The 21 Kenpo Concepts
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Distance and Timing
1. Erect Posture
It allows for ease of movement and quick directional change will also keep you from leaning and over extending
JKD Definition of Agility applies here - Being light on one's feet with limberness and quickness
JKD Definition of Footwork - Putting oneself where one needs to be at all times by shuffling forward and back, sidestepping and circling
Knife sparring long range, empty-hand sparring jab only, jumping rope
2. Good Balance
- is enhanced by erect posture.
The body, as well as the joints, must be relaxed and flexible to insure good balance.
It also prevents you from leaning and over extending.
JKD Definition of balance - Correct body alignment during motion -controlling one's centre of gravity
3. Relax
- relaxing enhances good balance.
When the body is relaxed it becomes supple which allows for quick reaction when attacking or defending.
It aids greatly in the acceleration of your strikes.
4. Speed
is a primary ingredient of skill, which must be coupled with accuracy.
Although this combination takes precedence over power, speed can contribute greatly to increasing power.
JKD Definition of speed - Perception of initiation and performance of an action
5. Accuracy
supported by speed is extremely necessary to render maximum effect.
It involves two aspects - movement precision and precise targets.
Many vital areas do not require a lot of force to achieve immobility.
To insure accuracy as well as effect, proper angle is of utmost importance.
JKD Definition of accuracy - Accuracy and exactness in the projection of force - Precision
6. Angles
- the proper angles assure accuracy, body alignment and economy of motion
7. Body Alignment
- places angles into perspective.
It compels body parts to coordinate to move in one direction - or opposite directions
- angles in harmony traveling to the same target, or directly opposite targets
- maximizing your blocks or strikes, or a combination of both
The JKD Definition of Body Mechanics
Knowing how and where to position the body at all times, using no wasted motion
Training Method: Weapons training of all types - forces one to exaggerate and emphasize body mechanics
8. Back Up Mass
- is a result of proper body alignment.
When this occurs, the weight of your body positions itself in line with, and behind of the action being rendered.
9. Economy of Motion
- entails avoiding wasteful angles, and the management of strength (power) in obtaining the most of your efforts in the shortest possible time.
Makes you aware that time is crucial.
10. Timing
- is a concept that incorporates the principle of economy of motion.
In essence it is the regulation of speed and coordinated effort in synchronization with an opponents movements.
Perfecting this rhythmatic marriage makes victory more certain.
The JKD Definition of rhythm - Deals with faking, cadence breaks, changing tempos, etc.
- Double-stick
JKD definition of timing - Ability to launch an attack at the proper moment
- trained by knife sparring
11. Telegraphing
can be used as a form of deceptive timing to disrupt your opponent thought patterns.
It also is a form of body language, which can work against you.
This of course would depend upon your conscious or unconscious involvement.
12. Coordination
this process involves the synchronization of body (strength), mind, and breath so that they reach harmoniously and instinctively.
It often entails not one move, but a series of moves in a precise time slot.
JKD Definition of coordination - Performing a movement with efficiency, ease, and balance
- trained by Double-stick training, focus gloves, repetition of desired motion.
13. Focus
- is the concentration of mind, body, breath and strength culminating in the exact same instant when blocking or striking a specific target.
14. Power
- is the magnification of force aided by concentrated focus.
Its capacity is proportionate to the physical strength, force or energy exerted.
The JKD Definition of Power - Combination of strength and speed - ability to use your strength quickly
= Heavy bag work, isometrics, full-contact sparring
The JKD Definition of Strength - Ability to overwhelm an opponent through manipulation
15. Torque
- is a preliminary stage of focus that adds to power.
It is the utilization of rotating force to position the muscles to allow for ease of movement, extension and body flow and increased power.
These three Focus, Power and Torque relate to each other
They relate to this JKD Attribute:
Explosiveness - Relaying destructiveness in a sudden manner
1. Erect Posture
2. Good Balance
3. Relax
4. Speed
5. Accuracy
6. Angles
7. Body Alignment
8. Back Up Mass
9. Economy of Motion
10. Timing
11. Telegraphing
12. Coordination
13. Focus
14. Power
15. Torque
16. Body Momentum
17. Marriage of Gravity
18. Penetration
19. Transition
20. Distance
21. Cover
JKD Attribute training not already specifically covered in KENPO Concepts
Awareness
Sensitivity
Proper Mental Attitude
Footwork
Agility
Rhythm
Explosiveness
Flow
Strength
Stamina
Conditioning
1. Awareness
To see the opponent's intentions
- Knife "sparring" - knife at largo range
- isolation sparring
2. Sensitivity
To feel the opponent's intentions
- Hubud, Chi Sao
- also applies to Connection in Newaza
- knife at sombrada range
3. Proper Mental Attitude
calmness, confidence, and Killer Instinct
Full-contact training - not sparring
use of with abusive language
use of vivid imagery during training
Footwork
Putting oneself where one needs to be at all times by shuffling forward and back, sidestepping and circling.
- Knife sparring (long range), empty-hand sparring (jab only), jumping rope
Agility
Being light on one's feet with limberness and quickness.
- knife sparring
Rhythm
Deals with faking, cadence breaks, changing tempos, etc.
- Double-sticks
Explosiveness
Relaying destructiveness in a sudden manner.
Flow
Combination of awareness and sensitivity; uninterrupted concentration.
Stick training sombrada counter drills
Progressive Sparring - 16 phases
shirotoratiger.proboards.com/thread/2027/progressive-sparring-stma
1. lead jab only
2. lead hand only
3. lead hand and kick only
4. lead hand and kick v boxing
5. lead hand and kick v kickboxing
6. lead hand and kick v kicks only
7. jab v cross
8. boxing both
JKD in STMA Progression
shirotoratiger.proboards.com/thread/2019/jkd-stma
1. Entering
2. Stop Hits
3. Interception
4. Destructions - to close the gap safely
5. Straight Blast
6. HKE - Headbutts, Knees, Elbows
7. Trapping
8. Low line kicking
9. Eye jabs
10. Groin slaps
11. Boxing
12. Groundfighting
The 32 Jiu Jitsu Principles
Position - Transition - Submission
shirotoratiger.proboards.com/thread/1769/advanced-jj-concepts-principles
The APEX Principles - Efficiency
TIMING and CONTROL
Principle 1: Connection
Principle 2: Detachment
Principle 3: Distance
Principle 4: Pyramid
