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I believe they were the founders of the BKF. They also have a book out for sale, and probably can be found in any martial arts magazine.

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Yes, that indeed is a good book. Should be required reading for students of the martial arts, in my opinion

Hmm..I just can't seem to keep up In the style of Kempo I practice, our Grandmaster had a background in Aikido, so he has incorporated some of the principles he learned during that time. For example, many of out SD techniques are done to take the opponent off their center/one point. This will either cause their head to fall forward over their hips and legs, or cause their head to go backwards to where they come off center. At the same time, we work on keeping ourselves at one-point so as not to leave us at a tactical disadvantage

Excellent point on pivoting Different surfaces make for different pivot ranges in regards to the type of shoes you wear.

I'm sure wearing certain types of street shoes would limit particular kicks. As in this case the round kick. Although it would be difficult to get the same extension with your foot, say kicking to the groin, then I would probably work on changing the angle of delivery. Perhaps widening the angle of the kick would work better than a narrower angle like you would execute the kick w/o shoes Just my opinion

Sounds like what you described is what we refer to as out "Kempo" stance. It does provide for manuverability forward, back, and side to side. The only slight difference, unless I missed it, is that our rear heel is off the ground, and the rear foot facing forward

Does anyone know of this Sambo instructor outta the westcoast? A friend of mine use to train in Sambo, and wants to start up again. Any info on this instructor would be appreciated so that I can pass on to my friend. Thanks

We have a self defense set called ground techniques. However, it is like most have describes as a standing grappling done on the ground. All the attacks start from the stand-up, at which time it ends up on the ground by attacking joints for a take down of sorts. This could include sweeps to throws. After your on the ground, we finish up with strikes to the vital areas of the body. The set does not include attacks where we are actually taken to the ground, so in a sense there is not any grappling done in the true meaning of the word. Do I see my ground skills as limited....yeah probably, but that's where I incorporate some of those skill from elsewhere whenever possible.

Ahh seems that I'm a bit on the late side At any rate, I was first involved in Chinese Kenpo which is where I got my first rank. It was more along the Okinawan lines when it came to kata. We had all the pinan katas, a version of Bassai, Kusanku, and other Okinawa forms. We also learned some animal forms which I don't recall where they all came from. My instructor and his instructor came up by way of the Ron Alo lineage through Chow. I an currently with Professor Chow's Kara-Ho Kempo which is under the guidance of Grandmaster Sam Kuoha. I find this version of Kempo more along the Chinese lines as the katas are completely different from my other style of Kempo. The self defense techinques however tend to be similar, with the addition of 2 and 3 man techniques. Kara-Ho is a more traditional system as compared to say Parker's system of Kenpo.

One day I'd like to tuck my hands in my belt line, look down and not see my feet Only kidding....although about 20lbs. I could loose, I can still see my feet when I look down

I'm a Kenpoist/Kempoist at heart. I hold the rank of 1st degree in my original art of Chinese Kenpo, and am currently a 2nd degree in my current system of Kara-Ho Kempo. Like many karate styles, we have forms and weapon forms, but our main staple would be self defense techniques. As far as being open, I consider myself to be such a person, while I maintain my base art. Currently I've been back to studying eskrima, sinawali, and decuerdas with my buddy

You just couldn't help youorself could ya

I used both, and I think I prefer the vinyl

Armyboy: It says your style is American Kenpo, so why the question

I think using the animal kingdom as a reason or to back up your arguments is pretty annoying really. What in all the hells has that got to do with you as a human being? Many animals kill their own young, I hardly think that is pertinant when related to human beings. I'm personally reasonably anti-"chivalry", and do you know why? I see it as sexism - from the woman. If a woman wants to be treated as an equal, to interact with men as a person and not be seen as less by them, why should a man be expected to then treat them as if they were made of china? It's nice to be romantic with your girlfriend or whatever, but then I like to return the favour - I do not expect special treatment and find it unpleasant even if it's along the lines of politeness as it simply reinforces my image as a woman and thus an alien creature. I do Muay Thai and the guys do not go soft on me because I'm female. And I would be severely p*ssed off if they did! There are men who have to go lighter on me because they are much bigger than me, or more skilled, but equally so there are men which I have to be careful not to hurt. Admittedly the other women in my club don't like to be hit as hard as I, but they are all very small (50-60kg) and it has nothing to do with a difference in genitalia. Ah Fenris: At least your one woman that talks the talk and walks the walk Unfortunately there aren't many women that can do the same , and I mean that in a good way too

Ok....your right....more of a throw back to the 70's in the 80's

Gave up my BB subscription long ago.......what did the article say

Which were okay for the 80's

Check with Rhee Max at https://www.rheemax.com I believe most of their uniform pants are made with elastic waist, and can be bought separately. Also Tiger Claw has medium wt pants w/the elastic waist that can be purchased separately, go to https://www.tigerclaw.com I also own a Macho heavyweight uniform, and it has the elastic waist for the pants. Don't know if u can just get the pants tho

This should help. http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=325 From what I've heard/read, he was one of the top karate inst. back in the day. With that said, you should consider the school only if it's to your liking and how the classes are conducted. Sit down with the inst. and even talk with the students that attend the dojo. Good luck

Hey Krunchy, Welcome back Were you able to find a place to workout in Kauai?

A standard folder in the bedroom would be much more practical than a long sword Then again, it wouldn't matter if the intruder had a gun....even if you had a gun yourself it wouldn't matter if he got the drop on ya

I have a couple pair of these jeans. They are excellent in my opinion

Okay, here is an alternative. Kwon makes a nice heavyweight uniform, and I know the one I got my student has the elastic waist band. Even with the traditional tie one, their uniforms run large. I normally will wear a size 5 in most cuts, but in a Kwon unifrom, I actually wear a size 3. Check it out at https://www.kwon.com