Is American Kenpo Karate USELESS???

[@KarateDojowaKu]

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[@ricashbringer9866]

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]

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]

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]

Yusuke did it! Dan is Daniel-San, he is the Karate kid... or the Kempo Kid

[@nw4357]

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]

Thank you for having me on Sensei!

[@joels9263]

As a former Kenpo student you did a great job explaining the principals of Kenpo

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

Always good to see a collaboration with 2 of my favorite channels

[@efisgpr]

Great explanations! 👍

[@carlfjnon]

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]

This was one of the best explanations of Kenpo given the short amount of time. Great job @ArtofOneDojo!

[@TheFinster12]

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.

[@albertomendoza5142]

I live in Chicago a train on kampo karate with Tony Pablo San Diego California national City 1984 1980. Listen to Tony Pablo master of Campbell from Albert❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

[@stephendiaz2033]

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]

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.

[@matthewblackwelder6487]

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]

I agree witn you. Also changes the way you think about what works with attacks and defense.

[@edd.]

The style must fit the student and every style is useful when taught well and applied correctly

[@wutntarnation]

How about "face to fist" style?

[@Dude408f]

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]

@@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]

So there are styles meant for fat guys like the red shirt

[@AyeJordan7]

@@wepntech there’s no such thing as a ineffective style tho that’s literally impossible

[@EqualizerCombatives]

It's great to see unity in the comments, no hate and no "know it all" expert fighter's insulting Kenpo.

[@blades0805]

Two of my fave KZbins and karate teachers together

[@MarioUcomics]

I don’t do Kenpo but I love Art of One Dojo’s passion when he talks about it

[@a-blivvy-yus]

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.

[@Berengier817]

I love cross collaborating on KZbin 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]

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 🇨🇱 🥋 👊🏻 ❤

[@SherwinMoore]

I like the respectful exchange between 2 system practitioners & approaching each other with open minds & common fundamentals.

[@Soldier-of-God.]

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!🇲🇽🙏🥋

[@camiloiribarren1450]

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]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@amhawk8742]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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.

[@maxpain1942]

I used a few of Kenpos moves in a self defense situation and it was very effective

[@danskarate997]

It shares a lot of techniques with karate, and I like the use of scientific principles to dictate the way you should move. I think kenpo has a lot to offer, and with the inclusion of mma and grappling in to some systems is a great evolution of the art.

[@hankypankywhoopdydoo284]

Technique means different things between kenpo and karate. Kenpo can be like karate without being karate. If a punch is a technique then yes, techniques are similar.

[@flip1sba]

Jeff Speakman was among those who incorporated grappling and ground fighting to American Kenpo at with his 5.0 system.

[@danielreid3476]

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]

Great idea! I agree. Emperado was a giant. RIP.

[@jarrmekdansby7142]

Kenpo + Krav Maga= Kajukenbo. Lol!!!!

[@tonymontana3949]

Kajukenbo is special look episode of fightquest greetings from Greece

[@Ronin0179]

I have read that kajukenbo shares a lineage with Kenpo

[@jamesdeaton3559]

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.

[@CigamFeiht]

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 :)

[@roninstrength1883]

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.

[@theepeopleswarrior]

I love your videos as you're expanding your tutorials.

[@SuperComicsM.A]

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

[@felipe636]

Very good combo.

[@xtream5productions56]

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

[@bremexperience]

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]

Yea like my kenpo school is good but I’ve seen some that arent

[@kenpochrstn]

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]

@@johnhughes2690 JKA style Shotokan is pretty standard.

[@jamesdeaton3559]

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]

⁠@@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 :)

[@carlfjnon]

Absolutely love this discussion, open minded and respectful.

[@andylavs2605]

Very interesting. I didn't know anything about American Kenpo. Looks to have some similarity to Shorinji Kempo though.

[@jahovaneese]

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

[@gatoplaya]

Great interview! I appreciate the time taken to get to know a bit more of other arts and perspectives

[@davidwayne9982]

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)..

[@striplingwarrior6309]

Ed Parker was at least 3000 light years ahead of his time. Gone too soon. Rest in power Master Parker.

[@tjmacdonald9267]

The answer is no if you find a good dojo there is always something you can learn

[@keithschultz4187]

Excellent breakdown sir !

[@davidwayne9982]

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.

[@jasonbritt2497]

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.

[@MrRabiddogg]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@ArtofOneDojo blending techniques and using the equation formula is my favorite way to think creatively in my American Kenpo👊🏽🔥

[@arg6741]

I think they're very similar after seeing this video, the 'hidden movements' historically in Kata is what Kenpo is trying to express.

[@Market-Maven]

Thank you both. I have been in Kenpo since 69. Nice points and approach to understanding on both your parts. Best regards.

[@luismboc]

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?)

[@efisgpr]

Sensei: "Kenpo is a language." Jeff *SPEAKMAN* : "It's like I was born for this."

[@williambreen4290]

American Kenpo master Jeff Speakman who was the star in that movie The Perfect Weapon apparently earned his black belt in Japanese goju Ryu karate and then became a black belt in American Kenpo Karate so with the scientific quality of American Kenpo and the speed achieve through Kenpo training and his powerful linear style Japanese attacks from goju-ryu probably made his Kenpo dynamic!

[@vze21gwa]

Goju- Ryu isn't a linear style per se. There are many circular techniques.

[@ukumra]

Jeff Speakman is testing for his 10th dan in July...He is amazing.

[@RedneckInCarolina]

@@ukumra He earned it.

[@spartanwarrior1]

Goju-ryu is Okinawan

[@gbody2617]

​@@spartanwarrior1 - Yes, the real Goju but there's a Japanese mainland offshoot of Goju Ryu.

[@davidwayne9982]

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!!!

[@obiwanquixote8423]

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]

Agreed.

[@jamealjordon1376]

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]

Exactly sounds about right , Martial Artist for many years love the humbleness of Both Masters , is the way should be regardless of style

[@KingSquirtle999]

Lol nah

[@jeremyleeflores4353]

Hong Hi didn't found TKD he adopted the name.. TKD is a mix of 8 Kwans

[@Observer-kw7vu]

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]

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.

[@Herowebcomics]

OMG! This is an amazing crossover!😎

[@user-np5vy4ds5o]

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 😊

[@KurtAngle89]

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]

Kempo funciona em combate

[@scottzappa9314]

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.

[@tattoo62]

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 !

[@haroldstanberry3978]

It's nice to see people appreciate ed parker American kenpo, I train under epperson in chico he is such a great teacher.

[@ArkansasWushu]

I began in Shotokan, and then picked up Kenpo after about a year. It was really interesting for me to watch a Shotokan practitioner interview a Kenpo guy. The form Naihanchi was also taught in Kenpo at one time. One of the things I loved about learning both, is that many of the self-defense techniques in Kenpo are also contained in the Shotokan forms if you look hard enough.

[@mjhonsun]

This series is excellent! Thanks!

[@DonMcGuire4502]

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.

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

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.

[@Spectre2434]

The dimensional blind spot fantastic 😍

[@KamauKenpo]

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.

[@buzzardneckseahag]

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.

[@bw5020]

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

[@johnhanley9946]

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.

[@keystothebox]

I love the mindset and principles. The only reason I had not taken Kenpo seriously before watching this is because color Gi's look kinda silly to me and I haven't seen any great fighters using it short of old clips of Ed Parker. Sadly most Kenpo black belts I saw sparring are on par with blue belts at my dojo so I am glad I saw this. I love the science based approach which to me is the part that Shotokan lacks.. there are brief explainations in Bunki, but even most black belts tend to have bad explainations. This video collaboration made me seriously rethink the potential and ideas of Kenpo. Thank you very much. Any books you can recommend that have all these principles formalized?

[@golputer1]

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.

[@thomaselmore1155]

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.

[@toddjohnson5176]

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.

[@OmniscientWarrior]

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.

[@addicted2web]

Loved this! 👍

[@jkdbuck7670]

I was going to study kenpo, but I didn't have enough patches for my uniform.

[@dwayneglover2176]

Great video keep it moving I am a big fan of American Kempo Karate keep it moving much respect

[@blakeismydaughter2902]

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.

[@alwaysontime69]

We humans have this interesting way of believing in something without truly testing it. A wise panda once said, "Enough talk, let's fight".

[@matthewbaumann630]

What is the point of the double punch? We do it in Karate kata too. It almost seems like a throw.

[@MDMiller60]

Very interesting on both of you.

[@lilpizza]

Hey, I love your videos!! Could you do a video/reaction video on Shobukan karate? It’s one of the main ones in Australia. Would love if you did a video about it.

[@longmeninstructor]

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.

[@FarleyProductions]

Great video guys!

[@elramswood]

Can you look into Moore's karate Shou Shu? I think you will find it very interesting.

[@TehDanno1]

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.

[@mizukarate]

Seems like Kempo is well organized. I feel if you can rap your mind around this kind of organization it can be useful.

[@evilxmetalband6532]

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.

[@richardthemagician8991]

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!"

[@AngloSaxon1]

Great video, very interesting subject

[@eddieromanov]

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. 🤯

[@grayalun]

The issue I have with Kenpo is that the pressure testing is hard because the Uke is fully compliant. I've drilled stuff in Jiu-jitsu and then found it hard to get it working in a spar. I'd love to see Kenpo tey and evolve by the attacker retracting the arm and moving their feet for follow up strikes like a live situation, could pad up the person on the recieving end. I've seen Kenpo sparring before but some places don't which I think means people aren't used to gettng hit or the chaos of a more live opponent.

[@rondickey7116]

I realize in Kenpo, a complete turn for the power, I'm thinking that might be over doing it, can we make kenpo more basic?

[@nachgeben]

I'd love to know about martial arts that come from a population that is, in general, a larger one. Everything he describes about taking height away and the like, it seems like something far more important in a general population where male height is around and exceeding 6' (~183cm in non-freedom units). I could be wrong, but so much of traditional, Asian martial arts seems to be more about speed and endurance, which would be important in races with smaller people in height and weight, while Europeans and African populations (as an example) tend to be taller, broader, heavier, and relatively slower as a result. As a relatively short woman, at 5'4" (about 165cm, I think), self-defense has always been taught to me about how to disable large attackers by destroying their advantages against me. So I wonder if the older arts compensate like that.

[@codexena1]

Very insightful! Thank you Sensi for opening up options in our training.

[@BoydJames]

The question I would like to ask, is Dan a follower of Ed Parkers system or straight Kenpo? Ed parker modified his Kenpo after his encounters with Bruce Lee, and in my opinion what I saw in this video is almost a classical fusion of kung fu principles with karate. Its very unique, and me being a practitioner, teacher of the wing chun system I see similarities, in the scientific approach. Especially with the heaven human earth range principles and how structure is affected. I enjoyed this video tremendously, As it was easy to digest,the concepts between both of you. Thank you.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

My experience is primarily Ed Parker Kenpo and Kenpo 5.0, along with MMA Kenpo hybrids. Bruce Lee and Ed Parker impacted each other for sure.

[@MrGreyHats]

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.

[@NightFight164]

Kempo is a beautiful martial art. Thank you sensei

[@jimlivingston2696]

I did Kenpo for years, I love it. I learned a lot and was more active with my life.

[@NasosBoutsikas]

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]

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.

[@themartialartist1929]

Imagine wanting to learn an art and looking up kenpo or any other martial art and see this donuts 🍩 thumbnail

[@bellaatutti4779]

How many times a week do you suggest I train karate at home?

[@juliecicero7824]

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!

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

5:28 the grudge sound Osu!

[@gepardmic6003]

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.

[@rodneyrobertson5354]

You are open minded. That’s the gift. From fellow martial artist

[@nickharrison6184]

Loved it , love Dan he's the best