The differences between the different organizations are in how to approach these concepts. One main difference between Kenpo 2000 and any random organization is how we teach kicking.
Emty handed, there are three points of reference. We call them hammer, thrust, and whip. Hammer and thrust are pretty obvious, but whip simply means you are striking from the opposite shoulder of the hand you are using, and or, an inside to outside strike. Anyways, we teach a method of execution set, where one stands in a horse and does these three basic motions in multiple combinations. Once they can do these motions with a bit of proficiency, we have them respond to basic attacks, As I have stated before, rather than teaching them a long sequenced technique, the students are only responsible for the first three moves of any given technique idea. You will find that they can generaly handle upperbelt level tech ideas right away! This is because we teach to the doing side of the brain as opposed to tasking them to remember a technique. Don't panic though, part of the curriculum is to eventually know the technique names, from begining to end; however, its just not right away.
My guess is that it is way different. I am of the opinion that Kenpo 2000 is a lot closer to the hardstyles you are used to than The IKKA but again, I really have no idea.
The kicks are more like Japanese hardstyle than Korean, however.
While Skip is most certainly qualified, the original manuals had much input from various sources, most notably Richard Planas. Mr. Parker polished the manuals constantly, and had a set he was working on up until his death, and received assistance from Barbara Hale, Jeff Speakman, Bryan Hawkins Dennis Conatser, as well as myself to name a few, in addition to Skip Hancock. SKip is one of the sharpest and intelligent minds in Kenpo, with a nack for organization that is unreal.
