KenpoMike

Ever hear of Shudokan Karate or Ken Polite? I was told by someone that it was a small offshoot of Shotokan(sp?) Karate. I took some lessons from him years ago and just became curious when an instructor mentioned some doubts about his background and then I became curious about the style also. He did seem to know his stuff.

I followed a thread on the merit of instructional videos. I agreed with what seemed to be the consensus that they are of limited value to beginners and a good resource as a supplement. I have a blue belt in American Kenpo, three years of training, and a brown belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate both Ed Parker styles. I have purchased the videos from Michael Accord's Kenpo. Great videos demonstrated by Mohamad Tabati(?). Is anyone familiar with Michael Accord? Secondly, should I bother to pursue ranking through a home study program? I intend on using the tapes anyway but was curious to know what value most place on a degree from one of these homestudy programs? Little or nothing? I love kenpo but currently do not have access to a local instructor. I am currently taking combat Hapkido to something else comes available.