Another go at 'Five Swords'

Today we are practicing the Kenpo Move known by some as ‘The Five Swords’ again. Only this time, I’m defending.

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A version of 'Five Swords'

We are practicing the Kenpo move known by some as ‘The Five Swords’ with Kurt defending.

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Floating block with spin kick follow up

This is similar to what I was doing yesterday. The main difference is that the attacker kicks instead of swings and moves back (not shown moving back).

The spin kick catches him as he is moving back when I do it correctly.

Against a ‘rusher’ or a ‘brawler’ I have to do something else.

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High double block to the side with spin kick follow up

While the block works well when I draw the attacker’s swing, I find that the spin kick works best as he moves back.

I find this is a great sparring technique to use against a ‘runner’ style of sparring opponent.

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Roundhouse kick with spin kick follow up

Similar to what I was practicing yesterday. I simply start sideways and kick to the side of the bag with the slide in roundhouse kick. Only after I have stepped away do I have the distance to execute a spin thrust kick.

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Front kick and spin kick follow up

Against the heavy bag, I use this combination as two separate moves. This makes the combination appear to be a slow and somewhat unwieldy series of activities.

Against an immobile attacker who was damaged by my front kick, I would have time to spin about and kick.

Otherwise, I would be presenting my back at a disadvantageous moment in the conflict.

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Stepthrough spin back kick

This is very similar to the technique I was practicing yesterday. The main difference is that yesterday I closed the gap with a shuffle yesterday. Today I am using a stepthrough from a forward bow to a leading horse.

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