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Goldendragon7
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Mr. Grimm said:
What about forms, sparring, sayings, principles... etc?
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What is your favorite area of Kenpo......
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What about forms, sparring, sayings, principles... etc?
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Gary Crawford
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DEFINATLY techniques! I have children doing teakwondo these days and I love to attend their tournaments and outclass any "demonstration" by TKD folks by demonstrating BASIC kenpo self defense techniques!
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Goldendragon7
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Chronuss said:...I like sparring.hehe.
Who doesn't!
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Kembudo-Kai Kempoka
Senior Master
I like sparring and SDT most, but not with beginners. Although most educating in their ability to slip through otherwise distinguished guards and break my nose with limited control, I'm ugly enough with out the help. Ill leave it to the senior students to enculturate them to predictable paths of movement in sparring, then roll with them.
Although I voted for Self-Defense techniques (which was my primary reason for taking Kenpo in the first place), I enjoy the other aspects as well & realize that all of the things listed are important to becoming a well-rounded Kenpo student.
My personal preferences of the aspects I enjoy at this stage (from most enjoyable to least) are:
1) Self Defense techniques - Yes, you wouldn't have them without Basics, but they become so much more fun & tell us so much more after we've learned our Basics, IMHO. ("many answers lie in a single move, but many moves do not necessarily give a single answer")
2) Social - I've met so many great people through Kenpo and made so many friends that I love my "Kenpo family" and am grateful for all that you have taught me & continue to teach me. :asian:
3) History & Traditions - We have such a rich texture of Kenpo history (as well as controversies, but doesn't all history have some controversy in it?). I am proud of my dual lineages, and although too much of anything isn't good for you, I think that some of our traditions are good for developing character traits for students of the Art (humility, respect, an open mind, etc). The philosophy of Kenpo appeals to me.
4) Forms - A good way to practice Basics and a good workout in themselves, they can be useful in many ways, including environmental awareness. I like to practice them in different ways, especially with my eyes closed.
5) Sets - A good way to practice a specific basic (since they are the "appendices" of the Art) & the same reasons listed above for Forms.
6) Basics - The foundation of the Art; even though they may be ingrained, it's always a good idea to review them. Like someone else posted earlier, they are what will "save your butt."
7) Freestyle - For personal reasons (I was in an abusive relationship in college), it was very difficult for me to get used to someone punching & kicking at me - even while wearing sparring gear. Now, a few years later, I look upon it as a training exercise & am trying to improve my sparring ability. With help from my instructor & fellow students, hopefully it will get better.
8) Conditioning - To me it's the most difficult aspect to enjoy, but it's important nonetheless (plus having Asthma doesn't help). I used to have a negative attitude about exercising for many years, but I've come to accept it as part of my Kenpo training & just "part of class." I know it's good for my body, & vital to developing endurance, so I "just do it"!
Ok, that's my two-cents. Everybody have a Kenpo Day!
Oss,
Gin-Gin :asian:
My personal preferences of the aspects I enjoy at this stage (from most enjoyable to least) are:
1) Self Defense techniques - Yes, you wouldn't have them without Basics, but they become so much more fun & tell us so much more after we've learned our Basics, IMHO. ("many answers lie in a single move, but many moves do not necessarily give a single answer")
2) Social - I've met so many great people through Kenpo and made so many friends that I love my "Kenpo family" and am grateful for all that you have taught me & continue to teach me. :asian:
3) History & Traditions - We have such a rich texture of Kenpo history (as well as controversies, but doesn't all history have some controversy in it?). I am proud of my dual lineages, and although too much of anything isn't good for you, I think that some of our traditions are good for developing character traits for students of the Art (humility, respect, an open mind, etc). The philosophy of Kenpo appeals to me.
4) Forms - A good way to practice Basics and a good workout in themselves, they can be useful in many ways, including environmental awareness. I like to practice them in different ways, especially with my eyes closed.
5) Sets - A good way to practice a specific basic (since they are the "appendices" of the Art) & the same reasons listed above for Forms.
6) Basics - The foundation of the Art; even though they may be ingrained, it's always a good idea to review them. Like someone else posted earlier, they are what will "save your butt."
7) Freestyle - For personal reasons (I was in an abusive relationship in college), it was very difficult for me to get used to someone punching & kicking at me - even while wearing sparring gear. Now, a few years later, I look upon it as a training exercise & am trying to improve my sparring ability. With help from my instructor & fellow students, hopefully it will get better.
8) Conditioning - To me it's the most difficult aspect to enjoy, but it's important nonetheless (plus having Asthma doesn't help). I used to have a negative attitude about exercising for many years, but I've come to accept it as part of my Kenpo training & just "part of class." I know it's good for my body, & vital to developing endurance, so I "just do it"!
Ok, that's my two-cents. Everybody have a Kenpo Day!
Oss,
Gin-Gin :asian:
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Kenpohermit
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I picked conditioning because all the self-defense techniques, sparring techniques, sets, forms, basics etc. all are part of conditioning me to be effective...
From: Sami
From: Sami
parkerkarate
Blue Belt
I love teaching self-defense techniques. Although some are just a little too bland for my taste.
kenpoworks
Purple Belt
Politics, yeh that has to be the best area of kenpo.
parkerkarate
Blue Belt
"Politics, yeh that has to be the best area of kenpo."
Kenpoworks
That is a great joke, but it is very true.
Kenpoworks
That is a great joke, but it is very true.
kenpoworks
Purple Belt
Yes, my tongue was firmly in my cheek.
Keep an eye on the negative of this thread "What is your least favorite area of Kenpo" to see what it turns up
Richy.
Keep an eye on the negative of this thread "What is your least favorite area of Kenpo" to see what it turns up
Richy.
That can be very addictive and fun but be sure to turn it up with your partner and play with what ifs.
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Goldendragon7
Grandmaster
No surprise to see that the Techniques and Forms are the most popular. It is interesting however, that the BASICS which make up all the movements are not so well liked.
Is that due to the way the art is taught to the students by the instructors or for some other reason? ..... hmmmmmm
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Is that due to the way the art is taught to the students by the instructors or for some other reason? ..... hmmmmmm
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Nobody said it was not the most important area, just not their favorite.
-Michael
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