Paul Mills American Kenpo Energy Video Clip

[flowbeeautomatic]

Mental note: Do not volunteer to dummy for Mr. Mills

[Timmevds]

this guy's pretty fast xD

[TheDano1947]

I had total respect for Mr.Parker and his art, he is truly missed. Your techniques are impressive and very explosive and I like that you provide your own sound effects. Sound effects or not the techniques really work. RESPECT TO YOU SENSEI . 32 year Wing Chun practitioner.

[kg7530mh]

This is the most impressive kenpo video in existance, saw it 3 years ago and I was BLOWN AWAY!! I was So inspired and practiced hard what I saw here that it made my Kenpo and how I move FAR better and it was an integral part in getting me to Blackbelt!! He is just SO good and impressive and fast and powerful. Everybody in the kenpo community can learn alot from Grandmaster Mills. He SHOULD have the fame the other guys like Bob White and Mr.Planas have. I consider him the worlds best personally!

[buzzardneckseahag]

@kg7530mh totally agreed when I see GM Paul MIlls, I am truly humbled!

[silvetea]

Paul Mills is great. He's fantastic. I Would like he comes in FRANCE. Sorry for my english language.

[crooks90]

In kenpo do you always slap your chest to make loud sounds?

[MrByaeger]

@crooks90 not always, it has a few purposes, trapping , rhythm, balance, and yes, it sounds cool as hell..i pretty much do it as a habit now but mostly to keep my hands up in guard or support. sounds waaay better on a gi than a t-shirt tough!

[jackolantern49]

maaaaannn thats awesome!

[mad1966dog]

I think Ed Parker was a great ..

[karateslaginnek]

Dang..3:30 that`s a tiger fighting here!..brrreeemmm....respect!

[karateslaginnek]

...My Gosh what a powerfull style is this!

[jadeezy21]

The sound of him slapping self (in the chest) is something that many of us Kenpo practitioners do kind of subconsciously. It acts as a counter balance, helping us move faster, and more powerfully. The same concept as when one is walking, and their arms swing opposite of their feet. But then again, some people who haven't trained Kenpo for very long might not understand it fully.

[tamashii14]

Master Paul Mills is amazing to watch. I have never seen many in Kenpo that move like this man. A true Master of GM Parker's art. I would love to see this Master in person! I have great respect for this Master of American Kenpo

[BJJHomos]

I feel for those guys falling to the floor. I've been rocked a few times like that by some good kenpo guys. It can make you lose your legs, and sometimes your lunch!

[Menokokoro]

wow, this is awesome.

[BLACKSTAR237]

Just asking with respect: Has Paul Mills EVER met and sparred with JEFF SPEAKMAN and LARRY TATUM? Just curious on that? Will all these guys ever make a make a martial arts action movie together? To further promote their art?

[youreabooger]

@BLACKSTAR237 im not 100% sure but i think Larry may have been his teachers teacher. Tatum brought kenpo to america right? or am i mistaken?

[chilenex]

@youreabooger , No , Larry Tatum was the protege and maybe the most prominent student of Ed Parker, the person who brought Kenpo to US.

Mr. Mills was also student of Ed Parker, but I can see he has develop a very personnal and innovative system of kenpo based in the Parker´s system, I imagine to receive a punch of those is not funny at all !

[TruckPhantom]

@chilenex Mr. Parker had a fallen out with Larry Tatum over a instructional book and money,So Mr. Parker taught 1 form of Kenpo to the California crowed and taught the new ever learning art to Paul Mills,Mr.Parker had a sister in Wyoming and visited alot to get away from California, Where Paul Mills's father owned and ran the hotel and bar.Mr.Parker taught Paul Mills in the Hotels basement converted into a studio.They had a very special understanding of on another and of the Art of Kenpo.

[Mikael151]

@BLACKSTAR237 Yes, Mr. Mills actually taught at one of Jeff Speakman's camps in the 90's. I have met both of them and they have a mutual respect for each other.

[Kenpohi]

awesome

[dcp2685]

I met this guy years ago when i did Kenpo. Once i left for school i could never find another kenpo dojo that was in my area and have been doing Aikido Kokikai for the last 15 years. But damn, i miss American Kenpo, awesome martial art.

[skinnadoor]

Controling yourself in a fight is tuff when your sober, and insane when your drunk.

Did up to yellow in kenpo BC Canada in 1999 going back this year to carry on with the shit...  Awsome. This video inspires me for sure.

[buzzardneckseahag]

he effortlessly generates amazing speed and power!

[ezurcher1]

That was just awesome!!

[carlmills100]

AWESOME--FROM SENSEI CARL MILLS

[gameowl82]

Very cool video. I can't believe people buy into UFC as it's the best of the best in fighting. Remember in you UFC you can't groin shot, bite, eye gouge, or headbutt. And you have a referee for your safety and you get breaks. in a real fight you don't know how long it's going to last. 70% of all street fights today are with weapons. 1. More threatening position to pull a weapon on somebody 2. Criminal has more confidence with a weapon 3. #1 rule with weapons can not trade blows for blows.

[dlfreak1]

niceeee!!!!

i like it very much! SICK!

KENPO for evaaa!

[XXXXJACKLINKSXXXX]

poor dude

[williambbertram]

Every time I watch this it amazes me even more. This guy is just awesome.

[irishboss29]

how does he make such loud snapping sound and also why does he strike so hard i thought part of demonstrating kenpo techniques was to also demonstrate control in movement. could someone please explain to me?

by the way he seems like an excellent instructor and i think it would be interesting to learn from him.

[shiloh123321]

@irishboss29 ok you pretty much have to be a black belt to even deal with this guy because he hits so hard. he IS controling the punch he is just doing a little more penetration than most. Paul MIlls and epic martial artist

[mrtle5]

my dad is pauls nephew and i guess he was trained by paul for a while(not sure how long)...

from what i see on this video and what my dad has shown me, this stuff is legit and

very effective

[mrtle5]

if he really wanted to hurt these guy he would.

[phiphers]

Mills and Velez surely got the grasp of the last scripts of Parker, they move much alike, pure phisics, pure science

thanks for posting Mr. Mills seem to have the heart of kenpo in him... cool guy

[surobakianinpo]

man those punches so remind me of my systema training...

[cmh1wow]

amazing..sir!

[Univox68]

Paul Mills is amazing. I studied for about seven yrs and he's absolutely the best I've seen under Mr. Parker. Speed combined with whole body power and precision. Truely the best Kenpo has to offer. Watching him makes me proud to have studied.

[5treetboy]

0:58 does he really hits the guy LOL it was funny

[barrettokarate]

@5treetboy He definitely does hit him. All the old school American Kenpo guys like Paul Mills, Larry Tatum, etc. when they demonstrate techniques on you, they really hit you.

Not enough to seriously injure you, but enough that you'll have some serious bruises the next day.

[CLATYONLANDA]

yep. that is a liver shot.

[jbanach77]

thank god Mr. Mills studied as hard as he did under Mr. Parker or we wouldnt be privlidged to see just destructive this art it. my professor has pictures of Mr. Mills from a seminar, just in the picture you can see the passion in his eyes

[Deoblo61369]

i want the pleasure to be hit by Mr. Mills one day and even better i wish i could be trained by him

[bdash1990]

I have NO idea how he did that at 4:36

fucking incredible

[SungTzu]

He hit his diaphram or top of his liver, pretty fuckin cool.

[spadaydaga]

How does he do that? Sick.

[majin2912]

Yeah, this guy is the real deal. I think it would be messy for someone to want to fight him.

[grimreapersupra]

ive been hit by mr. mills. never been hit harder

[aikikenpo]

One of the few who is extremely fast and extremely powerfull as well. Sad, but I think Mr Mills is not active in germany. I would really like to

visit one of his seminars and see him live in action.

[guitarjpm9]

4:24 WOW!!!

[guitarjpm9]

4:24 WOW

[pat13wx]

This is yet another truly awe-inspiring demonstration and exhibition of American Kenpo Karate by the great Paul Mills.

Ed Parker would be immensely proud.

[phillipkempo]

Excellent demo

[MinaNecroDaemon]

Incredible. That's one bad dude you don't ever want to piss off.

[cheeseyguy]

Yea and im hella proud to be training in A.K.K.I.

[silatyogi]

AWESOME!

[shayshay1098]

mi dad is in this video ! go to 4:54 and watch thats mi dad who gets knocked down ! lol.

[BCKASMMA]

Very Nice!!

[tepesolo3]

very fast, very kill

[tepesolo3]

very fast, very kill

[tinsbumi]

my jaw drop looking at his moves

[Doublejoe321]

This is amazing....a true inspiration

[jouno53]

I feel bad for the guys he demonstrated on haha

[Boobie2010]

this guy is so frickin fast, im about to start taking kempo and when i get to that next level, i wanna have either master tatum or mills to take me to the next level

[IAmRezin]

I'm pretty much a yellow belt in kenpo, it's awesome. Not quite good at it yet, but I can hit like that without the energy. Nifty shifty stuff. Hurts like hell with the energy too (no joke, it burns and you can't breathe for a few minutes).

[awoodtiger]

I have so much respect for this guy

[vidmuncher]

@awoodtiger I have so much respect for the guys that help with the demonstrations too

[danbau08]

Tried to comment on his other video but don't know if it went through. I liked his calm delivery,very clear presentation.Looks like he could really use it on the street,doesn't sacrifice his smoothness,connection and power for speed,puts it all together.Very impressive.He stresses that shocking quaking power which should be the hallmark of any martial arts.Good to see.

[javih82]

I took kenpo....bad ass....you build speed,generate power in inches away from you're opponent....Kenpo is great!

[fistedfun]

Tom is the bald one hes the man.simple easy he was just an example you cant learn to take this.

[gamecubeman83]

this guy is so freaking cool!

[snake5000ca]

master ed parker the best master paul mills is the best americain kenpo rules for ever no1

[tommydox]

Trust me! If this man laid his hands on you there would be no way that you would say that its fake. In Kempo its all about control. For him to swing his hands that fast and with that precision any hit he wanted to land would hurt badly. He is no joke!

[alawishis]

Wonder why the energy transfer works on some of the guys but the bald guy seems to be immune. Everyone else falls down like they are shot with a gun yet he seems to be unaffected by any of them on that level.

[spartan177saber]

i havent trained in kenpo yet but i immagine its cause he trains to get beaten on like muay thai for physical conditioning

[AlienZygote010]

some people, just like in boxing, can take more abuse. I am one of those people - not bragging, it is just how i am. I also shoot 3.5inch 000 10 gauge shotgun shells with no discomfort while people my size complain about the recoil. The tradeoff, I think, is that I am not very fast. My instructor is very sensitive to wrist locks, but you have to almost break any of my joints for me to comply. Like I said, not bragging. It doesn't make me a tough guy or any thing.

[OathOfCalm]

The bald guy is probable one of his higher up students, with energy training of his own. Probably he is use to it and knows how to take it.

[TheEdge883]

Actually that's not correct. It's not that he's immune to it, or has the ability to 'take it'. It's because Mr. Mills was pulling back. You can demonstrate without actually damaging your dummy. That's what I love about Mr. Mills, his ability to 100% control his technique and still prove his point.

[TheEdge883]

Also, an addendum, the bald guy is not a higher ranking student, I think a second or third black. The people are being hit are Mills' higher ranking students, 5th degree and higher.

[DandJ1998]

The bald guy is my instructor, Mr. Tom Smith...He's a 3rd black now...

[buggyn]

very nice!!!!!

[KempoMaster205]

Peekinduck

He does it for attention, since his style has no real application to it, he needs something that makes it look more exciting than what it is.

[SealSasuke]

It is called the art of bouncing he is bouncing his strikes off his own body

[blackwolf1]

Decent Video you guys are cutting edge but would like to see more realitic applications.  It is possible to train in a sparring setting if you have control. Not every hit is a knockout or bone breaker. Gotta love Kenpo!

[NeverDieProductions]

this was an awesome seminar remember this in real life.Paul hits hard!

[awoodtiger]

Well you couldnt see this applied in sparring cause if he hit you oncle the match would end. Trust me this guy aint "sparing" Very powerful. Nice job.

[blackwolf1]

I disagree. I am familiar with these concepts through my martial arts training. If you have control you can choose how much you deliver to your opponent. I think training without realism is a mistake. In a real fight not likely they will be standing in front of you waiting to get hit. I have no AKKI affiliation and wasn't at the seminar so maybe there was some realism. Still good video though.

[Peekingduck]

I'd like to know why this gentleman is hitting himself as well as the opponent.

Can anyone explain that please?

[yam831]

There are a lot of reasons. But to give you an example, if you throw a jab or a backknuckle as fast as you can, what in the natural direction for the other arm to travel in?

[Piklethedoodad]

As he says around 1:14, its for dramatics. it also helps people keep track of the strikes, each slap = one strike.

[metalgurahl]

Its the concept of using his own body to change direction of his strikes without loosing speed or power, essentially he's ricocheting. Like when a bullet bounces off a wall and hits somebody.

[alawishis]

What you see as hitting himself is a common push-pull technique. Basically you can change directions of your hands/arms more quickly by bouncing them off of your body, also involving your opposite arm in a strike adds energy to the hit. It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't had any exposure to martial arts but it's not fakery if that's what you are concerned with.

[blackwolf1]

Decent video.  Would like to see concepts applied in a sparring application.

[uptowntiger]

Blackwolf: Don't think you'll see any sparring. Kenpo, it seems, is not a fighting style but more for show. You'll see other clips like this one but none where anyone resists or counters in any way. Looks like fun, though.

[ollanes]

Awesome video!

[jk102277]

So...I know this video is alot of clips so understanding what he is trying to explain is going to be next to impossible... but am I right in assuming that he is trying to explain that by hitting himself.. or as he says, using opposing force, you actually amplify the force transmitted to the target? ...so its not just for fancy effect?

[Piklethedoodad]

The hit is just effect, I believe, correct me if i'm wrong, that he is focusing on core movement and a solid foundation to create your power and cut distance between strikes, so longer movements aren't needed

[metalgurahl]

Its ricocheting, like a bullet bouncing off a wall and then hitting someone.

[cstufftrx350]

haha im a black belt in kenpo and im jus starting to learn things like this we call it " the wet noodle". in early stages of kenpo you basic movements and theyre very stiff but after black you get into this and its so much fun lol!!!

[JoesRambles]

This guy is a freaking bully. No need to beat the crap out of people (just because you can) in a demo.

[bladerunnerchile]

good ending hehe!

[tilthatday]

If he didn't make those sound effects, could he still do these tricks?

[VioletClub]

Kenpo as far as I remember is derived from various systems much the way Shaolin Kung Fu is. It uses the best of the best from Kung Fu, Karate, Hapkido, etc.

[Giminey]

Very fast and power shots, good stuff, but what do the full techniques look like.What do the forms look like.Didnt see much of that.

[eddie2593]

where did kenpo come from?? and wht is the main thing about kenpo e.g judo - throwing, bjj - ground work and submissions,wing chun - speed, etc.......

[BoManBlink]

Well, Mr. Parker called Kenpo "Chinese Karate." It's not traditional in the sense of japanese Karate. It's more like kung fu, but a little more strait forward. There are very little grabs/throws. Mostly hands with some footwork. The key to Kenpo is actions and reactions. When a circle ends, a straight line begins. I guess you could say the key to the style is "flow."

[eddie2593]

wow thx m8 very well explained ;) *****

[todei79]

As far as I know, kenpo came from Okinawa. I believe the slapping oneself and making sound during attacks are all psycological aspects of the system. I don't know much of it but I had a freind that practiced for a long time.

[billysue2]

one question why no kenpo techs in any competitive full contact matches eg mma,kick boxing etc?

[yam831]

Good question. There are lots of Kenpo principles that can be seen in MMA, however, for the most part, Kenpo is not designed for that type of competition, most techniques/weapon/target are not allowed in MMA competitions.

[cypsation]

unfortunatly most new commers to mma are quick to basd traditional martial arts. I know your not but im just saying. Kenpo along with other traditional arts are not meant for one on one fighting with glove in a cage. Traditional martial arts are mostly self defense oriented, in that they prepare you for situations on the street when you are attacked unexpectedly or by multiple opponents. I hope more people read this post.

[nerdswers]

If a kenpo guy cannot defend against a single opponent trying to take him down, how would you expect him to defend against multiple attackers? This is ridiculous!!

[cypsation]

also many fighter in mma and k1 got there start in traditional martial arts such as kenpo, kyokushin, and other arts.

[TeddieeB]

I would say Kenpo is too aggressive for that kind of competition, It's focus is on Quick, Decisive, and Violent strikes on vulnerable parts of the anatomy, Competitions seem to be more about the fighting style than quickly beating the crap out of each other. Kenpo is uber impressive though...

[bushantichrist]

Much of Kenpo is about ending the fight QUICKLY! Even the yellow belt techniques full of arm breaks, groin shots, and eye gauges. MMA is a joke on the street. Contrary to what they sell you, most fights DO NOT go on the ground. What about multiple attackers? Glass on the cement? You better learn to end it before it gets to the ground.

[heliumheadeire]

Very well said. Im a big fan of UFC etc but it has to be said...they make u believe its "not a sport"...its "fighting". No its not. A fight has no limits whatsoever, ie time..targets etc.

American Kenpo is the science of street fighting.

[blackwolf1]

Great points! Definately want to stay on your feet in a "real fight." This is real life not the "UFC" (sport fighting) and you can't tap out, throw in the towel or have Big John McCarthy stop the fight. No DO OVERS! Kenpo definately gives you the edge.

[lococavasa]

@bushantichrist People conform to styles then the style becomes law that is just ignorant and blind. I do not wanna hear another mma fan talk about how kung fu enc sucks. Because i agree there good and bad in all martial arts however that should not discredit every traditional style know to man. Here lies there ignorance. Conform and conforming. Adapt to whatever works. Thats what it means to be a true martial artist to do what works for you and not conform.

[docwolfe77]

Very interesting and thought provoking.

[Th1mastermike]

Wow! I've only seen afew this fast; jeff speakman, frank trejo, larry tatum, and Ed Parker himself are the only ones as good as this guy; But I truly think ed parker would win 2 on 1 against any kenpo black belts.

[yam831]

Larry Tatum has some good speed, but the power is there. Trejo is tough and can hit, but I don't think he has this precision. When I have seen him, he has kind of a Kenpo brawler style. Tough guy for sure. I think like Mills, Trejo can really fight, I don't think that is the case with Tatum.

[DRDestruction]

this guy is awsome I dont like a lot of thekenpo techniques that I've seen but this guy just made me get interested in learning some stuff, good stuff!

[MaxKushner]

he is extremly fast for an older guy

[dr650e]

powerful stuff.... ends it all in 1-2 secs!!

[xxx2508xxx]

hya i do this style of karatie(american kenpo) im 13 yrs old nd a junior brown belt paul mills is really fab nd so is ed parker 4 creating the karatie xxx ashleigh

[Shishio253]

the speed and the energy that he carries with his attacks can end fights before they start.. every movement he puts alot of spirit and energy into it with the presicion that is lethal he has alot of angles and it makes me wanna punch through a phone book.. it is a honor to watch you sir you are truly a master

[bobdavidwright]

Super fast for a big fella! Great clip.

[LordShandor]

This is what Ed Parker tried to teach people how to do, but sadly, no one seemed to get it. They were more interested in rank or politics. Paul Mills wanted to move like Parker, so that's what he was taught.

[caliber10]

LoardShandor Very well put sir.

[yam831]

This fellow is the real deal. American Kenpo at its absolute best! You sure can see the difference between him and most other martial artist/kenpo masters! Amazing stuff.

[hernan2225]

good, I like , salute from chile... kenpo ckf...

[xPinkHairedGirlx]

Haha...Thats my Boss! I see him all the time at work! That man kills me.. i love all the mills' family they make work enjoyable.

[TakuyaSenyukiOno]

Very Good!

Takuya

[king0trance]

sorry I had to...Its "Smiling Guillotine". I love the fact that he live in Evanston and I see him all the time.

[olymsailor83]

oh my god! This guy is crazy! Love for him to be my sensei

[godzilla2054]

At 4:50 thats my insructor Randall Miller 7th degree black belt.

[jojobear13]

He is the man. The smiling Gulitine.

[metalshredder402]

This guy knows his stuff.....How do I become a member..........

[hedronite]

This is the real deal to anyone who sees this.

The ability to generate just the most basic of full body momentum to feed into a strike multiplies it by amazing amounts. No one that I've ever seen comes even remotely close to Paul Mill's ability to almost invisibly accelerate his entire body weight into a strike. He does it with just the right timing and penetration to convert a relaxed but FAST arm motion into the perfect expression of his body mass and momentum.

[RichardF31]

I looooooove master Mills!!

[gegs11]

adandada is totally right... 2 feel i 2 believe

[adandada]

american kenpo- 2 feel is 2 beleive.

[joestricklett]

Again, Paul Mills is pretty sick.

[martinseck]

Very nice!