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Size? LMAO! Not a problem for me...Im 5'8....If I get in a fight with someone bigger than me, well...lets just say its nothing a compound fracture to his knee wont cure.

very nice Vintage parker films are in short supply for sure thanks to Leilani hording them all. Thanks for the treat Pacificshore, and lemmie know if u have any questions about techniques...since I am a Parker Kenpo Black Belt. Hasta!!

Interesting subject, I didnt read all the replys, but here is mine.... The student, if he/she is dedicated enough will come to learn the truth on his/her own terms. "True Art" doesn't make the martial artist.....If they dont have the knowledge of "Traditional art" then they will seek out someone that does. The great Ed Parker said it best when approached with the subject of "True" art....."When True knuckle meets true flesh, thats as true as it gets." Parker also said something that all us Kenpo people know well....and it applies to ALL martial artists...."The person who knows how will always be the student, but the person that knows how and why will retain his/her position as the instructor." True a bad instructor can be a bad influence on the martial arts community, but these kind of people can be avoided by exploring your options. All this "I am a MASTER", "I trained in Japan", and stuff like that does not impress me.....what impresses me is can u survive a street confrontation if the need arises? Can you teach me your Knowledge? Thats what will impress your students....not your credetials. I train with 2 no-nonsense instructors: Tito Ortiz(Grappling & Reality Fighting) Huntington Beach CA Dave Brock(Kenpo Karate) Huntington Beach CA. These guys will teach you to survive a street confrontation....no nonsense. Isnt this the ultimate purpose of our training in karate? Just a thought Hasta!! Ryan P. Cashio Co-Captain Team Havok National Karate Team

No worries about looking dumb. Every single one of us has been in the same boat a you at one time or another. You never learn until you jump in and get your feet wet. I advise the following: 1. Train with people better than you. You do this, and you will be an excellant all around fighter. 2. Train in Ju-Jitsu.....You MUST learn how to handle yourself if the fight goes to the ground. 3. Train with other people.....get your knowledge wherever you can. Dont limit yourself to any 1 style....take up another one just for fun. Kenpo is my mother style, but I am also profieciant in Shorin-Ryu, KajuKenbo, and Shotokan...helps me be a world champion. Most of all have fun, and remember this......Fighting is 95% mental, and 5% physical. Good Luck

(Kenpo Salute) Welcome to the forums

The weapons I have: 3 pairs Aluminum Competition Swords 3 Pairs Competition Kamas 2 Competition Bo Staffs 1 Competition Naginata

I also agree, the two arts are vastly different. It would take a lifetimet master both arts. I believe that the ninjitsu practioner would have the upper hand due to his vast training in weapons as well as various forms of hand to had combat. Just my opinion though.

The differances are simple: BRUTALITY Having Been to Thailand on many occasions....I can tell u this. People in Thailand view Muay Thai like us americans view NFL Football. They train 2-3x daily, and they do live in their training centers. The average Proffessional fighter is 14-15 years old, and beacuse of the brutality....is over by the time they are 20. Head butts, Knees to face, elbows to face are all legal and commen blows in Thailand. None of these are allowed in USA Thaiboxing. Muay Thai is an amazing spetacle to watch....only in Thailand though.

Whats crackin all? Nice forum!!!