What is Kenpo?

KENPO CREED

I COME TO YOU WITH EMPTY HANDS, BUT SHOULD I BE FORCED TO DEFEND MYSELF MY FAMILY OR FRIENDS, THEN HERE ARE MY WEAPONS, KENPO KARATE MY EMPTY HANDS.

Kenpo Karate is both an ancient and modern method of self development and self-defense Kenpo is based on the Shaolin system of Ch’uan Fa (“Fist Law”) and Koshoryu Kempo Jujitsu, but in actuality is a combination of five cultures: Chinese, Japanese, Okinawan, Hawaiian and American. A true blend of inner and outer strength, Kenpo helps you develop grace and co-ordination as well as stamina and speed. The basic movements are derived from animal forms: The Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Leopard, and Crane.

Through Kenpo instruction you will learn proper breathing techniques and movements utilizing the natural weapons of the body: the hands and feet. By developing breath control, muscle tone, quick reflexes and agility, you may discover a new inner harmony and outer ability which can help you throughout life.

Resulting in improved flexibility, co-ordination, muscle tone and endurance.

Building confidence and self-esteem is our emphasis.

We offer special programs in building self-confidence, in both children and adults. For years coaches and counsellors have referred people who need additional self confidence to us for our proven successful methods. Private lessons utilizing Kenpo Karates unique training system enables the student to maximize self esteem and increase confidence.

In addition to confidence building, we also employ the four major cornerstones of morality and integrity in the Martial Arts :

HONESTY, COURTESY, RESPECT AND DISCIPLINE.

We do more than just teach how to punch and kick. KENPO IS A WAY OF LIFE

EDITORS NOTE: [ed:] This page like much of this website is in a constant state of flux – as in it is will be expanded and added to like the Kenpo System itself. Where ever you see [ed:] sections will be added to on a regular basis. Its worth checking back now and then to see if anything new has been added.

• Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker
• LTKKA – Kenpo Syllabus [What we Teach]
• American Kenpo Black Belt Ranks
• The Ed Parker Association Patch
• The PAKK Patches
• Universal Pattern
• Mnemonics
• Terminology
• The Meaning of the Kenpo Salutation
• Kenpo Forms [Kata]
• Kenpo Sets
  • Stance Set
  • Elbow Set
  • Star Blocking Set 1
    
  • Star Blocking Set 2
    
  • Threading the Needle [Coordination Set]
  • Thistle Set – So called after Kieth Birrell
    
  • Sets 1 to 4
    

• Self Defense Techniques & The Ties That Bind Them
  • What-ifs?
  • Opposite and Reverse Techniques
  • Evolving Techniques (Growth, Grafting & Different Weapons)
  • Family Relations (Kissing Cousins)
  • Similar Techniques
  • Two Man Techniques – Defenses Against 2 Attackers
  • Applying Self Defense Techniques to Groundwork
• Pressure Points/Vital Points
  • Nerve Strikes
  • Cavity Presses
  • Ripping and Tearing
  • Anatomical Targets
  • TCM – Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Incidental Locations in Kenpo Self-Defense Techniques
  • Pressure Point Charts
• Weapons in Kenpo
• Equation Formula
• The Three Phase Concept

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Taken from the Movie ‘Perfect Weapon’


Kenpo is a combination of ancient fighting techniques and modern scientific principles. It is an uninterrupted flow of movements, a force that can paralyze any attacker. Each movement provokes a particular reaction to the adversary. Every move takes you to the next. Every fight is a block and every block a fight. Every move inspires the next. This logical and continuous flow constitutes the essence of Kenpo. Kenpo can be the most deadly form of martial arts. In order to control the energy of Kenpo you first need to control yourself. You must train your mind as your body, developing your interior force, balance and harmony during your study. A master in Kenpo is more then a specialist in Karate, he is a master of martial arts and his own master.