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Evading the storm is a Kenpo/ Kempo technique used to disarm an attacker armed
with a stick and performing a one-handed overhead attack. In picture 1 you can
see that the defender has stepped at a 45 degree angle to the left. At the same
time he has executed an outside forearm guarding block. Note that this hand will
not leave the opponent's attacking arm uncovered throughout the whole of this
technique. |
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From there he then launches a rear leg kick to the ribs of his attacker. This
has the effect of causing the oppone to bend over forward. This is excellent as
it open the back up for the next hit. At the same point convert the forearm guarding
block into a grab. You can start inflicting extra pain by using PPs on the opponent's
wrist. |
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The next hit is designed to drive into the rear of the ribs/ kidney of the
attacker. Remember that up until the point of impact he will be leaning slightly
forward due to the roundhouse to the stomach. This strike then brings them back
up and hopefully causes them to arch backwards. |
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Whilst they are still recovering from your punch attack, perform a rear leg
knee to the same point. If performed properly you will both wind them and break
a couple of ribs. Your lead hand should also be on or around their shoulder. In
order to help them arch backwards, dig your fingers into the front of their collar
bone and pull back and down. |
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As soon as you have performed the knee, you should slide your lead hand down
to around H2 and perform as hard a grab as you can. This helps you to gain a release
on the stick. At the same time as the grab on H2, slide your rear hand back so
that you can grab their stick and use the rear knee to cause them to buckle their
lead leg forward. |
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Bring the stick up and over and either strike as in the picture or, if you
were unable to manage a clean grab, use the butt. Both hits should be directed
to GB20. This will ensure that the opponent is not able to continue the fight.
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At the same time as performing the stick strike you should drop your weight.
You will notice that the last picture shows the leg of the defender coming down
onto the achilles tendon of the attacker. The attacker's toes are also bent with
the heel of the foot being off the ground. Dropping your weight in such a manner
will not only break their toes but also seriously damage their ankle. Extreme
care should be taken when practicing this technique. |
