Description: This technique is used when an opponent grabs your shoulder from the side, and is this is followed by an extended outward block and a back kick up into the body.
It is the 7th technique in the Kenpo Karate Yellow Level.
Description: In this Kenpo technique, you react to a two-hand grab to your chest. This is normally one of the first techniques taught in a Kenpo Karate introductory course.
1min. 19sec.
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Level 1 - Yellow - buy this This is the first level of the Kenpo karate system and consists of 10 techniques. The level's Japanese name is, Hachikyu.
In this Japanese Sword technique, step in, with arms raised, in response to a punch, and then execute a chop to the neck. In variation B, step back, with the arm meeting the punch, and then drive a strike into the side.
Description: In this Kenpo technique, you react to a two-hand grab to your chest. This is normally one of the first techniques taught in a Kenpo Karate introductory course.
Description: This technique provides defense against a choke hold from the front. This is usually encountered when you are smaller than your opponent, a woman on the street for example.
Description: This technique is used when an opponent grabs your shoulder from the side, and is this is followed by an extended outward block and a back kick up into the body.
It is the 7th technique in the Kenpo Karate Yellow Level.
Description: Should someone ever attack you suddenly after shaking your hand, this technique will be effective. First you turn there wrist and pull bringing there body out of alignment and preventing them from using their other hand to attack you. This is followed by a shoulder break and an elbow to each side. Make sure you move out of danger after this.
Description: In this technique you learn a number of basic movements, the upward block and an uppercut strike. This technique is used as a self defense measure should someone come at you with a punch.
Description: This technique calls for a stick or Rattan. You will move out of the way of the strike and parry the hand, following with a kick to the opponents knee. This is the last technique in the yellow level of Kenpo Karate.
1min. 55sec.
Level 2 - Orange Part 1 - buy this This is the second level in the Kenpo Karate system and covers the first part of the orange belt, also called Shichikyu. This level consists of 15 techniques with variations for each.
Description: This drill trains you to move in the different directions required by more advanced techniques. You learn to move according to the clock, as in 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, and then further broken down to 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, and 10:30 directions. Each movement to one of these directions is followed by two chops.
Description: This technique originally used to defend against a belt grab has been modified for use today against a shirt or lapel grab. Finishing off the technique with a cross step and removal of oneself from danger. Called Sumo because of the horse-like stance when dropping the hands.
Description: This technique has 5 variations and is the 4th technique in the orange level of Kenpo Karate. This is used as a defense from a kick and concentrates on teaching you target regions.
Description: This technique teaches you a defense against a headlock from the left, right and standard from the front. There are 3 variations, A, B, and C.
Description: This technique has 5 variations and is used to defend against a two-handed choke hold from behind. Each variation uses a different attack, once the choke is removed.
Description: Similar to Twisting Talon in the first level, this technique gives you the opportunity to move to the side rather than backwards, followed by an escape from your opponents wrist grab. There are two variations to this technique.
Description: This technique is ideal for a shorter or smaller person because very little strength is necessary. This technique is used from a choke hold from behind.
Description: As the name implies this technique is used when two people are grabbing you from either side. There are a number of variations shown, depending on how the opponents grab you and there distance from your side.
Description: This Kenpo technique is used to defend against a hammer lock from behind. It has two different variations. Keith also describes a natural and un-natural grab.
Description: This defense from a punch, is countered with a step to 10:30 and a block. There is a second variation to follow should the opponent be too close.
1min. 38sec.
Level 3 - Orange Part 2 - buy this This level is the second part of the orange belt in Kenpo Karate and contains 16 techniques with variations of each
Description: This technique used from a choke, snaps the elbow and effectively gets you out of danger. Keith also demonstrates how to disrupt your opponents resistance making all your techniques easier.
Description: This techniques utilizes a nerve point and uses your knuckle to inflict the pain. The technique itself is not dangerous. There are three variations.
Description: This technique is used if someone grabs you around your chest under your arms from the front. This technique has five variations, each used depending on the person holding you and how they react.
Description: Scimitar is a technique that uses a motion that looks like the sword. It is followed by a knuckle rake to the ribs and a back-fist to the kidneys.
Description: This is against a right hand grab to the shoulder, and a threatening punch with the left. This technique has two variations one for stepping into the opponent and one for stepping back.
Description: This technique can be used when attacked by a left or right punch and utilizes an upward block followed by a eagles-beak downward slash to the groin. This technique also calls for a simultaneous block and strike.
Description: As the name implies, this technique is used to defend against someone holding your wrist pinned to your back. There are two variations to this technique.
Description: If both your wrists are grabbed you can use one of the four variations of this technique, which consist of a kick to the groin or push to the chest or both.
Description: If someone manages to bearhug you from the front this technique will be effective. It will give you opportunity to make space and follow up with a knee to the groin and a kick to a knee, definitely ending any confrontation.
Description: This is used from a right hand grab, and follows with a knee to the ribs, a kick to the knee of the opponent and a chop to the neck. There are four variations to this technique.
Description: From a bear hug from behind, you first use your elbows and a slight forward step to break your opponents grasp. If this does not work, then you use your foot to stomp the opponents foot or drive a kick into there knee.
Description: In this video you learn to parry and/or trap as a punch comes toward. Using your crescent kick you will step to the side. This technique is followed through with a kick to the side of the opponents knee.
Description: This technique is in reaction to a cross-handed grab from your opponent. There are three variations to this technique, but all end in an elbow to the side of the head and an elbow to the opponents spine.
Description: This technique is used from a bear hug from behind. Using your weight elbows you drive in is nerves in the arms, from there you hook a leg behind his, off-balancing him, and then driving an elbow to the head and then the groin as your opponent falls away.
Description: This techniques introduces you to a windmill block, which is combination of a step to 10:30 and block with one hand followed by the second hand. This hand motion resembles a windmill pattern.
Description: This technique extends from the first version in Orange Level, and is used to defend from a grab to the shoulder from behind. There are nine variations depending how the attacker reacts and their size etc.
Description: This technique is used against a bear hug from behind. Stepping to the side and bringing one hand up while the other hand strikes to the groin, causing your opponent to release his tight grip. The technique is ended with a grab to the groin and a rake up the body and elbow to the head.
Description: This technique is the first technique that utilizes a step to 10:30 direction. You use a knuckle rake and a combination of groin strike and eye strike.
Description: This video gives you a technique against two opponents, one from behind with a bear hug and the second punching you from the front. Speed and economy of motion are important. Also the person punching you is your first priority.
Description: Defending from a punch from the side, you step off the line to 2:30 followed by an eagles beak and parry and then a strike to the groin. This technique has two variations.
Description: This technique is very effective in taking your opponent out of the fight. It has three variations and is called drawbridge because of an arm break at the end of the 3rd variation.
Description: In this technique you defend against a left punch, stepping to the side, and parrying, you bring your right arm up to his elbow resembling the cross referenced in the name.
Description: Another technique available to you should your opponent throw a right punch. This technique has two variations and ends with a strike to the back of the neck and the kidney.
Description: Similar to an earlier technique, this version adds numerous more strikes and effectively takes your opponent out of the fight. You will use a knuckle rake to the face in this technique.
Description: Against a bat or stick, this technique teaches you to block, and disarm your opponent while making sure he will not attack you again. It has two variations.
Description: This is an offensive technique, requiring you to attack your opponent with an elbow to the solar plexus followed by an elbow to the face and a kick. It has two variations.
Description: This technique gives you a defense if you are in a kneeling positon and are attacked with a knee from the front. It has two variations that will allow you to neutralize your opponent.
Description: This technique has two variations, one where the opponent grabs the front of your shirt with two hands and the second where he also pushes you back. This technique is fast and effective.
Description: This technique is used from a side shoulder grab and involves a number of steps including a hard-bow step taking the opponent to the ground. It has two variations.
Description: The U Punch is used from a choke hold and very quickly eliminates any threat the opponent might be. It has two variations.
2min. 56sec.
Level 6 - Blue Part 1 - buy this This is the first section of blue belt of the Kenpo Karate system. Here you learn more advanced techniques, often using basics learned from earlier videos. These techniques are designed for street defense.
Description: This technique uses more chinese circular motions and involves tricking the opponent into a backstep, followed by a foot sweep to the front leg and a wo fisted punch to the head and side.
Description: This technique is used when your opponent attacks you with a two handed push. Using his momentum you divert his arms to the outside of your body and punch him as he continues to come in. This is then followed by two more strikes.
Description: This technique has two variations and involves and combination of blocks and kicks. It is very effective and fast when practiced and performed correctly.
Description: This technique has two variations and is used more as a drill than a self-defense technique. Practiced from a horse stance with your opponent grabbing your wrist.
Description: This technique defends against a two-handed push, but instead of clearing inside and down as in the previous technique, clearing is done inside and up
Description: This Kenpo Karate technique is used defensively against a right on left wrist grab and works on the premise of minimizing the risk of your opponent hitting you with their left while you control their right. This is the 8th technique in the Kenpo blue belt.
Description: This Kenpo technique is used as practice for later techniques where wrap arounds are more effective. This technique is not meant for street defense.
Description: Used when your opponent has you in a double hammer hold from behind. To give yourself some space you simultaneously stomp on his foot while grabbing the groin, then you break free. The technique is finished off by popping the elbow.
Description: Used when someone is attempting to put a Full Nelson on you, it requires a step forward with a simultaneous elbow, followed by two more elbows to the head.
Description: This Kenpo Karate technique is used when being attacked by a club, stick or such object and involves getting off the line of the attack and using the opponents momentum to counter.
Description: Used when two opponents grab your shoulders from either side. This technique is based on the earlier wrap around technique and uses part of that exercise to help you escape this type of attack.
Description: This technique is used if you are attacked with a punch but don't have time to move your feet. It is a very direct attack and ends with a claw to the face.
Description: Another defense against a punch, this technique uses a similar kick and simultaneous punch as the last technique. This is the twenty-first technique in the Kenpo Karate blue belt.
Description: This technique helps you from a ground position if you are on your knees and an opponent kicks at you. First you deflect it followed by a quick hammerfist to the groin. As your opponent bends over in pain, you turn and kick him in the chest.
Description: This Kenpo Karate technique is used when choked from behind. This is followed by breaking away from the choke and driving an elbow into the ribs, followed by a break to the opponents elbow.
Description: This Kenpo technique gets its name from the five hand strikes used against the opponent. It starts similarly to a technique from the yellow level.
1min. 55sec.
Level 8 - Green Belt - buy this This is the first half of the green belt level.
Description: This technique is used to protect against a straight punch, starting with a chinese swing as a block, following by a sweep of the opponents ankle. Then stomping on the opponents once he's on the ground.
Description: This is considered an offensive technique and is used when someone has their back turned to you. It is done by twisting the shoulders in opposite directions as you kick into the back of their knee, bringing the opponent to the ground. This is followed up by an elbow strike to the head.
Description: This technique uses a movement that look similar to the wings of a butterfly, from which its name is derived. The technique starts with an upward block to defend against a straight punch. The arm is then hooked, and then the butterfly position is used to move the arm out of the way and push the opponent.
Description: Used to defend against a straight punch, you counter with a scimitar block, followed by several strikes. This technique has three variations.
Description: This technique is used against two opponents and is initiated with a chop to the throat of the first opponent, followed by and eye rake and then a chop to the throat of the second opponent. Now a groin kick is used against the first and a side kick to the second.
Description: Used when attacked with a punch, you step in cross step outwards, blocking the punch. This is then followed by a backfist to the head and a rake across the kidney/ribs.
Description: Used when two opponent grab your wrists. Using a side kick to the ribs of one, you follow by side-stepping to the second opponent, and then picking up his leg and following through with a side-kick to the knee.
Description: This technique is used when two opponents are holding on to each of your wrists with both their hands. First you cross-step and then unleash a kick into the groin of opponent A and then you confront opponent B, breaking the elbow and bringing him down.
Description: Used when two opponents on either side are grabbing your shoulder, in response you bring up both arms, bending there's at the elbows and then punching into their jaws. This is then followed by.....
Description: This simple self-defense technique is used when attacked with a punch. You pull into a cat stance as you block, and then follow with an eagle's beak strike over your blocking arm to the opponent's eye as you kick to the groin.
Description: In this technique you first step back, blocking the straight punch, and then following with a second block, as you come back into the opponent attacking.
Description: This technique uses a block called an apple pick to block the first strike. It is then followed by claw across the face and then a back claw, and then a soft-bow take down to the knee, ending with a reverse punch to the head and backfist to the upper ribs.
Description: This self-defense technique is a continuation from Crashing Wings in orange belt. It is used to defend against a straight punch with an inward block, followed by a knuckle rake to the ribs.
Description: This technique is against a right punch. Stepping outwards to 10 o'clock you parry and eagles beak strike. This is followed by a elbow push into the side and hard bow stance off-balancing the opponent. This technique has two variations.
Description: This is a simple and fast technique. It starts with a rising block, followed by an immediate claw to the face and simultaneous grab to the groin. It has a second variation as well as a kata variation.
Description: Used when the opponent is attacking from your side. First you defend by stepping to the side and doing a double brush parry and then you strike him with a double reverse punch to the side, followed by taking him down with a combination of pulling and sweeping his leg.
Description: Used to defend against a straight or rounded punch. First you step off the line and block followed by a reverse hammer-fist to the groin and then a strike to the kidneys and back of the head.
Description: This technique is effective against a front kick. Stepping off the side you use a downward moving block for the kick, and then blocking the punch, followed by a strike of your own.
Description: In this self-defense technique you block the first strike. Then using the same hand you block and grab the second strike, stepping out of the line, so your opponents momentum continues taking him forward. From there you strike the eyes and do a front snap kick to the groin.
Description: Use this technique when you're attacked from the side. As the opponent comes in with the punch, you smother the punch over top, and then as the opponent throws the second punch you smother again. You then kick to the groin and as his upper body is bending over you uppercut to the face. This technique has three variations.
Description: This is used to defend against a front kick. First you block the kick with an x-block and then strike to the head as the opponent steps through. This is followed by grabbing the head or neck of the opponent and pulling him forward as you kick to his groin and strike to the head.
Description: This is one of the few techniques developed for when you are on your knees and are attacked by a knee or kick. Bringing your elbow up you deflect the attack, followed by grabbing the groin and bringing a back fist down on it.
Description: Used to defend against a right punch, you smother the punch and check the opponents knee, bringing your other arm around to block the second punch, this is followed by a jump kick and snapping strike.
Description: This kenpo technique is used against a straight punch. As its coming you step out of the way blocking with one arm while striking the kidney area with the other. There are two variations to this technique and both start the same but differ in whats done after this point.
Description: This technique starts with a side step to avoid the punch, bringing the arm up to block as you step further to the side him. Bringing your fist in a corkscrew strike to the back of the head and your elbow into his ribs.
