Horizontal Forehand Knifehand

This strike is like the forehand ridgehand I demonstrated a couple of days ago.

The main difference is that this strike uses the edge of the knifehand and originates from temple.

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Diagonal Overhand Forehand Knifehand

I find that the sort of strikes I have practiced all week do not work well in sparring but are great when applied as follow ups in self defense training.

This one goes right into the angle where the neck and shoulder meet kind of like its ridgehand cousin that I demonstrated on December 26 2010.

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Overhand Forehand Knifehand

I usually apply this strike against the bridge of the nose of my attacker.

There are a variety of ways to apply this powerful stroke but this one works best for me.

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Underhand Forehand Ridgehand

This ridgehand travels slightly angled upward.

Other than that, the strike is very similar to yesterdays’ technique.

As I said earlier, I am always careful to hold my arm properly so as not to hyper extend (and injure) my elbow).

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Horizontal Forehand Ridgehand

This strike is similar to the one I did yesterday.

The main difference is that this one travels in a flat horizontal arc (not an angled one).

Still, I make it a point to be careful not to hyper extend the elbow when working the bag.

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Overhand Forehand Ridgehand Swing

This week I’m practicing the so-called ‘Big Swings’ of Kisae Kempo.

I am always careful to hold my arm properly so as not to hyper extend (and injure) my elbow).

All of these make great follow up strikes against an attacker that is monetarily at arms length.

I usually block first or strike first and then I’ll go for a big swing.

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Shift Away Offset Kick with the Instep

When I shift away to kick, I shift my torso as one unit. I also make sure to turn my support foot to the outside.

The shift away kick must be light and quick yet firm and focused.

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