The reason the training partner stands there is to demonstrate the technique clean so it can be viewed. I don't think the people who bad mouth others are actually martial artists.
don't you guys get tired of always bathmouting each others martial art? Every martial art has it good sides and bad. And ultimately its the person who makes the art effective not the art..
While it is true that being in good shape is preferable to being obese, true martial arts do not absolutely require it. Arts such as Kenpo & Kung Fu have an internal structure that the practitioner must "find." Once said practitioner finds his structure, he can ironically become lazier with his technique (meaning he no longer has to strictly follow textbook motions for the techniques to work). While Mr. Speakman does appear to be over-weight, his Kenpo is better now than when he was young.
@ssjazz Because Kenpo is not a competition style, it is a self defense style. It is designed to take people out of a fight as quickly as possible by attacking vital areas in a fast and furious manner (ie. hurt/maim/kill people). Even extreme fighting has rules against debilitating moves. No one wants to get crippled or killed for fun or to entertain others.
@clearcombat - We only train with our opponent prostrate to practice the accuracy and speed of the movements and proper gauging and body placement. There are far more instances of us practicing on live opponents in live fighting situations. That's what's wrong with a promo video.
@clearcombat "After the punch who stands there, that's what's wrong with kenpo. They are trianed in a fake atmosphere."
that and their techniques are really weak. these techniques will only work if they are used by someone that has an extreme size advantage to their opponent. it just goes to show the feeble mindedness of the founder ed parker and his disciples..... flash and trash
@clearcombat ... That's how you train the necessary speed and accuracy up bud. After you've mastered it, it wont matter if they try to move because the whole combo is done a lot faster
It's great to know that the only way you can get off that stupid shit is if your opponent is Stephen Hawking or Whitney Houston. Too soon?
riveraatc 1 week ago
@crlpompei I guess you've never seen a full contact Karate, Taekwondo, Kajukenbo etc competition then.
Sevv9220 2 months ago
The reason the training partner stands there is to demonstrate the technique clean so it can be viewed. I don't think the people who bad mouth others are actually martial artists.
RoninFrog 2 months ago
Why is Speakman become so fat?
gibaudrac1 3 months ago
don't you guys get tired of always bathmouting each others martial art? Every martial art has it good sides and bad. And ultimately its the person who makes the art effective not the art..
dis012 5 months ago
who was the stupid who put a music track on this video?
41975marcelo 7 months ago
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While it is true that being in good shape is preferable to being obese, true martial arts do not absolutely require it. Arts such as Kenpo & Kung Fu have an internal structure that the practitioner must "find." Once said practitioner finds his structure, he can ironically become lazier with his technique (meaning he no longer has to strictly follow textbook motions for the techniques to work). While Mr. Speakman does appear to be over-weight, his Kenpo is better now than when he was young.
quanfa88 7 months ago
Why dont you ever see kenpo in a real fight just demonstrations? Who just stands there in a real fight?
ssjazz 8 months ago
@ssjazz Because Kenpo is not a competition style, it is a self defense style. It is designed to take people out of a fight as quickly as possible by attacking vital areas in a fast and furious manner (ie. hurt/maim/kill people). Even extreme fighting has rules against debilitating moves. No one wants to get crippled or killed for fun or to entertain others.
KIERN696 7 months ago
After the punch who stands there, that's what's wrong with kenpo. They are trianed in a fake atmosphere.
clearcombat 11 months ago
@clearcombat - We only train with our opponent prostrate to practice the accuracy and speed of the movements and proper gauging and body placement. There are far more instances of us practicing on live opponents in live fighting situations. That's what's wrong with a promo video.
vietbond 11 months ago
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@clearcombat "After the punch who stands there, that's what's wrong with kenpo. They are trianed in a fake atmosphere."
that and their techniques are really weak. these techniques will only work if they are used by someone that has an extreme size advantage to their opponent. it just goes to show the feeble mindedness of the founder ed parker and his disciples..... flash and trash
SUPERSTUD6000 9 months ago
@clearcombat ... That's how you train the necessary speed and accuracy up bud. After you've mastered it, it wont matter if they try to move because the whole combo is done a lot faster
jikarta 8 months ago
i seem mr speakman at my school that i use to go and he was realy good and clear with his moves and speaking
blades0805 1 year ago
un poco fantasma no???
chemasan28 1 year ago
Jesus, all the black belts here are good! Speakman, of course, is great; but the others are really sharp. Netherlands School?
spadaydaga 2 years ago
Mr.Speakman really does set the standard for the rest of us to try to emulate
Jonnysamurai 2 years ago 2