He describes the different components of fighting like a boxing instructor might explain it. Traditional Karate instruction was done by mimicking and copying what the senior instructor did, not by dissecting and studying the individual movements themselves to see WHY the technique works. In traditional Karate it was seen as insubordination to ask "why" of an instructor, your job was to follow and do as you were told. Ed Parker approached fighting as he would any other science, by using the scientific method, and explaining how body mechanics works and why it works that way in order to achieve efficiency of motion. Kenpo is really the study of MOTION and then its a martial art after that.
@randomthought66816 жыл бұрын
I used to have this video on VHS
@matthewhosfeld8718 жыл бұрын
the first martial arts ive even been trained in since i was 6 years old my best friend and I started practicing the art its been over 27 years of experience .
@livesjuris30324 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff! awesome combination of soft and hard martial arts. Mr Parker was genius,and will always be remembered and greatly respected.
@rolandloor5016 Жыл бұрын
Mr. Gees
@Byzantios110 жыл бұрын
THe guy with the afro is a bodyguard for Earth, Wind and Fire....
@alexvaldez44818 жыл бұрын
Ed Parker's voice reminds me of the voice of the Dad from Bonanza (Lorne Greene)
@bobware286310 жыл бұрын
I tend to think unless you take time to understand what massage is passed,then it might not be of help to those who think this is obsolete
@telndo73169 жыл бұрын
That`s the best karate I have ever seen,best one in real life
@skg50675 ай бұрын
Why don't I see more of Kenpo Karate, Hapikido Karate in Karate Combat
@williamward24725 жыл бұрын
Mr. Chavies...a wonderful teacher of Mr. Parker's system.
@quelzbey43305 жыл бұрын
Indeed he is. He is my instructor! Peace
@larayshaharmon16103 жыл бұрын
@@quelzbey4330 Hey, El!
@quelzbey43303 жыл бұрын
@@larayshaharmon1610 what's good😎
@legostudio711 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing!
@punisher77724 жыл бұрын
Very effective and practical fighting techniques and body movements . I just don't understand why dropping into the splits position was included here. I think you are just a little too vulnerable down there with your legs apart like that on the ground. I would expect that manuever in a Jean Claude Van Damme movie though. Otherwise I love Kenpo, amazing art. Especially like the buckling and sweeping movements. Larry Tatum also has some excellent videos .
@pheonix175411 жыл бұрын
Thank you,ssaboj.Mr Parker was genius,and will always be remembered and greatly respected.
@nopy11711 жыл бұрын
no,im generally new to the art and not 3 belts in and ive already afectivly defended myself a few times
@einsteinorwell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@67Hannibal11 жыл бұрын
wah! awesome combination of soft and hard martial arts ! great piece of an art
@DickByrnz10 жыл бұрын
Tommy Chavies FTW!
@daneehispano19859 ай бұрын
Kenpo no es Karate Americano . Jeet Kune Do no es Kung Fu Americano . Son la mezcla de elementos pre existentes . Que era el Kenpo antes de conocer el Karate Japonés ?... No hay tigres blancos en Norteamérica ni siquiera en Japón solo en India , es Kenpo Indio por este símbolo ?...
@TORCH90BALL10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. It is explained very clearly and patiently so that even the most simple minded people can follow and understand the lessons.
@jamesnapier380210 ай бұрын
The reason being that this type of bullshido is for the most simple minded-people.
@rickc168 жыл бұрын
I see a lot of boxing moves and that's a good thing for any fighting style.
@bobburgener31603 ай бұрын
White guy Steve Moore was my instructor to Black. He never told me about this video he participated in. Great form. I should have been more aware.
@TheManofsorrows11 жыл бұрын
very educational, thank you Grandmaster Ed Parker!
@Ambrose20175 ай бұрын
There are a lot of comments about which one is better Krav maga or kenpo Learn both to become stronger in a fight
@djrollins7611 жыл бұрын
I have studied Aikido for 5 years now. I have always admired both Kenpo and Aikido. They both share similar concepts. Even though Aikido was my first love, there is always a special place in my heart for Ed Parker Kenpo. Thank You Master Parker for sharing you art with the world. The world is humbled by your knowlege of Budo.
@cortx2lh10 жыл бұрын
These moviments remind me a lot of wushu. Maybe that was an influence.
@kennhiser8 жыл бұрын
Kenpo is Chinese in origin
@chris1smith5438 жыл бұрын
wow you trained under Ed Parker that's amazing
@michaeldiapoulis360011 жыл бұрын
Sorry I was unable to attach this part 2 this morning. I hope that you find them as interesting as I do.
@raulrabuffetti446510 жыл бұрын
depends on the physical condition of the fighter. Any style is good
@tonysicily26874 жыл бұрын
Not quite true, Try watching a TAI CHI Practitioner vs and BJJ or Full contact Cage fighter of the same level. Some martial arts have degenerated into sports and have lost their ‘martial’ roots.
@craigbosko22293 жыл бұрын
Why not do every punching,hand and arm technique,and kick from one ready position, that's what I do.
@chris1smith5438 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of kenpo karate
@Tokinjester8 жыл бұрын
+Chris1 Smith i had the privilege of training under ed parker a couple times between 1986 - 1988 at his school in jersey, channel islands. I sparred with him once...ONCE!...he smacked me across the dojo like he was swatting a fly.
@smartwerker7 жыл бұрын
8:17 Ouch!
@dave185233 жыл бұрын
Watched a few of these videos.. Just don't get it
@Elias.4486 жыл бұрын
what's the diference between american kenpo and krav maga??? which is the most effective on the streets??? what do you think guys????
@job43916 жыл бұрын
Elias Gabriel : kenpo has a huge number of techniques and kata, Krav Maga has limit techniques that you can use against multiple attacks and weapons. I have studies both and my opinion is they are both okay. Students of both styles kinda fight the same, it basically devolves into kickboxing. I have never seen a Kenpo practitioner truly use a technique against a non compliant attacker. I love both systems but if you asked me in hindsight what I would have studied I would say, BJJ, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, judo. In all those styles you fight like you train there is nothing theoretical if it doesn't work you find out real quick, because you always fight a resisting opponent. I mean this response with all the respect in the world to both styles.
@job43916 жыл бұрын
Elias Gabriel : as far as Karate styles, nothing is better that Kyokushin Karate.
@Elias.4486 жыл бұрын
J O'B thanks for answering ☺️. Greetings from Santiago, Chile .
@michaelconner81406 жыл бұрын
Both
@Ambrose20175 ай бұрын
Both are effective. Learn both to become more powerful
@craigbosko22293 жыл бұрын
As far as punches are concerned, I feel that Boxing has more to offer than the punches in Kenpo, Korean styles,Japanese,chinese and okinawan.
@VTVT13064 ай бұрын
Definitely, but also more brain damage for both participants. But boxing is way more effective.
@CHF2003e9 жыл бұрын
I believe that Japanese Kenpo is originally from China. In Chinese, It writes as 拳法(Quan Fa), or 拳譜 (Quan Pu). The latter means ' Instruction of how to practice (Chinese) boxing'. The way of boxing is designed very logic indeed. For reference only.
@CHF2003e9 жыл бұрын
By the way, Quan = Ken, while Pu = Po. Try to say in English, both being similar. Even now, Japanese still keep a set of original oral Chinese, precisely the spoken language of Tang Dynasty, which is an early Chinese.....Quan here can also spell like Kuan.
@shawnangie15 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew Kenpo but It seems like all the schools are on the coasts. :(
@joseoyarzun29504 жыл бұрын
Maravilloso!!! Gracias por compartir estas joyas!!!
@raywest72229 жыл бұрын
I have a question for any kenpo stylists out there aren't you guys afraid of being kicked in the nuts? heres why the neutral bow is a attained by stepping into a stance with your front foot at around 12:30 and your back foot at about 8:00 to 9:00 from training in other styles I am alway thinking that when I am in that stance that im at risk for a groin attack. any thoughts??
@avratzz9 жыл бұрын
+Ray West if you're in a correct neutral bow your center line is off angle enough that your groin is protected.
@marcelosierralta962 Жыл бұрын
Here, march 2023👍
@moudugenou34923 ай бұрын
Oui Mars, ici Jupiter,vous m"entendez?
@55charlene5511 жыл бұрын
Miss Mr. Parker. I just loved hearing his voice again.
@alexscott7305 жыл бұрын
Sophisticated basics?
@udaygurav61133 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir👍💐
@hardfugoo111 жыл бұрын
Defend that statement...
@howard330729 жыл бұрын
kool
@gemreivews11 жыл бұрын
And I'm just suppose to stand there and take it, right?
@zzzhuh7 жыл бұрын
Try responding fast enough to do something. This isn't full speed, full force for a reason :'D
@randomthought66816 жыл бұрын
Why black dude with the fro look like Jordan Peele with an afro
@king608 жыл бұрын
Oh this is funny as hell. I can't believe that people used to (and probably still do) teach this very UNREALISTIC form of self defense. I suggest trying to emulate this on the street and you'll be in big trouble!
@Tokinjester8 жыл бұрын
+PAUL DOWLING if you've ever studied any the martial/noble arts yourself you'll doubtless be aware that the methodology of all teachings is designed to instil "form" in the student, so that advanced students can perform the actions when required, without thinking. Speaking from my own personal experience of learning american kenpo, I would suggest that these techniques are extremely effective on the street. More-so, even, than the techniques I learned from boxing.
@theredninja28177 жыл бұрын
PAUL DOWLING how bout you and I fight on the street I'll use kenpo
@Liquidcadmus6 жыл бұрын
people didn't know any better back in the 60's and 70's so Ed parker got away with his make believe shennanigans. but unbelievably nowadays this is an established "martial art" and people still don't question or realise that Ed Parker was a conman and that this stuff is all kung fu movie nonsense.
@michaelconner81406 жыл бұрын
Liquidcadmus I see what your saying but you still have to learned it to understand it though but just saying it is still a very dangerous martial art style I wouldn't recommend using it in a cage fight or a tournament
@dipayandegtyarev71776 жыл бұрын
Michael Conner Translation: This doesn't work. It'll get you ROFLstomped.
@clintonpaoni272911 жыл бұрын
This would never work on the street. I wish people would realize that old style are obsolete.
@zzzhuh7 жыл бұрын
This was created from the streets in honolulu were Japanese families lived as well as Samoans that didn't fuck around. Your bloods/crips wouldn't survive in honolulu. I guarantee it.
@edgar224524 жыл бұрын
How do u know?
@Ambrose20175 ай бұрын
Kenpo definitely works 1st degree black belt. I used kenpo it saved my life one time I also have a black belt in muay thai, both very effective