Ed Parker American Kenpo: Circle of Doom

CIRCLE OF DOOM (FRONT- Right Thrusting Ball Kick)

BASE TECHNIQUE

  1. From in a right neutral bow stance, pivot clockwise and form a right reverse bow stance toward 12:00 as you deliver a right inward downward (palm down) block inward and upward against the opponent’s right leg just below the back of his right calf muscle. Your left hand remains in as a positional check across your right forearm. Without hesitation, circle your right arm clockwise and execute a right extended outward block to force his right leg in a looping clockwise arc.
  2. With the opponent’s right leg still in the air and his back facing you, deliver a right rear stiff-leg kick up and under the opponent’s groin.
  3. Plant your right foot (gauging leg) and immediately deliver a left back hooking heel kick to the pponent’s head.
  4. From Point of Contact, execute a left front crossover and double cover out toward 4:30.

EXTENSION

  1. Plant your left foot toward 6:00 and form a right reverse bow stance facing 12:00. Immediately pivot clockwise and form a right neutral bow stance as you execute a right inward heel palm strike and grab. Turn the opponent toward you as you pivot clockwise to form a right front rotating twist stance (in-place) and deliver a left inward upward diagonal two-knuckle punch to the opponent’s ribs.
  2. Pivot counterclockwise and form a right neutral bow stance as you deliver a right inward hooking punch to this face.
  3. With your left hand checking, execute a left front crossover to form a left front twist stance facing 12:00 as you continue the action of your right hand to deliver a right outward back knuckle strike to any available target.
  4. Pivot clockwise to form a left neutral bow stance as you deliver a left thrusting heel palm strike to the opponent’s chin.
  5. Execute a left front crossover and double cover out toward 7:00.

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