Q an A

[ikenpo]

Originally posted by Kirk



What if they give you carte blanc? What I'm getting at here is ...
if I go to Mr Duffy's camp without gear, am I doomed to be a
spectator? And if yes ..what do I need to bring to prevent that?

Cup and mouth piece...I'll let you borrow mine. Or someone else will definitely let you borrow theirs when they aren't fighting. Or I can bring my old gear (as long as your not allergic to duct tape..lol), but I think one of my buddys may come with me and borrow that.

The one year I did make the camp Mr. White did the sparring class. He's a pretty amazing guy himself and his sparring theory and drills are top notch as well. In fact, any one of the instructors could teach you something about sparring...they are all proven in the ring.

jb:asian:

 

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Kirk
If I go to Mr Duffy's camp without gear, am I doomed to be a spectator? And if yes ..what do I need to bring to prevent that?

LOL.... well you won't be a spectator for long.... lol but he has a camp list of what you need for the camp http://www.akfkenpo.com/camp/

:asian:

 

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by cdhall
I don't know how the Short forms were taught beyond Short 3 or why they were (not) taught separately.
Mr. C, will you elaborate on this phenomenon please?

The first I heard of the short 4 and beyond was about 1985 or so.

It was fun to do and something new, with the old.

As to exactly why... I don't really know.

:asian:

 

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Klondike93
If short 4 didn't exsist in Mr. Parkers curriculum why put it there now? Was he toying with the idea of a short 4?

It is an option....... use it if you like or don't worry about it. All depends on how well you want to learn Kenpo I guess.

:asian:

 

[ikenpo]

Mr. C,

A lot of people ask about SGM Parker and how he moved and if its on video, etc...

As you know I started that quest 4 or 5 yrs ago (when I first started begging you for footage...which I still have never been able to pry away from you). Over the years have been blessed enough to see some pretty amazing footage of SGM Parker.

My question is what value can be gained by a student from seeing this footage? and, if there is any, do you make it a point to show your students actual footage of your beloved instructor? and if so, when do you do it?

In my personal opinion I equate it to the first person that broke the 4 min mile. Prior to that no one had, but after it was done once, then almost immediately more people began to accomplish that feat. The first time I saw SGM Parker move on video I said, "Wow, so that's what this stuff is supposed to look like at its highest levels". I said that again when I saw (and felt) you open it up a little for me. Prior to that, for me, the bar was at one level. After that it was definitely raised. I could also say the same for other vids I've seen of various (Kenpo & non-Kenpo) instructors.

Just my thoughts,

jb:asian:

 

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by jbkenpo
As you know I started that quest 4 or 5 yrs ago (when I first started begging you for footage ... which I still have never been able to pry away from you).

Yes, and you won't either. I will let that go when I want to and not before. Everybody wants something for nothing, nobody wants to pay the price.

My question is what value can be gained by a student from seeing this footage?

If you have footage and continue to seek more.... I should ask you the question.

Do you make it a point to show your students actual footage of your beloved instructor (Mr. Parker)? and if so, when do you do it?

Yes, I do show them footage from time to time if the question arises or if they are curious as to what he looked like. I refer to several Pink Panther movies, To Kill A Goldend Goose, or simply watch seminar tapes at my house.

In my personal opinion I equate it to the first person that broke the 4 min mile. Prior to that no one had, but after it was done once, then almost immediately more people began to accomplish that feat. The first time I saw SGM Parker move on video I said, "Wow, so that's what this stuff is supposed to look like at its highest levels". I said that again when I saw (and felt) you open it up a little for me. Prior to that, for me, the bar was at one level. After that it was definitely raised. I could also say the same for other vids I've seen of various (Kenpo & non-Kenpo) instructors.
Just my thoughts,
jb:asian:

Ok, I agree with you. I think it is useful to see films of the founder of the system .....

:asian:

 

[GouRonin]

I just realized that while I have seen Ed Parker Sr. in movies like Kill The Golden Goose and The Pink Panther series I have never seen him on any seminar footage.

Well, you should all be witness to this. I think we have finally found the one time where it sucks to be me.
:disgust:

 

[Seig]

Gou, it could be worse.....I could be you!:rofl:

 

[ikenpo]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7



1) Yes, and you won't either. I will let that go when I want to and not before. Everybody wants something for nothing, nobody wants to pay the price.


2) If you have footage and continue to seek more.... I should ask you the question.


:asian:

1) Big meanie...like that's gonna stop us from asking...

2) This is your Q & A, nobody wants to hear from a Kenpo nobody:shrug:

:asian:

 

[GouRonin]

Originally posted by Seig
Gou, it could be worse.....I could be you!

Ok, that would mean you've never seen seminar footage of Ed Parker Sr.

Of course that would mean you'd also be better looking.

Keep reaching for those stars baby!

 

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7



It is an option....... use it if you like or don't worry about it. All depends on how well you want to learn Kenpo I guess.

:asian:

When, Where, & How
Does someone go about learning the stuff that's been left out of the curriculum, or forgotten material, or older marterial that just might be fun????????

standing with my hands in my pockets, looking at the ground, kicking the dirt around with my shoes.

 

[cdhall]

Mr. C.

If you occasionally show seminar tapes at your house...
I suggest that you add an hour to your seminar(s) and show some footage. Maybe at the beginning if it will apply to what you are about to teach.

Mr. Parker Jr did a QnA the night before the 2000 seminar I went to see him at. He has a little bit of video and that was really cool.

However, you can probably enhance the value and cool factor of your seminars if you start of with some footage of Mr. Parker maybe even 15mins would be enough.

Just a thought. PLEASE consider this option when you swing to TX or Bring the Stuff to CAMP!

Since you are not selling the footage or copying the footage I don't think there is a copyright issue involved, but perhaps we can both check with our Atty's to be sure.


I've impressed myself with this idea. I hope you like it. Of course, it is your idea because you already do this at home.
:ubercool:

 

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by cdhall

Mr. C.

If you occasionally show seminar tapes at your house...
I suggest that you add an hour to your seminar(s) and show some footage. Maybe at the beginning if it will apply to what you are about to teach.

Mr. Parker Jr did a QnA the night before the 2000 seminar I went to see him at. He has a little bit of video and that was really cool.

However, you can probably enhance the value and cool factor of your seminars if you start of with some footage of Mr. Parker maybe even 15mins would be enough.

Just a thought. PLEASE consider this option when you swing to TX or Bring the Stuff to CAMP!

Since you are not selling the footage or copying the footage I don't think there is a copyright issue involved, but perhaps we can both check with our Atty's to be sure.


I've impressed myself with this idea. I hope you like it. Of course, it is your idea because you already do this at home.
:ubercool:

Gosh, don'tell him that, he'll start charging admission

 

[Rainman]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7



LOL.... well you won't be a spectator for long.... lol but he has a camp list of what you need for the camp http://www.akfkenpo.com/camp/

:asian:

Who is teaching basics? Do you have an idea of their syllabus?


:asian:

 

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by cdhall
Since you are not selling the footage........ .

Who said that?.........

 

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Gosh, don'tell him that, he'll start charging admission

Hey, I never thought of that:shrug: ...... excellent idea......!

:rofl:
:asian:

 

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Rainman
Who is teaching basics? Do you have an idea of their syllabus?

Me.

Stances, blocks, parries, punches, strikes, finger techniques, kicks, foot maneuvers.

pba
moe
poa
drills

:asian:

 

[Klondike93]

Do your students wear the belt knot to the side?


:asian:

 

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Klondike93
Do your students wear the belt knot to the side?

Yes, that is a custom we follow.

:asian:

 

[Rainman]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7



Me.

Stances, blocks, parries, punches, strikes, finger techniques, kicks, foot maneuvers.

pba
moe
poa
drills

:asian:

What do the abreviations stand for?

:asian: