Yellow Belt Study Guide & Test

Any single move - like a stance, kick, block, punch, etc.

Used against a weapon in motion with no intention to hurt.

The basic kenpo fighting stance.

Anything done with your foot or leg.

(1) A Strike is anything done with your arm or hand with the exception to the front knuckles of the fist.

(2) A Striking Block is used against a weapon in motion or not with the intent to hurt.

(1) Formal Horse- used to start and end classes as well as forms. The hands are positioned in the salute position.

(2) Training Horse- used in isolation to train the hands. The hands are positioned at the hips.

A combination of basics for a given or specified situation.

Make sure your hands and feet have a direct line to the opponent with no other part of you in the way.

Keep your feet solidly on the ground in a good stance so that you can maneuver, strike, or kick with power and stability.

If you stop or do one of these as a separate move you just add extra time to your technique.

Never give an opponent your side or back if they can still hit you.

When your hand stops the foot stops. Used for maximum efficiency and power in your technique.