How 'bout:
- Time to put the gi on
- Time to practice finger set
- Time to get to the dojo
- Time to check someone's height, width and depth
- Time to see if kenpo really works
- Time to watch "The Perfect Weapon" again
There is always a lot of discussion on the early days of Mr. Parker's kenpo and how the forms and sets came to be. It seems like the only thing anyone agrees on is that they can't agree on the exact history of the forms and sets. But as Dr. Ron Chapel has said before "people spend a lot of time arguing about the wrong thing when they should be working on their stances."
So without getting too deep down the rabbit hole about the origins of Two Man Set, here is a video of what could be the roots of what we know today as our Two Man Set.
(it looks like you have to click the link to watch it directly on YouTube)
Old Style Okinawan & Chinese Kempo:
Two Man Kata - Part A
MOH CHAU SEMETE - Attacking Hand
Two Man Kata Part B
MOH CHAU UKETE - Receiving Hand
Great photo either way.
(from Amazon)
by Jason Creel (Author)
Dynamic Kenpo, Volume 1: Evolving Perspectives on the Art of Scientific Violence
Kenpo was never meant to remain static; for decades, martial artists have focused on memorizing techniques, collecting belt ranks, and accumulating information. But information alone does not create skill—and it certainly does not prepare someone for the chaos of real violence.
Drawing on more than thirty years of training, teaching, research, and practical experience, Jason Creel explores the principles that transform Kenpo from a collection of techniques into a logical, adaptable system of self-preservation. Rather than presenting endless technique lists, this book examines the underlying concepts that allow practitioners to think, analyze, adapt, and continually refine their Kenpo into a living and functional Art.
Inside you'll explore topics including:
• Building the mindset and attitude necessary for effective self-preservation
• Developing speed, accuracy, power, timing, and intent
• Understanding body mechanics and functional movement
• Training methods that create transferable skill instead of rote memorization
• Decision-making under pressure and tactical problem solving
• Continuous refinement, critical thinking, and lifelong growth in the martial arts
• Practical drills and exercises to accelerate development
Whether you study American Kenpo, another striking art, or simply want to understand the principles behind effective martial training, Dynamic Kenpo, Volume 1 provides a framework for becoming a more capable, more thoughtful, and more adaptable martial artist.
This is not a book about collecting techniques; it is about learning how to think and grow.
