He describes the different components of fighting like a boxing instructor might explain it. Traditional Karate instruction was done by mimicking and copying what the senior instructor did, not by dissecting and studying the individual movements themselves to see WHY the technique works. In traditional Karate it was seen as insubordination to ask "why" of an instructor, your job was to follow and do as you were told. Ed Parker approached fighting as he would any other science, by using the scientific method, and explaining how body mechanics works and why it works that way in order to achieve efficiency of motion. Kenpo is really the study of MOTION and then its a martial art after that.
the first martial arts ive even been trained in since i was 6 years old my best friend and I started practicing the art its been over 27 years of experience .
Thank you for the great video. It is explained very clearly and patiently so that even the most simple minded people can follow and understand the lessons.
I have studied Aikido for 5 years now. I have always admired both Kenpo and Aikido. They both share similar concepts. Even though Aikido was my first love, there is always a special place in my heart for Ed Parker Kenpo. Thank You Master Parker for sharing you art with the world. The world is humbled by your knowlege of Budo.
Very effective and practical fighting techniques and body movements . I just don't understand why dropping into the splits position was included here. I think you are just a little too vulnerable down there with your legs apart like that on the ground. I would expect that manuever in a Jean Claude Van Damme movie though. Otherwise I love Kenpo, amazing art. Especially like the buckling and sweeping movements. Larry Tatum also has some excellent videos .
Not quite true, Try watching a TAI CHI Practitioner vs and BJJ or Full contact Cage fighter of the same level. Some martial arts have degenerated into sports and have lost their ‘martial’ roots.
+Chris1 Smith i had the privilege of training under ed parker a couple times between 1986 - 1988 at his school in jersey, channel islands. I sparred with him once...ONCE!...he smacked me across the dojo like he was swatting a fly.
I believe that Japanese Kenpo is originally from China. In Chinese, It writes as 拳法(Quan Fa), or 拳譜 (Quan Pu). The latter means ' Instruction of how to practice (Chinese) boxing'. The way of boxing is designed very logic indeed. For reference only.
By the way, Quan = Ken, while Pu = Po. Try to say in English, both being similar. Even now, Japanese still keep a set of original oral Chinese, precisely the spoken language of Tang Dynasty, which is an early Chinese.....Quan here can also spell like Kuan.
I have a question for any kenpo stylists out there aren't you guys afraid of being kicked in the nuts? heres why the neutral bow is a attained by stepping into a stance with your front foot at around 12:30 and your back foot at about 8:00 to 9:00 from training in other styles I am alway thinking that when I am in that stance that im at risk for a groin attack. any thoughts??
Elias Gabriel : kenpo has a huge number of techniques and kata, Krav Maga has limit techniques that you can use against multiple attacks and weapons. I have studies both and my opinion is they are both okay. Students of both styles kinda fight the same, it basically devolves into kickboxing. I have never seen a Kenpo practitioner truly use a technique against a non compliant attacker. I love both systems but if you asked me in hindsight what I would have studied I would say, BJJ, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, judo. In all those styles you fight like you train there is nothing theoretical if it doesn't work you find out real quick, because you always fight a resisting opponent. I mean this response with all the respect in the world to both styles.
Kenpo no es Karate Americano . Jeet Kune Do no es Kung Fu Americano . Son la mezcla de elementos pre existentes . Que era el Kenpo antes de conocer el Karate Japonés ?... No hay tigres blancos en Norteamérica ni siquiera en Japón solo en India , es Kenpo Indio por este símbolo ?...
Oh this is funny as hell. I can't believe that people used to (and probably still do) teach this very UNREALISTIC form of self defense. I suggest trying to emulate this on the street and you'll be in big trouble!
+PAUL DOWLING if you've ever studied any the martial/noble arts yourself you'll doubtless be aware that the methodology of all teachings is designed to instil "form" in the student, so that advanced students can perform the actions when required, without thinking. Speaking from my own personal experience of learning american kenpo, I would suggest that these techniques are extremely effective on the street. More-so, even, than the techniques I learned from boxing.
people didn't know any better back in the 60's and 70's so Ed parker got away with his make believe shennanigans. but unbelievably nowadays this is an established "martial art" and people still don't question or realise that Ed Parker was a conman and that this stuff is all kung fu movie nonsense.
Liquidcadmus I see what your saying but you still have to learned it to understand it though but just saying it is still a very dangerous martial art style I wouldn't recommend using it in a cage fight or a tournament
This was created from the streets in honolulu were Japanese families lived as well as Samoans that didn't fuck around. Your bloods/crips wouldn't survive in honolulu. I guarantee it.
He describes the different components of fighting like a boxing instructor might explain it. Traditional Karate instruction was done by mimicking and copying what the senior instructor did, not by dissecting and studying the individual movements themselves to see WHY the technique works. In traditional Karate it was seen as insubordination to ask "why" of an instructor, your job was to follow and do as you were told. Ed Parker approached fighting as he would any other science, by using the scientific method, and explaining how body mechanics works and why it works that way in order to achieve efficiency of motion. Kenpo is really the study of MOTION and then its a martial art after that.
Great Stuff! awesome combination of soft and hard martial arts. Mr Parker was genius,and will always be remembered and greatly respected.
Mr. Gees
the first martial arts ive even been trained in since i was 6 years old my best friend and I started practicing the art its been over 27 years of experience .
Thank you,ssaboj.Mr Parker was genius,and will always be remembered and greatly respected.
Mr. Chavies...a wonderful teacher of Mr. Parker's system.
Indeed he is. He is my instructor!
Peace
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@@larayshaharmon1610 what's good😎
That`s the best karate I have ever seen,best one in real life
Thank you for the great video. It is explained very clearly and patiently so that even the most simple minded people can follow and understand the lessons.
The reason being that this type of bullshido is for the most simple minded-people.
wah! awesome combination of soft and hard martial arts ! great piece of an art
THe guy with the afro is a bodyguard for Earth, Wind and Fire....
I have studied Aikido for 5 years now. I have always admired both Kenpo and Aikido. They both share similar concepts. Even though Aikido was my first love, there is always a special place in my heart for Ed Parker Kenpo. Thank You Master Parker for sharing you art with the world. The world is humbled by your knowlege of Budo.
This is just amazing!
Ed Parker's voice reminds me of the voice of the Dad from Bonanza (Lorne Greene)
Thanks for sharing.
I tend to think unless you take time to understand what massage is passed,then it might not be of help to those who think this is obsolete
very educational, thank you Grandmaster Ed Parker!
I see a lot of boxing moves and that's a good thing for any fighting style.
Very effective and practical fighting techniques and body movements . I just don't understand why dropping into the splits position was included here. I think you are just a little too vulnerable down there with your legs apart like that on the ground. I would expect that manuever in a Jean Claude Van Damme movie though.
Otherwise I love Kenpo, amazing art. Especially like the buckling and sweeping movements. Larry Tatum also has some excellent videos .
Why don't I see more of Kenpo Karate, Hapikido Karate in Karate Combat
White guy Steve Moore was my instructor to Black. He never told me about this video he participated in. Great form. I should have been more aware.
Miss Mr. Parker. I just loved hearing his voice again.
no,im generally new to the art and not 3 belts in and ive already afectivly defended myself a few times
wow you trained under Ed Parker that's amazing
Maravilloso!!! Gracias por compartir estas joyas!!!
I used to have this video on VHS
Sorry I was unable to attach this part 2 this morning.
I hope that you find them as interesting as I do.
depends on the physical condition of the fighter. Any style is good
Not quite true,
Try watching a TAI CHI Practitioner vs and BJJ or Full contact Cage fighter of the same level. Some martial arts have degenerated into sports and have lost their ‘martial’ roots.
I'm a fan of kenpo karate
+Chris1 Smith i had the privilege of training under ed parker a couple times between 1986 - 1988 at his school in jersey, channel islands. I sparred with him once...ONCE!...he smacked me across the dojo like he was swatting a fly.
There are a lot of comments about which one is better
Krav maga or kenpo
Learn both to become stronger in a fight
I believe that Japanese Kenpo is originally from China. In Chinese, It writes as 拳法(Quan Fa), or 拳譜 (Quan Pu). The latter means ' Instruction of how to practice (Chinese) boxing'. The way of boxing is designed very logic indeed.
For reference only.
By the way, Quan = Ken, while Pu = Po. Try to say in English, both being similar. Even now, Japanese still keep a set of original oral Chinese, precisely the spoken language of Tang Dynasty, which is an early Chinese.....Quan here can also spell like Kuan.
Tommy Chavies FTW!
As far as punches are concerned, I feel that Boxing has more to offer than the punches in Kenpo, Korean styles,Japanese,chinese and okinawan.
Definitely, but also more brain damage for both participants. But boxing is way more effective.
These moviments remind me a lot of wushu. Maybe that was an influence.
Kenpo is Chinese in origin
Thanks sir👍💐
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I have a question for any kenpo stylists out there aren't you guys afraid of being kicked in the nuts? heres why the neutral bow is a attained by stepping into a stance with your front foot at around 12:30 and your back foot at about 8:00 to 9:00 from training in other styles I am alway thinking that when I am in that stance that im at risk for a groin attack. any thoughts??
+Ray West if you're in a correct neutral bow your center line is off angle enough that your groin is protected.
I wish I knew Kenpo but It seems like all the schools are on the coasts. :(
Why not do every punching,hand and arm technique,and kick from one ready position, that's what I do.
8:17 Ouch!
what's the diference between american kenpo and krav maga??? which is the most effective on the streets??? what do you think guys????
Elias Gabriel : kenpo has a huge number of techniques and kata, Krav Maga has limit techniques that you can use against multiple attacks and weapons. I have studies both and my opinion is they are both okay. Students of both styles kinda fight the same, it basically devolves into kickboxing. I have never seen a Kenpo practitioner truly use a technique against a non compliant attacker. I love both systems but if you asked me in hindsight what I would have studied I would say, BJJ, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, judo. In all those styles you fight like you train there is nothing theoretical if it doesn't work you find out real quick, because you always fight a resisting opponent. I mean this response with all the respect in the world to both styles.
Elias Gabriel : as far as Karate styles, nothing is better that Kyokushin Karate.
J O'B thanks for answering ☺️. Greetings from Santiago, Chile .
Both
Both are effective. Learn both to become more powerful
Watched a few of these videos.. Just don't get it
Kenpo no es Karate Americano .
Jeet Kune Do no es Kung Fu Americano .
Son la mezcla de elementos pre existentes .
Que era el Kenpo antes de conocer el Karate Japonés ?...
No hay tigres blancos en Norteamérica ni siquiera en Japón solo en India , es Kenpo Indio por este símbolo ?...
And I'm just suppose to stand there and take it, right?
Try responding fast enough to do something. This isn't full speed, full force for a reason :'D
kool
Defend that statement...
Oh this is funny as hell. I can't believe that people used to (and probably still do) teach this very UNREALISTIC form of self defense. I suggest trying to emulate this on the street and you'll be in big trouble!
+PAUL DOWLING if you've ever studied any the martial/noble arts yourself you'll doubtless be aware that the methodology of all teachings is designed to instil "form" in the student, so that advanced students can perform the actions when required, without thinking. Speaking from my own personal experience of learning american kenpo, I would suggest that these techniques are extremely effective on the street. More-so, even, than the techniques I learned from boxing.
PAUL DOWLING how bout you and I fight on the street I'll use kenpo
people didn't know any better back in the 60's and 70's so Ed parker got away with his make believe shennanigans. but unbelievably nowadays this is an established "martial art" and people still don't question or realise that Ed Parker was a conman and that this stuff is all kung fu movie nonsense.
Liquidcadmus I see what your saying but you still have to learned it to understand it though but just saying it is still a very dangerous martial art style I wouldn't recommend using it in a cage fight or a tournament
Michael Conner Translation: This doesn't work. It'll get you ROFLstomped.
Sophisticated basics?
Why black dude with the fro look like Jordan Peele with an afro
This would never work on the street. I wish people would realize that old style are obsolete.
This was created from the streets in honolulu were Japanese families lived as well as Samoans that didn't fuck around.
Your bloods/crips wouldn't survive in honolulu. I guarantee it.
How do u know?
Kenpo definitely works 1st degree black belt. I used kenpo it saved my life one time
I also have a black belt in muay thai, both very effective