Headhunter
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Very interesting I just saw this posted on kenpo talk and thought I'd share here for anyone interested.
I've known for a long time ed Parker jr isn't a fan of the kenpo world but I never knew to this extent. Of course this is only his side but I agree with a lot of what he's said.
I never met ed Parker but from everything I've heard he was very progressive never wanting to stay In the same place but to many instructors are trapped in the past with kenpo refusing to advance it which is not the point of kenpo.
Also I do have an issue with the fact yah have to pay ed parkers family to open up a school and to use the badge or even put your own certificates up in a school. I believe if you get to black belt you've paid your dues to the art over the years and have every right to put your certificates up.
If I am ever to start a school it would not be a kenpo school because I wouldn't jump through those hoops that's not who I am and never will be.
The whole situation is very sad and I feel bad for ed Parker jr
Ed Parker Jr. vs Kam IV
I've known for a long time ed Parker jr isn't a fan of the kenpo world but I never knew to this extent. Of course this is only his side but I agree with a lot of what he's said.
I never met ed Parker but from everything I've heard he was very progressive never wanting to stay In the same place but to many instructors are trapped in the past with kenpo refusing to advance it which is not the point of kenpo.
Also I do have an issue with the fact yah have to pay ed parkers family to open up a school and to use the badge or even put your own certificates up in a school. I believe if you get to black belt you've paid your dues to the art over the years and have every right to put your certificates up.
If I am ever to start a school it would not be a kenpo school because I wouldn't jump through those hoops that's not who I am and never will be.
The whole situation is very sad and I feel bad for ed Parker jr
Ed Parker Jr. vs Kam IV