SubLevel Four Kenpo™ Dictionary SL-3: "Delayed Sword" (Slo-Mo)

[tetrominoe]

Big circles = big trouble. This student takes the longest possible route to get his hands into position, swinging them to the front first, then back in a huge, telegraphing circle. What is the target of the hammerfist? His shoulder? If the left hand is going to be checking his opponent's pushing hand, it should stay stationary and maintain control. The shuffle kick to the groin is well-executed, and the strikes to the neck look pretty logical to me.

[sarith321123]

If you listen really close you hear "whooooooopasss" lol

[rchapel]

I agree with you sir. This is the second wave of grappling mania, and it existed in the 40's, 50's, and early 60's as well. Mr. Parker was a grappler, and everything he taught me had counter-grappling integrated. You must survive the initial hands on assault that brings with it significant body mass, before you begin to attempt to retaliate. You cannot train away Startle Reflex Mechanisms of the body, only learn to react afterwards. As much as I hear, "Solidify your base," no one seems to do it.

[1980czy]

Mr. Chapel

I notice that when the first move to delayed sword is executed the base is solidified on both feet. Which I like. Many kenpoist like to plant their rear leg and kick with their lead leg while executing the block. I feel that their base is not fully grounded when doing this. What are your thoughts on this. considering the grappling these days. Thanks for your time.

[rchapel]

Whatever you do, don't think that the commercial version of a technique is the only version that parker did or taught. As a matter of fact, when I first started none of the yellow techniques even existed. And when they were created, they were changed a bunch of times, adding, changing, and dropping techniques. Judge on the efficacy of what you see, not compared to what you think you know. :)

[everscamp]

whats with the crazy strikes at the air at the end

[flying8speedistra]

A kick to the groin? Wouldn't it be better a kick to the lower inner right leg when striking neck? The left hand is flapping and not being used should hold the wrist constantly and applying pressure IMO Hands+kick should be one motion and focus to drop him without hesitating. Better to end it sooner. A technique must have a point and an objective. Not sure but what is this one for? To release the initial hold, to push away or to disable the attacker?

[Huantalahnmi]

Another option is making the first strike a continous movement from the biceps to the wrist, as it's done in some dojos.

[Huantalahnmi]

What's exactly the difference with the original technique?

[CobraLord]

the initial inward block is to the wrist area but here it looks like a nerve strike on the bicep and an added sword hand strike or backknuckle to the temple or nerve strike somewhere on the back of the neck, then ending with the original outward sword hand to the neck

[KempoDavid]

what you might be seeing there at about 17 seconds is a depth control structure designed to protect the space between, catching the attacker under the chin for example if he collapses inward. Also it is part of the upward motion to prepare for the downward strike to the neck.

[rchapel]

This is the original technique as Mr. Parker taught it to me.

[Huantalahnmi]

Was this the final version?

[ultimatemayhem105]

you actually trained with Mr. Parker???

[rchapel]

Look in Infinite Insights, the Family Tree, or the Sophisticated Basics videos. The skinny black guy with the beard and hair on his head. "Ron Chapél."

[MrByaeger]

@rchapel no offense Mr. Chapel, i believe viewers of this video may be confusing your name with the individual demonstrating the technique. regardless, thank you for sharing your experience with us. i am also a branch on Mr. Parkers tree. best wishes

[rchapel]

@MrByaeger Steve DeLollis is attacking Senior student Rod Perez.