How to Perform American Kenpo Yellow Belt Techniques - Sword of Destruction

Perform the sword of destruction technique to earn a yellow belt in American Kenpo.

American Kenpo is a form of martial arts designed to overwhelm your opponent by performing quick moves in a rapid-fire manner. There are eight belts that can be earned in American Kenpo, with the yellow belt being the second. In order to earn the yellow belt, you must master the sword of destruction move. The move is designed to defend against a left roundhouse punch while delivering a snapping blow to the opponent's neck.

Instructions

1. Step back with your left leg to form the right neutral bow position. Your opponent will now attack you with a left roundhouse punch.

2. Block the punch with a right extended outward block. Keep your left hand low to protect your face.

3. Perform a right front snapping kick into your opponent's groin. Step forward with your right foot into the right neutral bow stance.

4. Snap your right hand against the back of your opponent's neck in a downward diagonal strike.

5. Step back with your left leg. End the move in the right neutral bow position you started with in Step 1.

References

• Kenp O Tech: Sword of Destruction