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History of American Kenpo forms?
By punisher73 - 05-15-2012 01:22 PM
Originally Posted at: KenpoTalk
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Thought I would start a historical thread (hopefully, we don't get any my history is better than your history stuff..lol)
Anyways, I did pull this off of a Tracy site and cleaned up the grammar and took out some "notes" that weren't really relavant. But, if you know more history on the forms or where to find it, I would love to hear it. Or descriptions/video of some of the lesser known forms would be great.
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The History and origins of all Kenpo Katas (Sets/Forms)
By: Al Tracy
Historical background
Kata is a Japanese term. The Chinese terms are Sets and Forms. Original Kenpo did not have Katas but there were over 30 different Sets. Most of the sets were very short and were used as "Drills" . . . to be used for a specific purpose. A classical example is the "Three Star Blocking Set" which was used to toughen the arms. The 3-5 count blocking set is used to practice the 5 major blocks of kenpo. Every class at Ed Parker
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By punisher73 - 05-15-2012 01:22 PM
Originally Posted at: KenpoTalk
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Thought I would start a historical thread (hopefully, we don't get any my history is better than your history stuff..lol)
Anyways, I did pull this off of a Tracy site and cleaned up the grammar and took out some "notes" that weren't really relavant. But, if you know more history on the forms or where to find it, I would love to hear it. Or descriptions/video of some of the lesser known forms would be great.
Quote:
The History and origins of all Kenpo Katas (Sets/Forms)
By: Al Tracy
Historical background
Kata is a Japanese term. The Chinese terms are Sets and Forms. Original Kenpo did not have Katas but there were over 30 different Sets. Most of the sets were very short and were used as "Drills" . . . to be used for a specific purpose. A classical example is the "Three Star Blocking Set" which was used to toughen the arms. The 3-5 count blocking set is used to practice the 5 major blocks of kenpo. Every class at Ed Parker
Read More...
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