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@ricashbringer9866
3 жыл бұрын
I will be sure to watch it when I can, but as I trained in it for a year and learned a lot of useful techniques even at a lower rank, I don't find it useless.
@sebastianbenitez2124
3 жыл бұрын
There's to much fantasy in the American Kenpo Karate. Should be more simple. But it's changing. A.K.K. is becoming very similar to M.M.A as other martial arts, since long time ago, are getting very popular and better developed.
@georgefoley9793
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of these American Kenpo Karate principles make good sense, and they could be applied into most Karate styles without changing the art itself because all of the required moves are there, and it is just about changing the order of executing these moves.
@camiloiribarren1450
3 жыл бұрын
Yusuke did it! Dan is Daniel-San, he is the Karate kid... or the Kempo Kid
@nw4357
3 жыл бұрын
It's useless for self defense as are most styles of karate. karate became useless as soon as it went from karate-justsu to karate-do. One is used for fighting and the other's purpose was to make good Japanese citizens. For self defence, Judo would be the best choice.
@ArtofOneDojo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for having me on Sensei!
@joels9263
3 жыл бұрын
As a former Kenpo student you did a great job explaining the principals of Kenpo
@iowa_lot_to_travel9471
3 жыл бұрын
Always good to see a collaboration with 2 of my favorite channels
@efisgpr
3 жыл бұрын
Great explanations! 👍
@carlfjnon
2 жыл бұрын
You totally nailed it at 1:10 😂 As the old saying goes, “How many Kenpo Black Belts does it take to change a light bulb? 100, 1 to change it and 99 to tell him thats not how Mr Parker taught them”
@zalsat16
Ай бұрын
This was one of the best explanations of Kenpo given the short amount of time. Great job @ArtofOneDojo!
@TheFinster12
2 жыл бұрын
I trained in Chinese Kenpo for about 15 years. Then unfortunately had to move away and have never found another Kenpo school to train at. I went to Hapkido for 3 years and liked it and I have trained in BJJ for 6 years. I have never loved a style as much as I did Kenpo.
@matthewblackwelder6487
3 жыл бұрын
I trained kenpo karate for years and the way it breaks down principles and techniques made it easy for me to learn anything requiring physical skill. Martial arts, dance, sports, etc all have been so much easier because of the training on how to learn. Kenpo isn't a perfect art and I think it can suffer from a lack of training against resisting opponents (as many striking arts can) but I've enjoyed it and found it practical
@EsW2079
5 ай бұрын
I agree witn you. Also changes the way you think about what works with attacks and defense.
@edd.
3 жыл бұрын
The style must fit the student and every style is useful when taught well and applied correctly
@wutntarnation
3 жыл бұрын
How about "face to fist" style?
@Dude408f
3 жыл бұрын
I disagree. Any martial art has to aim for at least three values: effective for defense (survival), economy of motion (efficiency and avoid exhaustion) and beauty (if it's going to be an art). Styles that are not effective are pointless to discuss, IMHO
@wepntech
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dude408f Yeah the ineffective styles are just nonsense usually, or sometimes crap teachers are mistaken for someone actually teaching a "style". Best style is no style, Just use techniques and movements that work in the situation or willed outcome.
@OcultaManu
2 жыл бұрын
So there are styles meant for fat guys like the red shirt
@AyeJordan7
2 жыл бұрын
@@wepntech there’s no such thing as a ineffective style tho that’s literally impossible
@stephendiaz2033
2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation of Ed Parker’s Kenpo! Kenpo was my first introduction to martial arts at the age of 14 and I had the pleasure to study it with a teacher who actually trained with Ed Parker, Sifu Charles Fran Farrell (RIP). I’m a BJJ black belt and I find many similarities in the self defense techniques of Kenpo and BJJ.
@OmniscientWarrior
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of the take downs are the same. There are more things in common if you find a jiujitsu discipline that still teaches the strikes/atemi.
@RemainRealProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It's great to see unity in the comments, no hate and no "know it all" expert fighter's insulting Kenpo.
@snxdowkdn
7 ай бұрын
My Father put me in kenpo when i was 9. I was being bullied in school pretty harshly (stuffed in lockers, chased home from school and beat, they stole my backpack which had my house key in it and robbed my house). After 1 month of training I beat the crap out of most of the bullies. Had them literally in tears in the principals office😂
@dougboal7620
2 ай бұрын
Hmm....perhaps a little bit of wishful thinking and to many times watching the Perfect Weapon. Great entertainment, but like the norm for most martial movies, to much Hollywood and not real world confrontations.
@aaronpaulo7533
Ай бұрын
What a load of crap 😂
@snxdowkdn
Ай бұрын
Which part? All of it? I'm from Baltimore. You dorks don't know what it's like growing up in the hood.
@aaronpaulo7533
Ай бұрын
@@snxdowkdn yes ifs all bs sorry no one believes your little fantasy
@blades0805
3 жыл бұрын
Two of my fave KZitems and karate teachers together
@a-blivvy-yus
3 жыл бұрын
When I studied karate, I was taught a similar principle to the economy of motion point in this video. We were told that every move should end with you having options for the next movement. Punches always had you chambering your other fist in a way that prepared for it to be used in a punch. Footwork always involved positioning yourself to be able to kick with at least one foot no matter your opponent's position relative to you. Even when blocking, you were always meant to be thinking about how that block is setting you up not only for defense against the move, but for your next action as well.
@MarioUcomics
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t do Kenpo but I love Art of One Dojo’s passion when he talks about it
@Berengier817
3 жыл бұрын
I love cross collaborating on KZitem and when people explain their stuff. Never been a fan of American Kenpo but this helped me better understand what it is and why it is good
@marysolcespedes
3 жыл бұрын
Love this video series, Thanks for give a space for Kenpo, even when Daniel give you just a sample of a big universe of American Kenpo. Congrats to him, because he knew how to focus in key aspects of American Kenpo system. I hope more videos like this... Thanks and big hug from Chile 🇨🇱 🥋 👊🏻 ❤
@Soldier-of-God.
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the second segment with Sensei Dan from American Kenpo Karate. I totally agree with him, that in fights we need to be flexible, adaptable, yet not predictable by telegraphing our movements, or wasting time with techniques, that are not too practical, too slow and not fluid to execute. Excellent work as always Sensei Yusuke, this is an excellent collaboration, Osu!🇲🇽🙏🥋
@amhawk8742
3 жыл бұрын
I trained in American kenpo for three years and although I never once used a "self defense" technique in sparring (we did about 1 round of sparring a month) the hand speed and coordination as well as the practice of constantly turning the hips really helped me when I transitioned into kickboxing.
@chrismayclin6397
3 жыл бұрын
I trained Kenpo for about ten years before moving on to MMA (I still review it today). We sparred a few times a week, and I would do more outside of class with friends. I would definitely use portions of techniques in sparring (parries, then counters, stepping off the line with a counter, and several things that resembled kickboxing). The techs themselves were meant as drills to teach principals and concepts, not to be expected to be completely carried out as ideal, hence the equation formula. Also, self - defense and fighting situations also have different dynamics. Finally, I’ve found that the principles and concepts of Kenpo have greatly helped me learn the different techs of MMA, even BJJ. Hope you keep training, and take care!
@anthonysicily5768
3 жыл бұрын
Did you ask your instructor about this. Techniques are not sparring techniques, they are more like mini Katan. They are designed to train you in muscle memory and target acquisition.
@chrismayclin6397
3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonysicily5768 I got my first brown under Mr. Tommy Chavies, protege of the late SGM Ed Parker, and would have my black if I didn’t decide to train MMA after my kids were born instead of going back.. Techniques are to teach principals and concepts, and can be broken down, rearranged, etc with the equation formula. Muscle memory is only good if you are building neural pathways to move effectively in an extemporaneous situation. Yes, sparring situations are different than self-defense ones, but nothing will train you for the real deal like sparring, and I’ve done my fair share of that while inserting parts of techs that work in sparring situations. I learned that from my instructor (he is a two time champion in fighting and forms at the Internationals). Yes, there are separate fighting techniques, but why learn anything if you’re not going to use some form of it when you need it? I hope this convinces you that I know what I’m talking about. If it doesn’t, keep believing whatever you want, then, and again, take care, sir.
@amhawk8742
3 жыл бұрын
Of course drilling is important, but actual sparring experience so that context etc can be learned is equally important. I only stopped training in kenpo because I moved cities, I still go back to my old dojo to train quarterly
@pokeytrev
2 жыл бұрын
Sparring and being attacked are different. If you watch videos of fights or attacks, they rarely touch gloves and spar around. The attacker usually doesn't try and fight, as they instead try to hurt you with a punch to the face, side of the head, etc. A lot of failed attempts end up in a tackle and struggle on the ground. Sparring =/= most defense situations.
@SuperComicsM.A
2 жыл бұрын
I been kyokushin karate but now Im practicing kenpo and when you see it, you think is something is not, but when you practice it, you get why kenpo works a lot
@bremexperience
2 жыл бұрын
The problem with kenpo is that not every school has the same curriculum and standard. That's one thing traditional karate has for it, most shotokan schools teach the same basics and most black belts are the same level. Since kenpo can be watered down, modified, it can be either good or bad. As with anything, just make sure your dojo has competent senseis.
@Winnie589
2 жыл бұрын
Yea like my kenpo school is good but I’ve seen some that arent
@kenpochrstn
Жыл бұрын
I agree with the original statement to a point. I believe there are more traditional schools that suffer that issue as well. It really boils down to 2 things. How skilled is the Sifu/Sensei, and how committed is the student. If the instructor is Lackadaisical in their practice etc it is definitely going to show. If the student is lackadaisical in their approach then again it’s going to show. If this nonsense is allowed to continue it will affect the dojo, and thereby infect the students. And then if it all goes unchecked, then eventually at least some portions of the System as a whole.
@bremexperience
Жыл бұрын
@@johnhughes2690 JKA style Shotokan is pretty standard.
@jamesdeaton3559
Жыл бұрын
No martial art should be absolutely standardized. As a person grows in the basics they must individualize the art to fit themselves. That's where the art comes in. Also all people have areas of strength and ability and areas of weakness; so not everyone is going to be able to execute a helicopter kick or something else fancy. The object should always be the development and sharpening of your own individual tools, including mentality, to be able to defend oneself.
@golputer1
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesdeaton3559the standard here doesn’t mean individual practitioner’s standard or dojo standard, but the style’s standard. It’s true when we talk about JKA. Because I moved to another country as a brown belt and joined another JKA-affiliated club on campus. They asked me to do some selected kihons (basic techniques) and 2 katas a JKA brown belt was expected to be able to do (standard speed, balance, timing, coordination, breakdowns of techniques). And said, “yep, you’re a brown belt”. I offered to show my belt certificate (it was in my bag). They just said they didn’t need to see it, but would need it later when I was ready to register for my black belt exam. Which I did two years later and passed. The curriculum is also standard anywhere in the world for dojos/clubs under JKA, as well as the belt exams :)
@camiloiribarren1450
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome discussion on American Kempo and what it is like to be a kempo practitioner, through Dan's point of view. I like this so much
@1individeo
3 жыл бұрын
I've been told Kenpo and Kempo are Two different martial arts. One being more like Karate while the other is more like kung fu
@ArtofOneDojo
3 жыл бұрын
@@1individeo Just two ways to spell the same word. There are many different types of Kenpo/Kempo and they choose different spellings which really comes from the way it's translated.
@wendellbenedict4793
3 жыл бұрын
Great interview/discussion.I am not a practitioner of American Kenpo, but I have a few of GM Parker's books. I also got the opportunity to practice Kenpo at a seminar and was very impressed. One of the great things about Kenpo in my opinion is that they teach techniques in combination from the beginning. The flowing of techniques in combination is very beneficial for self defense and sparring.
@CigamFeiht
2 жыл бұрын
His teaching approach to me is very practical. It's basically the method high level modern fencing is taught. Each drill in modern fencing picks a few attacks, feints, second intentions, parries and/or the like and has you repeat them not because you'd ever do that combination in real life but to teach distance, strategy, tactics, technique, accuracy, etc. In the ten years I did modern fencing I also studied very many other martial arts, and always I felt the martial arts teaching was fairly useless in a real fight because it never taught distance, timing, second intention, strategy, etc. It emphasized kata or specific technique and specific harmony motions without teaching someone how to react in real combat. I got around this by combining modern fencing with all the other martial arts, of course. But it sounds like a student learning this form of kempo would not need to combine many martial arts to actually find a style which is useful. On a side note, one of the things I like about Yusuke Nagano Sensei is that he does actually study and contemplate putting the techniques into practical use, but at least in my experience in Detroit of the 1980s and 90s I had never found any dojos who elevated anything beyond structured movements and katas or predetermined combinations of attack and defense. Yes, you could learn and figure out a lot by sparring, but the dojo teachings themselves never taught that--unlike modern fencing which highly emphasizes how to react to situations or how to set up situations in fluid and reflexive manner and then has you practice accuracy as a side drill. You need the accuracy, of course, but it's useless if you don't know how and when to apply it. I very much enjoyed this clip :)
@SherwinMoore
3 жыл бұрын
I like the respectful exchange between 2 system practitioners & approaching each other with open minds & common fundamentals.
@maxpain1942
3 жыл бұрын
I used a few of Kenpos moves in a self defense situation and it was very effective
@danielreid3476
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation! I think you would also enjoy looking into another style called Kajukenbo, which has elements of karate, jujutsu, kenpo and Chinese boxing.
@stefanschleps8758
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I agree. Emperado was a giant. RIP.
@jarrmekdansby7142
3 жыл бұрын
Kenpo + Krav Maga= Kajukenbo. Lol!!!!
@tonymontana3949
2 жыл бұрын
Kajukenbo is special look episode of fightquest greetings from Greece
@Ronin0179
2 жыл бұрын
I have read that kajukenbo shares a lineage with Kenpo
@jamesdeaton3559
3 жыл бұрын
I practice Kenpo and loved this interview. I compliment you on your open minded interview style. My philosophy is to learn as much as I can, from other styles and then evaluate their usability. We all inherit different body types and what is useable for one person, may not be useful to another but adaptations can be made. There is commonality too, in techniques. For example, the upper block/reverse punch is in about every style. Kungfu calls the technique "Tiger pushes mountain", my style of Kenpo calls it "Kenpo Shield ", and other styles call it something else. Different vocabulary for a similar sequence of moves, the usefulness of which shouldn't be discounted. There was a young student, who became very adept at many complicated techniques and very skilled at weaponry and kata. Kenpo Shield is one of the very beginning techniques that is learned. At an ATM machine, in the middle of the night, the student was grabbed from both sides by his shoulders. Two men were intent upon robbing him. I'm sure the able student could have responded with some really fancy techniques but he didn't. What he did was upper block/reverse punch, first to one side and then the other. Then walked away, leaving both attackers on the ground. So all knowledge can be useful, in the right circumstances.
@theepeopleswarrior
3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos as you're expanding your tutorials.
@xtream5productions56
3 жыл бұрын
I am Black Belt in Maha Kuk Sool , Korean Martial Arts , Founded by Eung Koo Lee , I believe that the Kenpo Master is on point , Specially when the art it self has a well ordered curriculum because you follow a Order of things plus openness how to improve your teaching and make things easier for the students , Greetings for Both Masters
@roninstrength1883
2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic presentation of priceless principals. Great job on this gentlemen, this was wonderful. And it’s so good to see high level martial artists showing respect to each other instead of hard headed debate.
@alwaysontime69
3 жыл бұрын
We humans have this interesting way of believing in something without truly testing it. A wise panda once said, "Enough talk, let's fight".
@arg6741
3 жыл бұрын
I think they're very similar after seeing this video, the 'hidden movements' historically in Kata is what Kenpo is trying to express.
@obiwanquixote8423
3 жыл бұрын
I think the real strength of this approach is that it helps articulate basic athletic principles for people who don't just "get it" naturally. Regaining balance is a thing every athlete eventually does, but not everyone learns. Those that figure it out move on in their sport, those that don't wash out. By codifying it, the principle is explicitly stated and everyone gets a chance to internalize it.
@ArtofOneDojo
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@TehDanno1
3 жыл бұрын
I've used a blind spot palm strike on a guy in a street fight before. Dashed forward and landed a upper cut palm strike to the bottem side of the chin. Dude looked like he saw a ghost.
@jamealjordon1376
3 жыл бұрын
One of the things in martial arts that gets tossed verbally around are the style founders. Kano for Judo, Ueshiba for Aikido, Funakoshi for Shotokan, Miyagi for Goju-Ryu, Kee for Tangsoodo, Hong Hi for Taekwondo, Emperado for Kajukenbo, Oyama for Kyokushin, Gracie for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Lee for Jeet Kun Do... and Parker for American Kenpo Karate, should hold the same amount of reverence and weight as the others.
@xtream5productions56
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly sounds about right , Martial Artist for many years love the humbleness of Both Masters , is the way should be regardless of style
@KingSquirtle999
2 жыл бұрын
Lol nah
@jeremyleeflores4353
2 жыл бұрын
Hong Hi didn't found TKD he adopted the name.. TKD is a mix of 8 Kwans
@Observer-kw7vu
Жыл бұрын
I have trained formally in about 10 arts over the past 40 years ... and am ranked as a Black belt in 7 arts and as a master-level practitioner of 1 art. American Kenpo is among those systems and it has informed my practice of those other arts. For example, Kenpo improved elements of my kung-fu and karate practice. It introduced me to greater insertion of manipulation within striking. It allowed me to learn Kali and JKD much faster than others. It also is interesting and a "thinking person's" art.
@OhYaSure
Жыл бұрын
Any combat training? BJJ or kickboxing? If so, has Kenpo influenced those? I just have a hard time believing Kenpo (other than basic strikes) is effective in any really world scenario.
@tjmacdonald9267
3 жыл бұрын
The answer is no if you find a good dojo there is always something you can learn
@andylavs2605
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I didn't know anything about American Kenpo. Looks to have some similarity to Shorinji Kempo though.
@MrRabiddogg
3 жыл бұрын
I took American Kenpo for about 15 or so years. I remember the line drill, but ours was a circle. In the upper belts (blue and higher) we were allowed to attack the person in the middle with any technique at random so long as it was current belt or lower. This was done to make you think on your feet and as such the defender was free to use whatever came to mind (with control of course). I think this plays into what Dan was saying. I remember many times when you would start out doing the technique but instead of move X you did move y to finish it. Still worked even if it wasn’t the book version of it.
@ArtofOneDojo
3 жыл бұрын
That's the exact point. It's NEVER going to be text book version of it, but if you can blend pieces and pull off reactions based on recognizing your position...then Kenpo worked for you. It's about understanding how the basics and principles work together and then freestyling it based on the situation.
@MrRabiddogg
3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtofOneDojo If I lived close enough I would train in your Dojo. You are the closest to the mindset of my original trainer that I have found here. I find myself usually agreeing with you in your videos like 98% of the time based on his teaching.
@Redsensei10p
Жыл бұрын
@@ArtofOneDojo blending techniques and using the equation formula is my favorite way to think creatively in my American Kenpo👊🏽🔥
@KurtAngle89
3 жыл бұрын
I have to say, yes, when you LOOK at a kempo self defence sequence, it seems VERY ODD, and not so functional, with those 3764 moves, super fast, and moving in uncomfortable positions while switching from one strike to another, and expect the opponent to say still during ALL of them. HOWEVER, the principles that they hold to do make much sense in a practical way; you can see that they reason why and how and when to execute each move, and ask themselves how to be effective and logical, and how to chain moves together, 1+2+3. Perhaps the WAY they do things is an approach that can be implemented in other martial arts, even with a different-looking end result
@Leandromonteir000
2 жыл бұрын
Kempo funciona em combate
@jasonbritt2497
Жыл бұрын
I started Kempo at a young age and only stopped bc the school closed. I started wrestling soon after and got into muay tai. I joined the army at 21 yrs old and really got into the combatives program which is a combination of Muay Tai, Gracie Jujitsu and Judo, making my way to instructor and competing between deployments. I spent 13 years in the Army and moved on to be a Sheriffs deputy, serving warrants was my daily job. I said all of that to say this hahaha. I’ve been in many street fights, before and during my time in the Army and many real world situations, some life and death. In all of these situations and training I have done the two disciplines that have always helped the most have been Wrestling and Kempo. Wrestling mostly to keep your center of gravity and quickly recognize and counter take down attempts. Kempo using the continuance of motion and hidden strikes. In my personal experience what became muscle memory was chaining your attacks along with defense, keeping your momentum moving at your opponent to break his balance while keeping your own and enough reactionary distance to his weapons, continuance of motion in your own attacks until the threat is incapacitated.
@luismboc
3 жыл бұрын
Love the open minded Dialogue.. Shows the intellectual quality of the Kenpo system and it’s practical applicability. However, the title is highly unfortunate (did it show best CTRs in early headline tests?)
@toddjohnson5176
5 ай бұрын
The opening clip is my teacher Professor Barry Barker. He is a phenomenal martial artist. Our school is based out of Poway ,ca. And to answer your question no it is not Useless. It is very legit and so is our school.Just ask all the people who have lost to us in Karate, kickboxing, muay thai, Boxing, and grappling events.
@Herowebcomics
3 ай бұрын
OMG! This is an amazing crossover!😎
@striplingwarrior6309
3 жыл бұрын
Ed Parker was at least 3000 light years ahead of his time. Gone too soon. Rest in power Master Parker.
@keithschultz4187
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent breakdown sir !
@jahovaneese
2 жыл бұрын
I originally watched this to see what you were going to say about kempo.. I love kempo.. and I do study kempo..im glad you like kempo.. it means alot to me
@sonnygallo5662
3 жыл бұрын
American kenpo useless ? NO REAL Martial arts and sciences are valuable. The PRACTITIONER is either effective or ineffective. NOT the style or system. A punch in the nose a scoop kick to the groin and a neck twist throw followed by a stomp is money in ANY STYLE. I'm a older Kempoist and styles are unimportant. Intentions, training, environment, execution, speed etc etc are the issues. 🙏🏼🐉🐅
@DonMcGuire4502
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are phenomenal Awesome. I'm an American Kenpo Praticer and I love it. I've been in Kenpo since 2005 and I still do it now. I'm a black belt in Kenpo. I also an a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I love it for its Kicks. I love them combos in Kenpo.
@thomaselmore1155
3 жыл бұрын
There is a lot, but everyone uses the few basics they can work effectively with, not the system itself. Injured, handicapped, young and skilled. Different versions for all.
@davidwayne9982
Жыл бұрын
I was getting bored with my Kenpo.. and other arts-- but watching your videos is making me want to start practicing again... I got mashed between 2 trucks in 99 and I'm 67- so I have a LOT to do to get even close to being back where I was... (lost one eye too-- but lost that to CONATMINATED eye drops)..
@gatoplaya
3 жыл бұрын
Great interview! I appreciate the time taken to get to know a bit more of other arts and perspectives
@Market-Maven
Жыл бұрын
Thank you both. I have been in Kenpo since 69. Nice points and approach to understanding on both your parts. Best regards.
@buzzardneckseahag
3 жыл бұрын
I have practice to start for many years and all I can say is not useless the multi strike patterns that the practitioners learn is to make them over skilled which is a saying that replaces the term overkill. We as practitioners know that no one is going to stand there and take 20 strikes without responding what we are learning is defined opening and where to attack and went to attack.
@johnhanley9946
3 жыл бұрын
Different styles go into varying degrees of discussion about details like these. It depends on the need the person has. Karate can be difficult because in order to use what you learn in kata you have to practice regularly for a long time. Instruction like this can help sometimes, but some people end up thinking too much.
@blakeismydaughter2902
3 жыл бұрын
I have trained kenpo for 12 years and what I have learned has helped me end fights before they even start. There is plenty that works very well, but as with all martial arts you will find bad practitioners of it. At least in my dojo, nothing taught us set in stone, and we are always encouraged to change something if there is a practical use to doing so.
@davidwayne9982
Жыл бұрын
I love listening to your explanations. I was NEVER taught this-- many instructors have NO idea of any of this-- or if they do- they don't know HOW to teach it. To me- what you're doing here in the explanations- is MORE imporant than all the little details-- because too many get into the little details and for some reason miss the truth that this and all combos etc. are a GUIDE to what you can do- and to be adapted to the individual situation.. S o many miss that for some reason. My instructor did-- I learned this part of the art from ANOTHER instructor that taught Hapkido, aikido, and wing chun (which I also have high ranking belts in) . THANK YOU-- wish you'd make some DVDs or a course or something on this type of teaching of this special and powerful art that often gets watered down to "looking fancy" and students never knowing WhY of anything.
@bw5020
2 жыл бұрын
I do think it's something worth talking about. A decent many criticisms of Kempo seem to come from the idea that an aspect of their training is basically used to describe the whole thing when that is not the case. I'm actually glad Art of One made sure to clarify a rampant misconception that has permeated beyond what makes sense. The "overkill" on compliant non acting partners is PART of a bigger sum that describes what is supposed to happen and then when the opponent acts up and resists, it's on you to use a tool to fit the situation. I think sometimes folks are quicker to judge something versus actually following through to see the point of what they are criticizing
@davidwayne9982
Жыл бұрын
Ha- you mentioned one of my favorites--- I used this on the streets A LOT-- the palm strike to bringing the head back forward for elbow strike-- or even bringing it down for knee strike for the face-- and I RARELY ever had to go beyond that.. VERY RARELY!!!
@user-np5vy4ds5o
Жыл бұрын
This was a very enlightening and empowering video. Having Karate broken down in all those theories. Gives you more freedom to see how there is a science behind it Utilizing the moves in a freeform way and also like Ying and Yang. I loved the Circle bevomes line. And Line bevomes circle. .reminds me of Geometry also..anyway. my explanation may not make sense to you all. But it makes sense to me. Thanks for a great episode 😊
@haroldstanberry3978
2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see people appreciate ed parker American kenpo, I train under epperson in chico he is such a great teacher.
@jkdbuck7670
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to study kenpo, but I didn't have enough patches for my uniform.
@jimlivingston2696
10 ай бұрын
I did Kenpo for years, I love it. I learned a lot and was more active with my life.
@elCho-Wi
3 жыл бұрын
it depends if you are good at it
@NasosBoutsikas
3 жыл бұрын
The economy of motion is more of a Chinese martial arts thing. It's about keeping a stable centre of gravity in order to not only block an attack, but also redirect it to the attacker
@KenpoKarate
3 жыл бұрын
ECONOMY OF MOTION IN KENPO - Entails choosing the best available weapon for the best available angle, to insure reaching the best available target in the least amount of time, while still obtaining the desired result. Any movement that takes less time to execute, but still causes the effect intended. Any movement that inhibits or does not actively enhance the effect intended is categorized as WASTED MOTION.
@eddieromanov
3 жыл бұрын
I used to do very traditional, classically taught Wado Ryu karate. Then I started taking American Kenpo in college and I made that exact face, too. 🤯
@mjhonsun
3 жыл бұрын
This series is excellent! Thanks!
@clydesmith3437
3 жыл бұрын
Great demostration and explanation.
@richardthemagician8991
3 жыл бұрын
So true in Kenpo about the guys who get to detail oriented or bickering about things. As a Kenpo practitioner, one of my pet peevs is when someone says definitely what they would have done in a certain situation. Like they would actually know exactly what they would have done! No way! They are speaking with the benefit of hindsight. We get a lot of that, especially from some of the older, more dogmatic practitioners. One joke that we have is, "How many Kenpoists does it take to screw in a lightbulb? ANSWER: 100! One to screw in the bulb and 99 to tell them that's not how Ed Parker showed them!"
@louisviola9763
3 жыл бұрын
American Kenpo vs traditional karate is like going from black and white to color tv
@mizukarate
Жыл бұрын
Seems like Kempo is well organized. I feel if you can rap your mind around this kind of organization it can be useful.
@Gauntlets
3 жыл бұрын
"Everything works! There's a time and place for every single move, no matter what it is!" - Conor McGregor Well dat's what popped in my head when I read da title! Thing is we fight like we train, so we should train how an actual fight is! Practice even da flashy techs in a live scenario, such as sparring or "krav maga" like training, and said techniques will likely b there in a street skirmish!
@KamauKenpo
3 жыл бұрын
15:10 i like that sentence where you mentioned about the Kenpo practitioners who talks too much and also get too much into the details of the Kenpo concepts & principles. That those are the ones who lack in their sparring skills! That's absolutely, 100% true. Good video! And also thank you for your interest in our beloved art American Kenpo.
@OmniscientWarrior
2 жыл бұрын
Kenpo was the first style of Karate I learned a bit of. What I was taught was more focused on the control and continuation of momentum for both you and your opponent; this includes to take the momentum from the opponent and making it your own.
@XXX-ir4iq
3 жыл бұрын
Remember, no martial art is useless its just the way you train and the way you use it.
@Nethezbet
3 жыл бұрын
When people use the term "useless" it is intended to focus on self defense or actually fighting another person. Using THAT definition, then yes, MANY (if not most) martial arts are useless. If you intend to use a martial art as an art or dance, then cool, by all means enjoy it! Preserve that art.
@yourworstnightmareramkaw6301
3 жыл бұрын
@@Nethezbet seems like you haven't done many martial arts at all... your comment lacks intelligience
@Nethezbet
3 жыл бұрын
@@yourworstnightmareramkaw6301 My bad, I guess actually being in real world, hands-on conflict while being an instructor for others who do the same hasn't given me the experience needed to make that call. Please, show me an example of aikido working against a resisting opponent. In fact, bring me a pure aikido practitioner, any level, and we'll spar.
@yourworstnightmareramkaw6301
3 жыл бұрын
@@Nethezbet Ok about Aikido I do not know, but you talked about "most" martial arts, I'm pretty sure the martial arts that work or have worked are a lot more than the ones that don't, if they weren't effective they would rarely survive for long
@Nethezbet
3 жыл бұрын
@@yourworstnightmareramkaw6301 People have been using rocks to kill people since the first murder in human history, but I think we would both agree that isn't the most efficient way to do it. I used aikido as an 'easy' example, but stand by what I said. The artsy, complicated arts are simply not up to the task of modern hand to hand combat. Simple, refined arts are proven to be the best both in real world fighting as well as competitive fighting. Boxing, muai thai, BJJ are all combat arts that are learned through pressure testing and function well. Most other arts are simply overly complicated and hold on to tradition FAR more than innovation or actual testing. Most forms are simply stuck in the past, and rarely tested. This is why the rise of karate in the 80s was halted by MMA in the 90s. People learn arts through actual live processes now. Anything else is a dance, and that has been proven countless times through people "testing" their arts against actual fighters only to get beat down like a novice. Also, as I said above, I respect what those old traditional arts contribute, but they are art; not combat, and not self defense. Don't believe me? Look to the kung fu masters in China getting HANDLED by MMA fighters. The belief that it is "the artist, not the art" is a pithy statement that holds no reality. The practitioner who pressure tests their training and learns using a live, force on force method, will have success (especially if they train against more than only their own art). Dancing around with a submissive partner will not.
@tattoo62
Жыл бұрын
I dont know any martal arts but if i was going to learn some kempo is what i always wanted to learn !! And i like watching this young man do his videos ! You are very good at this stuff !@ thank you !
@scottzappa9314
Жыл бұрын
Immediate problem I see is like Aikido ukes. That is, the attacker is totally passive and lets the receiver do what he wants without resistance.
@Trick-Framed
3 жыл бұрын
I keep clicking on these videos and keep reading "Is such and such a good martial art? Would you train it? Do You? If so please comment below...." Are these titles more about clicks than a title for the content? With no disrespect intended, I ask because it is NEVER the style, way or whatever you want to call it. It is ultimately up to YOU. Would I want a black belt in Kem/npo? I already have one. Would I do it again? No. I would have spent more time cherry picking the techniques that worked best for me. At the time I studied I was young and wanted to be loyal and honor my sensei. What I did not realize when I was younger is that there is no dis-honor in cherry picking techniques to become a well rounded martial artist. Mind you, I do not compete for fun and I have trained only combat arts. This is MY way. It may or may not work for you. I encourage YOU Sensei, to find YOUR way. You already have a great start. Peace
@MDMiller60
10 ай бұрын
Very interesting on both of you.
@Spectre2434
Жыл бұрын
The dimensional blind spot fantastic 😍
@donthasslethehoff2519
3 жыл бұрын
You should react to Master Ken. He is the true master of all martial arts.
@ArtofOneDojo
3 жыл бұрын
Can't deny this!
@rodneyrobertson5354
Жыл бұрын
You are open minded. That’s the gift. From fellow martial artist
@edd.
3 жыл бұрын
I find circular styles more useful than linear.
@Mustard_Dispenser
3 жыл бұрын
What do you consider linear?
@moehoward8691
3 жыл бұрын
Why? What do you train in? Just curious.
@khaderalikhan3029
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mustard_Dispenser karate, tae-Kwan-do as opposed to circular Chinese martial arts.
@Mustard_Dispenser
3 жыл бұрын
@@khaderalikhan3029 do you realize karate is an extremely vague word. Check out kudo and tell me it isn’t effective. Also, what Chinese martial art has proven to be effective?
@BoydJames
3 жыл бұрын
use both both are effective in its singular approach but combined you are more complete.
@golputer1
Жыл бұрын
Conversations between two styles of karate like this is very good. Because when the Kempo karate sensei explains it I understand what he’s talking about and it makes complete sense to me as a JKA Shotokan karateka. Turns out the philosophy of fighting is the same, he just uses different terms and breaks down the principles differently. The three basic rules he said: get your balance, neutralize whatever attack comes find a “blind spot” to attack. I think in shotokan we say to “cut angle” = get out of his targeted attack spot (opponent’s angle), move/shift to a new angle and attack unguarded spot from the new attack angle. Except in shotokan to “cut angle” is a sequence and done with a triangle footwork to move/shift out of the way and at the same time gives you a new, totally unguarded angle (a whole side rather than a spot)) to attack from. So, sometimes we don’t need to block because the opponent’s first attack is already irrelevant to our new angle (position). Just start kicking the groin or counter-attacking (blitz) from that the new angle because the opponent’s body is already committed to attack toward one direction (angle). But of course it depends on his first attack. If it was a mawashi geri (roundhouse kick) not a straight punch, you should move back out of his kicking range first, if you just change angle you will still get kicked :) Kempo sensei’s explanation makes perfect sense to me.
@kellyfink7584
Жыл бұрын
I was my oldest brothers pupil. All 3 of my older brothers took a different karate. The eldest learned through the others, and sparred with them.Then he settled to teach me kenpo. It is a dance, I was very young, and he said it is all I will ever need, it is self defense and striking only when nessesary. It is not a sport not for competition. My reflexes, even after 5 children and ability to walk for miles even in mid-life. (I can walk not joking, Not as a brag, but I had to when homeless because it was a crime to lay on the ground and sleep, yes in America. 💯% for realz) kenpo stayed with me. If I had not had known kenpo, I could not have survived the way I did. Police even asked me if I was trained and dangerous legally. Well throwing people away from you is the art of kenpo. Pushing out thier every attempt. It is like blocking but with force and the energy magnifies. I think there is truth in the art of the elements through center of gravity.
@DK-iy6zy
8 ай бұрын
Certainly restates some of the precepts of karate in simpler, and more easily understood terms. Such as this quote by Hironori Otsuka “ It is obvious that these kata must be trained and practised sufficiently, but one must not be ‘stuck’ in them. One must withdraw from the kata to produce forms with no limits or else it becomes useless. It is important to alter the form of the trained kata without hesitation to produce countless other forms of training.” Which is the Equation Formula in Kenpo.
@OhYaSure
Жыл бұрын
Studied Kenpo for 2.5 years as an early teen. It was fun, but I always thought it was odd that when we sparred we didn’t use any technique that wasn’t a strike, and even those were done differently in sparring. I have a soft spot for this art because of my past, and I appreciate the beauty and skill of performing the techniques. But Kenpo is a dance. It’s a ballet. And that’s all. Just like many other Chinese martial arts. Looks great, but the only thing that will work are the basic strikes. Stringing attacks together the way does Kenpo does won’t work. I love you Kenpo, but you’re just a dance. 5.0 is just MMA with Kenpo dance moves.
@TheMisterGuy
10 ай бұрын
"I always thought it was odd that when we sparred we didn’t use any technique that wasn’t a strike, and even those were done differently in sparring." You were doing punches and kicks differently in sparring than in your regular training? That's a red flag. A front kick should just be a front kick. "Stringing attacks together the way does Kenpo does won’t work." You're supposed to seamlessly blend pieces of those strings together in real time, not just do them exactly like in class. This isn't me making up excuses, either, it's literally written into the system. Look up concepts like "ideal phase", "grafting", "formulation", and "category completion", it's all there. "Kenpo is a dance....Looks great, but the only thing that will work are the basic strikes." That's every practical martial art. You use the "dance" to find/create/recognize openings, then slam in your high-percentage basics. Boxers don't land perfect combinations in the ring like they do on the mitts. BJJ competitors don't just pull guard and get an armbar in the first five seconds. It's never that simple, there's always a lot of work and positioning and set up, then you try your move.
@dwayneglover2176
3 жыл бұрын
Great video keep it moving I am a big fan of American Kempo Karate keep it moving much respect
@addicted2web
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this! 👍
@juliecicero7824
2 жыл бұрын
As an American Kenpo practitioner for 20 plus years, I can say from experience that the What if stage or prefix or suffixing just starts to happen at a certain stage and practice, thanks guys!
@vladimirputindreadlockrast812
13 күн бұрын
I would think you'd have to be really, really good or really, really ignorant to say American kenpo is useless. My own training was a style called Pai Lum, with connections to Ed Parker through Daniel Pai. Training was extremely rigorous, and it produced very strong students.
@gepardmic6003
3 жыл бұрын
Very similar my defence understanding, I never expected that USA can be so deep. Good job :-) Prove that, even if most do random, sometimes there is this groups, that are Deep minded styles.
@Kevin-zu4zl
2 ай бұрын
Perfect explanation of American Kenpo
@longmeninstructor
4 ай бұрын
Sensei's. I would love to see/hear some of the older traditional Japanese Karate masters opinion of both American Kenpo Kata and Self defense techniques.
@AngloSaxon1
Жыл бұрын
Great video, very interesting subject
@reybarreto7979
3 ай бұрын
I’ve seen so much criticism of Kempo that almost dissuaded me from choosing this martial art. But the more I learn about Kempo the more it sounds like a scientific system, similar to Wing Chun. In fact both Wing Chun and Kempo focus on close quarters fighting and therefore must be efficient in the movements. This video helped me decide to give Kempo a try.
@aaronpaulo7533
Ай бұрын
Don’t waste your money. Yes it sounds great but sorry to tell you. Fighting is not scientific theyll spend ages boring you with theoretical nonsense that means nothing in a real fight
@sliderx1897
3 жыл бұрын
Dan is the Man!
@saraalcala1621
Жыл бұрын
There's no doubt that Kenpo can be an extremely dangerous and effective method of self-defense. When young, I learned lighting quick flicks to the eyes, snap punches, snap kicks, and so on. The problem with Kenpo is that many of the techniques are ineffective because they train against a non-resisting opponents. They limit sparring and therefore have little experience in actual combat. A Kenpo expert can deliver 5 to 10 blows at lighting speed, but these blows will only stun the opponent. The strikes are not knockout blows because they anticipate the following blow, this reduces the striking force of the first blow. If the first blow was fully delivered, the absorption of that blow would reduce the speed of the attack. Kenpo sacrifices striking power for speed! Further, Kenpo-ists assume that when the body is hit, the body will automatically react in a CERTAIN way and therefore they can prepare the next series of blows. Cf. 10:13-10:30 where's it's assumed Uke's body will react in a certain way. "Sophisticated Basics" is downright silly 11:44-12:23. If bodies reacted this way when hit, a boxing match would be predictable after the first blow. In a lethal encounter what happens if the body of an assailant doesn't react as expected?
@MrGreyHats
3 жыл бұрын
Love this interaction, I work at an asylum were dangerous physical conflict is daily.. the 2 hour Crisus Prevention training employees receive upon being hired is a complete joke. Dozens of staff are off work on injury and even disability due to lack of proper training. Luckily, I have Black Belts in Okinawan, Shotokan, American Panther Kenpo with Systemic Martial arts and other combative art studies. If I didn't have my experiences, I would certainly be at risk. Before Covid, I planned on starting Jujitsu.. fingers crossed hopefully soon. That would definitely come in additional use for protection.
@Xomenra01
3 жыл бұрын
I have a second-degree black belt in Chinese Kenpo and a fifth-degree blackbelt in American Kenpo. Not to mention my black belt rankings in Hapkido, Tang Soo Do, Sinawali, Kali/Arnis, and Escrima. I have fought for over 18 years around the world (while training) and owned my own Dojo until I recently retired. Over thirty years in MMA... For me, Kenpo is THE system for 'economy of motion.' It's quick and deadly! Full stop.
@Xomenra01
Жыл бұрын
@Tim Egan I do have a preference between the two, which is Chinese Kenpo. My reasoning is due to it having such diversity within the system. My initial statement may have been a bit skewed as I taught this system as the lead style in my Dojo for many years. However, my honest impression is this... Any system of martial arts is only as effective as the practitioner who applies themselves to that style. Anyone can earn a black belt by performing well during testing phases but it comes down to how that student (and/or instructor) creates a sense of discipline around their practice. For example - I am not a grappler and I firmly believe going to the ground is the LAST chance to survive in an actual physical altercation, as gravity itself acts as an additional opponent. Of all the systems with which I have trained, ***TRAINING*** itself is the best system. Few people can instantly recall a specific technique from a system and assign it to a confrontation with a live attacker and/or multiple attackers in the street. The variables are too great... adrenaline, proximity to one’s attacker, direction from which the attack is launched, verbal cues, changing of foot placement, location, time of day or night, the list goes on and on... There is no such thing as the perfect attack. That said, most attacks occure while all parties are on their feet. For me, staying virticle is key. Chinese Kenpo blends Karate and Kung Fu in such a respectful and useful way - if one can practice these defensive strikes, transitional steps, targeting location, power and flow... there is a massive arsenal of weaponry within the art of Chinese Kenpo with which to employ if and when needed. Just the basics of Chinese Kenpo, if practiced and fully understood can be deadly. As a teacher, I learned the health and safety of my students fell to me. If I taught a specific technique and a student employed that technique during a fight without practice and understanding - becoming seriously injured or killed? That was on me! I insisted on drilling the basics day in and day out. That way, my students could improvise quickly. Stay OFF THE GROUND, end the altercation by walking away or running - and as a last resort ONLY, use what they were taught in my school. Once the technique was to be employed, I wanted my students to be confident in their ability to cross over techniques and improvise where needed to walk away safely in the end. Chinese Kenpo, in my opinion, religiously practiced - provides a treasure trove of defense and weaponry to well arm any practitioner. And, my personal philosophy about this system is very much in line with how Ed Parker instructed and practiced. It is the core value of this system. Any system of self-defense can and will work if needed. But practice and fundamental comprehension of that system dictates who goes home safely at the end of the day. Just my opinion.
@Xomenra01
Жыл бұрын
@Tim Egan Of course! Happy to help.
@evilxmetalband6532
3 жыл бұрын
Although there are some small hand weapons in Kenpo that are somewhat silly I love the speed and flow.It takes tremendous coordination to do high level two hand Kenpo.
@peterclarke7240
Жыл бұрын
The best way I've had it explained is that the best martial artist are essentially formless: they fight not by sticking to the rules, but applying the principles. This is why you get this whole silly "what am bestest martial art?" debate, because people look at the rules of the style and say "that stance doesn't work, that punch doesn't work," when really we should be asking "do the PRINCIPLES work for the purpose they're designed for?"
@keonimay9071
2 жыл бұрын
Kenpo from Hawaii, was taught to be more self defense, and offense martial arts. Professor Chow & Ed Parker are 2 famous practitioners. Kajukenbo was also invented in Hawaii. All are dangerous and functional.
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