Glancing Wing, Kenpo Karate, final Ed Parker version (1987), unaltered.

[@SpyroGyroplane]

Thanks for keeping the spirit and intent of SGM Parker alive.

[@freddavis9110]

Thank u so much for posting I watch your videos daily

[@saschawilliams1]

Thank you very much. It helps me to know how people perceive and use my videos.

[@uktenatsila9168]

I have a tremendous amount of respect for Ed Parker. Back in the day many of us knew one another. Having said that, I respectfully point out that the technique demonstrated would likely only be applicable against an inexperienced opponent.

[@saschawilliams1]

Could you elaborate why you feel that way?

[@cluedo31]

It teaches positional recognition as all the techniques do, it doesn't necessarily have to be a defence from a left uppercut. Think of all the different moves your opponent could do with his left hand and imagine where these sequence of moves might fit.

[@scottramaika604]

You have to understand that Mr. Parkers Kenpo system teaches these techniques as the application of ideas and concepts. His "alphabet of motion" is literally just that. Techniques only demonstrate how these ideas and concepts COULD be put together. The main difference between American Kenpo and most other arts is that it is presented much like a science vs. blind repetition. If you look at other arts you will find that the concepts and principles of motion are a common denominator.

[@samiibrahim5356]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@alfredbegnoche4633]

Well done sir

[@PhilipAJones]

Hmmm ... The movements here are more minimalized compared to how I learned it. Love the synth music! Perfect match for reviewing a journal from 1987.

[@saschawilliams1]

I imagine you are referring to the tighter circle from the block to the chopping punch? That one is often done with huge circles. I've seen that done a lot in the Kenpo community, but never by Mr. Parker himself. I think a lot of people just missed the grafting of the chopping motion to the uppercut portion of this strike. I hope you are able to appreciate the smaller circle. It's definitely faster. The trick is not to lose power by grafting the 2 different motions.

[@PhilipAJones]

@@saschawilliams1 Yes. That's the one. I will try it out. Thank you for demonstrating this economic option.

[@scottramaika604]

I began martial arts in a traditional, family style Kung fu school in CT in 1988. My instructor explained that the exaggerated range of movement is because under stress, your body will naturally abbreviate these actions so that the desired/required motion is the actual result. He also taught that without solid basics, everything else is pointless.

[@Brabdog]

Thanks for sharing these techniques, I appreciate the breakdown and details. In this instance, if the opponent throws a left uppercut with the right leg forward and we're in an even stance, how does that alter the dynamics of the technique?

[@saschawilliams1]

Great question. It shouldn't matter if his right leg is forward. As long as we're in a decent fighting stance, so that we're not vulnerable against him attempting to kick with his left leg (that's typically the concern when the opponent doesn't step through, right?) His left leg is still able to kick. But he'll have a hard time finding a target. And while he's attempting that, he'll have to deal with our left punch to his face as well as the Chopping Punch, both of which are usable to check his kick. Thank you very much for watching and commenting.