magikchiongson Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I just saw a Demo of a Kenpo Master doing some strikes. I must say I am extremely impressed, I only see that kind of skill displayed by Kuntaoers. This guy, was a big fat overweight dude, but his hands FLEW, the strikes came in like a machine gun, just looks completely overwhelming. To be honest, it looked a lot like Kuntao, only a bit more linear but the same principles were applied. This was an American Kenpo guy from Utah, and he displayed just amazing skill. I wonder if this is common among Kenpo Practioners? I own you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensai Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Never heard of Kuntao so I cant really judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnifinite Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I hope it's common . That's how my instructor is (not overweight, but machine gun yes). Hopefully I will be someday. I have to learn to think that fast . 1st Dan HapkidoColored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryLove Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 There is a southern Chinese art called "Kuntao", there is a group of Chinese/Indo arts called Kuntao Silat, and there is a Phillipino art called Kuntaw. With no intention of hunting flames, I've not seen the really-great Kempo guy that I gound as impressinve as the reallygreat Kuntao Silat guy... But then, I've met more of the latter group. https://www.clearsilat.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 For this particular style of Kenpo, I would say yes in regards to the fast and flowing hand strikes. American Kenpo, also known as Parker Kenpo, incorporates many hand strikes in their self defense techniques. They also incorporate kicks which are generally kept low. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenpo4life Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 As a old school kenpo guy, I would say that that is typical of kenpo. Forget what some of the imposters, or " heirs apparent" to the kenpo throne may say, kenpo was not even really a formalized style until not that long ago. It was a concept" Hit hard, hit often, and hit from all angles. there is a lot of talk amongst the kenpo guys in Hawaii and other places, that Ed Parker left Hawaii an brown belt and landed a black if you know what I mean. If my survival means your total destruction, then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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