Clashing Horn
Clashing: Meet force with force
Horn: Left hand punch
Attack
The Ideal attack requires your opponent be in front of you in a right fighting stance. He then steps forward with his left foot as he executes a left uppercut punch toward your midsection.
Defense Pattern
1. Left Step Back toward 6:00 into a Right Neutral Bow Stance and deliver a Right Dropping Forearm Block to your opponent's left forearm while delivering a Left Vertical Punch to your opponent’s sternum or face.
2. Left Pressing Check to the left side of your opponent's face as you circle your right arm clockwise and deliver a Right Inward Hammer Fist to your opponent's left ribcage or kidney.
3. Left Cross Step toward 3:00 into a Right Front Twist Stance (facing 9:00) while delivering a Left Outward Knife Hand followed immediately with a Left Hand Hook to the back of your opponent's neck. At the same time execute a Right Crane Hand Hook to your opponent's left arm to Pull him forward and around you.
4. Pivot into a Right Neutral Bow Stance (facing 9:00) and deliver a Right Inward Downward Elbow to the left side of your opponent's jaw.
5. Perform a Right Front Crossover and Cover Out toward 3:00.
Alternate Names
Though there are similarities between techniques named here the techniques taught in the different branches of the Kenpo family also have notable differences.
We know that each school presents information with a different style and signature that is uniquely associated with their staff and students. Always defer to the instructing staff at your school for guidance should there be any differences in the information being presented.
The American Institute of Kenpo (AIK):
Clashing Horn
Ed Parker American Kenpo Systems (EPAKS)*:
Glancing Wing
*The EPAKS system is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by the Parker Family.
Training Disclaimer
The American Institute of Kenpo (AIK) strongly recommends that all training be overseen by experienced and qualified instructors. Individuals choosing to train without the recommended oversight assume full liability for any and all injuries. In addition, those individuals engaging in training without the oversight of the American Institute of Kenpo’s (AIK’s) certified instructors will be doing so with the understanding and acknowledgment that they are waving subrogation and holding harmless the American Institute of Kenpo (AIK), it's members, and affiliates.