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    1. The technique, Sword of Destruction, defends against a left roundhouse punch to the head from an opponent in a right fighting stance. 2. It teaches to apply the theme of Delayed Sword on the inside of either arm. The movements include blocking the punch, kicking the groin, striking the neck with an inward handsword, and covering out. 3. Variations are discussed such as different attacks, checking alternatives if the groin is not open, and practicing defenses with the same hand to internalize responses to changing situations.

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    1. The technique, Sword of Destruction, defends against a left roundhouse punch to the head from an opponent in a right fighting stance. 2. It teaches to apply the theme of Delayed Sword on the inside of either arm. The movements include blocking the punch, kicking the groin, striking the neck with an inward handsword, and covering out. 3. Variations are discussed such as different attacks, checking alternatives if the groin is not open, and practicing defenses with the same hand to internalize responses to changing situations.

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    1. The technique, Sword of Destruction, defends against a left roundhouse punch to the head from an opponent in a right fighting stance. 2. It teaches to apply the theme of Delayed Sword on the inside of either arm. The movements include blocking the punch, kicking the groin, striking the neck with an inward handsword, and covering out. 3. Variations are discussed such as different attacks, checking alternatives if the groin is not open, and practicing defenses with the same hand to internalize responses to changing situations.

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    Sword of Destruction

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    1. The technique, Sword of Destruction, defends against a left roundhouse punch to the head from an opponent in a right fighting stance. 2. It teaches to apply the theme of Delayed Sword on the inside of either arm. The movements include blocking the punch, kicking the groin, striking the neck with an inward handsword, and covering out. 3. Variations are discussed such as different attacks, checking alternatives if the groin is not open, and practicing defenses with the same hand to internalize responses to changing situations.

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    SWORD OF DESTRUCTION

    FRONT | LEFT ROUNDHOUSE PUNCH | TO THE HEAD

    Name:
    This technique gains its name, in part,
    from the powerful action of your last
    strike. The shape of the hand (natural
    weapon) resembles that of a sword. It
    also has to do with Destruction
    referencing the left side of the body
    within Kenpo terminology.

    Attack:
    In the Ideal Phase of this technique,
    the attack is from the front. Your
    opponent starts from a right Fighting
    Stance, and proceeds to step forward
    with his left leg while delivering a left
    roundhouse punch to your head.

    Theme:
    This technique teaches us to apply
    the theme of Delayed Sword on the
    inside of either arm.

    Movement:
    1. While standing naturally, step back with your left foot toward
    6:00 into a right Neutral Bow Stance (facing 12:00), as you
    simultaneously execute a right extended outward block to the inner
    forearm of your opponents left punch. Your left hand should be in a
    Positional Check, covering your solar plexus.
    2. Immediately slide your right foot back into a Cat Stance.
    3. Without hesitation, deliver a right front snap ball-kick to your
    opponents groin. (Your kick should cause your opponent to bend
    forward at the waist.)
    4. Plant your right foot forward inside of your opponents left leg
    into a right Neutral Bow (facing 12:00), and while employing
    Marriage of Gravity, execute a right inward handsword strike to the
    left side of your opponents neck. (Such action should cause your
    opponent to fall to the ground.)
    5. Immediately snap your right hand back to the left shoulder of
    your opponent to act as a check.
    6. Perform a right Front Crossover and Cover Out toward 6:00.

    SWORD OF DESTRUCTION

    What If ?

    Technique Notes:

    The opponents punch is:

    This technique is almost a Mirror Image of Delayed Sword. Please


    take special note of the footwork.

    a hooking punch
    a straight punch
    a punch that travels on a different
    path
    a punch that seeks a different target
    The attack is an attempted bear hug
    from the front.
    The attack is a high left roundhouse
    kick.
    The attack is a low left roundhouse
    kick.

    Be aware of the possibility that your opponents groin may not be


    open. Formulate other significant alternatives to this situation.
    Observe how the attitude of your attacking partner aects your
    response. Remedy each response accordingly. Learn to do this and
    you are well on your way to uncovering the merits of Tailoring.
    Build spontaneity by having your partner vary his attacks:
    1. Right hand (grab, push, or punch), and then left hand (straight or
    roundhouse punch). Respond to these variables with a right inward
    block followed by a right extended outward block. With each block,
    utilize a left Positional Check.
    2. Left hand (straight or roundhouse punch), and then right hand
    (attempted grab, push or punch). Respond to these variables with a
    right extended outward block followed by a right inward block.
    With each block, utilize a left Positional Check.
    This method of practice will help you internalize the concept that
    the same hand may easily be used to defend on the inside of
    alternating punches, etc.
    When practicing defense with the same hand on the inside of your
    opponents arms, follow up with sequences from either Delayed
    Sword or Sword of Destruction. The practice of blending these two
    techniques in the manner described will help you to internalize rapid
    responses to rapidly changing situations.

    SWORD OF DESTRUCTION

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