Red J

I bought the Macho from Superfoots. No issues with the products.

In the USA, most Kempo derivatives came through Hawaii. Check out the link in the 2nd post for a thorough explanation.

Or maybe they don't want to get trashed by you!

Getting a black belt is no guarantee against anything, especially against a guy that is athletic and big enough to be an NFL linebacker. I believe that thinking that you would be a "match" may not be the best thinking, however, knowing that you could defend yourself and survive is another story. You certainly are better prepared than most and I'm sure that you could handle 90% of the population. As far as the doubt, it is a natural feeling. Once you pass (and I am confident that you will) you will realize that you have had "it" the entire time. You just have to find "it". That is what your test will help you do. I know that you have been training for a while and that you train hard. From your posts I can tell that you are conscientious about your training. Keep on this path and be confident that when your instructor puts you up, he knows that you are ready. You just need to believe it.

Here is a link to a page that can offer some explanation. Feel free to ask any questions. http://www.urbin.net/EWW/MA/KF/

...you renamed your favorite kata the "Ford F-150" ...you ever snapped your bo staff in a pair of antlers ...your favorite animal style is snake, in which your favorite technique is "cobra spits skoal juice from between teeth" ...you ever go to a seminar named "Tactical Bowling League Survival Training" ...all your weapons have the number "3" on them

Don't second guess your sensei, besides this is only for a stripe.

I have a friend that has had this problem going on a year. He is older and it is slowly getting better. Get professional treatment and advice.

Kicks, you have re-inspired me.

Not bad...that monkey hits the mark.

Start now! Not too many people walk in at top physical condition. You'll be fine.

...If you refer to your Grandmaster as "Boss Hog" ...You have a Gi that is custom made by "Ducks Unlimited" ...You have a "four-wheeler" defensive tactics class at your dojo ...You think that "HeeHaw" is an acceptable Kiai ...Your dream Gi is an Elvis Jumpsuit ...Your self-defense techniques include defense against sideburn grabs ...Your sensei teaches verbal defense with statements like "I gonna open up a six pack of whoopass on ya" ...The photographer has you put in your mouthguard just to take pictures ...Your weapons training involves "pitching horseshoes"

Just when I thought there could possibly be no more!

...if you met your girlfriend while taking the mudwrestling class ...your wavemaster "BOB" was a special order from the local taxidermist ...your favorite weapons class starts off with breaking the top off of a beer bottle ...you have your black belt banquet at Hooters ...your favorite car and MA technique is called the "General Lee"

Thanks for starting this. I couldn't let you have all the fun!

Great choice. Pacificshore is always a class act.

...If you went out and bought fancy gis in three colors. John Deere green, Ford blue, and primer gray... ...if your dojo is in located in the back room of a truck stop ...if you ever used a martial art move on a possum ...when asked what style is your favorite you say "WWF" ...if the stains on your gi are Penzoil ...if you ever asked for the nunchucka application in squirrel hunting ...your Kiai is a belch ...if you want to learn a "flying" move to help you get into your monster pick-up ...if you have ever asked the sensei to demonstrate "pull my finger"

...all your techniques are named after cowboys (here comes a Roy Rogers)... ...you work out in your "Tony Lama" lizard skin boots... ...you have a picture of Hank Williams Jr. that you bow to... ...you have a Rebel Flag patch on your gi... ...you have a gi made of denim with a little red "Levis" tag...

...If a tornado hits your dojo trailer and does $1000 worth of improvements. ...You have a Nascar/Budweiser gi. ...Your gi pants have a pocket sewn in them to hold your Copenhagen.

Take advantage of the one-on-one time. I also had a simular situation for about 18-24 months. The growth was incredible. It gave me a great foundation and start into the martial arts.

I used to buy the Macho middle, but recently have changed to the Century middleweight contact pant with the Heavyweight top.

My first style which was Japenese influenced was barefoot, while my current style which is more Chinese based is with shoes.

Nice to see this post still alive. We also have some threads in the "Karate" section that deal strictly with kempo/kenpo.

Yeah, you want to make sure you get the real deal and not something that says "sucker". It has happened before.

We have a station like that just without the soft-core. It is pushing the journalistic envelope of good taste...or smell!