Obstructing The Storm - Kenpo self defense for an overhead stick attack

Kenpo self defense technique for an overhead stick attack. Obstructing the Storm is an intermediate level defense for an overhead stick attack, teaching you to pre-empt the attack.

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Obstructing the Storm (front right overhead stick)
1. With feet together, have your left foot step slightly forward and to your left on a 45 ° angle (first moving to 11:00, but facing 1:00 in a horse) as you cross your right wrist over your left to block opponent's attacking hand at his right wrist at a level above your head and off your right shoulder (opponent steps through with his right foot when attacking).
2. With your right hand, grab opponent's right wrist as your left foot steps forward (to 2:00, catting around his leg if necessary) into a left neutral bow. Simultaneously strike opponent's right elbow with your left forearm by first thrusting vertically and then horizontally forcing opponent's right arm down while your right hand pulls in to and past your right hip.
3. Continue to push down and pull opponent's arm to your right; forcing opponent's head
down.
4. Immediately deliver a snapping right knee to opponent's head or chest. This is done
without raising the body.
5. Replant your right foot to original position into a left neutral; left front crossover and
cover out to 8:00.