Who is Who in Kenpo?

[Bob Hubbard]

Actually, the narrow focus is required due to an alterier motive of mine, that ties into the surprise we have planned for July. (Its a good surprise)

 

[Matt]

Originally posted by Brother John

Deceased List:
1. Prof. Chow
2. Emprado
5. ...I dunno, don't know that many interesting dead Kenpoists.

Your Brother (I'd like to chat w/you all....)
John

:asian:

Ummmm....
Unless something really bad has happened in the last couple of hours, Adriano Emperado is quite alive and kicking, I'm happy to report. I suggest you jump on the opportunity!

Matt

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Yeah....

Living is prefered.

I can't interview em if they've departed this plane of existance.

:asian:

 

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by Kaith Rustaz
Actually, the narrow focus is required due to an alterier motive of mine, that ties into the surprise we have planned for July. (Its a good surprise)

The last time I heard that, we went to war with Iraq!

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Well.... MT isn't declaring war on anyone.
First, we have no standing army.
Second, we have no sitting army either.
Third, we're too cool to declare war on anyone.

most importantly.... even if we could raise an army, target someone, I'm not sure our skills will hold up against tanks, APCs, and hellfire missles.

But, if anyone ever wants to challenge another board to a friendly paintball match, I'm there baby! Whoo!


Naw, our surprise will be interesting, fun, and make some folks go 'wow!'. I've left a few hints here n there.

 

[M F]

Here's my list.

1-Without a doubt,Paul Mills . The man is just unbelievable. I have been to many of his seminars and I can't get enough. I have trained directly with three of his direct students, and the things these guys can do are amazing.
2-Frank Trejo. Just an out and out bad a$$. I'd love to get some sparring pointers.
3-Mike Pick. You see, I've got this thing for knives, and...
4-Huk Planas. I have heard many good things, and I'd like to see/feel for myself.
5-Angelo Collado. He may not be as highly ranked as the rest, but he's got this forhtcoming project called Kenpo Karambit. It sounds like he will have videos, Karambits, and seminars eventually. Sounds like awesome stuff.

 

[Kenpodoc]

Favorite first generation Kenpoists,

1) Lee Wedlake
2) Huk Planas
3) Frank Trejo
4) Steve Labounty
5) Rainer Schulte

Of course there are many more who hold my awe and respect but I only chose those I've had the honor to meet and work with.

Favorite Second generation Kenpoists,

1) Steve Hatfield ( My instructor, a fine artist who I feel priveleged to have met and been able to study with.)
2) Zak Whitson
3) Martin Wheeler
4) Paul Dye
5) Mike Cappi

 

[Kirk]

Originally posted by Kenpodoc
1) Steve Hatfield ( My instructor, a fine artist who I feel priveleged to have met and been able to study with.)

Isn't he with Metallica? Oh, that's James Hetfield
Just don't study with Lars Ulrich, his kenpo sucks

 

[Zeke]

Originally posted by Kirk
Isn't he with Metallica? Oh, that's James Hetfield
Just don't study with Lars Ulrich, his kenpo sucks

Yeah, but his stickwork is kind of okay
Take care
Zeke

 

[KenpoDave]

Ray Arquilla
Ted Sumner
Joe Simonet
David German
Keith Curts

Absent from the list are Al Tracy and Steve Finn, whom I have worked with and are only not on the list for that reason.

I would love the chance to work with Larry Tatum or Clyde O'Briant, but you asked for 5.

Dave

 

[c2kenpo]

Ms. Jaki McVicar - She is INCREDIBLE! I never have been hit so hard.
Mr. John Sepulveda - Great extemporaneous teacher.
Mr. Skip Hancock - A master of teaching basic key elements.
Mr.Zach Whitson - Motion teaching simplified.
Mr. R.S. Mitchell - (My Instructor) 40 years of MA experience and some real world aplications that I never thought of.

Just my top 5 list.....and all who I respect as instructors and friends. To all other instructors and friends I still welcome all of your knowledge and input to help me become a better person and kenpoist as a whole.

Journey well

David Gunzburg

 

[Klondike93]

My list hasn't changed from the other thread.

1. Lee Wedlake Jr.
2. Huk Planas
The other 3 are Systema instructors since that's what I mainly work on now so I won't list them.

 

[Kirk]

Originally posted by Klondike93
The other 3 are Systema instructors since that's what I mainly work on now so I won't list them.

Just to stray off topic for a sec ... who are they? Not much in the
way of info down this way about Systema. I've only heard of
Vlad (thanks to Gou).

 

[Klondike93]

Mikal (Vlads teacher), Vlad and Martin Wheeler. Martin was an excellent Kenpo instructor and even has some good videos out on kenpo but now only does systema. There are plenty of other systema instructors I'd like to work with but these are who I consider the top 3.

 

[Michael Billings]

1. Tom Kelly, Sr.
2. John Sepulveda (as always)
3. Bob Liles (who rocks always)
4. Sigung LaBounty
5. Mike Pick is always fun

 

[Iron Dog]

Boy, this could be lengthy. But since someone has already done this format, I'll use it too!
Older Seniors:
Steve Labounty (Hits hard & often, groundworker)
Ron Chapel (How's does he know all that?)
Larry Tatum (Great energy, very knowledgeable)
John Sepulveda (Thorough and accurate)
Tom Kelley (raised by Labounty, afraid of nothing)

Up & coming Seniors:
Paul Dye (Wow! took a class in Vegas)
Dennis Conatser (Walking book on Kenpo)
Zach Whitson (Facinating skills)
Marting Wheeler (Loved his tapes and saw him Vegas too)

No defernece to Mr. Trejo, Planas, Hebler or Mills. I haven't had the opportunity to work with them yet.

I.D.

 

[sumdumguy]

I am fighting to find five People here...

Mr. James Ibrao (I've had the pleasure before) Awesome Individual!!!

Mr. Bob White (in my opinion one of the humblest men on the planet.)

Mr. Chapel (his ideas and concepts are some what intriguing)
regardless of his approach.

Mr. LaBounty ( his last seminar was fun, but I am interested to see something more)?

A.C. Rainey (all though he is my teacher, we have not worked out in quite a few years, it would be good to work out with him one more time.)

My short list. and some reasons why I would like to see and work out with these individuals. There is no particular order to this list....
Thanks, Great Post:asian: :asian:

 

[KenpoDave]

Spent last weekend in Oklahoma at Roger Greene's Warrior Weekend. I don't have any room left on the list of 5 I already posted, so I am putting him at the top of my new list.