referred to as a Blended Ending. There should be no wasted motion. Logical sequencing and flow of strikes within the natural movement of the techniques is expected. Full technique Blends are required for Black Belt, but practice of them should start early.
An Add-on, an Extension or a Blended Ending could each constitute a Finishing Move. A Finishing Move ensures the safety of the practitioner by making sure that the opponent is unable or unwilling to continue the attack. Generally, a true Finishing Move will include a Takedown and follow up.
Poses and Hand Positions on Cover Outs
General -
The stance and the positioning of the hands at the completion of a technique, determine the Pose. It is required to end up in as many different Poses on the Black Belt Test as possible. There are 25 techniques when you combine the Brown and Black Belt techniques. When you demonstrate them on both sides, this totals 50.
Below are 22 Hand positions and the stances that they work and look best from. Each hand position is numbered and/or named for ease of reference. Guard Position refers to the rear hand being at the sternum and the lead hand being out in front of the body in the proper position, as learned originally in the Neutral Bow Stance.
These three Hand Positions work well in Neutral Bow, Forward Lunge and Cat Stance
1. Double Fists in Guard Position
2. Rear Fist and Front Claw in Guard Position
3. Double Claws in Guard Position
The next Hand Position works well in Forward Bow and Cat Stance
4. Tiger Pose - Tight Orbit
The next Hand Position works well in Neutral bow and Rear Bow
5. Tiger Pose - Wide Orbit
The next Hand Position works well in Neutral Bow, Rear Bow and Cat Stance
6. Dragon Pose - Wide Orbit
The next Hand Positions work well in Neutral Bow, Forward Lunge and Cat Stance
7. Double Parker Hand
8. Rear Fist and Lead Parker Hand
Sparring (Freestyle Fighting)
Apply all of the principles, strategies, techniques and skills from the system.
Use Fakes and Feints from the system. Rolling Thunder - Fake Front Kick into a Roundhouse Kick, reverse it using a Roundhouse to a Front. Rear Chicken Kick - Fake a Spinning Kick and change it to a Lead Rear Heel Kick.
Use the Trapping skills from the system. Circling Serpent - Pin the lead hand and hit them. Trapped Lightning, Stopping the Storm, Hooking Thunder, Hooked Lightning, and Attacking Warrior - Grab, pull in and hit them
Use an alternating legs - Front Snap Kick, Roundhouse Kick Combination
Use the principle of the Quick Kick - Let the kicking foot drag the base foot in an exaggerated Step-Drag. Use it high and low, use it on a Lead Leg Rear Heel Kick
Use all the variations of the Rear Heel Kick, for it is our "big gun", our longest range tool and the most powerful technique in our arsenal. Use it to bridge the gap from non-fighting to fighting zones followed by an Over the Top Back Knuckle. This kick can be performed standing, with a foot adjustment, foot replacement, step across, spinning, jumping, jump-spinning, from rear leg with a pivot, and fading away.
Use the Hooking Heel Kick. Up to the groin, to the kidney or the spine, and the head. Thrust past the target and hook back or swing up to the target and then hook it. Often referred to a s simply the "Hook Kick". Works well off of a spin and a jump-spin.
Use the inverted Front Snap Kick to get around the "corner" of the opponent's lead leg.
Use the "Skating 3-Punch Combo" moving backward and forward. Punch left as you scoot with the right, punch right as you scoot with the left and punch left as you scoot with the right. Punch and scoot right, then left, then right again. Move from side to side and on all angles while punching.
Acquire athletic footwork - the best way to avoid getting hit is to not be there.
Utilize the Takedowns from the system during Sparring sessions.
Extension Requirements for Belt Levels
Markings in this Reference Guide
Prescribed endings are listed first after each technique. If there is an * at the end of the description, then it is required by the International Karate Connection Association for advancement. If there is no *, then that particular ending is required by K.I.C.K. Incorporated. Suggested endings are provided as additional ideas to the base moves.
Qualifier
This following extension guide is to be used as a reference source to help students remember specific details of certain movements for practice after they have learned the moves from a competent instructor. While it is possible to learn extensions, or parts of extensions from this written text, there will be elements that can only be understood with personal hands-on instruction. This is intended to enhance and augment lessons, not take the place of lessons.
Yellow Belt
Stances
Rear Twist Stance
Front Twist Stance
Foot Maneuvers
Front Cross
Rear Cross
Single Cover Out
Orange Belt
Beheading the Dragon - Two prescribed endings, one suggested ending
General - Make sure that the 2 Knee Checks are present with full Stance Changes. These will later become Knee Buckles.
After base, as the Front Cross is done, include the Leg Sweep, Cover Out*
After base, as the Front Cross is done, include a Downward Roundhouse Kick to the rear of opponent's left knee and Cover Out*
See the Twirling Fans Cover Out - It can be done from the rear on this technique from the "left foot slides up" portion when advanced enough
Escaping Ram - Single Cover Out
Thrusting Release - Single Cover Out
Returning Serpent - Two prescribed endings
After base, as the Front Cross is done, include a Slice Kick to the opponent's right knee cap, Cover Out *
After base, as the Front Cross is done, include the Leg Sweep, Cover Out
Deflecting Thunder - Two prescribed endings
After base, as the Front Cross is done, include a Slice Kick to the opponent's right knee cap, Cover Out*
After base, as the Front Cross is done, include the Leg Sweep, Cover Out
Thunder and Lightning - Two suggested endings to add-on when advanced enough
General - Use the counter-action philosophy
After base, Right Rebounding Hammer Fist to the groin, Left Chop to the throat, Right Rebounding Back Knuckle to the head, Left Chop to the throat, Right Elbow/Left Palm Heel Smash to the head, Right Rear Elbow to the face, Right Rear Scoop Kick to the groin and Cover Out
When ready, you can add on Hooked Lightning from it's first punch and it's required Cover Out
Cover Outs
Single Cover Outs on all techniques
One additional move on techniques that warrant it
Purple Belt
Stopping the Storm - One prescribed ending, one suggested ending
Front Scoop Kick out and Slice across the opponent's knee into Twist Stance (required on only one side)*
After base into Left Neutral Bow, Right Crescent Kick to the opponent's arm into a Left Spinning Rear Heel Kick - and Cover Out
Hidden Wing - Front Cross and Cover Out.
Circling Serpent - Two prescribed endings
After they are down, grab the arm and Snap Kick and Stomp the ribs (Dropping the Storm style) - Scrape the arm, Stomp the arm as you Front Cross into Twist Stance and finish a Double Cover Out*
After they are down, Left Dropping Knee - Right Dropping Knee with Right Punch - Right Scrape the arm and Rear Heel Stomp the head and Cover Out*
Hooking Thunder - Two prescribed endings
After base, Right Rear Scoop Kick from the rear and Cover Out
After base, Right Hooking Heel Kick to the groin, Right Straight Leg Knee Buckle with a simultaneous Right Palm Heel to the chin - Right Roundhouse Kick to the downed groin (or a Front Stomp to chest/ribs) and Cover Out
Captured Wing - Two prescribed endings
Right Hooking Heel/Palm Heel Sandwich to the head - Rear Scoop out to a Front Cross and Cover Out*
Turn clockwise and grab shoulders with the left hand as you Sweep out the feet with the left foot - Hop to a Right Rear Heel Stomp Kick to the head, Front Cross and Out*
Clapping Tiger - One prescribed ending
After they are down, grab the arm and Snap Kick and Stomp the ribs (Dropping the Storm style) - Scrape the arm, Stomp the arm as you Front Cross into Twist Stance and finish a Double Cover Out*
Raking Hammer - Two prescribed endings
General - Open, splayed fingers on left hand as the right hammers the groin. Use Raking Hammer to learn about smooth fluidity. Transfer this lesson to other techniques.
After base, slide left foot in for balance and execute a Right Hooking Heel Kick simultaneous with another Obscure Elbow - Front Cross and Cover Out*
After base technique, slide left foot in - Right Hooking Heel Kick to the groin, set down into Rear Bow for a Right Straight Leg Knee Buckle (to the opponent's left leg) with a simultaneous Right Power Back Knuckle to the left floating rib and a Left Downward Tearing Claw (to the head to force them to the ground) - Sweep the arm out with the right foot, pivot on left, and deliver a Right Rear Heel Kick to the head - Front Cross and Cover Out*
Cover Outs
Double Cover Outs on every technique by way of a Front Cross and out
Use a Hooking Heel Kick to a Front Cross into Twist Stance
Use a Slice Kick to the patella (knee cap) to a Front Cross into Twist Stance
Use a Roundhouse Kick to the knee to a Front Cross into Twist Stance
End in a different Posed Position after every technique
Shift your weight from stance to stance to show knowledge of them
Blue Belt
General - There should be no flaws in the basics by now. A couple of mistakes on the new material is average, but there are to be none on all of the previous material
Bridging Claw - One prescribed ending
After the Kick/Punch Combination, set down into a Cross Stance - execute a Right Step-Across Rear Heel Kick - Front Cross to Twist Stance and Step Drag out to Cat Stance*
Clashing Hammers - One prescribed ending that is required on both sides
After base, hop to a Right Rear Heel Stomp Kick to the head Front Cross and Cover Out*
Trapped Lightning - One prescribed ending that is required on both sides
General - Use a partial Cross Stance and get the Knee Check to protect your groin
After base, hop to a Right Rear Heel Stomp Kick to the head Front Cross and Cover Out*
Universal Block - One prescribed ending
After base, add on a Right Spinning Back Knuckle out of Twist Stance and Cover Out*
Gripping Talon - One suggested ending
After base, Left Step Drag Forward on a 36 degree angle as your left hand ushers the opponent's right arm out of the way to open up their ribs for a Right Inward Elbow followed by a Right Rear Elbow/Back Knuckle Left Palm Heel to the right kidney with appropriate Stance Changing (left hand becomes a positional check on the opponent's right arm), , follow with an Upward Right Palm Heel to the chin, and then shoot your left arm in front of the opponent for a Looping Palm Heel Check to the chest or neck as you perform a Left Leg Sweep and Cover Out.
Blinding Dagger - Two prescribed endings
After they are down, Left Dropping Knee - Right Dropping Knee with Punch - Scrape the arm and Stomp the head and Cover Out*
After they are down, left dropping knee - right dropping knee with punch - scrape the arm and stomp the arm and Cover Out*
Triple Kick - One prescribed ending
General - use Broken Rhythm while executing this technique.
After base, Right Whipping Back Knuckle, Step Through Forward with the left foot as you add on the entire technique of Chinese Longhand*
Attacking Warrior - Two prescribed endings
After base, slide left foot up, execute a Rear Straight Leg Knee Buckle to opponent's right leg for a takedown - Finish with any of the previous endings when the opponent is in this position and Cover Out*
After base, Sweep out opponent's right leg from the front for a forward takedown - adjustment step with the right foot, Sweep out opponent's right arm as you step out with the motion - and execute a Right Spinning Rear Heel Stomp Kick to the head and Cover Out
Green Belt
General - There should be complete Technique Blends at Green Belt level. Excessive Head-butt, Knee and Elbow strikes should be utilized at this level.
Fists of Fury - One prescribed ending
Add on Gathering the Dragon from the Power Back Knuckle to the ground - Scoop out the arm and Rear Heel Stomp the head both with the right foot and Cover Out*
Gathering the Dragon - Two prescribed endings
Avoid a full takedown - Double Palm Heel/Right Knee Up Sandwich, to an Unwinding Twist Stance (can stick in a Right Hammer to head) - Left Spinning Hammer, left hand grabs as right foot slides up - Left Front Scoop Kick to face, Left Slice Kick (to jaw or available target), into a Left Front Cross and Cover Out*
Full take down - add on Leaping Tiger from the leap - Kick and Stomp body with the right foot as you Front Cross across body and Cover Out*
Bolo - One prescribed ending
After base, set down in Cross Stance, Step Across Rear Heel Kick, Front Cross and Cover Out*
Up the Circle - One prescribed ending
After base, Right Rear Scoop Kick to the groin and Cover Out*
Rolling Thunder - One prescribed ending, one suggested ending
End with Double Back Knuckles and Cover Out*
After base, Right Spinning Back Knuckle to the head - Left Unwinding Hammer Fist to groin - Left Rear Scoop Kick (if available) - (Left Rear Heel Kick, optional) and Cover Out
Twirling Fans - One prescribed ending
After base, leave right fist in the opponent's face, Step Drag Forward as you execute a Right Collapsing Elbow with a Left Palm Heel Smash - Right Claw up the face and Left Chop to the throat, with a Right Chop back down to the neck - Left foot slides up, Right Hair Claw across the top of the head and down the face as another Left Chop shoots into the throat and the right foot does a Front Scoop Kick out and Slice Kick across to Twist Stance and Out*
Stinging Butterfly - Two prescribed endings
General - Stick in a Right Elbow before the Right Chop, add a Left Looping Palm Heel Pinning Check after the Left Chop
After base, Right Sweep his right foot about 18 inches, plant your right foot in a modified Twist Stance - Spin into a Left Straight Leg Knee Buckle to his right leg - Left Rear Elbow to solar plexus with a Right (over the shoulder) Eye Poke, Left Hammer to the groin - Left Rear Scoop Kick to groin and Out to a left Front Cross and Cover Out*
After base, both hands grab the opponent's lead arm/shoulder Left Driving Knee to the opponent's lead thigh, Right Knee to the groin, repeat the last two moves (use Broken Rhythm), Left Sweep out the legs, Spin to a Right Rear Heel Stomp Kick and Cover Out*
Escaping Wings - One suggested ending
After base, add-on a modified Leaping Crane from the Parker System.
Broken Lightning - Two prescribed endings
Add on Gathering the Dragon and choose from the previously listed endings and Cover Out*
After base, Right Tearing Claw to left side of the face, Left Chop to the throat, Right Rebounding Hammer Fist to groin, Left Rebounding Chop to throat, Right Rebounding Back Knuckle to the head - Right Elbow Sandwich to the head, right hand joins left hand behind neck, Downward Head-butt to the nose - Right Knee to the groin, right foot Front Cross to Twist Stance (possible Right Elbow on the way) with a simultaneous Right Back Knuckle to the head (Right Unwinding Jump Roundhouse Kick to the head if capable of doing it) and Cover Out
Brown Belt
General - An assertive attitude is required on all techniques from here on out.
Hooked Lightning - One prescribed ending
After Base, step left foot forward into a Left Twist Stance as the right fist circles around and into the groin as a Hammer Fist , with a simultaneous Left Thrusting Claw to the face - Stance Change into a Left Neutral Bow as the right hand Claws up and the left hand Chops the throat (as in the ending of Eye of the Storm) and Cover Out*
Splitting Lances - Two suggested endings
After base, Left Back Knuckle, Right Rear Hand punch - Straight Blast with a Finishing Move sequence (perhaps Wing & Sting) and Cover Out
Left arm wrap opponent's right arm - Right Step Through Forward to Right Forward Lunge to the outside of the opponent's right leg with a simultaneous Right Throat Strike/Grab and Left Augmented "Can Opener" Hold - Stance Change to Rear Lunge for the takedown - Simultaneous Throat Tear and Elbow Hyperextension - Right Outward Parry clears opponent's right arm with a Right Front Cross to Twist Stance and Cover Out
Repeating Hammers - Cover Out
Beating Disaster - Two prescribed endings
After base, right hand slides to the end of the club as left hand holds the opponent's wrist, right hand moves counterclockwise to create torque and shoots forward to pry the weapon away, this sets up a Downward Strike to the back of the head (strike through) - roll hand and return the club with an Upward Strike to the face
(students may finish with Ending A, with or without the "suggestion", or finish with Ending B).
Ending A -
as the right foot does a Front Cross to Twist Stance - the right foot plants into place, execute an Outward/Downward Strike to the back of the opponent's right knee and Cover Out * - - Suggestion: Using the technique outlined above, instead of Covering Out after the strike to the knee, you may opt to switch hands, spin and deliver a Left Downward Strike with the club - Left Rear Scoop to a Left Front Cross and Cover Out*
Ending B -
rotate clockwise and spin into a Left Rear Twist Stance as you execute a right Outward/Downward strike to the back of the opponent's right knee and Cover Out.
After base, use the Controlling Disaster takedown and Cover Out
Wings of Freedom - One suggested ending
After base, Left Back Knuckle, Right Rear Hand punch - left hand grabs opponent's right triceps as the left foot takes an angle step with a simultaneous Right Inward Elbow to the opponent's right biceps - Right Sweep with a Right Downward Slap to the opponent's right kidney - Spin to a Left Upward Hooking Heel Kick to the face (if available) and Cover Out
Eye of the Storm - One prescribed ending
After base, left hand checks as right hand continues the swing as a Upward Ridge Hand strike to the groin, it Grabs and Tears as the left hand shoots a Chop to the throat and is immediately followed by a Right Step Through Knee to the groin - as you set down into a Right Neutral Bow, execute a Right Elbow to the right floating rib. Suggestion: If needed, step your left foot up the circle and as your left hand scoops up the opponent's right leg (behind the knee) as the Right Elbow pushes for a Takedown - Right Back Knuckle to the left inner knee, Right Punch to the groin - Right Grab and Pull on the left thigh, Right Driving Knee into the femoral nerve and into a Right
Front Cross and Cover Out (Also Learn the optional Leg Wrench Finishing Move)
Opposing Dragons - Two suggested endings
After base, chase one opponent with a Double Rear Chicken Kick and Cover Out
After base, chase one opponent with a Rear Chicken Kick followed by a Spinning Heel Kick and cover Out
Leaping Thunder - Two prescribed endings
As you are coming down from the air, execute multiple Downward Stiff Arm Palm Heel Smashes with Claws and cover Out*
If opponent is in a left lead (mirrored stance), perform Industrious Hawaiian and Cover Out*
Bonzi Run - Two prescribed endings
Lazy Hawaiian If opponent is in a matched stance) with Finishing Move and Cover Out*
Follow it with a Bonsai Run on the other side of the body and Cover Out
Crenshaw High Five - Two prescribed endings
Gathering the Dragon with one of the previous endings and cover Out*
After base, Left foot slides up, Right Hair Claw across the top of the head and down the face as a Left Chop shoots into the throat and the right foot does a Front Scoop Kick out and Slice across to Twist Stance and Cover Out*
Black Belt
General -
All previous endings are required on the Black Belt Test. This means that every one of the takedowns, add-ons, extensions, and finishes within our System and Art need to be demonstrated. The Brown and Black Belt techniques are not complete without endings. Borrow and Combine moves and sequences from other techniques. Each technique is to be ended with something that is Blended, with complete Cover Outs, Poses and the deep, rolling growl of our trademark Kiai.
Dropping the Storm - One prescribed ending and two suggested endings
Right Scrape the arm, pivot, Right Rear Heel Stomp to the head and Cover Out*
Right Scrape the arm, step across chest, and execute a Right Pinching Stomp Kick with a simultaneous Left Knee Drop - Left Roundhouse Kick to face into a Left Front Cross and Cover Out
Sweep and Stomp arm as you Cover Out
Raking Eight - One prescribed ending, One suggested ending
After base, leave Right Claw in the opponent's face, Step Drag Forward as you execute a Right Collapsing Elbow with a Left Palm Heel Smash - Right Claw up the face and Left Chop to the throat, with a Right Chop back down to the neck - Left foot slides up, Right Hair Claw across the top of the head and down the face as another Left Chop shoots into the throat and the right foot does a Front Scoop Kick out and Slice across to Twist Stance and Cover Out*
~Can add-on a modified Leaping Crane from the Parker System
Speared Lightning - One prescribed ending
After base, Step Drag in tight in an Up The Circle motion as you execute a Right Elbow/Palm Heel Sandwich - Extend right arm in an "outward" motion and grab chin and rotate head back in a counterclockwise motion as the left hand Chops above the ear - Right Palm Heel Strike to the back of the head - Right Front Scoop to the groin from the rear, Right Front Thrust Kick to your opponent's spine - Right Front Cross and Cover Out
Controlling Disaster - One prescribed ending
After the Downward Roundhouse Kick, set down in Twist Stance with opponent's arm between your knees as you Strip the weapon - Unwind, breaking the arm, Left Front Cross and Cover Out
Arm Bar Escape - Two prescribed endings
After the takedown, Right Rear Heel Stomp to head and Cover Out*
Avoid the takedown, Left Sweep out about 18 inches, set down and Spin into a Right Straight Leg Knee Buckle (with a Right Rear Elbow) for the takedown (aided by a Right "push down" strike) - add a follow up and Cover Out
Inside the Storm - One prescribed ending
After base, roll right arm to Head Grab, Left Elbow Sandwich, roll left arm to Head Grab, Right Elbow Sandwich, roll right arm to Double Head Grab (into Clapping Tiger), Head-butt - Right Knee to the groin - snake and Takedown - Finish with any of the previous applicable combinations and Cover Out
Dragons in a Wedge - Two suggested endings
After base, chase one opponent with a Rear Chicken Kick and Cover Out
After base, chase one opponent with a Rear Chicken Kick followed by a Spinning Heel Kick and Cover Out
Rear Chicken Kick - Two suggested endings
Follow with a Step Across Rear Heel Kick and Cover Out
Follow with a Spinning Rear Heel Kick or spinning Hook Kick and Cover Out
Quick Kick - Two prescribed endings
After base, Grab the opponent's left shoulder - slide in and execute a Circling Serpent Takedown - Finish with any of the previous applicable combinations and Cover Out*
After base, Sweep out opponent's right leg from the front for a Forward Takedown, Adjustment Step with the right - Stomp their right knee into the ground with the left foot, set left foot down - Right Roundhouse Kick to the ribs - Sweep out opponent's right arm with the left foot as you step out with the motion - and execute a Right Spinning Rear Heel Stomp Kick to the head and Cover Out
Circling Devastation - One prescribed ending, one suggested ending
Instead of finishing with a Rear Heel Kick, set right foot down in a Rear Bow Stance as a Straight Leg Knee Buckle with a simultaneous Right Power Back Knuckle to the left floating rib of the opponent and a Left Raking Claw to the head for a Takedown - Finish with any of the previous applicable combinations and Cover Out
Add-on a Step-Across Rear Heel Kick and Cover Out
Twin Talons - One suggested ending
After base, Step drag Forward into a (BKF style-out of Forward Lunge Stance) Right Hammer Fist to the groin (with a high left hand check or it can be used to Claw) and follow it with a rebounding Back Knuckle strike to the head, add-on any appropriate additional follow ups and Cover Out
Flanking Dragons - One prescribed ending, one suggested ending
After the Right Rear Heel Kick, step in behind opponent on left and execute the Takedown from Arm Bar Escape - Right Rear Heel Stomp and Cover Out
~After base, rotate to face the opponents and add on the entire technique of Dragons in a Wedge, followedby a Step Across Rear Heel Kick and Cover Out
Chinese Longhand - Two prescribed endings
After base, (if the opponent is still in range), Unwind with a Right Outward Grab the opponent's left or right shoulder - execute a Right Roundhouse Kick to the groin, followed by a Right Knife Edge Kick to the lead knee and Takedown (Repeating Hammers style) - Finish with any of the previous applicable combinations and Cover Out
After base, (if the opponent is still close enough), Unwind with a Right Rear Elbow and Power Back Knuckle to the opponent's right kidney (with a possible Foot Adjustment) as you step the right foot down and back in a Rear Bow Stance as a Straight Leg Knee Buckle to the opponent's left leg (Left Claw to head if applicable), with a simultaneous right V-strike to the throat (or Palm Heel to the chin) for the Takedown - Finish with any of the previous applicable combinations and Cover Out
Leaping Tiger - One prescribed ending
After Base, set right foot down, Left Front Thrusting Heel Kick into the ribs, step left on the upper back, Right Rear Stomp Kick to the head and Cover Out
Thai Boxer - One prescribed ending, one suggested ending
After base, Step Drag in tight in an up the circle motion as you execute a Right Elbow/Palm Heel Sandwich - Roll right arm over head to chin and rotate
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