Year back i started Kenpo but life got in the way. I’m retired now and hope this TH-cam course will help me start from the beginning until I learn what I need to learn. Thanks for the training. Note: hopefully, this training will complement my Judo Brown Belt. Thanks again.
Thank you!!!!. I am a new Dojo Mom and have NO clue what my 6 year old is talking about when he comes home from class, he is so excited and wanting to share his new techniques and positions. By Explaining the terms and stances you have helped me to understand what he is learning and given me the ability to help him practice!!
Good video thank you I studied kenpo when I was young and my family and I live in a small town where there is no classes and I was looking for some refreshers. Watching you brings back a lot of memories thank you
Amazing instruction to the reason of KENPO. I am Bob, my instructor is a Guy you all know- PAUL OBRAY. This is a very basic understanding of how KENPO is taught, however it is very well instructed. Basic moves and with the basics shown here , you can defend yourself. I want more of this. Makes the white belt understand yet the brown or Black belt remember why! Epic and very well done , thank you !
Thank you for doing this video. I'm JUST now looking into doing Kenpo (my first ever martial arts). This has given me a good idea on what to expect in the beginning of my journey :) Thank you again.
I've earned a few black belts and I'm always open minded to learn the basics even better. Your videos are so perfectly precise that I can't wait to learn more. All teachers should teach like you. Thank you.
In a word full of "that's not how Mr Parker did it" I really couldn't care about what this video is about. But all I know is I take my hat off to you for just being on video showing how YOU do things. Good on you.
Great video Sifu. I haven't studied Kenpo since the late 80's mainly under Mr. Bob Lyles tutelage. I was honored to be parts numerous seminars by Professor Parker, Tatum, Sepulveda, Potts and others. Now at 55, I am feeling the need to get back into American Kenpo. You inspired me even more.
The fist formation is an old Karate style thumb positioning, but has since evolved to having the thumb curled in over the forefinger of the index. This evolved version which since has been long implemented is what Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker used in Father art of American Kenpo. It would be acceptable to say that this version of Kenpo with 'American Kenpo derivative' uses this thumb position, but to say it is the be-all way would be misrepresenting Kenpo's original (and still in use) fist formulation. In addition, it would be misinforming viewers who are curious about the art. Also, it makes Kenpo art as a whole more susceptible to uncredibility, critique, and skepticism if viewers constantly find inconsistencies in holders of the art across many different variances. Watching any videos of Ed Parker--aside from his early footage beginning in his progression in spreading American Karate before establishing his completed system of American Kenpo--you will not find him formulating his fist in this way or in the teaching of any of the techniques, block, forms, or sets. As I understand and DO believe we all intend for the viewers to be spread the love and beauty of the art in the same way it was shown to us... I would like it to be apparent that we must be more cognizant of Kenpo origin and separate our personal system's interpretations from the original principles. This way we may educate the public of Kenpo's constant evolution and many variances, practical ones at that as well. This can be accepted, since we practitioners commonly know, Mr. Parker always said Kenpo must always be evolving. I hope my comment comes off less as like hate mail as it does a proposed positive critique... We can hopefully both agree our goals are in alignment to educate students about the wonders and glory of the form we are so passionate about.
Are you a black belt it's a good question because he is an 8th degree and maybe I missed it I didn't hear him say it's the beyond pissed I heard him say for him it gives him more power more support and trying it myself I tend to agree it's awkward but it's definitely more support and a lot of people wind up in a fight with broken fingers for punching
Just because I'm curious...I took Kenpo growing up and we were taught that punching with your thumb on the top like you suggest is the absolute best way to break your thumb which I have seen happen during sparring matches. Can you expand on your thought process behind this?
I took Chinese Kenpo n obtained black belt in early 80s. We taught tuck in the thumb also. If sticking out itll get caught by a kick, punch, or otherwise snagged and broken. The partial open and or bent fingers , seen in alota movies, was also prohibited. Due to getting broken.
Honestly watching this brought alot of memories of when I was younger are all flooding back, I'm pretty sure I got to orange belt or the one following?
Does your style of Kenpo lean more towards the traditional or towards Kenpo 5.0. There are no Kenpo schools close to me. the nearest one is 180 miles away and the other one is 252 miles. So my classes would be on line. Tks. The instruction you provided on the video is great. Thank you
When you were telling us about bowing before we get on the mat you bowed twice and then did not ow when you were going to tell us about the dojo kun and I know alot about karate like karate like karate means empty hand it is amazing to know this in the age of eight
i need to get back into kenpo ikca because its been long long time for me and i forgot almost all of the form. white - black. so i will have to revisit it but it should come back to me.
8:02 The American flag patch on his right arm is reversed, needs to be corrected and should be facing towards him not away from him. But great video, gave me a lot of great tips.
Think how with the thumb on top when you punch palm up you will not catch and break your thumb as easily on body punches. The weakest fist is with the thumb over the middle finger. If it is only partially on the first finger, it's still strong because it compresses all the hand and wrist bones together. It's not a big difference visually, but it can keep you from breaking your hand. If you train with gloves all the time, it's also a good idea to do some bare-knuckle practice on a bag because large gloves prevent proper fists.
this guy has never fought once in his life. The way you keep your thumb like that will definitely ruin the nerves around your wrist. Why discuss it if you can try it, i advise try it just once in a real fight not under EPAK scenario
You forgot to make sure to have your belt knot on the left hand side, if you have your belt tied in the middle anyone can challenge you for that belt, at least that used to be the way that I remember.
Is there any scientific evidence you can reference for your claim that the “unbreakable fist” technique, with your thumb aligned as instructed, makes your wrist more resilient to hyper-flexing? I’m skeptical that a very minor change in thumb alignment (as instructed) would make a significant improvement on wrist strength while striking… and I’m not looking for anecdotal evidence or explanations. Thank you.
The very top students that trained under SGM Parker taught this style of Punch. They are now SGM’s themselves. I trained under them and to me, it’s the only way to punch. Just FYI. Please don’t take offense as I don’t mean any. Thanks
A black uniform/G is to Identify an instructor in the Parker System which today most systems have now adopted. The Kyu grades wore white until Blackbelt promotion
Hahahaha... that 'salute' (12:08) is BS; it reminds me of one of those ridiculous team poses in Dragon Ball or the transformation sequence in Sailor Moon. Take it from this old guy; here are the rules. There is no slapping of the hands on the sides (by the thighs), there is a simple bow before entering and at exiting the dojo. A simple bow, looking at the floor, to the sensei (it shows trust and respect), unless the sensei is sparring with you, in which case one would bow while looking at the sensei. A simple vow looking at the person during practice and to people who are not known to you, looking at the floor to your friends (people who you trust). That is it!
Those bows he is teaching is that Kenpo style bow required by his style in thier schools and thier fella styles competions and expeditions against each other. I am a older Chinese Kenpo student from late 70s early 80s and the bows are not BS. In public kata , expeditions, demos, or kumite competitions by various styles/associations competing a simple bow with or without hands slapping sides may be allowed. Each opposing style usually , as a habit, do not refer to each others way of practicing a bow, technique, or teaching as b s . My sensei wouldnt have tolerated his students doing it then. Rip Sensei George Sewell.
☺☺☺☺ Honestly I belive most of this is a waste of time...none of this is used in real fighting and thats what most want to learn it for incase they are attacked You should practice for real life situations otherwise it's just an art form Come sport
No martial art is a waste of time, but I understand your point, most of the stuff here is far too complicated or unrealistic to pull off in the street, personally I think krav maga is the best for self defence in the street and to truly be a bad ass then the best to train in would be mma,there are some useful techniques in this though..
@@finhyland4270 This us the begginers basics mastering your stances is key as hesays here. Without lproper stances and movements you will just be moving clumsily. Most of comments here are about getting into fightng straightaway without realising that there is a lot more to striking than just hitting somebody without any which way you can. Its only after some years of trainining is there a y talk of street fighting.
How do you know its not used inreal life. If you have trained for some years the movements become second nature. This is a begginners class for complete novices. If you don't kniw basics you can't just learn applucations for the street the way some people are so keen on.
Not taking anything from his instruction, but am I the only one who notices that he has red tape instead of actual stripes on his belt. I have black belts in 4 different Martial Arts, and I have never seen a Black Belt of any rank, in any discipline, that uses tape to denote the degree.
The one time I see a martial arts video without some self proclaimed Uber duper badass fighter talking crap about how ineffective it is blah blah blah is the time I know the comments are probably shut off
Alex Prado let me guess you think mma is practical, oh I'm just waiting to hear that. kenpo is very practical however tough to learn, it provides a lot of tools like any effective art does
***** forms teach you footwork and body motion to evade attacks and set up your next attack if you're a black belt in kenpo and still a bad fighter than I'm sorry but you're just a bad kenpoist. If you're kenpo school never used real sparring than I'm sorry you belonged to a very bad kenpo school
+Bobbo Morgan you're gonna give me the whole boxing is superior argument just proves my orginal assumption. my kenpo instructor used to box/kickbox and trained a few fighters for competition but his core was always kenpo because it's an art with no rules unlike sports like boxing ect I'm no acolyte but you should try telling him his kenpo is a joke cause I think hed beg to differ
How could he win the octagon and everything else is all built for grappling wrapping your legs around someone once they outlawed the 12 to 6 elbow strike which put a lot of your Jiu-Jitsu practitioners at down and out then it was all designed for a grapher remember it was started by the Gracie's who only grapple
absolutely ludicrous. if you ridge hand with your thumb you will BREAK it. in kenpo black belts are clearly given away like nothing.. this guy is not qualified to be teaching squat.
I took 5 yrs to get my Chinese Kenpo Black belt back in 80s. Very detailed and effective techniques. My sensei made sure you earned every belt then. No handouts ! I did experience seeing, what i believed , was other styles/schools handing out black belts. Yet some styles requirements to obtain a black belt are more strenuous and take various lengths of time. Overall we had mutual respect for all other styles. Rip Sensei George Sewell !
Damn !! This is garbage. Come this is 2016, you can waste your time with this if you want. But if you are serious about martial arts you have to train bjj/mma .
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Year back i started Kenpo but life got in the way. I’m retired now and hope this TH-cam course will help me start from the beginning until I learn what I need to learn. Thanks for the training. Note: hopefully, this training will complement my Judo Brown Belt. Thanks again.
Thank you!!!!. I am a new Dojo Mom and have NO clue what my 6 year old is talking about when he comes home from class, he is so excited and wanting to share his new techniques and positions. By Explaining the terms and stances you have helped me to understand what he is learning and given me the ability to help him practice!!
Good video thank you I studied kenpo when I was young and my family and I live in a small town where there is no classes and I was looking for some refreshers. Watching you brings back a lot of memories thank you
Thank you! This is really helpful. My class moves so fast and this really helps me as a kinetic learner to rewind and watch.
Amazing instruction to the reason of KENPO.
I am Bob, my instructor is a Guy you all know- PAUL OBRAY.
This is a very basic understanding of how KENPO is taught, however it is very well instructed.
Basic moves and with the basics shown here , you can defend yourself.
I want more of this.
Makes the white belt understand yet the brown or Black belt remember why!
Epic and very well done , thank you !
Incredible instruction, Mr. Kelleher. Thank you for taking the time to do this, and for sharing your knowledge so generously!
I liked it. Tracy's kenpo over here.
Thank you so much for showing everyone this.i haven't studied kenpo in 13 years. I came back to finish
Awesome instruction
I LOVE LOVE your music! I'm going to follow your videos and make my dad, a former Kenpo Karate Instructor, proud.
Thank you for doing this video. I'm JUST now looking into doing Kenpo (my first ever martial arts). This has given me a good idea on what to expect in the beginning of my journey :) Thank you again.
Hey I’m in the sane spot and starting my research can you give me a response on your progression?
Excellent tutorial. I would love to see more from you. You’re a really great teacher!
I've earned a few black belts and I'm always open minded to learn the basics even better. Your videos are so perfectly precise that I can't wait to learn more. All teachers should teach like you. Thank you.
you obviously are delussional. "earned a few black belts", and you say this guy is perfectly precise??? black belts in video games do not count kid
In a word full of "that's not how Mr Parker did it" I really couldn't care about what this video is about. But all I know is I take my hat off to you for just being on video showing how YOU do things. Good on you.
Great video Sifu. I haven't studied Kenpo since the late 80's mainly under Mr. Bob Lyles tutelage. I was honored to be parts numerous seminars by Professor Parker, Tatum, Sepulveda, Potts and others. Now at 55, I am feeling the need to get back into American Kenpo. You inspired me even more.
this instructor is not a sifu because of his rank just not yet...give him another few ranks and many years....
My teacher was George Sewell, Chinese Kenpo. I Took in in early 80s. He took in California then Brought it here to Goldsboro, NC.
This is bringing back so many fun memories of my time in Kempo.
They got the best salutations in the business.
Hi. That was a great tutorial on stances, strikes, and kicks. Thank you for that!
The fist formation is an old Karate style thumb positioning, but has since evolved to having the thumb curled in over the forefinger of the index. This evolved version which since has been long implemented is what Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker used in Father art of American Kenpo.
It would be acceptable to say that this version of Kenpo with 'American Kenpo derivative' uses this thumb position, but to say it is the be-all way would be misrepresenting Kenpo's original (and still in use) fist formulation. In addition, it would be misinforming viewers who are curious about the art. Also, it makes Kenpo art as a whole more susceptible to uncredibility, critique, and skepticism if viewers constantly find inconsistencies in holders of the art across many different variances.
Watching any videos of Ed Parker--aside from his early footage beginning in his progression in spreading American Karate before establishing his completed system of American Kenpo--you will not find him formulating his fist in this way or in the teaching of any of the techniques, block, forms, or sets.
As I understand and DO believe we all intend for the viewers to be spread the love and beauty of the art in the same way it was shown to us... I would like it to be apparent that we must be more cognizant of Kenpo origin and separate our personal system's interpretations from the original principles. This way we may educate the public of Kenpo's constant evolution and many variances, practical ones at that as well.
This can be accepted, since we practitioners commonly know, Mr. Parker always said Kenpo must always be evolving. I hope my comment comes off less as like hate mail as it does a proposed positive critique... We can hopefully both agree our goals are in alignment to educate students about the wonders and glory of the form we are so passionate about.
Are you a black belt it's a good question because he is an 8th degree and maybe I missed it I didn't hear him say it's the beyond pissed I heard him say for him it gives him more power more support and trying it myself I tend to agree it's awkward but it's definitely more support and a lot of people wind up in a fight with broken fingers for punching
Just because I'm curious...I took Kenpo growing up and we were taught that punching with your thumb on the top like you suggest is the absolute best way to break your thumb which I have seen happen during sparring matches. Can you expand on your thought process behind this?
I took Chinese Kenpo n obtained black belt in early 80s. We taught tuck in the thumb also. If sticking out itll get caught by a kick, punch, or otherwise snagged and broken. The partial open and or bent fingers , seen in alota movies, was also prohibited. Due to getting broken.
Excelente video, gracias maestro.
I took a tempo for 5 years I miss it and I like to get back in it I've been out for about three
Honestly watching this brought alot of memories of when I was younger are all flooding back, I'm pretty sure I got to orange belt or the one following?
Does your style of Kenpo lean more towards the traditional or towards Kenpo 5.0. There are no Kenpo schools close to me. the nearest one is 180 miles away and the other one is 252 miles. So my classes would be on line. Tks. The instruction you provided on the video is great. Thank you
Hey this David I'm thinking about getting martial arts 👍👍
When you were telling us about bowing before we get on the mat you bowed twice and then did not ow when you were going to tell us about the dojo kun and I know alot about karate like karate like karate means empty hand it is amazing to know this in the age of eight
McDojo for life! Would you like fries with that black belt?
i need to get back into kenpo ikca because its been long long time for me and i forgot almost all of the form. white - black. so i will have to revisit it but it should come back to me.
Why change the salutation from
The American Kenpo salutation ?
Do you have other videos?
8:02 The American flag patch on his right arm is reversed, needs to be corrected and should be facing towards him not away from him. But great video, gave me a lot of great tips.
you are dead on correct. The blue field of the American flag is always facing the wind.
Do you uys have a home study course for purchase?
Thats what i was looking for because of travel time or crowded gyms
IKCA distance learning
The unbreakable fist is very strange, thats going to take some time to get used to.
Think how with the thumb on top when you punch palm up you will not catch and break your thumb as easily on body punches. The weakest fist is with the thumb over the middle finger. If it is only partially on the first finger, it's still strong because it compresses all the hand and wrist bones together. It's not a big difference visually, but it can keep you from breaking your hand. If you train with gloves all the time, it's also a good idea to do some bare-knuckle practice on a bag because large gloves prevent proper fists.
I studied american kenpo for a year now. Is there any way i can purchase a manual?
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Thank you.
Great art!!!
what's the diference between american kenpo and krav maga??? and which is the most effective on the streets??? what do you think guys????
neither of them are effective. learn boxing, it's the most important fighting skillset and after a few months you are already able to use it.
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this guy has never fought once in his life. The way you keep your thumb like that will definitely ruin the nerves around your wrist. Why discuss it if you can try it, i advise try it just once in a real fight not under EPAK scenario
..and he probably never got real low kicks. With his front foot pointing sideways his knee would just break.
You forgot to make sure to have your belt knot on the left hand side, if you have your belt tied in the middle anyone can challenge you for that belt, at least that used to be the way that I remember.
Is there any scientific evidence you can reference for your claim that the “unbreakable fist” technique, with your thumb aligned as instructed, makes your wrist more resilient to hyper-flexing? I’m skeptical that a very minor change in thumb alignment (as instructed) would make a significant improvement on wrist strength while striking… and I’m not looking for anecdotal evidence or explanations. Thank you.
Obviously you never trained with mister Parker you would never punch this way
The very top students that trained under SGM Parker taught this style of Punch. They are now SGM’s themselves. I trained under them and to me, it’s the only way to punch. Just FYI. Please don’t take offense as I don’t mean any. Thanks
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What's the purpose of wearing black Gi ?
None. I had a whole bunch of different colored gis.
A black uniform/G is to Identify an instructor in the Parker System which today most systems have now adopted. The Kyu grades wore white until Blackbelt promotion
You'll also find the "black for instructors" tradition in fencing as well.
Hahahaha... that 'salute' (12:08) is BS; it reminds me of one of those ridiculous team poses in Dragon Ball or the transformation sequence in Sailor Moon. Take it from this old guy; here are the rules. There is no slapping of the hands on the sides (by the thighs), there is a simple bow before entering and at exiting the dojo. A simple bow, looking at the floor, to the sensei (it shows trust and respect), unless the sensei is sparring with you, in which case one would bow while looking at the sensei. A simple vow looking at the person during practice and to people who are not known to you, looking at the floor to your friends (people who you trust). That is it!
thats american kenpo for you, lots of silly movements, poses, and mouth sounds, its a total joke
Are you kidding?This is not a 'salute'.It;s more like a kata
Those bows he is teaching is that Kenpo style bow required by his style in thier schools and thier fella styles competions and expeditions against each other. I am a older Chinese Kenpo student from late 70s early 80s and the bows are not BS. In public kata , expeditions, demos, or kumite competitions by various styles/associations competing a simple bow with or without hands slapping sides may be allowed. Each opposing style usually , as a habit, do not refer to each others way of practicing a bow, technique, or teaching as b s . My sensei wouldnt have tolerated his students doing it then. Rip Sensei George Sewell.
@@Liquidcadmus nothing silly about it. Apparently mutual respect for fella practioners art is lacking in 2019.
@@parisk.3371 i have alot of respect for Kenpo. I am sure it serves thier intended purpose.
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Honestly I belive most of this is a waste of time...none of this is used in real fighting and thats what most want to learn it for incase they are attacked
You should practice for real life situations otherwise it's just an art form
Come sport
No martial art is a waste of time, but I understand your point, most of the stuff here is far too complicated or unrealistic to pull off in the street, personally I think krav maga is the best for self defence in the street and to truly be a bad ass then the best to train in would be mma,there are some useful techniques in this though..
I see your point totally. Bow/salute is respectful tho. We train directly in punches elbows knees kicks straight to the point.
@@finhyland4270 This us the begginers basics mastering your stances is key as hesays here. Without lproper stances and movements you will just be moving clumsily. Most of comments here are about getting into fightng straightaway without realising that there is a lot more to striking than just hitting somebody without any which way you can. Its only after some years of trainining is there a y talk of street fighting.
How do you know its not used inreal life. If you have trained for some years the movements become second nature. This is a begginners class for complete novices. If you don't kniw basics you can't just learn applucations for the street the way some people are so keen on.
this right realign
Ok.
Not taking anything from his instruction, but am I the only one who notices that he has red tape instead of actual stripes on his belt. I have black belts in 4 different Martial Arts, and I have never seen a Black Belt of any rank, in any discipline, that uses tape to denote the degree.
Does it really matter it's not a fashion show. His knowledge is all that matters! Mick Pick wore the same belt with no strips for like 25 years!
Am I the only one having no more trouble bending my fist whether my thumb is on the side ou on my fingers?
The one time I see a martial arts video without some self proclaimed Uber duper badass fighter talking crap about how ineffective it is blah blah blah is the time I know the comments are probably shut off
It's not that I don't like you it's because a lot of kenpo fighting is impractical but you do teach very well I should say
Alex Prado let me guess you think mma is practical, oh I'm just waiting to hear that. kenpo is very practical however tough to learn, it provides a lot of tools like any effective art does
Alex Prado Why do you say Kenpo is impractical for fighting? I'm just curious.
***** forms teach you footwork and body motion to evade attacks and set up your next attack if you're a black belt in kenpo and still a bad fighter than I'm sorry but you're just a bad kenpoist.
If you're kenpo school never used real sparring than I'm sorry you belonged to a very bad kenpo school
+Bobbo Morgan you're gonna give me the whole boxing is superior argument just proves my orginal assumption.
my kenpo instructor used to box/kickbox and trained a few fighters for competition but his core was always kenpo because it's an art with no rules unlike sports like boxing ect I'm no acolyte but you should try telling him his kenpo is a joke cause I think hed beg to differ
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What..Kenpo is impractical...why do you say that?...what do you think *****
I would watch but clarity is bad.
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nahh you've never been to a competition or a real fight ..id love to see those moves used to a higschool ALL STATE WRESTLERS or BJJ blue belt...
How could he win the octagon and everything else is all built for grappling wrapping your legs around someone once they outlawed the 12 to 6 elbow strike which put a lot of your Jiu-Jitsu practitioners at down and out then it was all designed for a grapher remember it was started by the Gracie's who only grapple
I seen a kickboxer get a foul for dirty boxing but I'll be damned if he didn't stay up on his feet
One last statement he's in the Hall of Fame
Is that supposed to be your face on that bag? "This is only way you can hit Master"
I miss karate
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Anyone ever seen someone use a "horse stance" in a real fight??
I've seen Masters what the floor up with someone using the horse stance
Hitting with a fist is To be discouraged too many bones to break! Try a Real Combat to Death Martial Art....SILAT
absolutely ludicrous.
if you ridge hand with your thumb you will BREAK it. in kenpo black belts are clearly given away like nothing.. this guy is not qualified to be teaching squat.
I took 5 yrs to get my Chinese Kenpo Black belt back in 80s. Very detailed and effective techniques. My sensei made sure you earned every belt then. No handouts ! I did experience seeing, what i believed , was other styles/schools handing out black belts. Yet some styles requirements to obtain a black belt are more strenuous and take various lengths of time. Overall we had mutual respect for all other styles.
Rip Sensei George Sewell !
Damn !! This is garbage. Come this is 2016, you can waste your time with this if you want. But if you are serious about martial arts you have to train bjj/mma .
Why insult ! More to it than physical combat !
Ted Thornton anime isnt real.
Much Respect sir!! Absolutely Beautiful art!!
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Very good fitness self defence any dvds
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