Kenpo 5.0 Online Academy FAQ: How do I begin my training with Jeff Speakman’s Online University?

[@diegomarshall]

Great video, Jenny! I'll get contacted in order to ask you some relevant questions about your on-line academy and all neccesary requirements. My best from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[@churchhymnsandpsalms]

Please add some brief video excerpts from the actual online lessons.

[@brandennelson3859]

Thank you for this info...I will definitely be signing up online!

[@jeffspeakmanskenpo5.0_OA]

Looking forward to it! Please reach out if you have further questions.

[@georgeafutujr.9369]

Can GM Speakman integrate "Police/Junkyard Aikido" and Black Belt Krav Maga weapons Defenses and Disarms or some similar Art involving Unarmed Defense against knife, gun and blunt objects into the Kenpo 5.0 System? Unarmed vs Unarmed Self-defense is becoming obsolete in up to 60+% of Self-defense situations both statistically and from my own personal Street experiences.

[@dw2291]

How does sparring work ? Expected to spar in local BJJ or Muay Thai events ? Sparring during belt tests at HQ?

[@jeffspeakmanskenpo5.0_OA]

5.0 fighting, sparring, ground work… any time students have an opportunity for in person training with fellow students or any of the 5.0 school locations world wide, including the World Training Center HW in Las Vegas, Nevada. The OA students have multiple opportunities through out the year for in person events. Including connecting with the Online Academy instructor in different locations around the country at different times of the year.

[@robertmin7233]

Hi Sensei, I think it might be helpful to show a short video clip of an actual class, so people get the feel for the on line experience.

[@jeffspeakmanskenpo5.0_OA]

Absolutely agree… to give people the experience of what a class would be like I’ve created a 3 day lesson experience anyone can take advantage of. Check it out at the link below. jskonlineacademy.com/learn-more-in-3-days/

[@davidwayne9982]

I have Jeff's 5.0 DVDs.. and LOVE them. Thing is- 1- I'm 66, 2- I got mashed between 2 trucks in 99 and am in rough shape , 3- I'm on SS for income and need to get a bit extra started here soon. WOULD I still -- in YOUR opinions- be able to do this? (physically).. right now it would take a LOT of work-- OH an 4- the closes school to me is 3 states away.. but I CAN travel to it for testing later as needed.

[@jeffspeakmanskenpo5.0_OA]

David your question came at perfect timing. I posted a video this morning about training with injuries. In short, yes you can train. As you’ve probably already experienced since your accident, your training path will be a bit different and a bit kore challenging, but can you do it? I would say yes. Your mindset above all else, above your age, injury, location is the deciding factor when it comes to you training. Please reach out via email so we can have a deeper conversation about how to get you started on the Kenpo 5.0 journey if you you are interested.

[@TheCosmicburrito2]

One- You're so awesome for doing this! Two- Does this course require a partner?

[@jeffspeakmanskenpo5.0_OA]

Thank you kindly. This course does not require a partner. However in a style where there is contact manipuation haveing a partner as time progresses makes emboding the information a bit easier.

[@SamCobb]

I've noticed you have the kenpo crest on your jacket, and I wanted to do the same, so I ordered a heavy weight kenpo uniform, and got the kenpo crest patch. Someone at the school I study at told me I wasnt aloud to have the kenpo crest on my jacket. This didnt set to well with me, because I believe that as long as your a solid and certified Kenpo guy, you should beable to have whatever patch you want on your uniform. I cant remember reading anything anywhere about Only the students of Ed Parker and members of the IKKA being aloud to have it. I don't know anyone else to turn to for the answer to this. I have seen Kenpo 5.0 practiciners like yourself have it on their jackets. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this topic. Sorry if this poste was long.

[@SamCobb]

Kenpo 5.0 all the way.

[@jeffspeakmanskenpo5.0_OA]

This is an interesting question… As time marches on, if you were to gather all the Kenpo crests together there would be subtle differences in each crest. The one in the video on my uniform jacket is specific to Kenpo 5.0. I cannot speak to any other school’s rules and standards. However, In Kenpo 5.0 there is a set of patches required on each uniform and there is only 1 Kenpo crest we wear on our Left Side. At that Kenpo 5.0 is an evolution of Ed Parker Kenpo so our crest has many similarities to the original. If you are part of a school that is or is not Kenpo, I would recommend looking into their requirements for uniforms and patches or asking your school owner/senior instructor especially if you are wearing your jacket with said crest on the mat.

[@SamCobb]

I agree with what Ed Parkers son thought about this topic, that kenpo is anyone's and everyones. I believe that patches should be related to a persons ability and not family relations or connections. @@jeffspeakmanskenpo5.0_OA

[@raymondmartinez6457]

Is it expensive to join his Academy

[@jeffspeakmanskenpo5.0_OA]

To join Jeff Speakman’s Online University one would need to become a student at a 5.0 school. There a physical schools worldwide and the Online Academy school for those outside striking distance of a physical school. Student tuition varies slightly from school to school. It’s would be best to contact the closest school to you, you may also learn more about the Online Academy here: jskonlineacademy.com