AKKI Encyclopedia

As the art of American Kenpo evolves so does the terminology used to describe its concepts, theories, and principles.

Listed in alphabetic order are many of the terms developed or brought into our art by Paul Mills, other AKKI officials and members. This compilation of terms is but a partial list to which more will be added periodically. These terms, theories, concepts and principles are also being compiled, along with their definitions, for future publications available from Paul Mills and the AKKI.

Ambulatory Open End Triangle

Analogy of Door Hinge

Analogy of Muscle Car

Angular Acceleration

Angular Momentum

Asymmetrical Exchange Drills

Attention vs. Intention

Axis of Motion

Balance Adjustment

Ballistic Momentum

Base Rhythm

Bridging the Gap

Cancelled Force

Carry-Through Effect

Centerline

Centerline Control

Center of Percussion

Center of Oscillation

Color Code of Awareness

Connection of the Big Three

Coupling

Circular Impact

Circular Penetration

Circular Rotational Energy

Circumdection

Circumferential Acceleration

Circumferential Velocity

Club Anatomy – head, body, base

Control Acquisition

Correction of Imbalances

Cutting the Circle

Deceptive Drag

Deformation

D1 and D2 Extension and Flexion Patterns

Diffused Vision

Dimensional Stages of Instruction

Dimensional Stages of Motion

Dimensional Stages of Muscle Movement

Dimensional Stages of Range

Dynamic Fulcrum vs. Static Fulcrum

Elasticity

Elastic Recoil

1. Internal
2. External

Emotional Charge

Emotional Discharge

Energetic Conversion

Energetic Expansion

Entwining

Environmental Positioning

Essence of Stored Energy

Exchange Drills

Explosive Tension

Fan Blade Analogy

Faith

Fanning Strike

Forward Projection

1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Emotional
4. Spiritual

Frictional Heat

Grafted Methods of Execution

Horizontal Momentum

Hyperactive Reflexes

Impact Disarms

Impact Reinforcement

Impulse Phenomenon

1. Impulse Energy
2. Impulse Force
3. Impulse Power
4. Impulse Effect
5. Impulse Impact
6. Impulse Reaction

Injury Effect Time Line

Intuitive Awareness vs. Intuitive Sensitivity

Intercepting

Isolation Factor

1. Auditory Isolation
2. Visual Isolation

Kenpo Tempo

Knife Anatomy

1. Blade Design
   1. Concave
   2. Recurve
      1. Clip Point
      2. Drop Point
      3. Spear Point
      4. Straight Point
2. Blade Grind
   1. Convex
   2. Flat
   3. Hollow
3. Choil
4. Finger Groove
5. Guard
   1. Full
   2. Integral
6. Handle - Scales
7. Hilt and Sub Hilt
8. Pommel
9. Spine
10. Tang
    1. Full
    2. Hidden
11. Transition Detent

Lever

Linear Impact

Linear Momentum

Linear Penetration

Liquid Stances

1. Forward Bow
2. Neutral Bow
3. Reverse Bow

Magnetic Pull

Manipulation Disarms

Martial Synergy

Master Key Manipulations

Master Key Methods of Execution

1. Methods of Initiation
2. Methods of Delivery
3. Methods of Penetration
4. Methods of Extraction

Master Keys of Strategy

Master Key States of Engagement

1. Physical
2. Psychological
   1. Mental
   2. Emotional
3. Spiritual

Method of Engagement

Modified Neutral Bow Stance

Moments of Sanctuary

"M" Sound

Opposing Rhythm

Optimum Power

Optimum Rhythm

Optimum Speed

Orbital Compression

Orbital Facilitation

Orbital Summation

Overloading the Senses

Pain Suppression

Perceptual Separation

Pivots for Emphasis

Plyometric Twitch

Polyrhythms

Positioning for Performance

Potential Energy

Predetermined Singles/Combinations

Progressive Acceleration

Progressive Depth Advancement

Progressive Explosive Pressure

Progressive Manipulation

Progressive Muscle and Joint Function

Progressive Open End Triangle

Progressive Orbital Circumdection

Progressive Overload

Progressive Sequential Energy Development

Progressive Sequential Projection

Progressive Use of Environmental Objects

Recruitment of Forces

Recuperative Motion

Relative Acceleration

Relative Speed

Relayed Torque

Releasing the Force

Restricted Movement

Reversal of Antagonists

Rhythmic Conversion

Rhythmic Compression

Rhythmic Phrasing

Rhythmic Pulse

Rhythmic Stabilization

Rifle vs. Shotgun Concept

Rotational Diagonal Alignment

Rotational Momentum

Securing the Angle

Sequential Progression

Sequential Stages of Acceleration

Sophisticated Rhythm

Spark Plug

Spirals and Diagonals

Spiral Reflex Arc

Spontaneous Singles and Combinations

Stabilized Rhythm

Stages of Impact Manipulation

1. Impact Initiation
2. Impact Maintenance
3. Impact Release

Stages of Control Manipulation

1. Control Acquisition
2. Control Maintenance
3. Control Release

Stripping

Subcutaneous Angle of Incidence

Sweet Spot

Swirling

Symmetrical Drills

Tactical Adaptability

Tactical Advantage

Tail-End Mass

Tail-End Speed

Tear Drop Movements

Technical Advantage

The Rhythmic Connection

Three Components of Motion

The Three "S" Concept

The Wave

Three Dimensional Micro-Precision

Time Line of Death

Time Line (3-Dimensional)

Timing for Emphasis

Transmission of Power

Transition Detent

Transitional Grip

Transitional Palming

Transitional Spin

Transitional Roll

Universal Principles

Upper/middle/lower case

Vibrational Node

Weapon Awareness

Weapon Consciousness

Weapon Grips

1. Long Held and Short Held

1. Natural
2. Forward
3. Extended

Zone Baiting

Zone Deception

Zone Overload