Martial Arts Techniques & Training

The PowerKenpo Salutation

One of the first things that students of American Kenpo Karate learn is the salutation:

Sifu Jim Dryburgh, a fourth degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate, teaching a class of children the PowerKenpo salutation.

"The warrior"
(Right fist comes forward, shoulder height)
"and the scholar"
(Left hand comes across and covers the fist)
"come together and go forth to fight,"
(Right front twist and present both hands forward in a left cat stance)
"back to back,"
(Arms straight out in front hands back to back)
"pulling the country together."
(Left foot steps back; right foot comes back to right. Bring hands chambered at side, feet together)
"We have no weapons,"
(Left foot steps into a Horse, hands forming a triangle over head)
"we hide our treasure, the art of Kenpo,"
(Hands in front, head high, fist covered by open hand)
"and we pray for forgiveness if we have to use it."
(Praying hands)
(Close to attention)
(Bow forward, feet together, right fist covered by open hand)