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Hey everyone,
I just discovered and came to this website for the grappling forum (I currently practice BJJ with Kyle Saunders), however I was interested in learning more about American Kenpo. I trained Kenpo off and on over a 4 year period (ending about eight years ago when I was in high school). I achieved a rank of green belt.
I am curious to know how Kenpo has changed over this period of time. Has the art become watered down after the death of Master Parker? Has the art been influenced by the growing popularity of grappling and mixed martial arts?
I was always fascinated by the very analytical and scientific approach taken by Master Parker, although I was always critical of the lack of practical and realistic sparring and drills to allow one to learn how to apply the principals spontaneously against a resisting opponent.
Any information and comments would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I just discovered and came to this website for the grappling forum (I currently practice BJJ with Kyle Saunders), however I was interested in learning more about American Kenpo. I trained Kenpo off and on over a 4 year period (ending about eight years ago when I was in high school). I achieved a rank of green belt.
I am curious to know how Kenpo has changed over this period of time. Has the art become watered down after the death of Master Parker? Has the art been influenced by the growing popularity of grappling and mixed martial arts?
I was always fascinated by the very analytical and scientific approach taken by Master Parker, although I was always critical of the lack of practical and realistic sparring and drills to allow one to learn how to apply the principals spontaneously against a resisting opponent.
Any information and comments would be appreciated.
Thanks!