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http://www.kenpo-texas.com/ This is the other Kenpo school in Austin. I was interested in this school but it will not work with my work schedule at all. He has the Parker Lineage like you speak of. He referred me to Schroder and said he is a great Martial Artist. The guy before Schroder, Mike Abedin (Sp) was an ex- Marine and the school had a rep for being hard core. I don't know now that Schroder has it. I am going to check it out. Thanks for all of the help, again. It looks like we have pretty good schools to choose from here in Austin.

Thanks for your help parkerlineage. I guess you are OK with the JJ tied in with the Kenpo? I found this link at a Kenpo website and it has a little of the history behind why it's called Chinese Kenpo Karate. http://www.kenpotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521 Here's the quote from the Thread. """""""........When I first took Kenpo in 1972, it was called Chinese Kenpo. It was Ed Parker's Kenpo with many of the same techniques (or very similar ones) and forms as outlined in Infinite Insights vol. 5. At that time there were also other techniques that were later removed or altered by Mr. Parker. My understanding is that today's Tracy system is quite similar to what was called Chinese Kenpo back then. in the early 1960's, Mr. Parker researched several Chinese systems, which he combined with what he'd learned from Prof. Chow and called that combination Chinese Kenpo. When he later re-organized his system, he wanted to emphasize the distinclty American slant he put on it and then he called it American Kenpo. I think one prominent Kenpoist who still adheres to much of the Chinese Kenpo system is Mr. LaBounty......""""""""""

I think Kung-Fu could be devastating in the UFC. However, the rules say you can't puch to the throat, wind-pipe, etc... The rules of the sport keep you from being able to use Kung-Fu as it is intended to be used. I think a CMA background, combined with BJJ or Muay Thai could be a very lethal combination.

Thanks for the responses. I am considering this school as well as two other Kung-Fu schools. If anyone here has studied both Karate and Kung-Fu, please let me know what the differences are in your opinions. My goal is to get in better shape, become proficient in the art/understand the philosophy of wanting this to be a part of your every day life, and obviously self-defense. Chinese Karate is still a mystery for me, is it more like Karate or Kung-Fu?

Hello, Has anyone ever heard of Chinese Kenpo Karate? I ran across this website and it seems like it may be a good school, but I was unsure about it being Chinese Karate. http://www.austinkenpokarate.com/ Here's the link. http://www.austinkenpokarate.com/kenpo_belts.html If you click on the belts link and actually click on the different colored belts it tells you what the curriculum is to advance to the next level. I was wondering if this is similar to American Kenpo. If anyone has time please check it out. Thanks in advance.

Thanks, I'll give you a call on Monday.

I saw your website and unfortunatley my work schedule conflicts with your class times. Do you have classes Thurs-Fri?

Sounds like Sage Advice. I am going to visit at least 5 schools before I sign up.

Did you join this Kenpo studio yet?

Good idea. I appreciate the feedback. Anyone else?

Greetings all, Does anyone have any information regarding JKD schools/training in the Austin area? Thanks, Jon

Greetings all, Does anyone have any information regarding Wing Chun Kung Fu being taught in the Austin area. I have found several schools but not one of them offer Wing Chun. Any information about any of the schools in this area is welcome and appreciated, even if WC isn't taught at the school. Thanks, Jon

Greetings All, Thanks for the great site! I have been reading through this site, the yellow pages and internet specific sites and I have narrowed a list of schools I am interested in learning more about. I am a big UFC fan and I am leaning toward a school that offers cross training as I see the benefit of learning multiple styles would help in a real world situation. It seems based on what I am looking for either Krav Maga or Wing Chun Kung Fu is going to be the way to go. I am open to any other ideas or forms but these two seem to be regarded as quick to learn and real world effective. Believe it or not I have not been able to find a school in Austin that teaches Wing Chun, although there is a Wing Tsun academy. I have read they are simimilar in many ways but most people prefer Wing Chun. I am 35 years old, I am in Real Estate and I weigh between 260-280 pounds depending on how dedicated I am to my Gold's Gym work out routine. I am also interested in Jeet Kune Do. There are so many styles that interest me that it is proving to be very difficult to make my decision. Living in Austin, TX I have the good problem of having several schools to choose from. No matter which style I choose I think the most important thing is selecting the best instructor possible. The better the teacher the more you get out of the training. I may be relocating to the west coast in the next few years so Krav Maga and Wing Chun sound good because they are effective and quick to learn compared to other styles. But still, I am seeking the best instructor possible so this is proving to be a difficult process. After reading this forum it seems as if TKD and Black Belt Academies are the least street effective arts and are more for point fighting so I have not looked in to any of those schools, although several of them are highly regarded here. I am not concerned about cost, but I do not want to be ripped off. So any general advice you can offer is greatly appreciated. If anyone has Central Texas/Austin/Round Rock information that is also greatly appreciated. On to the links. 1. http://www.fitandfearless.com/ Krav Maga taught by real MMA fighters with cross training available on site. I love what they offer but horrible location for me. Traffic is bad and school is clear across town from where I live. 2. http://www.selfdefensetexas.com/ Krav Maga close to my home. Instructor has a great back ground, but the S.Austin location offers the mixed class schdule. Tough to decide between these two. 3. http://www.rrma.net/ Very close to my house, not sure about the styles they teach. I am still going to check it out. 4. http://www.centerofmartialarts.com/ Great school with lots of different styles under one roof, location is ok, haven't updated their site since 2003? 5. http://www.blankenshipmartialarts.com/ 50 years experience,30 years in Austin several styles under one roof, seems like an Academy type school. Not sure if I want that. Impressive credentials. Probably a very large school. 6. http://www.austinwt.com/index.php Wing Tsun Kung Fu, can't find Wing Chun in Austin. 7. http://www.usakfa.com/main_sub.html?src=overture Different Style of Kung Fu 8. http://www.masteryi.com/ Sounds VERY intersting. This is a South Korean martial art similar ( I think) to Krav Maga. It is taught to all of the S.Korean special forces that guard the wall between N. and S. Korea. This is a very highly regarded school and his credentials are incedible, but I have never heard of Tukoong Moosul. 9. http://www.spiritwarriors.com/ Sounds very interesting. The Bujinkan (BOO-jin-Kahn) Dojo is the collective name for the nine remaining systems of the authentic Ninja. They only take students 18 and up. Does this mean they are a more difficult style to learn or is this an art for adults only? 10. http://www.texaskungfu.com/ Kung-Fu close to home. 11. http://www.swshaolin.com/ Kung-Fu across town, still no Wing Chun>? 12. http://www.austinjj.com/ Gracie jj here in Austin, way on the other side of town, but it is a Gracie school so I want to check it out. They offer cross training. 13. http://www.kimsoo-austin.com/ Many different styles! Way across town. 14. http://www.austinkenpokarate.com/ http://www.kenpo-texas.com/index1.html I don't think I want to take Karate, but the first school cross trains in Kung Fu and I wanted to give the Karate experts a chance to give their two cents. 15. http://www.sijo.org/index.htm Not sure about this, wanted to see if anyone has heard of this guy. Well that's the list. Now I want to narrow it down, start observing classes and get started. I left off several TKD,ATA, Karate schools so anyone that has any info on schools other than what I have listed feel free to chime in. I am trying to be as open minded about this as I can possibly be. I am looking forward to all of your comments,suggestions and advice. Best Regards, Jon