Sweeps: Are they part of your Kempo?

[Touch Of Death]

Yes.

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[Kempojujutsu]

I have a couple students that are brothers, who I usually pair up in class. The one is about 40 pounds lighter then his brother. He usually tries to do throws with just his leg only. I have to remind him that you must move his upward body so you can use the leg to throw them.

 

[Mark L]

Perhaps the person who started the thread can clarify.

The takedowns in 28 and 32 are pretty close, though abbreviated forms of the technique's I'm referencing. Imagine standing on the face of a clock, with your left foot in the center and right foot on the 6. The forward sweep moves the right foot counterclockwise to attack 12, the reverse sweep moves the right foot clockwise to attack 12. I get low, almost sitting on my heel when I do these, using my hands on the ground to aid balance. I shoot for at least 270 degrees of sweep, driving through the target. A combination of the forward, then reverse sweeps (right leg then left leg sweeps) is effective in attacking both the leading and trailing leg of the opponent.

I find these techniques effective in countering high attacks, particularly kicks and spinning techniques.

 

[Brother John]

Sweeps are VERY useful!!
Yes, we practice them and insert them as often as they are applicable.
It's a great advantage to be able to drop someone in some way they didn't intend to go.

Your Brother
John

 

[Pacificshore]

Do you have them in your forms? Do you emphasize them in any of your techniques? Do they show up in your students' repertoire when sparring or in free form self defense? I love 'em, but you have to set it up ...

Yes, sweeps are found in our form of Kempo. To not have any form of sweeps in Kempo/Kenpo is like not having the deep rooted stances in Shotokan

 

[MarkC]

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I'm a fast learner....

 

[marlon]

The takedowns in 28 and 32 are pretty close, though abbreviated forms of the technique's I'm referencing. Imagine standing on the face of a clock, with your left foot in the center and right foot on the 6. The forward sweep moves the right foot counterclockwise to attack 12, the reverse sweep moves the right foot clockwise to attack 12. I get low, almost sitting on my heel when I do these, using my hands on the ground to aid balance. I shoot for at least 270 degrees of sweep, driving through the target. A combination of the forward, then reverse sweeps (right leg then left leg sweeps) is effective in attacking both the leading and trailing leg of the opponent.

I find these techniques effective in countering high attacks, particularly kicks and spinning techniques.

thanks, then i guess i answered what i thought i was answering ... The forms these types of sweep are most easily seen in (at least to my eyes) are nengli and 5 dragons and nunchuku form but they are all over the animal / kempo techniques and the combo'si mentioned. Training is truth and a sweep is a useful tool.

respectfully,
Marlon

 

[Christina05]

to me a throw or leg hock reqiures the upper body to 'make' the takedown a sweep is all leg.

marlon

What exactly is a leg hock??

 

[marlon]

What exactly is a leg hock??

a hock down is when you step behind a person (of course only after you have disrupted thier spinal alignment) place your leg that is closest to them btwn their legs and extended to the front of them. Shift their weight onto their leg closest to you and shift into a horse stance making sure to bring thier upper body downward as you shift. I know some people do it like a judo throw lifting thier leg to effect the throw but i teach that as a separate throw as i feel different body mechanics are required and a different mis alignment of the attacker is necessary.

Respectfully,
marlon