All negativity about Kenpo exists in the fact that it's all translated to English in my experience with haters. But then I ask, "if I punch you in the nose is the blood any less real because I didn't have to study Chinese to learn my art"
MrBotheman, American Kenpo has always been a practical, flexible art (note Mr. Parker's "tailor" analogy), so the tragic splintering and in-fighting among those claiming to teach "the one, true Kenpo", since Mr. Parker's death, is especially meaningless. If you can find an instructor in your area whose techniques fit you, or who can adapt the techniques to fit you, by all means embrace the art. American Kenpo deserves no less. Good luck!
I'm really interested in learning kenpo. Does anyone here who knows what the heck they are talking about have any advice? it seems like half the people on youtube just like to say negative things for the hell of it so please don't waist my time with bullshit. I am very serious about my martial arts and expect the same from you. The reason i am thinking of learning kenpo is because of the fast paced, precise striking. I feel like it would suit my fighting style well.Thanks for reading.
@MrBotheman he man kenpo is a great art people on here don't know anything they watch the ufc and say it is rubbish but kenpo is not a ring sport it is a street fighting art. I have been training for 4 years now and before that i was training ishinryu karate when i started kenpo i realised that my years of ishinryu had been a waste kenpo is diirect and to the point. Definetly worth trying. If you want to know anymore just send me a messgae and good luck in whatever you decide to do.
the video beggins when he says "You Can Also Perform These Movements... , If You May Try..." (what say at the end of this video..) and then he starts to do what it seems to be the long form five... or somethin' like that.. it's like a continuity from this video.. xD...
@Jorge008 I know exactly which one you mean....it seems to be deleted from youtube since I cant find it either. Maybe I will be able to upload it from my own files......anyway, the scene is part of a film which was made by Larry Tatum......
in this video, is this what the The GM Edmund Parker says.. ?? "Complete Motion, Complete Movements, All Concepts Involved To Go With A Fighting Found On Our Streets Today..." or what are the correct words did he use.. ??
@Jorge008 Hello, Jorge. I think you almost had it worded correctly. I believe that what Mr. Parker had said was, "...to Cope with The fighting on our streets today."
@viciousbloodbath I tried my best to hear him.. and he does say those two words i thought since the beginning xD.. "To Cope With A Fighting Found On Our Streets Today..."
Kenpo isnt a highly known martial art. i had never heard of it 2 years ago. Like everyone hears about shotokon, wado kai, etc. But i have found kenpo to be a very tactical and useful art to be trained in.!! complements from Ireland :)
This was great! I trained with one of Ed's students, Steve Spry, and it is really empowering to know kenpo because its very practical. I would like to pick it back up again if anyone knows of some kenpo places in O.C.
Thank you for compiling this and posting it for us. I have had some of this video before but it became lost or damaged and I don't have it any longer. Thank you.
My compliments for this compilation of Ed Parker videoclips. They make a great explanation of the Kenpo system, as well as a beautiful memorial to the Senior GrandMaster himself.
All negativity about Kenpo exists in the fact that it's all translated to English in my experience with haters. But then I ask, "if I punch you in the nose is the blood any less real because I didn't have to study Chinese to learn my art"
smartwerker 3 weeks ago
MrBotheman, American Kenpo has always been a practical, flexible art (note Mr. Parker's "tailor" analogy), so the tragic splintering and in-fighting among those claiming to teach "the one, true Kenpo", since Mr. Parker's death, is especially meaningless. If you can find an instructor in your area whose techniques fit you, or who can adapt the techniques to fit you, by all means embrace the art. American Kenpo deserves no less. Good luck!
moviegeek20th 1 month ago
AKKSNetherlands, thank you for this video. I can think of no greater tribute to Kenpo than to preserve Mr. Parker's own words here.
moviegeek20th 1 month ago
Great video. Thanks a lot.
thesemindz 1 month ago
I'm really interested in learning kenpo. Does anyone here who knows what the heck they are talking about have any advice? it seems like half the people on youtube just like to say negative things for the hell of it so please don't waist my time with bullshit. I am very serious about my martial arts and expect the same from you. The reason i am thinking of learning kenpo is because of the fast paced, precise striking. I feel like it would suit my fighting style well.Thanks for reading.
MrBotheman 1 month ago
@MrBotheman he man kenpo is a great art people on here don't know anything they watch the ufc and say it is rubbish but kenpo is not a ring sport it is a street fighting art. I have been training for 4 years now and before that i was training ishinryu karate when i started kenpo i realised that my years of ishinryu had been a waste kenpo is diirect and to the point. Definetly worth trying. If you want to know anymore just send me a messgae and good luck in whatever you decide to do.
MrKenpokid 1 month ago
My instructor was his sons best friend in high school. He got me into the martial arts and has changed my life:)
NDNguitarguy 3 months ago
hello
SuperKenster1 4 months ago
and i jizzed in my pants:D
aggronorz 5 months ago
I would love to see an A list bio-pic film about Ed Parker.
badlands307 5 months ago
I take lessons in his form of martial arts and im a brownbelt
maccrash708 6 months ago
the video beggins when he says "You Can Also Perform These Movements... , If You May Try..." (what say at the end of this video..) and then he starts to do what it seems to be the long form five... or somethin' like that.. it's like a continuity from this video.. xD...
Jorge008 8 months ago
@Jorge008 I know exactly which one you mean....it seems to be deleted from youtube since I cant find it either. Maybe I will be able to upload it from my own files......anyway, the scene is part of a film which was made by Larry Tatum......
AKKSNetherlands 8 months ago
i can't find that video when Mr. Parker comes up doing that same form from this video.. xD where the heck is it... xD???
Jorge008 8 months ago
in this video, is this what the The GM Edmund Parker says.. ?? "Complete Motion, Complete Movements, All Concepts Involved To Go With A Fighting Found On Our Streets Today..." or what are the correct words did he use.. ??
Jorge008 9 months ago
@Jorge008 Hello, Jorge. I think you almost had it worded correctly. I believe that what Mr. Parker had said was, "...to Cope with The fighting on our streets today."
viciousbloodbath 8 months ago
@viciousbloodbath I tried my best to hear him.. and he does say those two words i thought since the beginning xD.. "To Cope With A Fighting Found On Our Streets Today..."
Jorge008 1 month ago
Kenpo isnt a highly known martial art. i had never heard of it 2 years ago. Like everyone hears about shotokon, wado kai, etc. But i have found kenpo to be a very tactical and useful art to be trained in.!! complements from Ireland :)
Rawwwrrrgasmified 10 months ago
This was great! I trained with one of Ed's students, Steve Spry, and it is really empowering to know kenpo because its very practical. I would like to pick it back up again if anyone knows of some kenpo places in O.C.
13Segruts 10 months ago
You did my father justice with the video that you compiled. Thank you for doing such a phenomenal job.
EPJ
artnative626 1 year ago
Superb video my highest complements. Some clips I have seen before, but many I have not. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
PBRASABAT 1 year ago
Thank you for compiling this and posting it for us. I have had some of this video before but it became lost or damaged and I don't have it any longer. Thank you.
cdhallyt 1 year ago
My compliments for this compilation of Ed Parker videoclips. They make a great explanation of the Kenpo system, as well as a beautiful memorial to the Senior GrandMaster himself.
riesma1980 1 year ago