Forum: Beginners Corner

I am looking around for an American Kenpo School in North East CT. Not that I am in a hurry to leave my present school.....but it would be nice to see what is around. There are many tang soo do schools and SKK but I am very interested in AKK.

I recently went and checked out a Kosho Ryu school and I liked it but I am not sure I can get there due to schedule conflicts, but I am still thinking about it. I have been looking in my area and the only kenpo I have been able to locate is this one (http://www.jkkenpo.com/index.html) does...

This Saturday the 24th will be be our 7th Annual SAM-PAI Kenpo Picnic. We have invited at least 10 other Schools to it. These are schools from all styles. Some are even coming up from California. I think we have something for everyone. We will Have Brazilian Ju Jutsu,Aikido, Kenpo, and...

Hello I have recently moved to Reno/Sparks area and have been unable to locate a Kenpo dojo or instructor. If anyone knows anyone please contact me 775-453-3400 Kellie Owens Yellow belt working on Orange

Hi all. I live out in the sticks and I am able to get into town once a month or so to get instructor training. That is a long time between lessons. Do any of you have a regimented solo training routine? I am currently running through various katas/forms and techniques in the mirror. I guess I'm...

Hello I seek the description of the Stick Set 1. Who can help me? Thank you in advance. Nobby

What did you learn during your first class?

How do you look for your targets? To kick a back kick with the right leg: Starting in a LNB facing 12:00, I cover my left foot to 3:00 to end up in an Inverted bow. I then pivot clockwise with both feet to a transitional bow facing 6:00. I cock the right leg, sight under the right arm and...

Back in another thread the question was raised about could we talk more about basics? Ok, first of all please understand that all questions are valid, but as a student, teacher and moderator I chose to place this in a beginners section. The first question is this: What is the...

In black is Guro Mike Williams of the Martial Arts Resarch Institute in Salem, MA in a Karambit demonstration with one of his students. Posting here because some Kenpo folks are very interested in the Karambit...plus I think its a cool demonstration of applications built on a simple drill. ...

Hello Kenpoists, I have moved to the East Bay (Antioch) and am currently looking for an EPAK school. I am about half way through my purple manual and would like to continue my training. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Jarhead

This is my first non-introductory post on Kenpotalk. I've noticed a number of people on this forum who are fairly new to kenpo, and I'd like to share some tips that have aided me in my training. It's a long read and none of it is new or novel, but everything here has been important to my...

What does it mean to you? How important is it? Could you develop a self defense strategy around it?

What made you decide to take up Kenpo? For that matter, what made you start practicing MA instead of say, learn how to shoot a gun for self defense, etc? My biggest draws are self-preservation and health. Post modifed atthe request of the thread starter to be open to all members...

In part of the Blue Belt Pledge found in Infinite Insights Vol 3: Physical Analyzation II, Mr. Parker states, "...I pledge unswerving loyalty to the Association and my instructor." Which Association is he referring to? Is there an umbrella Association covering all kenpo schools that teach the...

Is there a rank where a new skill/move is no longer a part of the system? That is to say, is there a specific rank where no specific "new-technique" is rewarded to the student/instructor etc. I know this is a generic question, but there is prably some general tradition here. I seriously doubt you...

hello everyone, i am a orange belt in akk soon to be testing for purple. I have realized that right now there is only 1 thing i am passionate about and that is learning as much about kenpo karate and being the best i can. i basicaly live and breath kenpo. i think about techniques at work at home...

I am looking into taking American Kenpo classes. However, there seems to be some variations within the Ed Parker system. One which I am curious about is the AKKI. According to my research, one of the main differences is in what Mr. Paul Mills has called "Rhythmic Timing Patterns". Could someone...

What do you find to be your most natural weapon? Are you the most comfortable with the punch, a certain kick, chops, eye shots, what? This is the beginner's corner, so I'd like to know what you are finding to be the easiest thing for you to do and why? And what is the most difficult and...