KEMPO WAZA

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Kempo Waza-Technique

Kempo Techniques are called Waza in Japanese. Kihon Waza form the basic techniques of Kempo. Striking and Kicking techniques are called Atemi Waza.Advanced techniques of Kempo are known as the Five Animal techniques.

Kihon Waza-Kiba Dachi-Straddle Stance

Kihon Waza-Zenkutsu Dachi-Front Leaning Stance

Kihon Waza-Kokutsu Dachi-Back Stance

Kihon Waza-Tsuru Dachi-Crane Stance

Kihon Waza-Neko Ashi Dachi-Cat Leg Stance

Tetsu Ken-Iron fist form(Detail close up)

Atemi Waza-Shotei-Palm Strike

Atemi Waza-Tetsuken-Iron Fist

Atemi Waza-Shuto-Knife Hand Strike

Atemi Waza-Ipponken-One Knuckle Fist

Atemi Waza-Yonpon Ken Four Knuckle Fist

Atemi Waza-Tora Tsume-Tiger Claw

Hyo Dachi-Leopard Stance

Tsuru Jigotai Dachi-Crane Defensive Stance

Atemi Waza-Tsuru Tsume-Crane Claw

Tora Dachi-Tiger Stance

Hebi Dachi- Snake Stance

Atemi Waza-Hebi Te-Snake Basks in the Mist Hand Form

Ryu Dachi-Dragon Stance

Atemi Waza-Ryu Tsume-Dragon Claw

Ryu Tsume-Dragon Claws

Tora Dachi-Tiger Stance

Mae Geri Kekomi-Front Thrust Kick

Mae Geri Keagi-Front Snap Kick

Yoko Geri Kekomi-Side Thrust Kick

Mawashi Geri-Round Kick

Ushiro Geri Kekomi-Rear Thrust Kick

Mikazuki Geri-Cresent Kick

Gedan Ashi Barai-Low Leg Sweep

Mae Tobi Geri-Front Jump Kick

Yoko Tobi Geri-Side Jump Kick