21 Steps to Martial Arts Excellence
Learn the Principles of Motion Science and Master Your Art

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Dennis J. Nackord
Professor of Motion Science™

9th Degree Black Belt (Master)--The Nackord Kenpo Karate System (est. 1969)
9th Degree Black Belt (2008)--Joe Lewis American Karate Systems
6th Degree Black Belt (1986)--Ed Parker (deceased) IKKA

LEVEL I - THE SIX CATEGORIES OF BASICS
"geometry of the positions, lines, and paths"

Lower Body

  1. Stances
  2. Foot & Leg Maneuvers
  3. Foot & Leg Strikes

Upper Body

  1. Blocks & Parries
  2. Hand & Arm Strikes
  3. Locks, Chokes, & Others

LEVEL II - THE SIX CATEGORIES OF PERFORMANCE
"physics and psychology turn the basics into tools"

Physical Attributes

  1. Power--Energy Generation & Use
  2. Speed--Time Perception
  3. Conditioning--Performance Continuity

Mental Attributes

  1. Timing--Environmental Rhythm
  2. Accuracy--Target Alignment and Access
  3. Attitude--Guided Imagery Training

LEVEL III - THE NINE CATEGORIES OF STRATEGY
"tactical analysis turns the tools into weapons"

Position Formulation

  1. Set-Up--Distance & Angle Control
  2. Active Defense--Disguise & Disrupt
  3. Probing--Tendency & Timing Detection

Lead Fighting--"make opponent hesitate"

  1. Indirect Angular--Against a Blocker
  2. Broken Rhythm--Against a Counter Fighter
  3. Immobilization--Against a Runner

Counter Fighting --"make opponent miss"

  1. Redirect Attack--Slip or Parry
  2. Interrupt Attack--Stop Hit
  3. Absorb Attack--Target Fade
Motion Science™ - 1. The study of body mechanics which endeavors to refine human movement into precision action for optimal athletic performance while incorporating the principles of geometry and physics (levels I & II). 2. The study of individual or group action as it effects an adversary's mental or physical reaction (level III).