Deflecting Hammer Self Defense Technique
DEFLECTING HAMMER KENPO SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUE
Front: Right thrusting ball kick to groin
The name of this technique refers to the Angle of Deflection that the downward blocking arm follows. A downward block (hammering) is used to deflect the opponent’s kick.
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From a natural stance, step back with your left foot to 7:30 into a right neutral bow, executing a right downward diagonal block to your opponent’s right leg. Keep your left hand as a check at your solar plexus.
Without hesitation, shuffle forward while your left hand checks inward near their right shoulder, and your right arm circles into an inward elbow strike.
Execute a right inward horizontal elbow strike to their face while sliding your left hand down to check their right elbow.
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1. While Standing Naturally, step back with your left foot toward 7:30 into a right neutral bow stance (to move out of your opponent’s Line of Attack), as you simultaneously execute a right downward diagonal block against the outside of your opponent’s right kicking leg. Be sure to have your left hand check at your solar-plexus during your block. (Your opponent’s body should turn slightly to his left when your block is properly executed. Your block should additionally turn your opponent’s width and cause injury to his leg.)
2. Without hesitation and while still in your right neutral bow, shuffle forward as your left hand checks inward, toward and between your opponent’s right shoulder and biceps. Your right hand continues to circle and it will reorbit into an inward elbow strike. (Make sure your left hand checks your opponent’s forward momentum as well as the width of his upper body.)
3. Just as you conclude your forward shuffle, execute a right inward horizontal elbow strike to your opponent’s face. This is done simultaneously “with” a left sliding check down and onto your opponent’s right elbow. (Your action should cause your opponent’s head to snap back and possibly have your opponent drop to the ground.)