Leap of Death (left side)

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Leap of Death (left side)

Elaboration:

The execution of the following sequence (1a-2) should be such that the individual elements from each maneuver may overlap in time; and although each maneuver is illustrated individually for more clarity, they demonstrate a relatively continuous flow of movement which concludes in-sync with the settle into the stance (2).

1a)

Execute a right front cross-over (toward left-flank) into a left, transitory, rear twist stance facing backward (toward right-flank), while simultaneously executing a left, outward parry (toward right-flank) to shoulder height, palm pointing to the right (toward rear) and fingers pointing upward (toward up), while also maintaining the same relative orientation and height of your right hand as a transitory positional cover.

Variation:

The exact orientation and position of the right hand (1a) is somewhat arbitrary, since it is entirely transitional (at this point in time); and may be varied based upon the overlap in timing of this maneuver (1a) into the following maneuver (1b), at which point orientation and position become consequential.

Clarification:

The twist stance is called transitory (1a) because it is held just long enough for the outward parry to be executed effectively, yet not skipped by being lost (mumbled) with the execution of next maneuver (1b). The right positional cover (1a) is called transitory because it begins it movement near the end of this maneuver and continues its motion into the following maneuver (1b).

1b)

Left step out (toward left-flank) into a right, transitory neutral bow facing forward (toward right-flank) as you convert your left outward parry into a simulated left grab, palm pointing away from you (toward right-front-flank) and knuckles pointing upward (toward up) at shoulder height, along with the execution of a right, transitory, thrusting, inward heel-palm at chest level, fingers pointing forward (toward right-flank) and palm pointing to the left (toward front),

Clarification:

The neutral bow and heel-palm are both called transitory (1b) because they are held just long enough to be effective, yet immediately flow into the next maneuver (1c).

Visualization:

The timing of the previous maneuver (1b) is such that the left hand concludes its movement (hand closing) just prior to the focal point of the right hand's maneuver, yet also in-sync with the step into the neutral bow.

1c)

Rotate (counter-clockwise horizontally) into a right reverse bow facing forward (toward right-flank) with the cocking of the right hand to your left rib area, palm pointing to the left (toward rear) and fingers pointing backward (toward left-flank), while also maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your left hand in relation to your body (body fusion).

Variation:

One may allow the right hand (1c) to take extra advantage of the body rotation of both this (1c) and the following maneuver (2) to enhance the effectiveness of the following maneuver (elastic recoil).

2)

Reverse the rotation (clockwise horizontally) of your stance back into a right neutral bow facing forward (toward right-flank) with the execution of a right, thrusting, outward back-knuckle to rib height, palm pointing backward (toward left-flank) and knuckles pointing to the right (toward rear), while also maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your left hand in relation to your body (body fusion).

Variation:

Since the majority of the remaining maneuvers of this technique are to lower angles, you may want to adjust the head and eyes appropriately during their execution, to aid in enhancing the visualization of said maneuvers - without compromising the stability of the stances by leaning.

3a)

Direct your attention 180 degrees (counter-clockwise horizontally) to your left (toward left-flank) as you again reverse the rotation (counter-clockwise horizontally) of your stance into a left forward bow facing forward (toward left-flank) with the execution of a right, thrusting, diagonally-downward, forward, vertical forearm (toward lower-left-flank) to rib height, palm pointing to the left (toward rear) and knuckles pointing forward (toward upper-left-flank), while also maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your left hand in relation to your body (body fusion).

Interpretation:

The forearm, grab, and rotation of the stance, used in conjunction with one another, can be construed as creating a joint manipulation to the back of the potential opponent's left arm, forcing them to the ground, face down (toward down) on a left-to-right (left-flank to right-flank) line.

Visualization:

The following maneuver (3b) should use the hips and knees as the primary pivot points, while the head should remain at the same relative height throughout the entire maneuver's execution (i.e. do not jump up into the air - rather pick your feet up off the ground to execute the maneuver).

3b)

Execute double, hammering, downward, heel-stomps, concluding into a diamond stance facing forward (toward left-flank), while simultaneously positioning each hand in front of their respective shoulder as positional covers, relatively matching the orientation of the feet in relation to the body.

Elaboration:

The distance covered by the previous maneuver (3b) should be relatively minimal, negating the need to launch into the air to complete the maneuver effectively.

Clarification:

The exact orientation and position of the hands is left purposely vague since their movements are transitional (at this point in time); and may be varied based upon the overlap in timing and execution of this maneuver (3b) and the following maneuver (4), at which point orientation and position become consequential.

4)

Without any loss of momentum, drop in your stance (downward) with the execution of double, hammering, downward heel-palms (toward down) to lower shin height, palms pointing downward (toward down) and fingers pointing diagonally-outward from your (vertical) center-line (left toward left-rear-flank / right toward left-front-flank).

Elaboration:

The previous maneuver (4) should use the legs to lower the strikes to the correct height, and not lean to reach them, while also maintaining anchored elbows, that remain in-line with the strikes in relation to your body and the intended targets.

5a)

Rotate (left counter-clockwise / right clockwise vertically) your hands such that the fingers almost touch each other, as you maintain your stance in its same relative position and orientation.

Visualization:

The previous maneuver (5a) uses the wrists as the primary pivot points.

5b)

Reorient your stance into a concave stance facing forward (toward left-flank) as you raise (toward up) both hands to upper knee height, while maintaining their same relative orientation.

Interpretation:

The following maneuver (5b) can be construed as a neck break which uses the knees as the brace and the hands as the breaking element against the potential opponent, which still remains in their same relative orientation and position from previous maneuvers (3a).

6)

Execute a left, hammering, diagonally-downward heel-palm, palm pointing diagonally-downward (toward front) to shin height, fingers pointing diagonally-downward forward (toward lower-front), while maintaining the same relative positioning and orientation of both your left hand and stance.

Visualization:

The focus point of the heel-palm (6) is at the point of origin, in contrast to being at the end of the path of travel of the maneuver.

7)

Immediately, reverse the direction of your left hand to execute a left, upward, under-hand, heel-palm claw (toward lower-left-flank) to upper knee height, palm pointing diagonally-backward (toward right-front-flank) and fingers pointing to the right (toward lower-right-front-flank) with the simultaneous rotation (clockwise vertically) of your right hand, in-place, until the palm points upward (toward upper-right-rear-flank) and fingers point diagonally-forward (toward left-rear-flank) while also maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your stance. Continuing past the focal point of the strike, the left hand concludes the maneuver at left, upper shoulder height, palm pointing diagonally-downward (toward lower-left-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward upper-front).

Visualization:

The rotation of the right hand in the previous maneuver (7) should use the wrist as the primary pivot point.

8)

Again, reverse the direction of the left hand to deliver a left, hammering, diagonally-downward hand-sword (toward lower-front) into the palm of the right hand, palm pointing to the right (toward front) and fingers pointing forward (toward left-flank), while also maintaining the same relative position and orientation of your stance.

9)

Rotate (counter-clockwise horizontally) and drop (toward down) your stance into a left, modified close kneel facing to the right (toward left-flank) as you execute a right, hammering, downward, pressing knee kick (toward down) to lower shin height, knee pointing to the left (toward rear); while also simultaneously rotating (counter-clockwise vertically) and dropping (toward down) your right hand to execute of a right, hammering, downward, pressing heel-palm to lower shin height, palm pointing downward (toward down) and fingers pointing to the left (toward rear), along with allowing the left hand to convert to a positional cover in front of your left shoulder, palm pointing diagonally-downward (toward lower-left-flank) and fingers pointing upward (toward upper-left-flank).

Clarification:

The close knee of the previous maneuver (9) is called modified because the foot and body alignments of the stance are for oriented in a front-to-back direction (toward rear), but the attention does not shift with the stance, which is now toward the right (toward left-flank).

Elaboration:

The positioning of left hand of the previous maneuver (9) is accomplished by maintaining its same relative position in space, allowing the dropping of the body to reposition the weapon in relation to the body; in contrast to moving the weapon to the desired location (i.e. fixed spatial cocking).

Elaboration:

The following maneuver (10) should be executed such the beginning of the maneuver utilizes the rebounding force (toward up) from the previous maneuver (9) to aid in its execution, while the ending of the maneuver uses the settle (toward down) of the stance to aid in the execution of the kick  (i.e. flex kick).

10)

Hop-switch (clockwise horizontally) into a left, modified, reverse close kneel facing forward (toward left-flank) with the execution of a left, hammering, downward, ball kick to ground height, bottom-of-foot pointing backward (toward left-flank) and toes pointing forward (toward right-flank), as you simultaneously reposition and reorient both hands to reverse, standard, positional covers (right at face height / left at rib height).

Clarification:

The close kneel of the previous maneuver (10) is called modified because the weight distribution is not evenly split between the feet, rather a major portion of the weight is placed upon the supporting (right) leg.