A Blue Belt in Kenpo Karate signifies an intermediate level, wherepractitioners have become competent at the basics and are moving beyond embryonic movements. The Blue Belt curriculum has 4 components: Self Defense Techniques, Forms, Sets, and Freestyling
1) Self Defense Techniques – There are 24 techniques in the BlueBelt Kenpo karate level developed by Sr. Grand Master Ed Parker. At Blue Belt, the techniques require more take-down and body manipulation.
Check out technique, Shield & Mace, below
Below is a list of the techniques organized by category of attack.
2) FORMS — Forms are also known as katas. Long Form 1 is the kata required for Blue Belt in American Kenpo Karate. The form introduces how to defend while retreating before following up with a strike.
3) COORDINATION SET —This set teaches how double factors, lead hand punches, and reverse punches in combination with kicks.
Check out Mr. Juan Serrano demonstrating.
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4) FREESTYLE TECHNIQUES— these techniques are commonly used for sparring. At the Blue belt level, practitioners are expected to incorporate more offensive heel palms, kicks, and punches within the freestyle techniques.
A Blue Belt in Kenpo Karate means that the practitioner is serious and is on their way to learning the maneuvers and combinations needed for advanced training and study.