Ed Parker Kenpo techniques are groups of basic moves arranged in a pre-planned sequence to illustrate a possible defense for a given scenario. One never knows exactly how an opponent may react to any block, check or strike. For any given technique one can apply the equation formula to fit the reactions of their opponent, or perhaps the practitioner has a comfort level with certain movement and prefers to use the basics with which they are the most capable.
Some people believe that the techniques are the heart of kenpo.
Unfortunatly, too many people lose sight of why. Always remember, the techniques are vehicles for learning the principles of kenpo. That is their lesson. The technique requirements outlined here for belt advancement are not necessarily going to be the same at your school. These are the requirements for advancement at the school in which I study, which is a WKKA affiliated school.