American Kenpo Videos - Master Tabatabai

[lifewise]

I recently received a new Century Video catalogue and noticed a number of Kenpo and American Kenpo video products listed in it.

Master Mohamad Tabatabai has a two page section with several videos listed. Does anyone know Master Tabatabai, or seen the quality of these videos?

Just curious.

[ikenpo]

Originally posted by lifewise

I recently received a new Century Video catalogue and noticed a number of Kenpo and American Kenpo video products listed in it.

Master Mohamad Tabatabai has a two page section with several videos listed. Does anyone know Master Tabatabai, or seen the quality of these videos?

Just curious.

I think Mr. Tabatabai's tapes are good. He does a good job of explaining the techniques within the forms with their corresponding names. They are professionally done and you can get all sets and forms. I only have one of his self defense tapes and its ok as well, maybe not as crisp as his original instructor (Mr. Tatum) who has some excellent self defense tapes, But you can definitely get the information from Mr. Tabatabi's tapes and I would say his forms/sets tapes are particularly good.

But that's my opinion, jb

[Goldendragon7]

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[Kalicombat]

I have Mr. Tabatabi's stick set tape. It is very good quality, easy to follow, and goes into detail. I havent seen any of his other tapes. Tim Bulot has a very good quick reference technique series. Mr. Bulot is a 4th or 5th under Tatum.

Gary Catherman

[ikenpo]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

:asian:

I did at one time, way back in the day. Literally years ago, but I have since lost that link. It was pretty nice, could buy the tapes from there (at a discount) and there was a picture of his school and it told of his organization. But like I said that was years ago.

jb:asian:

[lifewise]

GD, I found this after a real quick search online.

http://www.martialartsgear.com/Videos/American_Kenpo_Videos/American_Kenpo_Videos.shtml


The site isn't really about Tabatabai, but it shows the videos and descriptions similar to those sold by Century.

[lifewise]

Originally posted by jbkenpo



I think Mr. Tabatabai's tapes are good. He does a good job of explaining the techniques within the forms with their corresponding names. They are professionally done and you can get all sets and forms. I only have one of his self defense tapes and its ok as well, maybe not as crisp as his original instructor (Mr. Tatum) who has some excellent self defense tapes, But you can definitely get the information from Mr. Tabatabi's tapes and I would say his forms/sets tapes are particularly good.

But that's my opinion, jb

Thanks for the review jbkenpo. ;)

[lifewise]

Originally posted by Kalicombat

I have Mr. Tabatabi's stick set tape. It is very good quality, easy to follow, and goes into detail.


Thanks Kalicombat, I will have to look for that one sometime. :D

[ikenpo]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7
Do you have a site?
:asian:


It was

http://www.akkf.com/

I found this at

http://www.martialinfo.com/search/nonschools/det_id.asp?siteid=66

[Goldendragon7]

:confused:

:asian:

[ikenpo]

the old akkf did back in the day, but no longer..

[Goldendragon7]

:asian:

[ikenpo]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

:asian:

yeah, it works. It just brings up a generic woodland hills kenpo advertisement

Woodland Hills Kenpo Karate
Address: 20929 Ventura Blvd. #26 Woodland Hills CA USA
Phone: (818) 992-6610
Mr. Mohamad Tabatabaei ...

jb:asian:

p.s. It is misspelled like that in the ad...

[tonbo]

I have a couple of the tapes, both advanced and beginner, both empty hand and staff sets.

Mr. Tabatabai does a pretty darn good job, IMHO, in detailing the techniques and breaking them down. He does the same with his forms tapes. You get to see the various angles (the standard front and back most often), both full speed and slowed down. When doing the forms, he breaks down the actions pretty well, showing you what is happening in each case. Same with the techniques.

He also gives the occasional "what if" scenario, which is also nice.

I think the thing that I like most about tapes like his are when they do the slo-mo. It gives me a chance to see where additional openings are that might be exploited.

All in all, I'd give the tapes a good rating.

Peace--

[Rainman]

Originally posted by lifewise

I recently received a new Century Video catalogue and noticed a number of Kenpo and American Kenpo video products listed in it.

Master Mohamad Tabatabai has a two page section with several videos listed. Does anyone know Master Tabatabai, or seen the quality of these videos?

Just curious.

They are good reference material if you do the material that way, as far as direction and angles. His movements are a little choppy for my interpretation. If your teacher is skillful they could be an asset as far as raw material goes.

:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

chad did you notice the forms hand signals (on the Tatum vids)....?
:confused:

:asian:

[tonbo]

.....about the Tabatabai videos......

Is it just me, or does he seem to hold his energy really high up in his chest?

I would agree that his movements seem a bit "choppy" and less fluid than I am used to seeing, but I kinda figured that was just him. Seems to be the same with his "rooting"--it just seems a bit "high" for me, but then again......he's a bit higher up there in rank than I am, and I could be wrong....;)

Anyway, yes, the tapes are good as *reference* materials. Strong recommendation would be to watch the tapes, then ask questions of others about the techniques.

Peace--

[Klondike93]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

chad did you notice the forms hand signals (on the Tatum vids)....?
:confused:

:asian:

Are they different or something?

Question GD - The hand signals that signify which form you are doing start at short 3 or short 1?

[Rainman]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

chad did you notice the forms hand signals (on the Tatum vids)....?
:confused:

:asian:

No I have not- I never have viewed his forms...


:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Klondike93
Are they different or something?
Question GD - The hand signals that signify which form you are doing start at short 3 or short 1?

Yes, and or something!:rofl:

Every Form has hand signals......
Starting with Short Form # 1

:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Rainman
No I have not- I never have viewed his Forms.

When you get a chance Look at Tatum's and watch closely at which side he starts the signals.

:asian:

[Rainman]

well what about the hand signals... been waiting all day, besides, I'm Rainman dammit:p

:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

LOL whats that got to do with the price of eggs?:rofl: :confused:

[Rainman]

How bout this: what sort of an offensive or defensive weapons do the handsignals make (short 1 to 6):rtfm:

:asian:

[Kirk]

Anyone here like Mr Bulot's videos?

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Rainman
How bout this: what sort of an offensive or defensive weapons do the handsignals make (short 1 to 6):rtfm: :asian:

What?
and what is rtfm mean?
:asian:

[Kirk]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7



What?
and what is rtfm mean?
:asian:

hehehe ... Read The Fargin Manual!

Only it's not "fargin" :D

[Rainman]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7



What?
and what is rtfm mean?
:asian:


I dunno what rftm means... I liked the eyebrow movement
though :rofl:


Short 2 signals: heel palm and a nostral rip. Works well as an insert to leaping crane if it is done using a kick down behind the right knee. That is one way to rip a nose off.

:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

small these days....... anyways.. who said I had any manuals!!

:asian:

[Rainman]

Originally posted by Kirk



hehehe ... Read The Fargin Manual!

Only it's not "fargin" :D


That is cool- now I don't have to list Infinite Insights anymore- I can use that smiley:cheers:

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Rainman
Short 2 signals: heel palm and a nostral rip. Works well as an insert to leaping crane if it is done using a kick down behind the right knee. That is one way to rip a nose off.


Now where did you come up with that?
:asian:

[Rainman]

I did it, then had to go in search of a movement that matched it. If you turn your hand palm facing you (with fingers in short 2 formation) You will notice something should fit in there. A long time ago a friend of mine interpreted the close of long 4 as a heel palm sandwich... I then learned every movement should have offensive and defensive ideas attatched to them in order to avoid wasted motion.

Then again I try to find it in all movements, then I can practice all the time

:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

closely....... there are an incredible amount of interesting little "extras" that you will see....

:asian:

(those are called "accent marks") wink

[Rainman]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

closely....... there are an incredible amount of interesting little "extras" that you will see....

:asian:

(those are called "accent marks") wink


Hmmm what is an example you use... or are they samting?



:asian:

[Klondike93]

The hand signals start on the left side don't they?

Have they always been a part of the forms or were they put there later?


:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

They have all started on the left then go to the right, then up and out to the cat position...... but some do it backwards...... like the mis print in book 5 to see who learned from a book and who learned from an actual instructor.

You NEVER start on the right side even if you are doin only 1/2 the form.


:asian:

[Klondike93]

Sneaky that Mr. Parker was, very very sneaky :D



:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

For good reason too....
:asian:

[Klondike93]

Can you explain the reasons for the hand signals, and why they start where they do?


:asian:

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Klondike93
Can you explain the reasons for the hand signals, and why they start where they do?


Originally it was to signal the judges non verbally what form you were doing..... so you start on the left to show the judges on that side then to the right then from the right lower side you simply raise up without crossing your body and advance the salutation to completion.

:asian:

[Rich_Hale]

Mohamad's web address is www.WoodlandHillsKenpo.com (http://www.WoodlandHillsKenpo.com). I suggest you don't email him though . . . as I built the web site for him and complain every month or two about him not checking his Email. (I go on under his name and toss all the junk mail out every month or so.)

Mohamad is one of the best Kenpo instructors I know . . . but his computer skills are equal to his interest in computers . . . nill to none.

And if you don't tell him I said that I'm safe, because I told him about this forum and when he heard it was computer related - his eyes glassed over.

Love ya Mohamad, now go check your email!

[lonekimono10]

Hey Rich i have a tape of Master Tabatabai when he was an under belt
he was just learning kenpo from Larry,you know it's funny looking at the person back then and then now ,,,wow that was in 1978.
i have pictures of myself back when i was just started out(1965) and when i look at the one s when i got older i said when did the gray happen??

[lonekimono10]

http://www.ackks.com/160.html hope this work's this is from 1976

[lonekimono10]

picture did not come out. have to try again sorry

[Seabrook]

i have a tape of Master Tabatabai when he was an under belt
he was just learning kenpo from Larry,you know it's funny looking at the person back then and then now ,,,wow that was in 1978.
You know George, any time you feel like inviting me over to watch some of these videos with you, I'll supply the popcorn brother.

A tape of Tabatabai learning from Mr. Tatum back in 1978....too cool.

Jamie Seabrook
www.seabrook.gotkenpo.com (http://www.seabrook.gotkenpo.com)

[lonekimono10]

Hey Mr seabrook i have to wait for the gas prices to go way down before i have you over to the house (lol)

[Rich_Hale]

Hey guys, I remember Mohamad very well as an orange belt. We all kind of hated him . . . because he was already moving like Larry and Mr. Parker.

Check out the picture in the icon above. You can just see Mohamad watching Mr. Parker kick me. Mohamad, Barbara and a few other "Old Timers" were going to black that night.

"Old Timers" Darn, I remember when we were the kids and the old times were . . . Ron Chapel . . . and a few other old guys. Now it's us?

So what does that make Mr. Chapel? (Why do I think I'm going to pay for that remark when Doc gets well?)