Jeff Speakman - Shielding Hammer

[@DonaldSchnell]

Mr. Speakman is an amazing instructor. His heart and dragon spirit come through. Wishing you success with your recovery from Cancer. Never Give Up!!

[@garyhubbard1086]

Didn't know he was sick get better amay the lord be with you

[@ordinarybear7037]

Did you see his film ? Perfect Weapon' a solid old action movie, I came here from watching the fight scenes....... kindred regards Legends

[@ordinarybear7037]

a non acid diet can effect massive change, and the act of bravery creates cancer killing cells from the hypothalimus. kind regards alls

[@glenlackey2]

Ok so I watched it 5 times in a row. Now I will go home and finally tell my wife how I feel about her bossing me around all the time!! Shielding Hammer here we go!!

[@mr.8999]

😂

[@johnnyguitar6639]

Watch out for the swinging frying pan,which is often followed by swinging dough-roller

[@notyou8716]

You too? My wife straight up scares me. I almost called the cops on her.

[@LivegoodCreator]

R.I.P.

[@brianvirnelson1668]

I tried that already with my wife. It did not go well. I’m still eating out of a straw.

[@matthewsisk]

Jeff Speakman is always the unsung hero of 90s action films.

[@MrPortlyfellow]

the perfect weapon,,now and allways,,respect jeff!

[@notyou8716]

It's a pretty art, but all of that fancy stuff simply doesn't work in a violent street altercation. In my experience of being in the security field and fighting larger and multiple opponents I'd STRONGLY suggest a combination of Muay Thai, Krav Maga and Wing Chun Bil Jee. The basics can be committed to mental and muscle memory fairly easily.

[@jimlowe5433]

@@notyou8716 We all share experiences, in some degree, of the real world. The method of Kenpo which are demonstrated in its technique sequences are A, not THE, way of teaching principles and concepts of movements. They are patterns, as in any method out there. BJJ, Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, Karate, etc etc, follow patterns of movements which teach principles to be ingrained into the human mind. Some of Kenpo may be a bit overblown, but take the ideas and work with them. It is conceptual. I personally have studied this method, applying with it with boxing, wrestling, and judo/Aiki. Add to that stick and knife, as well as, information from the likes of Lee Morrison, Geoff Thompson. Working with other sources, like Krav Maga and Wing Chun (which you find in Kenpo's free style: B1a, B1b, etc), and what you, after years of practice and application, discover is you create what works for you. Just like Bruce Lee's philosophy in Jeet Kune Do, you learn to cut back and apply what is useful for yourself. Nothing fancy about any thing if you see past the fog.

[@melvindevine9048]

Yup the only thing that was what made him unusable in follywood was he was a genuine 100 percent great human being.who refused to back stabb and bad mouth others and he looked put for every single person he worked with from costars to the production crew the my crap don't stink now so don't talk to me or address me as such he refused insisting they call him by jisname or buddy friend and on the same level as equals got him major respect unfortunately not with the big wigs

[@jackieschofield7041]

Love this man,Wish he could have went farther in movies.

[@vasosandrea3532]

Well said they sre still sleeping out there.

[@michalbukvai7548]

Mr. Speakman I want to thank You for everything.

[@jonathanharris8566]

Should of been a movie legend, The Perfect Weapon is terribly underrated. This guy's the real deal

[@1888swordsman]

Jeff knows how to show correct techniques, it doesn't replace a real lesson, but comes as close as one can. Deepest respect to Jeff Speakman and his skills.

[@damirko]

I always love watching Mr Speakman practice and demonstrate Kenpo Karate. He has a great natural flow with his movements and technique. Also, he does some great detailed explanation for the techniques.

[@notyou8716]

This is absolute garbage and has more in common with the two-step than practical street combat.

[@McCaler]

I've always been impressed with Mr. Speakman as to how incredibly fast he moves his hands towards his opponent. It's like his attacks are a blur. He should expand his dojo to Canada. I would love to learn Kenpo Karate.

[@tonysicily2687]

An incredible amount of information, delivered in a very clear, very accessible, very easy to understand way. Thank you Mr Speakman. I have noticed that you are not making these videos any more, is there any plans to continue them.

[@cbond99]

By having a humble attitude and showing proper respect, a true martial artist shows to his or her seniors and Instructors that he or she is worthy of receiving higher knowledge and that they aren't likely to abuse the skills imparted to them.

[@spadaydaga]

Man, Jeff Speakman is a great teacher. He explains things well.

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

Jeff is great. He’s one of the best. Super intelligent guy. I have a lot of respect for the guy.

[@crimsontidecalvinist6140]

Jeff Speakman has been doing these movements for so long that it’s second nature to him. He is an incredibly gifted martial artist.

[@raywest7222]

This is an awesome version of shielding hammer because the original version of this technique was done with a step through left hook which is never done in boxing or mma making it a shuffle hook makes the technique actually functional and effective because it doesn’t make train against a punch you will almost never have to deal with thank you Jeff Speakman

[@MichiganWoodlandWarrior]

Fine job, well done. I appreciate you taking the time to make the video and carrying on the hard work and memory of Ed Parker. Please keep up the good work.

[@charlesroberson5617]

Really enjoyed your method of teaching . Clear , precise and directed.

[@MarkSmith-dx3cd]

Jeff Speakman can make you say 'owww' in many languages

[@joeriley8667]

Mark Smith I went to high school with Rick Fowler who taught and formulated kata for all of Ed Parker's kenpo karate schools in America at the time I was in my early 20's, who was a contemporary of Jeff Speakman, though I don't know if they knew each other. Rick still teaches kenpo in Irving, Texas. If you want a perfect example of what a true kenpo teacher is and cannot reach Mr. Speak man, I would recommend Mr. Fowler.

[@ponrix]

got this as a recommend. i actually just watched Perfect Weapon on hulu yesterday.

[@geeftw69]

That was 1 of my favorite movies growing up 🤘🤘🤘

[@Icehso140]

I was told that Mr. Parker's techniques came from a one strike and done situation. It was something I personally experienced when someone attacked me for real in a Five Swords situation. First strike was the last strike. I love the fact that Kenpo is taylored to the student's abilities so it works for everyone. Once 2 students reach Brown belt, the way they perform each technique varies according to their own style of Kenpo.

[@vikotto]

Those last few seconds were aaaaaawsome!

[@paulgendron5654]

Amazing! Simply! Amazing! 👍✊

[@shivanandsamaroo6129]

Jeff Speakman,another one of my favorite martial artist

[@redbunnytail9528]

If you're a fighter dude and you like to watch martial arts clips, this is something you have to look into. It's just very interesting stuff. If you're into 2D fighter games like Streetfighter VS Capcom or Virtua Fighter, this should draw you in, too. It's kinda ridiculously cool, to think of 5+ strike combos on someone. It could even be said that the model for 2D fighter games is American Kenpo, unless you play Cyclops, in Street Fighter VS Marvel. Then it's just spam 'body height' optic blast. Also. Really glad Speakman made a full recovery from cancer.

[@stevekaczmarczyk9701]

I love is Chanel it's like being in your class. You still have it. Love for you to do a perfect weapon 2 thank you for your time from Richmond Virginia usa

[@Tigerpaws9097826]

I liked this. Watching Kenpo demonstrations, I've sometimes wondered how the techniques could generate enough power to actually be effective, as on the surface they often look fast but light-handed. Jeff provides some hints here how force can actually be generated with those techniques, and I found the subject intriguing.

[@JimEverette]

Boxing 👍 is power 🔋

[@chrisbo5288]

Its nice in a training seasson but in a real life combat situation it would most likely not work, your enemy would never stand still he would move, fall back attack from different angles. Its not realistic although it looks nice. Do some real sparring with full resistance and full gear on and try to hit and resist as hard as possible, i don't think it would work.

[@JimEverette]

@@chrisbo5288 these are fundamentals , your clueless about this art , I've used this against a mugger worked just fine .. courage is required

[@chrisbo5288]

@@JimEverette Hmm if it works against an mma fighter i would be convinced but you could be wright about the mugger, if he is not suspecting resistance and you build up the courage to strike first and strike hard, well i guess it could work. But it could be dangerous against someone wilding a knife or even a gun giving you a false sense of selfencouragement getting yourself leathaly ingured in the end. So it could go both ways. THe most important part of a martial art or self defense is real life pressure to simulate a street situation as close as possible i guess. If you practise that regulary it could work.

[@JimEverette]

@@chrisbo5288 mma uses this kenpo .....chuck liddell had kenpo tatted on him🤣

[@PainoftheAncestors]

The family of Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu honors Mr. Parker and Jeff Speakman!

[@thomasvince1266]

Jeff, You and I were coming up at about the same time Kenpo. This is also known as maintaining the gap when freestyling. We can also open the gap or close the gap, simplified. I remember when Parker choose you for the movie, great job, our common ground, Larry Tatum.

[@tiryan77]

Now that's quality instruction and effective hand technique. Probably some of the best I've ever seen. Of course we're talkin' Jeff Speakman here!! That WAS NOT too many techniques in a sequence at all. Maybe too much for YOUR limited mental capacity, HairofSteel555. Awesome demonstration Jeff! You're the real deal and the reason I got into Kenpo.

[@jaybarnett4599]

Took a seminar from him decades ago. It was perfect. Wore a shirt i bought from his wife for like 10 years 😄

[@thedroidish]

These videos were very informative, thank you, sir.

[@blackswordshinobi]

Mr. Speakman one my best martial arts and movie hero

[@vetteluvnh]

Kenpo looks great on a compliant opponent who telegraphs his strikes & holds them in suspended animation while you unleash a litany of choreographed strikes on him. As a former bouncer & corrections officer, I can tell you that's not how it works in the real world.

[@TheMysticCraft86]

Not even a 4min video, yet it explains shielding hammer in 30 sec and at full speed is less than 8 sec, meanwhile explaining a century worth of knowledge... Invaluable information. Go buy Kenpo 5.0 and just give Jeff Speakman all the money in the world.

[@InternetGoldMiner]

I like it Jeff. Very good Kenpo concepts.

[@wesdanakes8386]

WOW that's Awesome Power, Speed and Stands without big circle👍👌

[@31ninjablack]

That was awesome!

[@russellthompson6079]

brush blocks are great, used in many styles!

[@PubliusAfricanus]

This is insane. So to counter one particular punch you need an elaborate multi-step system that includes groin strikes, eye pokes, height changes, parrying, slapping your own ribs, etc. I mean, maybe it works, but at this rate you'd have to memorize thousands of moves, all with crazy Shenmue-esque names, to master the art.

[@CorporaMedicina]

I actually agree with that ..simplicity is always preferred..also multiple strikes like that waste energy and there is no guarantee that in a free sparing all will land..actually most wont..

[@joeriley8667]

PubliusAfricanus a black belt is a masters degree in unarmed combat, so it will be more complex than simply "I punch you, you punch me." When I took kenpo it was required to write a thesis on a subject given to you by your Sifu. If all you want is "wham bam thank you ma'am", carry a club. The difference between a mater and a thug is that a master may only use a few blows, the same as the thug, but he has years of grueling effort to condition both mind and body to teach you how to deal with more complex problems should they arise!

[@joeriley8667]

PubliusAfricanus what you are saying is a valid point, but the idea is to condition your reflexes to respond to the attack. Practice 10 blows so that they become muscle memory, and in a real fight you will react without conscious thought, by instinct, and deliver at least 5 blows before you are consciously aware of the threat. In a real fight, you can't afford to focus all your attention on one opponent, because while you hit one guy 10 times, his friends have beat the stuffing out of you! You hit one guy once and check to see if he has help, then turn to the others, and then go back to the first. But FIRST stop the guy you can reach easiest, the closest threat.

[@jimlowe5433]

You don't need an elaborate multi-step system. But you need to explore the chances that your first defense failed, so why not have a back-up to it? These are only possible responses, and not the complete defense alone. In the real world things fail. So, you need something to back up you.

[@alexanderciffo4882]

LMAO

[@SHAKA-NEU-LU]

I live in las vegas and went to kenpo 5.0. He is still blazin fast. Back in 99 I trained with Sufu Polo Amaro who trained under Al Farnsworth who implemented his system called jeet kenpo. Principles & speed of kenpo w/ wing Chung techniques mixed w/jujitsu, judo, aikido,taekwondo,& boxing

[@gregdavis3884]

Nguyon.....I studied under Al before and after he started his own system.I achieved a first degree Black under him.Sad to hear he passed away.

[@Tyjobuou812]

Exceptional demonstration, Sifu Wong Kook fot would have been proud

[@tirasweatherford3077]

This guy is awesome he is the perfect weapon.😎

[@joemaycen8556]

Beside the kenpo karate, he sure made a great actor through the years. Glad your health is much better Jeff!

[@clivewakeham]

My instructor always explained that these technique sequences like "Shielding Hammer", "Five Swords" etc are to learn following movements and hit multiple times in sequence. The full technique might have ten separate strikes and even if the opponent blocks a couple or is in the wrong position for a strike to hit properly there is still another 7 or 8 strikes that are going to hit and work.

[@irgordon]

Not to knock Kenpo, but they have a lot of extraneous terms to describe simple techniques. For instance, he is in an open stance, he blocks with this right forearm, then elbow strike to the jaw, then drops fist into a groin strike, step back and step back into a defensive posture. Many different martial arts use similar techniques but we don't call it "Height Zone", "Matching Distance" or "Neutral Bow" which seems like a steep curve to learn terms for pretty simple concepts you can explain in english words like: Drop your hips, slide back and open stance.

[@alexcolman1]

sensei jeff speakman, great video. i hope you do more, it would help me alot. im a 1rst degree black, and i have been realy inspired by the way you execute the forms and the techniques. im really trying to be the best and be like ou. take care master.

[@califassmith9149]

No disrespect intended just making a comment. I have been through a few instructors over the years due to moving around the country. Some know the techniques and simplify everything for their student and some teach as Mr. Parker taught. If you watch some old vids of Mr. Parker teaching advanced classes this is how he talked. He explained the "WHY" of doing things. Talking in terms of, height, width, and depth zones. marriage of gravity, economy of motion, opposing forces, etc.

[@SuperSam279]

The way he moves is unbelievable!

[@fermingarza6357]

But what happens when his opponent actually moves in a real altercation instead of standing still?

[@AZTigerMMA]

Not my system , But I can certainly appreciate his mastery and skill level. He’s teaching is amazing

[@neilrennie867]

Love watching this.awesome smackdown.

[@Fenzi010]

kenpo is amazing.. looks like something out of a video game.. king of fighters..

[@cmoore300]

great stuff high five to the uploader you rock thanks. chris

[@davidrisselada6199]

Ya right. This is a martial art made popular by a movie not because of its proven effectiveness in fighting.

[@TheKersey475]

I would love to see a fighting game character (Tekken, Dead or Alive, Street Fighter, etc.) who uses American Kenpo. Such a character would probably emphasize counters and rapid-fire strikes. Bonus points if he or she has an Elvis impersonator alternate costume (Elvis Presley was not only a student of Kenpo founder Ed Parker, but was a black belt in the art as well)

[@tattoo62]

Im not into the arts of any of it but this guy has alwas impressed me a great deal ! If i was able kenpo is what id want to learn. Ty for the video !!

[@powerbylightfutureisnow1579]

Ed is my hero/ love the techniques.

[@nemanjaradojkovic7646]

With this you learn to talk, explain and look good, but you do not learn to fight. Bushido good for movies.

[@Crackerjacks420]

Always liked jeff speakman .. I would love to get trained by him. not to mention his Signature. =D

[@SuperBlueman2]

In answering the question on the insanity of Kenpo, it is a simple matter of understanding principles. Kenpo is complex, but can be looked at as having followups. In reality you will never really need so multiple followups to an attack if your being strikes worked effectively. Kenpo teaches you to continue and to be fluid in your responses if the first strikes did not operate. In Shielding hammer, if your block (or the strike that it really is) does not do it function then you are trained to respond to continue until the attacker or attackers can no longer continue, and your escape it made. And in reality you will respond as you are trained to, whether in the street, or freestyle sparring. Also consider that your attacker will not be standing still for you to do this. But as in training you having continuing levels to train under. Any martial science will teach this. Whether you agree with the idea or not, at least have an open mind to what is represented.

[@jeffv2074]

SuperBlueman2 i couldn't agree with you more.

[@quasar4601]

A real fight is so quick and fast that you would be foolish to think you can pull of several counters like that as if this was a video game. Kenpo is very odd , indeed

[@joeriley8667]

The basic idea is to condition your reflexes to respond automatically to the attack on yourself. In a stressful situation the most common response is to be caught like a deer in the headlights and freeze up. By teaching ten techniques where only one or two are needed, you insure that at least you will respond reflexively, having performed the defense thousands of time in class, rather than freezing up. And , just like walking which you do without thinking of the individual steps in TAKING steps, because you do it all the time, you just DO it!

[@joeriley8667]

The idea is to get you to respond by reflex, because if you have to think about a fight, you will loose it! Teach the student a sequence of moves to practice 20 times a day, and he will respond without thinking about it, like someone walking across a floor will not think about the 4 separate decisions involved in making a single step.

[@CJCon885]

Very fast and precise techniques.

[@JamesBrown-mj5yw]

outstanding

[@lylesmith5079]

The Perfect Weapon 🥰

[@KanjaNoIkari]

This video is quite technical. I can only imagine how hard it would be to follow the video if I didn't know Kempo...

[@RobertHallKoC3]

@Lisuilong73 Wrong, Kenpo is all about the flow of the technique from one strike to the other. Most "techniques" in Kenpo are designed to teach a concept rather that "if attacked this way, move left foot, counter with right hand, etc.". This is designed to train the Kenpoist to be spontaneous. The trapping of Wing Chun and the double-factor and checking concept of Kenpo all come from the same basic Chuan-Fa foundation, but took different paths.

[@Justin-nq7qj]

i like how jeff does kenpo he has very fast combinations

[@robinlane1548]

I used to work with Jeff in Pittsburgh Kansas.He was a great guy all of the girls had a nickname for him we called him sweetcheeks

[@Dante-fk3ku]

Jeff still fast as ever

[@stephencollins1479]

Love to see how these systems translate into combat via MMA.

[@kybone25]

If only real life was that easy, being able to use combat models to defend against attacks coming from different corners etc.

[@Xguy890]

what other styles that combined with Kenpo Or Is It Kempo????

[@TheMarshan900]

Jeff alwayas demonstrates a one of the best arm thechnics.

[@marceloduarte3529]

A true martial artist

[@paulruprai1274]

Love the moves Jeff ... You one cool sensei ...

[@markhernandez3860]

Awesome

[@KJC63]

I found as a woman that kenpo was the best for self defense. They teach you multiple strikes in case one misses...you keep going! They teach you locks, getting out of grabs, knife attacks, stick attacks, chokes, grabs from behind, etc. Without all the flashy wasted high kicks or spinning in the air.....that's what was important to me. Its about protecting yourself 100%. Its a great self defense martial art. I love the hand speed and redirecting of force (similar to wing chun) to throw your opponent off balance.

[@fermingarza6357]

Now go test your Kenpo skills against someone who resists 80% (boxer, grappler, street fighter, bigger person) , and see how it works in real time. Then you can report how things went.

[@ghandimauler]

Ju-jutsu, Aikido and others would have the escapes, the grapples, the pain submissions, etc. We did do knife disarms, stick disarmed (baton size and staff size), kick and punch defenses. And it is a form of defense that relies on using the enemy's force (and if they aren't exerting energy, then they aren't hurting you except perhaps orally). Krav Maga or some of the more purpose build systems that want to keep you alive would have all sorts of what most dojos from traditional systems would consider dirty fighting. The best lessons you can learn to protect yourself is awareness, knowing how to get hit and keep moving and trying to engage or fight back, and enough basic options to keep yourself out of a grapple and takedown or to avoid just a straight out bludgeoning.

[@lcmtheatrics5821]

I would insert a front snap kick before the hammer to the nose. It would help avoid the potential right-cross follow up. After the kick I'd proceed as follows

[@jadeezy21]

‎"As variables become routine, appropriate responses become second nature and spontaneous. Such responses may be necessary in the street where a surprise attack may eliminate ones ability to examine all of the possible options. Only instinctive responses, developed through logical training methods and conditioning, prov...ide the proper transfer of knowledge required in these situations."

[@jimlowe5433]

It is called spontaneous action. It is where you no longer think conscious of what you are doing. It is now developed instinctive action in accord to the action outside yourself.

[@MrEdium]

VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU SIR

[@AJRprods]

also many people who practice martial arts practice the common principle of fighting only as a last resort... meaning when the techniques are used, its also very rare for the person who knows them to be fighting.

[@Jamac007]

this is great, it has simular principles to wing chung

[@sw1tched]

man I loved Jeff going up in his movies when I was a kid. But Mike God after watching this instruction video now I know why Bruce Lee said fuck that classical mass and fixed positions and movements. Eye gouge, kick nuts, strike throat, fight over

[@MrFabiomassid]

Can't always do the same thing

[@kittykrafts0401]

Jeff Speakman is my Karate instructor’s Karate instructor! My teacher is Mr. Pribble! Yay!

[@stevejohnson130]

You mean kempo instructor?

[@lauriecaspoli5001]

Try training in martial art for a number of years then criticize. Oh that's right, this is the generation of fast food martial arts. Then go to a MMA gym and in 6months you ready. sorry, I'm old school.

[@codyrichardson1676]

John Smith you just described speakman kenpo. No kicks above groin, punches and bunches elbows knees and elementary jiu jitsu

[@fuocobrucia3134]

It's not old school to value artistry and to not deliberately do harm to your opponent. Martial arts is designed to harmonize and unite energies and the art form embodies elements that are gentle, soft, fluid and hard. I don't care for the desecration of martial arts that is perpetrated by MMA and UFC which is porn in my eyes.

[@jimlowe5433]

@John Smith Most modern versions of Martial arts are exactly what you say. But, when you mention Traditional M.A. think about that for a moment. The word, "Tradition" means, "the physical transmission of knowledge from one generation to another." This would describe any method, whether boxer, Jujitsuist, Muay Thai, etc. It is knowledge passed along. Correct knowledge is the problem with the modern version of M.A. It is not M.A. any more, more like sport fighting, in the sense of not real. It is a business, and most people do not want to get hurt, or can afford to get hurt. Some want self defense, but can't afford to get bruised up if they work jobs that such bruising would not look good on them. When you speak of a boxer using elbows and palms, and simple takedown techniques, they are taught through the old style M.A. But the focus is on money these days. There are those M.A. styles like Kajukenbo, that are rough and tumble, at least the ones from Hawaii. Read up on the history of that system. Kajukenbo was created between 1947 and 1949 at Palama Settlement on Oahu, Hawaii. It developed out a group calling themselves the "Black Belt Society", which consisted of black belts from various martial arts backgrounds who met to train and learn with each other. Adriano Emperado, along with brother Joe Emperado started teaching the system.

[@USAFORMERUSMC]

@John Smith This is not a boxing match. It's self defense. If they (other than MMA) are challenged in the street. They will take your eyes, throat, ears, knees, liver, and run like hell. No martial art including my own makes a person invincible. The will to survive is not the same thing as fighting in a controlled environment for prize money. Most real martial artists find humor in those who believe their art is best for all situations. Most MMA people I have met lack discipline and respect, and are way way way overconfident. That will get your ass kicked or worse.

[@solice8844]

USAFORMERUSMC Absolutely. Self defense is no rules defense including eyes, throat, carotid arteries, knees, elbows, ripping off ears, you name it. It’s not a controlled match on the street when lives are at stake.

[@TimeCodeMechanics]

Hey, it's the perfect weapon!

[@kenkobra]

Lighting fast hands!

[@MrByaeger]

@fuzzcentralage very good question..techniques and drills are just reference points, same as in boxing or grappling. it would be really great if the attacker just hit once and froze as we did our thing. but you know that doesn't happen and hopefully instructors know this too. real fights are chaos, but chaos is hard to practice. while i personally don't train in a strict kenpo system there are alot of practical things within it that can be applied to any art.

[@ghandimauler]

A fair percentage of fights, the defender has no idea the first strike is coming and isn't really aware he's about to get sucker punched, kicked, etc. Training helps, but if you don't see the shot coming and you aren't with adrenalin switched up, the first shot can take you out of the fight. A friend of mine, 2nd Dan in Aikido, spent quite a bit of time doing Escrima/Arnis, short-arm Kung fu, and Aikijitsu and who was about 230 lbs. and had biceps like my tight (farming origin), was walking down the street with a friend. Some guys were saying some crap and his friend replied and they started in on his friend (his friend didn't have good sense). He came to his friends assistance, but being as there were quite a few of them, he didn't see one use a car as cover and as he moved to help his friend, he got sucker punched. His nose was broken, his glasses were knocked off, and the nose hit meant he literally could see nothing but red. (Being hard to knock down and a guy who gets his adrenalin up fast when some slugs him, he waited till one of them tried to come in close for a good slug and even not being able to see, he landed a punch and if he punched you solid, you're out of the fight) But the point is even training and experience in a variety of systems can't stop the fight from starting suddenly and with a sucker punch and the first shot can take you out or at least vastly limit your ability to respond. At other times, trained reflexes matter. Another friend in the reserves was in a bar and a townie decided to hassle him, he tried to disengage (my friend's adrenalin had switched up and he knew he was in a threat situation) and the guy grabbed him, so my friend popped the assailant a light one between the eyes simply to get his attention and then tried to disengage. He though he'd disengaged successfully as the guy seemed momentarily stunned and was trying to move away when he heard something and saw a flash of silver (the townie had pulled a knife and planned to carve from his hairine to his throat). My pal reacted, blocked the knife hand partially (got a slight facial scratch from the very tip of the knife as he deflected it partly), held the guy's arm, continued rotating with the attacker's energy and fell on the guy's arm and broke it. No fuss from the cops (the other guy had a knife). So there's a lot of difference in responses and ability to block, dodge, or sustain a hit depending on your awareness of threat and the adrenalin being at least half-way switched up.

[@patmark3059]

Pray an act of perfect contrition everyday

[@scottorvito]

I have read some of the comments and many are saying that it's too complicated or too many moves to remember. The thing about American kenpo is that the more advanced moves like in these 5.0 videos are not taught until much later. Kenpo techniques start with the most basic at the white and yellow belt level and they expand the higher you go. Learning moves like this would never be taught until you were able to be proficient in the less complicated techniques. Speed striking like this is a trademark of kenpo. Not all of the strikes will land perfectly but there is so much going on it confuses and disorients your opponent which allows the opportunity for you to land the big blow at the end which, by the way, is not always a groin strike.

[@kedabro1957]

It only disorients the opponent if he's fragile enough to be hurt by those short-range backfist and elbow strikes. I can tell even Speakman isn't delivering enough impact to stun an 18 year old angry athletes.

[@kendodson7601]

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[@justinrpool]

The more I see these negative comments on Kenpo goes to show how much more it is misunderstood. Just like any other martial art, the sequences taught are not how you would use them in a real situation. Kenpo is deep, like scary deep on how far it can go. Most people, people only see the surface of the water, not knowing the real danger lies in deeper.

[@telishabradley5823]

Ok sensei Jeff good stuff.

[@michaellui74]

Love Jeff speakman. He is way better than Steven sagal

[@williamsmith8790]

Michael Lui he is “way different” than Seagal. But, Seagal’s first four movies are still the best 80/90s martial arts action movies.

[@mazhussain3470]

And way faster hands than Seagal could ever dream of.

[@ryanb55]

Steven Segal stopped being Steven Segal after his first few movies. He was once a badass.

[@jdt8983]

Kenpo actually has some mechanical validity. Aikido generally doesnt work in a real fight unless the guy is clueless

[@jdt8983]

@Chris Bradley I hadn't thought of all that. Makes sense!

[@andrewmobley1818]

The speed, power, and movement of Jeff Speakman ... INCREDIBLE ❗❗😱😱💜🔥🔥🤗🤗💯💯

[@tom8181]

I love kempo

[@stefos6431]

Ed Parker's Kenpo has so much of Arnis & Kuntao along with boxing.....Man, it's really no joke.......I don't know about other forms of Kenpo however.

[@ATACXGYM]

@MrByaeger Sir, the solution to the "chaos" situation of real combat is simply to practice Shielding Hammer vs the boxing 1-2 aaand the power jab. and the 1-2 knee, 1-2 kick, etc.

[@thomasvince1266]

I agree, there were a few B movies but Kenpo is so hard to put on film, Larry Tatum came out with a movie called El Nogochio, I believe, with Tim and this movie boasts great fight scenes. So we can all sit around the plasma TV and feel like were tough like we did when perfect weapon came out.