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Mark Weiser
10-27-2004, 02:10 AM
This may have been asked before I am sure. How does one contact the IKKA? I had some questions to ask.
Michael Billings
10-27-2004, 11:32 AM
Sorry to be the one to let you know, but the IKKA is in remission for a while & the main Pasadena school closed it's doors. You may be able to get hold of Edmund Parker, Jr. at his website:

http://KenpoCards.com

-Michael
Mark Weiser
10-27-2004, 05:28 PM
That is unfortunate to hear. However I guess nothing last forever. It is sad to hear about the Pasadena School. Is it still up for rent? It would be interesting to have another Senior or someone in EPAK reopen the school. I did call and left a message at that number. I will let you all know what I found out. Thanks Mike.
Bill Lear
10-27-2004, 06:31 PM
Is it still up for rent?

Nope. Sometimes it's better to let things run their natural course. I miss the Pasadena Studio, but with everything happening the way that it did I think it was time for it to close.
Mark Weiser
10-27-2004, 06:46 PM
I just got off the phone with Ed Parker Jr. he is a very insight and bright also honest and friendly. The IKKA is as Mike put it currently in Flux due to personal circumstances.

Additional information he gave me about the future of Kenpo was very encouraging. I for one would be happy to assist him in his plans by supporting him with his Kenpo Cards project by purchasing them and using them as training aids for Schools.
Seig
10-28-2004, 02:05 AM
I have a set of the cards and have to say, I am impressed. Although, I have to admit, I got a good belly laugh on some of the wording on the back.
Hand Sword
10-28-2004, 03:44 AM
Is the really wishfull thinking, or, is the IKKA, realistically dead? If so, that's truly a shame, hope that's not the case.
Seig
10-28-2004, 05:43 AM
Is the really wishfull thinking, or, is the IKKA, realistically dead? If so, that's truly a shame, hope that's not the case.From what I understand it is in suspended animation at this time. What will eventually become of it? Only time will tell.
Goldendragon7
10-28-2004, 01:49 PM
Is the really wishfull thinking, or, is the IKKA, realistically dead? If so, that's truly a shame, hope that's not the case.

As a long time direct personal student of the Late Senior GrandMaster Ed Parker, I can say that I am also sad, but as in life, these things do happen.

The good news is...:) that there are several of us out there that are truly dedicated to teaching the total curriculum of Ed Parker's American Kenpo!! The Art is in good shape!

So find a good instructor and forge ahead........

:asian:
Dark Kenpo Lord
10-28-2004, 01:57 PM
As a long time direct personal student of the Late Senior GrandMaster Ed Parker
:asian:
Say that 3 times fast.

DarK LorD
ward kenpo
10-28-2004, 04:24 PM
The initals of the I.K.K.A. are dead but not the people who were part of it, Check out ikkfederation.com.
we are bigger than a set of letters.
John,
Dr. Kenpo
10-28-2004, 05:06 PM
Say that 3 times fast.

DarK LorD
:lol: Thanks Dark Lord, I needed that!
Dr. Kenpo
10-28-2004, 05:09 PM
Nope. Sometimes it's better to let things run their natural course. I miss the Pasadena Studio, but with everything happening the way that it did I think it was time for it to close.
What course would that be Mr. Lear? A seroius question here.

No, I'm not being a wise guy here. (You know me, just a different handle here, for security reasons, believe it, or not)
Mark Weiser
10-28-2004, 06:05 PM
From what Ed Parker Jr. shared with me there is a reason behind the cards. He acknowledges the fact that the IKKA may never be the same as when his father had it. But Ed Parker Jr. has some great plans for EPAKS.
Hand Sword
10-29-2004, 04:23 AM
Does anyone know of a legitimate kenpo instructor in the Boston Ma. area, that truly knows the ins and outs of kenpo?
Thanks for the help.
D_Brady
10-29-2004, 07:47 AM
Does anyone know of a legitimate kenpo instructor in the Boston Ma. area, that truly knows the ins and outs of kenpo?
Thanks for the help.

Ms Cogliandro is an 8th degree and is very good, her school is based in Revere. :asian:
TChase
10-29-2004, 06:28 PM
Does anyone know of a legitimate kenpo instructor in the Boston Ma. area, that truly knows the ins and outs of kenpo?
Thanks for the help.
It depends on what you're looking for and how far you're willing to travel. The best Kenpo school in the New England area in my opinion is located just over the border in NH. It would probably be 45-60mins from Boston. But if you insist on being close to Boston, Ms. Cogliandro as stated before would not be a bad choice.

-Tom
kenpo3631
10-29-2004, 09:16 PM
Does anyone know of a legitimate kenpo instructor in the Boston Ma. area, that truly knows the ins and outs of kenpo?

By far Steve White in Manchester, NH. He is about an hour north from Boston.
He is a student of Mr. Lee Wedlake, (student of SGM Parker). He has also studied concurrently with Huk Planas. Check out his site NECKF (http://www.neckf.com)
TChase
10-29-2004, 10:22 PM
By far Steve White in Manchester, NH. He is about an hour north from Boston.
He is a student of Mr. Lee Wedlake, (student of SGM Parker). He has also studied concurrently with Huk Planas. Check out his site NECKF (http://www.neckf.com/)
That's not the one I was talking about but that wouldn't be a bad choice either.
kenpo3631
10-31-2004, 11:21 AM
There is also Dr. Len Brassard from Fitchburg, MA (about a 1 hour drive from Boston). He is a student of Mr. White's. Check his school out at Dr. Len's Kenpo Page (http://www.familymartialartscenter.com)
kenpo3631
11-09-2004, 08:28 PM
That's not the one I was talking about but that wouldn't be a bad choice either.

Who were you thinking about? :idunno:
TChase
11-10-2004, 02:14 AM
Who were you thinking about? :idunno:
I was talking about the UKF Regional Training Center in Wilton, NH.
MisterMike
11-10-2004, 11:59 AM
I was talking about the UKF Regional Training Center in Wilton, NH.

If I'm not mistaken, that is run my Mr. Anfuso(sp?) who was at one time a student of Mr. White.

Either place would be a hike from Boston. Fitchburg would probably be closer.

All good schools IMHO.
TChase
11-10-2004, 01:31 PM
If I'm not mistaken, that is run my Mr. Anfuso(sp?) who was at one time a student of Mr. White.

Either place would be a hike from Boston. Fitchburg would probably be closer.

All good schools IMHO.

Correct. He has been a student of Mike Pick for the last 10 or so years. It is a hike...I drive there from RI every weekend. It takes me 1.5 hours!
MisterMike
11-10-2004, 02:15 PM
Correct. He has been a student of Mike Pick for the last 10 or so years. It is a hike...I drive there from RI every weekend. It takes me 1.5 hours!

Yowza!! Well, good for you man. That's dedication. :ultracool
kenpo3631
11-10-2004, 05:27 PM
Wow! It HAS been a long time, I remember Vinnie when he was a yellow belt :D