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Al and Pat Tracy have just
returned from a GREAT week in Ireland.
Historical Background:
With the exception of myself, my two brothers and about 2-3 others,
this group of Kenpo men in Ireland are SENIOR
to all other Kenpo stylists in the WORLD.
This original group (still active) started with John McSweeney in 1963. Almost
all Kenpo in Ireland and Europe can be traced back to John McSweeney.
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5/26/08 - Important up-date
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Latest business
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This week has an
important update!
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Below are two links to an
excellent video on youtube
of the Ed Parker I studied and trained with. Ed in this video is 185 lbs. The
other people involved are a "young" Joe Hyams (author; "Zen
and the Martial Arts) and Nick Adams of "The Rebel"
TV series. Note: Ed Parker's 2nd snap kick to Nick Adams is HEAD
HIGH**. Also, when Ed does Short #3 Kata he uses
the same opening as the "Two Man Set". Note the use of Lever (NOT
Lone Kimono) and Kimono Grab - later removed from the American Kenpo System. For
years Kimono Grab
was the "Signature" move that defined "KENPO"!
History: When I and my two brothers started studying with Ed Parker we
asked him, "What title should we use when we address you?" His reply
"ED"! Ed and I
were only 5 years apart in age.
Later generations were proud to claim that they studied with the "Old
Man" ... because none of them ever studied with the "Young Ed
Parker"
This video shows how Ed originally taught and moved. Ed looks good doing Short
#3. Nick Adams moved very well for a WHITE
BELT". Note: Joe Hyams has three tips on his white belt.
I want to thank Dave Simmons for first posting
them on Ted Sumners's San Jose Kenpo discussion board.
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I personally was holding a magazine as high as I could reach (7+ ft) and Ed
kicked it out of my hand with a "front Chicken Kick"! As a young man
Ed was an excellent, "powerful" kicker - all of his board breaking
with his feet was done with "Power Thrust Kicks", not snap kicks. (Just try breaking 4-5 boards with a front snap kick!)
Note: From the ground position (on his back)
Ed Parker was as good of a kicker as I have ever seen.
History: After studying with Ed and developing my hands, Ed would let me do all
the breaking with my hands in demonstrations. No spacers, no pads - just bare knuckle
against wood, bricks or concrete. However, Ed always did the breaking of
boards with his feet!
Historical Note:
Just as Ed is demonstrating with Nick Adams, Ed would also be the "UKI"
when he taught us a technique. As he explained, "that way I know you are
doing it right".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf8d-WrfvZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVJuCfBIZ9M&NR=1
Follow-up
to Bart Vale's - Black Belt Hall of Fame award for Full Contact fighter of the
year.
Below is a link to the excellent Awards Video Black belt for Bart
Vale.
This video clip includes Bart's famous knockout of Ken Shamrock. Note:
Bart stuns Ken with a Heel Palm to the forehead, then kicks him in the head
three times before he hits the ground.
American Kenpo does not teach the type of kicks Bart Vale uses. They say the
kicks are impractical and will not work. The final kick Bart uses is one of
the most devastating kicks I have ever seen!
Below is the video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Lp7TQDVMI&mode=related&search=
Click here for a history of the "Chicken Kick" as it related to Kenpo
WEB
SPECIAL
Bart Vale Shootfighting Highlights DVD
This DVD contains many highlights of some of Bart Vale's most dynamic matches
COST: $20 and this includes shipping
Below is a link to Jeff Speakman's
answer to what Bart Vales teaches. He calls it
KENPO 5.0! Looks to me like sloppy American Kenpo and
a little (Gracie) Jiu Jitsu 101 for beginners. They are a little late
(20 years) putting Jiu Jitsu back into Kenpo Jiu Jitsu.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRGNvqepodM
Hall of
Fame Update!
Click here
to take you to the updated Hall of Fame list - www.kenpowhoswho.com
While they
last - Hall of Fame/GOE Patches - 4 1/2 inches - Black-Silver thread
$9 - Includes shipping
New embroidery design -The Kenpo Fist - call Mark for all the color
combinations
Phone Mark Tracy at 513-851-2112 to order
Historical
Update
It has now been over
70 years since James Mitose introduced Kenpo to Hawaii. Since that time
thousands of Schools/clubs have taught Kenpo to hundreds of thousands of
students. The art is being taught under many different names. The following
list will try to cover the majority of these names and listed in the
approximate time frame they were introduced:
Kenpo Jui Jitsu (Mitose) - Kenpo (Mitose) - Kenpo Karate (Chow using the Chinese character (Kara) for Karate - Hawaiian Kenpo - GO-Shinjitsu Chow) - Chinese Karate (Parker) American Kenpo (Dick Willett) Parker's American Kenpo - Shaolin Kenpo (Chow/Castro) - Kara-Ho-Kenpo (Chow). There are many other minor Variations.
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Elvis really a Black Belt? - Click
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GOE3 - 2007 IS NOW HISTORY
To say the event was a success is an UNDERSTATEMENT!
We did not expect to pre-register
several hundred people on Thursday - when there were no events. This years the
Goe-4-2009 will have special events scheduled for Thursday
The 2 days of seminars
(Friday and Saturday) drew almost 1000 spectators.
The Saturday night Hall of
Fame Banquet was a sellout and we have to apologize to the 80+ people we
had to turn away!
The demand has been so
great we have booked triple the space for 2009!
Start making your plans
NOW!
GOE - 4 - 2009
June 25, Thursday, June 26
Friday, June 27 Saturday 2009!
Chicago (Tinley Park)
Holiday Inn Convention
Center Staff took such good care of us, we will once again be using the
same location!
We have now reserved
triple the space - Friday and Saturday we will have almost 30,000 sq. ft.
Friday and Saturday will have 5+ seminars every hour from 8AM - To 5:PM
More information to
follow!
Lots of new Products
Visit the Kenpo Store
Fall is here -
Now is the time to order Sweat Shirts and Hooded Sweat Shirts
Also available - Gift certificates for the holidays!
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Summer Sale on all Dvd
Buy 2 get 1 Free (of equal or lesser value)
After 50 years - A
Kenpo "Black Belt" Ring - - that says it all - - for all Kenpo
Styles
- Click on the image below to enlarge the photo.
Go to "The Kenpo Store for Price - description and availability
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I would like to thank the editors of Art of the Warrior for giving me the cover of their magazine. Special thanks to Greg Mattson and Becky Mornar for making this possible, and for the excellent 6 page article written by Becky.
We have a limited number of Signed Copies for $8 which includes shipping. Get your copy while we still have them!
Click here for a full page of the cover
For quality this is a large file you can download by right clicking then save as: ......... The file may be a little slow on loading.
One
important thing that sets Kenpo apart from all of the other Martial Arts is
"The Healing Arts"
Here is a link to Ted Sumner's site on Restoration Art
www.sanjosekenpo.com/Restorationart.htm
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Congratulations
to BART Vale:
"Black Belt Magazine" has selected Bart Vale for its
"Hall of Fame" as Full Contact Fighter of the Year (2006)
You can contact Bart Vale at
New History Series - The
History and Origin of all Kenpo Katas (Forms/Sets)
Click
Here
Coming soon: "Kenpo's lost Art" : KICKING!
Special
2006 Super Kenpo Camp Kata DVD - $25 - all 6 Katas on one DVD - $25
Never before released
1. Nihanchi 1
and 2
2. Parker's original lost #6 - Complete Kata - with historical notes - each technique is
broken down with an opponent
(This
Kata is a "Must" for all American Kenpo Students)
3. Chinese
Set (Shaolin Long Fist)
4. Earth and Sky
5. Chinese Saber
We have added 4 new embroidery designs
One time close out sale
on embroidery "SWEAT SHIRTS"
Normal Price $25
SALE PRICE $15 - plus shipping
Check the Kenpo Store for available sizes!
You can now order all "Century"
products from the "on line" catalogue
at The Kenpo Store
Click here to enter the Kenpo Store
859-223-9175
More details
in the near future!
The "Kenpo Hall of Fame" will have its own Website where each inductee
into the Hall of Fame will have a link to the Individual's web site
NEW
Master Instructor Certification
Ranks: 6th Black and higher
Cost: $30
Optional:
Special Marble Border
Mounting
to set it off from the regular Instructor Certifications. Cost: $40 for
mounting
$70 (US) Total for Certification and Mounting - - -
HISTORICAL DOCUMENT: There has been a lot of controversy and speculation as to how well Ed Parker knew James Mitose and over what period of time.. Here for the first time - in his own words in a personal letter Ed will clear up this part of history. I have added more historical information (since I was there) to give you more insight into the history of Kenpo. Click here to get this information The file is large so it may take a minute or two to load. I wanted you to be able to read the entire letter.
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NEW: FAQ - Why does Kenpo/Kempo use a "Black Gi"? - click here New: FAQ - What is the origin of the Kenpo Colored belt System?
Story: -- How a Black Gi brought about Elvis Presley's divorce
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I would like to thank Action Martial Arts for putting me on the cover of the Aug/Oct 2000 issue. The great thing about Action Martial Arts Magazine is that it is actually read by thousands of "real" martial artists. They also wrote an excellent cover story.
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