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Goldendragon7
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Look closely at the angles and compare these to the other gun attacks.
direction
method
path
dimension
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Look closely at the angles and compare these to the other gun attacks.
direction
method
path
dimension
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kenposcum
Guest
I had made up my mind to read this entire thread, but about forty minutes later, I changed my mind. I have homework to do! (I'll read it later, I promise!)
Mr. Conaster, do you remember me? We chit-chatted for awhile in Las Vegas this June, you introduced me to Jade (Jayde?) Parker and referred me to this site.
Anyway, real questions: my school broke off from the Tracy lineage long ago and kind of sort of went independent. Now my instructor has vaguely expressed a desire to get "Parkerized," as I suppose the nomemclature goes. What is involved in such a transition? Would it merely be learning what we don't know and changing the cirriculuum? Are there big fees to pay beyond educational expenses? Can I still practice Tiger-Crane, and Book-set and Setting Sun katas and any non-EPKK semi-Kenpo techniques I feel are legit or useful?
What was the whole deal with the Tracy brothers and their split from Mr. Parker? Was it just "all about the Benjamins" or what? We talked about it a tiny bit in Vegas, but it seemed like you were sort of holding back, like maybe you didn't want to hurt my feelings.
I don't know much about the political aspects of these things, I just know what I see (or believe what I feel
) and the whole lineage thing doesn't really seem all that important to me (you know, it's not your instructor's instructor who teaches you, except maybe later if you're conscientitous enough).
How many branches of Kenpo from Master Parker are there? I know Tracy Kenpo, Chinese Kenpo, obviously EPKK, but what else? It seems that there's a lot of political jockeying, what's the whole deal?
Anyway, Mr. Conaster, I think this thread is an awesome idea and thank you again for referring me to this site. I enjoyed speaking with you in LV (I especially enjoyed your rendition of the Bruce Lee/student scene from "Enter the Dragon." Ever catch the uncut one? He's talking with his master, and the master goes, "What is the highest technique you aspire to?" and Bruce goes, "To have no technique." I bet Master Parker would have had fun ripping THAT one apart (as per Infinite Insights Vol. 1).
Anyway, thanks!!!:asian:
Mr. Conaster, do you remember me? We chit-chatted for awhile in Las Vegas this June, you introduced me to Jade (Jayde?) Parker and referred me to this site.
Anyway, real questions: my school broke off from the Tracy lineage long ago and kind of sort of went independent. Now my instructor has vaguely expressed a desire to get "Parkerized," as I suppose the nomemclature goes. What is involved in such a transition? Would it merely be learning what we don't know and changing the cirriculuum? Are there big fees to pay beyond educational expenses? Can I still practice Tiger-Crane, and Book-set and Setting Sun katas and any non-EPKK semi-Kenpo techniques I feel are legit or useful?
What was the whole deal with the Tracy brothers and their split from Mr. Parker? Was it just "all about the Benjamins" or what? We talked about it a tiny bit in Vegas, but it seemed like you were sort of holding back, like maybe you didn't want to hurt my feelings.
I don't know much about the political aspects of these things, I just know what I see (or believe what I feel ) and the whole lineage thing doesn't really seem all that important to me (you know, it's not your instructor's instructor who teaches you, except maybe later if you're conscientitous enough). How many branches of Kenpo from Master Parker are there? I know Tracy Kenpo, Chinese Kenpo, obviously EPKK, but what else? It seems that there's a lot of political jockeying, what's the whole deal?
Anyway, Mr. Conaster, I think this thread is an awesome idea and thank you again for referring me to this site. I enjoyed speaking with you in LV (I especially enjoyed your rendition of the Bruce Lee/student scene from "Enter the Dragon." Ever catch the uncut one? He's talking with his master, and the master goes, "What is the highest technique you aspire to?" and Bruce goes, "To have no technique." I bet Master Parker would have had fun ripping THAT one apart (as per Infinite Insights Vol. 1).
Anyway, thanks!!!:asian:
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Stick Dummy
Guest
Mr C.,
Who the heck is this Sam Ting guy???????
This one is gonna be an all weekend thread to read up and absorb.
Newbie question (with utmost respect :asian: )
I recently witnessed a Senior Kenpo Instructor demonstrate a flurry of open hand techniques which distinctly resembled Penchat Silat strikes.
In the Kenpo lineage, is there any distinct link with this style as in early cross training with Penjakers?? possibly a Hawaiian island era influence?
or is it simply a parallel evolution?
humbley,
Who the heck is this Sam Ting guy???????
This one is gonna be an all weekend thread to read up and absorb.
Newbie question (with utmost respect :asian: )
I recently witnessed a Senior Kenpo Instructor demonstrate a flurry of open hand techniques which distinctly resembled Penchat Silat strikes.
In the Kenpo lineage, is there any distinct link with this style as in early cross training with Penjakers?? possibly a Hawaiian island era influence?
or is it simply a parallel evolution?
humbley,
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practiceisnotperfect
Guest
I have a question about William K S chow "Thunderbolt", I was reading about him somewhere and I came across the fact that he made it to 15th degree blackbelt. My instructor in the Tracy system holds a 10th degree and he says he can't go any higher. Did K S learn moves that know one else ever learned? Thank you for helping me learn about kenpo
My understanding of this may be flawed and over simplified; but here goes. Professor Chow felt that since Mr. Parker had been his student and orginally certified by him and the fact that Mr. Parker was a 10th, that he (Chow) should out rank Mr. Parker. Mr. Parker then explained to P. Chow that yes, he did originally certify him but the system was his own, not P. Chow's.
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Goldendragon7
Grandmaster
Originally posted by kenposcum
I had made up my mind to read this entire thread, but about forty minutes later, I changed my mind. I have homework to do! (I'll read it later, I promise!)
Mr. Conaster, do you remember me? We chit-chatted for awhile in Las Vegas this June, you introduced me to Jade (Jayde?) Parker and referred me to this site.
Anyway, real questions: my school broke off from the Tracy lineage long ago and kind of sort of went independent. Now my instructor has vaguely expressed a desire to get "Parkerized," as I suppose the nomemclature goes. What is involved in such a transition? Would it merely be learning what we don't know and changing the cirriculuum? Are there big fees to pay beyond educational expenses? Can I still practice Tiger-Crane, and Book-set and Setting Sun katas and any non-EPKK semi-Kenpo techniques I feel are legit or useful?
What was the whole deal with the Tracy brothers and their split from Mr. Parker? Was it just "all about the Benjamins" or what? We talked about it a tiny bit in Vegas, but it seemed like you were sort of holding back, like maybe you didn't want to hurt my feelings.
How many branches of Kenpo from Master Parker are there? I know Tracy Kenpo, Chinese Kenpo, obviously EPKK, but what else? It seems that there's a lot of political jockeying, what's the whole deal?
Anyway, Mr. Conaster, I think this thread is an awesome idea and thank you again for referring me to this site. I enjoyed speaking with you in LV (I especially enjoyed your rendition of the Bruce Lee/student scene from "Enter the Dragon." Ever catch the uncut one? He's talking with his master, and the master goes, "What is the highest technique you aspire to?" and Bruce goes, "To have no technique." I bet Master Parker would have had fun ripping THAT one apart (as per Infinite Insights Vol. 1).
Anyway, thanks!!!:asian:
Wow, a lot of very good questions. I will email you and discuss the different questions.
:asian:
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Kirk
Guest
We're told Mr Parker developed 3 systems. What year did the
current, 154 (155) based system come about?
current, 154 (155) based system come about?
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Goldendragon7
Grandmaster
1979-1982 as best as I can remember.....
but there were NO 3 systems...... each were extensions and evolutions of the others. They were built upon from the beginning, just refined.
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but there were NO 3 systems...... each were extensions and evolutions of the others. They were built upon from the beginning, just refined.
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cdhall
Master Black Belt
This is a Great Thread.
I think somewhere in here are the Master Key Techniques which have recently been discussed and posted again on another thread.
If you have not read this thread you should go through and read it. At one point I printed it and put it in my notebook.
Mr. C is a great resource.
I think somewhere in here are the Master Key Techniques which have recently been discussed and posted again on another thread.
If you have not read this thread you should go through and read it. At one point I printed it and put it in my notebook.
Mr. C is a great resource.
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Kenpomachine
Guest
Thanks Doug for making me aware of where the famous faq was. I heard of it a while ago but couldn't find it. 
LucĂa
LucĂa
O.K. I know it's 2 months later but you are talking about the actual self-defense techniques themselves? In, out, up, down?
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student
Guest
Sir,
Who were/are the most influencial individuals in your kenpo 'walk' and why? I realize that some of this may be personal and anything you are willing to share would be greatly appriciated.
Oss!
Who were/are the most influencial individuals in your kenpo 'walk' and why? I realize that some of this may be personal and anything you are willing to share would be greatly appriciated.
Oss!
Are you asking me????
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student
Guest
I am asking Mr. Conaster.
cdhall
Master Black Belt
Originally posted by Kenpomachine
Thanks Doug for making me aware of where the famous faq was. I heard of it a while ago but couldn't find it.
LucĂa
I had trouble finding it myself. It was one of the most popular threads for a long time. I made that post to bring it back up to the surface where we could all readily find it again.
I was afraid it might have been lost after "the crash" but I'm glad it is still here. I need to read through it again before I ask another question though.
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Goldendragon7
Grandmaster
Well, I have to say that many had influence on me, but the "most" influential were.........
1) my original instructor, Lonny Coots for starting me off with a great foundation.
2) my friend, Tom Riskas for showing me how to learn from Ed Parker.
3) my next instructor, Steve LaBounty for inserting noble leadership and guidance, a unique historical perspective and a true training attitude.
4) the founder of our system, Ed Parker for teaching me all the "details and fine tuning" of the system.
Like I said before there were many more for one reason or another that had an effect on me (for that, read my bio on the
IKKO website. www.ikko.com
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Bill Smith
Green Belt
If you get the chance to talk with Mr. Conaster in person or by phone, it's a good choice. Alot of history, knowledge and a straight up and good guy.
Mr. Conaster, did you ever get to Seig's for the seminar?
Bill Smith
Mr. Conaster, did you ever get to Seig's for the seminar?
Bill Smith
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Goldendragon7
Grandmaster
I have had plenty of personal challenges taking care of my aged mother at home. She is going down rapidly and a lot of work. So, I could not get out for an extra visit befor our next Seminar in March of this year. Hopefully, things will lighten up soon and I will be out there at least 4 times a year.
Thanks for the kind comments.
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Bill Smith
Green Belt
Sorry to hear that and I wish your mother the best and for a fast turn around, family always comes first.
Yours in Kenpo,
Bill Smith
Yours in Kenpo,
Bill Smith
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Kenpomachine
Guest
Same here GD, my best wishes for her recovery.
LucĂa
LucĂa
