Lessons from the Art of Kempo: Subtle and Effective Self-defenseExamines the history, philosophy, and techniques of the martial art known as kempo, or kung fu, and describes how it may be used for self-defense. |
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aggressor attack balance basic bend blocking arm ch'uan ch'uan fa chest circle punch circular close range combination counter counterattack defense distance dodge easily elbow strike exercise fake feet fighting arts fighting stance fighting techniques forefist punch forward arm forward hand forward leg front kick front stance grab groin guard position hand position hand techniques hip level hits the target judo karate keep the opponent kempo practitioner Kempo teaches kicking leg kicking techniques knee launch lunge punch martial arts move movement natural stance nent nent's niques oppo opponent's body opponent's side palm facing palm-up punch person ponent protect pull punching arm quick quickly real fight rear foot rear hand rear leg relaxed reverse punch round kick safety range self-defense Shaolin Temple shoot side kick side-facing horse stance skill solar plexus Spinning Back Kick step strategy swing tech throws a punch thumb tion vertical punch wrist wristlock