Kenpo Training II

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Thie latest "On the Mat" clip is a good one to help illustrate how American Kenpo works. Mr. Ryer illustrates how to interchange moves from different techniques (borrowing or technique flow in AK) to change your counterattack to do what you want with an opponent. This also works when he doesn't react exactly as you thought he would. Mr. Ryer touches on this when he 'sacrifices' a move to deal with another strike, then formulates a new response to bring the situation back into his control.

 

Now, I know some of you will think "OH no! You have to not only learn >150 techniques, now you have to learn endless combinations! How will you know what to do in a fight, with all that to choose from?" Simple. As I've said before, you aren't learning rote responses to attacks. You are learning to move in different situations and circumstances. These techs are like mini katas done with a partner and worked up to full force assaults in training.

 

Here's the link: http://www.unitedparkerskenpo.com/Onthemat.html

 

I hope it isn't too confuseing, since these were made for those with a basic understanding of Kenpo and familiarity with the techs. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

 

The uke in this clip did not react as we normally do in Kenpo. Mr. Sepulveda (head of my system) would have been hollering "React, or I'll make you react!" I can only guess that they wanted to focus your attention on the technique and not the reaction. But the reaction is importnat in understanding the technique. So again, ask if you aren't sure. I'll try to give you an understandable answer.

 

Again, this is not a 'Mine's Better' thread, just giving you all a chance to see how the other guy does it.

 

Also, I'm heading to Southern California in a few days, so if I don't get right back I'm not ignoring you. Be gone about a week. I thought about not posting this now, but it will give you time to look it over. Also, there are a couple of other Kenpoists around who I'm sure can help a little. We all do things a little differently, but the moves are basically the same. Just leave a couple of the trolls for me, ok guys?

[Jussi Häkkinen]

Please, delete this - mixed up forums.