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Very nice!

Sorry it took so long to reply to this, it apparently fell off my "since you last logged in list" For first Dan, my requirements were: 1-5 Pinan 1-6 Kata Stature of the Crane 2 Man Fist Set (both North and South) 1-21 and 26 combination about 30 kempo combinations (punch techniques as we call them) 8 point block 10 point block Plum tree block Club/Knife techniques For 2nd Dan, I need all of 1st Dan (obviously) Han Suki Swift Tigers Iron Fortress (I think) 22-25,27-30 combinations 10 more Kempo combinations (punch techniques as we call them) aaaaaand... I think that's it. Cheers

YAY! Congrats to all the winners! Very well deserved!

I got my heavy weight at purple belt soooo... up to you really. I currently use a 14oz top with 10oz pants.

I would like to point out that KeNpo and KeMpo are the same. It's just the translation of its Kanji name (拳法) to English form. American Kenpo vs Shaolin Kempo, however, that's a different story: American Kenpo: An offspring of William Chow's Chinese Kenpo Karate, Ed Parker's American Kenpo system is of the larger systems. Parker took what William Chow taught him and organized every technique and movement into a format that could be broken down into levels for all students. Parker felt that the innovations he added to his Kenpo eventually made up 85% of the system and, thus, he renamed it American Kenpo Karate. Shaolin Kempo: The Shaolin Kempo Karate system was founded by Fred Villari, a student of Kajukenbo as well as other martial arts. Fred Villari's system tends more towards the Kung-Fu element and utilizes the techniques of the 5 animal Chuan Fa to a large extent. Added to the Kempo system was White Tiger Chin Na techniques, as well as various Aikijujitsu projections and immobilizations. Shaolin Kempo Karate is taught across the United States and Canada. Grandmaster Villari's organization is Villari's Martial Arts Centers. There have been several splinter organizations. Source: http://www.urbin.net/EWW/MA/KF/3D.html As a Shodan in Shaolin Kempo Karate, I must say that it is a brutal style. Vicious, and effective. From the start you are taught to defend yourself by all means necessary. Groin strikes, breaks, disjointing, etc... This is not a sport martial art, but a defensive one. Sure, you are taught to do point sparring just like any other karate school, however, the bulk of the techniques will involve things you would not do to a person outside of being attacked on the street. Anyway, I hope this help! I love this style and plan on getting my mastery in it in the next decade.

I got my wife some clothes, she got me Batman: Arkham City

Also, I feel a sense of respect towards everyone is an important trait of a good martial artist.

Judging was AMAZING. Absolutely loved it. Judging the sparring matches was my favourite. Our dojo did good too. We only had 3 competitors and we brought home 2 1st place, 1 2nd place, and 1 4th place. Our green belt, Lorianne won 1st in both Kata and sparring. Super proud of her. Her father won 2nd in kata and 4th in sparring, and our little orange belt got herself a participation medal I can just imagine how crazy arbitration can be and I know I don't want that job, lol! I can't wait for the next one!

I've heard of mon ranks, but was never in a dojo that used it. My knowledge of them are that they are basically "junior" ranks.

I will definitely give you guys an update after the tourney. Only 2 more days! I might compete, I might not... Definitely judging though

Happy belated birthday!

What an ungrateful lot. You probably don't celebrate the fourth of July either. Positively unpatriotic. lol You won't like me either then! Our Thanksgiving was last month and we celebrate the 1st of July

My current master is a tiny, limber, fit old man, but I've had instructors that were overweight. I'm pretty sure I'm repeating myself from my previous post, but as long as an instructor knows his techniques, knows his strengths and knows his weaknesses, they can be fantastic.

I've been in McDojo's and I have to say that my current dojo - small, non-profit - is giving me MUCH BETTER training than the McDojo. Do what you do, Dobbersky, I have a feeling you're a very good teacher and your students are quality. If ever I'm in Manchester, I'll try to stop in

I agree, I just liked it for some reason

Same. Point, block, or no see. In the KQ (Karaté Québec) we award points for trunk (all upper body minus the spine) and head (all of it.) Sweeps are allowed but do not count as points.

Welcome back on the path! When the martial arts are in us, we rarely stray far and often find our way back

I am also with MasterPain and JusticeZero. If it is not immoral, illegal, or bringing danger to the student, I wouldn't leave. If something happened like that with my Master (again, not immoral, illegal, or bringing danger to the students) I would probably stand behind him as support. Again, this is not knowing what actually happened. Maybe you can explain without giving names or bringing up the style or instructor?

Welcome!

Very cool! Let us know when you hear final word!

Pretty amazing stuff! I've been working on iron palm, but I'm still a sissy http://youtu.be/n4w9YoiNVmc

So it is! Looks like I need more coffee. Here you go http://youtu.be/QP5TgxWaZrs

So I've been thinking about this quite a bit and while there are a few techniques I really enjoy, I think my bread and butter techniques are the simple round-house kick, the side-blade kick, and the thrust punch. My side-blade I will rarely do higher than the ribs because that's exactly where I want to land it. Either in the floating rib or, if opportunity presents itself, right below the armpit. As for the round house, I keep it low. I generally use it to kick out the front leg by hitting behind the knee. This is where the thrust punch comes in - BAM, right in the ribs, spine, or temple. We learn to put our mass behind the thrust punch so it usually hits with quite an impact. I might edit this later, but as for now, I think those 3 are my go to techniques since I know I can execute them quickly and efficiently.

I found this on YouTube while being very bored (again) at work. It's an old video so the quality isn't that great, but I love the speed of both fighters. I also like the blocking of kick the monk performed, using one hand just over knee level to create leverage to stop the strike. Anyway, I liked this and wanted to share Note: I don't think this is a copyrighted video. If it is, my apologies to the KF crew.

That guy's an incredible athlete. Lots of fun to watch. I imagine he's likely on the far end of the talent spectrum. Always fun to watch things like this. Seeing his movements, I can see the practical implication of Capoeira. Very interesting style. I'm very interested in learning more.