So I was talking with some other kenpo geeks about the 'kenpo code'... Sword = chop Mace = closed fist Doom = kicks Destruction = left Storm = stick attack etc. What does 'Falcons' mean? We have Falling Falcon, Desperate Falcons and Falcons of Force. We couldn't suss out the commonality. Any thoughts?
Our Code may be different because our techique "Stopping the storm is for when someone is already on you and you have to react quickly, whereas "Beating Disaster" is for defending against an overhand pipe or stick attack.
Check the sticky at the top of this forum: From Bill Martino's Kenpo Zone: Code Words In Technique Names Branch- attack using a kick Circles- the dominant feature of the defense is circular motions Cross- your defense involves crossing of his (3) or your (2) arms Danger- you are grounded as part of the attack Darkness- an attack from behind (3), or a defense behind him (1) Death- usually an attack involving a choke (4), or a stomping defense (2) Destruction- a left-handed attack Doom- an attack involving a kick Falcon- both hands initially work in the high zone Fans - initial move uses a fanning action with both hands Feathers- hair Gift- attack involving a handshake Hammer- the primary feature of your defense is hammerfists Kimono- attack using a lapel grab Lance - attack using a knife Leaves - fingers Mace - fist (either attacking, or as part of the response) Obscure- your initial strike is to one of your obscure zones Peach- groin Pendulum- downward block, usually in defense against a kick Prongs- thumbs Rain- descending attack or defense Ram- usually a tackle (3), but may be a fist (2) or banged heads (1) Rod-attack using a pistol Sacrifice- involves grabbing his legs (2) or body (1) Salute- defense that uses an upward heelpalm strike Snakes - two people 'snaking around' (2), or wrapping your arms about theirs (1) Storm- attack using a club or stick Sword-defense that uses chops (i.e., sword hands) Twigs- arms or hands Wing - either a seized arm, or a defense that relies heavily on your arm