competition 2008
Purple Belt

Purple Belt Pledge.

“I hold the art of Kenpo sacred and take upon myself freely the obligation and responsibility that I shall never misuse my skill to hurt or make afraid.  I shall fight only if forced to defend myself and shall be slow to anger, loath to take offence, quick to forgive and to forget personal affront.”

Stances.

  • 1. One Leg.
  • 2. Cat (90 degree).
  • 3. Front Twist.
  • 4. Rear Twist.
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    Kicks.

  • 1. Front Thrust Ball.
  • 2. Side Thrust Knife.
  • 3. Back Thrust Heel.
  • 4. Thrusting Sweep.
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    Foot Manoeuvers.

  • 1. Push Drag.
  • 2. Front Cross Over.
  • 3. Rear Cross Over.
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    Blocks.

  • 1. Push Down.
  • 2. Cross (upward).
  • 3. Universal.
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    Forms and Sets.

  • 1. Short Form 2.
  • 2. Coordination Set One.
  • 3. Stance Set One.
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    Parries.

  • 1. Inside Downward.
  • 2. Outside Downward.
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    Finger Techniques.

  • 1. Vertical Finger Thrust.
  • 2. Upward Finger Thrust.
  • 3. Overhead Whip.
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    Strikes.

  • 1. Inward Horizontal Forearm.
  • 2. Outward Horizontal Forearm.
  • 3. Inner Diagonal Wrist.
  • 4. Underhand Heelpalm.
  • 5. Upward Lifting Back-Knuckle.
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    Punches.

  • 1. Roundhouse.
  • 2. Verticle Thrust Back-Knuckle.
  • 3. Verticle Snap Back-Knuckle.
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    Self Defence Techniques.
  • Technique name followed by attack description.
  • Purple Belt Techniques Require Covering Out.
  • 1. Twirling Wings - Rear Stiff Two Hand Choke.
  • 2. Snapping Twig - Front Left Hand Chest Push.
  • 3. Leaping Crane - Front Step Through Right Punch.
  • 4. Swinging Pendulum - Front Roundhouse Right Kick.
  • 5. Crushing Hammer - Rear Bear Hug - Arms Pinned.
  • 6. Captured Leaves - Flank Finger Lock.
  • 7. Evading the Storm - Front Right Overhead Club.
  • 8. Charging Ram - Front Tackle.
  • 9. Parting Wings - Front Two Hand Push.
  • 10. Thundering Hammers - Front Straight Right Punch.
  • 11. Squeezing the Peach - Rear Bear Hug - Arms Pinned.
  • 12. Circling Wings - Rear Two Hand Choke - Arms Bent
  • 13. Calming the Storm - Front Right Roundhouse Club.
  • 14. Darting Mace - Front Two Handed Wrist Grab.
  • 15. Hooking Wings - Front Two Hand Low Push.
  • 16. Shield and Sword - Front Straight Left Punch.
  • 17. Gift in Return - Front Handshake.
  • 18. Bow of Compulsion - Front Wrist Lock Against Chest.
  • 19. Obstructing the Storm - Front Right Overhead Club.
  • 20. Twin Kimono - Front Two Hand Lapel Grab - Push Out.
  • 21. Sleeper - Front Straight Step Through Right Punch.
  • 22. Spiraling Twig - Rear Bear Hug - Arms Pinned.
  • 23. Cross of Destruction - Rear Two Hand Choke.
  • 24. Flight to Freedom - Rear Hammer Lock.
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    New Words Introduced.
  • Crane - refers to a one legged stance.
  • Pendulum - refers to a downward block or strike.
  • Leaves - refers to the fingers.
  • Ram - refers to a tackle.
  • Peach - refers to the testicles.
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