ElSteve

Hey guys, sorry, i've been really busy lately and I haven't had the time to respond till now. Thanks for all the help. It may be a while until I get around to visiting the dojo, as 2nd degree KSW takes a great deal of time and dedication, but I'll definately let you guys know how it works out when I join up

Good suggestions all around, thanks for all the replies. I will visit this school sometime in the next few months (my parents won't let me switch until I get my 2nd degree ). Also, if anybody has any other good schools they could recommend me, I'm all ears , although I still remain highly interested in American kenpo.

Hi, I just joined the forums today (I have my introduction posted in the introductions forums). I have been looking around for a different style for a while now, currently in Kuk Sool Won, and I have recently taken interest in Kenpo, specificly Ed Parker American Kenpo. What are yall's opinions on this style? I'm looking first and foremost a practical, self-defense style that could be feasible in the streets, should I ever be attacked. Through my searching of kenpo, I have stumbled upon this school: http://www.austinkenpokarate.com/index.html Does this school seem like one of those "McDojos" or does it seem legitamate? Does anybody live in austin, and perhaps trains there? If so, what is your opinion on the school, and the instructor? Can you perhaps tell me about how the class is run, such as how much we spar, the normal class structure, etc. Any comments from anybody would be helpful.

I'm new to this forum, and hope to enjoy my stay here. A little about myself: I'm 17, living in Austin, Tx. I've been a member of Kuk Sool Won for about 8 years and am currently testing for my 2nd degree. I am also very interested into switching to American Kenpo (Ed Parker).