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IKCAMemberGary
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Over the years (I have been involved in Kenpo now for about 7 yrs), I have spoken with several "Seniors", most of them actual 1st Generation Parker black belts, and most 5th or above. There is a lot of history involved, going back to the beginning, and I have heard different perspectives from different Seniors about many different issues.
Having said that, wouldnt it be NICE to simply have those folks promoted to 7th to form the Kenpo Senior Council? I think it would be great, BUT, what purpose/service would the Council provide? I would say that many, if not all, of the 7ths out there still active are doing separate things. That being the case, would YOU be comfortable having someone else grade your student(s)? Or could the ego take a back seat?
Maybe consider this: That the Kenpo Senior Council would ONLY exist to certify blackbelts. After all, even though there are folks doing things a bit different with each organization (like the IKCA, which I belong to), you can always tell KENPO. I was at a local studio one day and met up with two other Kenpo instructors, one a Tracy guy, the other a Ed Hutchinson guy (dont go there!). As the Tracy guy and I discussed Kenpo, the IKCA and the Tracy ways, there was a LOT of similarity between our techniques. Actually, the Ed Hutchinson guy didnt show me anything, so I cant comment on that.
So, the question is: Could it work? Could people forget the old days and what happened? Could they come together and get along for the arts sake, and the students sake?
Things that make you go... Hmmmmmmmm
By the way, I think this is my first post here. Good to see some familiar "faces"!
Gary
Having said that, wouldnt it be NICE to simply have those folks promoted to 7th to form the Kenpo Senior Council? I think it would be great, BUT, what purpose/service would the Council provide? I would say that many, if not all, of the 7ths out there still active are doing separate things. That being the case, would YOU be comfortable having someone else grade your student(s)? Or could the ego take a back seat?
Maybe consider this: That the Kenpo Senior Council would ONLY exist to certify blackbelts. After all, even though there are folks doing things a bit different with each organization (like the IKCA, which I belong to), you can always tell KENPO. I was at a local studio one day and met up with two other Kenpo instructors, one a Tracy guy, the other a Ed Hutchinson guy (dont go there!). As the Tracy guy and I discussed Kenpo, the IKCA and the Tracy ways, there was a LOT of similarity between our techniques. Actually, the Ed Hutchinson guy didnt show me anything, so I cant comment on that.
So, the question is: Could it work? Could people forget the old days and what happened? Could they come together and get along for the arts sake, and the students sake?
Things that make you go... Hmmmmmmmm
By the way, I think this is my first post here. Good to see some familiar "faces"!
Gary