Two of the first techniques taught in the Ed Parker yellow belt curriculum. Includes a discussion of the five things that happen on the first move, as well as line reversals and grafting.
With Kyle Zwarg at the Ft. Myers studio.
Dominating Circles Lee Wedlake with Mike Squatrito demonstrate one of the more difficult techniques in the system. A defense for a right cross-offset shoulder grab and is a contact manipulation technique.
Gift of Destiny - a handshake technique that reflects the jiu-jitsu influence in the system. Often mis-applied and this clip should help fill the gaps.
Entwined Maces From the Five Swords family, an application of the opening moves for a combination punch. Shot at Gulf Coast Kenpo Karate in Cape Coral, FL.
Thrusting Wedge - A thread about body mechanics and a particular point of origin is covered in this video as well as Blinding Sacifice and Parting Wings.
Snapping Twig, an Ed Parker favorite technique for a shoulder grab or push, demonstrated by Lee Wedlake and Mike Squatrito. This one discusses its relationship to Lone Kimono with emphasis on the timing change of their components. This is an answer to a viewer question.
Ed Parker's Broken Rod gun defense. Lee Wedlake and Mike Squatrito demonstrate a defense for a gun in your back, with discussion of footwork variations. Filmed at Gulf Coast Kenpo Karate in Cape Coral, FL. This is an answer to a viewer question.
Leaping Crane, part 2 - The extension and some of its variations are discussed. Lee Wedlake demonstrates with Mike Squatrito in Cape Coral, FL Kenpo Karate School
