Intellectual Departure Self Defense Technique

INTELLECTUAL DEPARTURE KENPO SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUE

Front Right Thrusting Ball Kick

In this technique, you will strategically (intellectually) employ a backward movement (departure) to neutralize your opponent’s attack.

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– Step to 5:30 with your left foot into a right neutral bow stance. Pivot counterclockwise into a right reverse close kneel stance while executing a right inside downward block to your opponent’s right leg, with your left hand guarding your face.

– Deliver a right back thrust kick to the opponent’s groin before their right foot plants.

– Plant your right foot and execute a right outward back knuckle strike to the opponent’s temple.

– Perform a left drag-step to deliver a right knife-edge kick to the inside of the opponent’s left knee.

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1. Step to 5:30 with your left foot to form a right neutral bow stance. Without hesitation, pivot counterclockwise into a right reverse close kneel stance while delivering a right inside downward block to the inside of your opponent’s right leg, ensuring your left hand guards the right side of your face.

2. From the Point of Origin, deliver a right back thrust kick to the opponent’s groin. The kick should occur before the opponent’s right foot plants down.

3. Plant your right foot (gauging leg) and immediately execute a right outward back knuckle strike to the opponent’s temple (or any available target).

4. Follow with a left drag-step maneuver to deliver a right knife-edge kick to the inside of the opponent’s left knee.