Dynamic Kenpo, Volume 1: Evolving Perspectives on the Art of Scientific Violence

(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.

(Link to Amazon)

Kenpo Beyond the Technique by Dale Sheptak

(from Facebook)

After many years of practicing and teaching martial arts, I finally decided to put some ideas into a small book.

Kenpo Beyond the Technique explores something I’ve been thinking about for a long time: Kenpo is not just a collection of techniques. It’s a way of understanding distance, timing, and adaptability under pressure.

The book focuses on the principles behind the system rather than step-by-step instruction.

It’s a short reflection on how I believe the art works beneath the surface.

If you happen to be interested, it’s available on Amazon.

Kenpo Beyond the Technique - Dale Sheptak

(from Amazon)

Kenpo techniques are often criticized as too complex, too scripted, or too dependent on cooperation to work in real situations. Kenpo: Beyond the Technique argues that this criticism misunderstands what Kenpo training is actually designed to do.

Rather than offering techniques as literal solutions, Kenpo uses structured movement as a training environment. Techniques function as constraints that develop perception, balance, timing, and decision making under pressure, preparing practitioners to adapt when situations break down rather than follow choreography.

Drawing on Kenpo theory, comparisons to boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and decades of martial arts and coaching experience, this book reframes familiar concepts such as checking, attribute development, and grafting as tools for managing uncertainty rather than achieving perfect execution.

This book is written for practitioners and instructors who feel a gap between what they train and what they expect would happen in real encounters. It is not a manual, a lineage argument, or a defense of Kenpo. It is an exploration of how martial systems prepare people to move intelligently when certainty disappears.

link to Amazon

Lots of kenpo - martial arts books to be read

(from barnesandnoble.com)

This all-new book from the author of "The Kenpo Karate Compendium" and "Lee Wedlake's Kenpo Companion" is a guide for both new and accomplished martial artists. It distills the necessary concepts and principles of the Ed Parker system of Kenpo, which is practiced worldwide but for which in-depth accurate information can be difficult to locate.

In this book Lee Wedlake addresses that gap by breaking down the essentials of the art in a clear and easy-to-follow format.

Lee Wedlake 10th Degree was a personal student of Ed Parker and a top ten nationally rated competitor during the heyday of American Karate. He is the author of numerous books and articles, an international 'Teacher of Teachers' and a certified instructor in several disciplines.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-essential-principles-of-ed-parkers-kenpo-karate-lee-wedlake/1147883225?ean=9781918038385

(from barnesandnoble.com)

With over 450 photos, this comprehensive and insightful guide to the forms and history of Kenpo Karate is ideal for martial arts students of all levels

The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the “Father of American Karate,” Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor, brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus for all martial artists by providing a sense of the logical framework of American Kenpo. Having collected the general rules of motion and the numerous fine points of Kenpo, the book is a standout in the genre.

 

• COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT of the Kenpo Karate system provides a progression of teaching curricula for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students and instructors

• COVERS history, fundamentals, forms, solo and partner practice, and advanced technical skills

• INCLUDES over 450 black and white photos detailing forms and techniques

• SOMETHING FOR ALL STUDENTS, whether pursuing martial arts for health, competition, self-defense, or personal improvement

 

Table of Contents

Introduction

Preface

Chapter 1: What the Beginner and the Black Belt Should Know

Chapter 2: The Basics and Exercise Forms: Short and Long 1 and Short and Long 2

Chapter 3: The Intermediate Forms: Short Form Three and Long Form Three

Chapter 4: Form Four

Chapter 5: Form Five

Chapter 6: Form Six

Chapter 7: Form Seven

Chapter 8: Form Eight

Chapter 9: The Sets

Now What? Legal viewpoint by Frank Triolo

Capstone—The Thesis Form

General rules of motion

Recommended Reading

About the Author

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-kenpo-karate-compendium-lee-wedlake/1120199069?ean=9781583948514

(from amazon.com)

This work is a proof that there is a universal Martial Arts system. The common thread to all Martial Arts is Form to Function. The core of the Martial Arts is: Attitude, Logic, Basics and Fitness. All Styles and Systems are simply ways to exercise these core ingredients. In this book Skip Hancock does two of the things that he does best. He clearly defines things and guides us on how to operate on Larger Generalized Principles.

This book is the foundation for the Martial Arts for the 21st century and more.

https://www.amazon.com/Path-Excellence-Universal-Martial-System/dp/B0D6KQPDZZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39D8S7C1OK19B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kGVO8vPUhRYUS0_xrGEPo3_vSqxcIXde6sfW9scBuOQvLtY7z5QSZ5BhFE0Th9Gh.iX3TyrBooMiXcfottjft0n07Houf6EEAPX_rKaJrlAc&dib_tag=se&keywords=skip+hancock&qid=1756345772&s=books&sprefix=skip+hancock%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-1

(from Mr. Mike Stone's Facebook page)

I am pleased to announce that I will be releasing another book at the end of this year. It is part of a four-book project I have been writing for the past 30 years.

The title is Nine Levels of Power, a work inspired by my lifelong love and passion for the martial arts. This book is more than a reflection on training—it is about the deeper journey of remembering my spiritual connection and creating a warrior lifestyle philosophy.

Over 40 years ago, I made the life-changing decision to move to the Philippines to rediscover my spiritual origins and to seek answers to the seven fundamental questions of my existence. Through this journey, I have learned to live in harmony with the three aspects of my humanity, to take full responsibility for my choices and their consequences, and to connect with Universal Intelligence. These lessons have taught me the power of living in the present moment, the importance of gratitude, and the strength that comes from speaking the truth with honesty and integrity.

Nine Levels of Power is divided into nine chapters, each representing a level of conscious awareness we must reach to live a life of love, peace, happiness, and joy. Within its pages, I share insights on:

Understanding Universal Intelligence

Creating a disciplined and powerful mindset

Embracing fear as a friend and teacher

Living fully in the present moment

Using the mind to attract people, opportunities, and experiences to shape my reality

And much more, drawn from the wisdom of martial arts and my own core values.

For years, I have shared these ideas rooted in martial arts philosophy—principles and values that extend far beyond the dojo. This book represents the culmination of that journey, and I am honored to share it with you.

Love and Light,

Mike Stone

The Medical Implications of Karate Blows by Brian Adams

How did your book “The Medical Implications Karate Blows“ become the first I.K.K.A. Black Belt thesis? 

I’ll  give you a little back ground first .  After I opened my school in San Diego, I was often asked about the legendary“ Dim Mak “Poison Hand“ [ Delayed Death Touch ] lore from China that was circulating in the Martial Arts community. I started doing my own research project to find out if the stories were true. I enlisted several M.D.’s and specialist to help in the search for scientific verification of these stories. I borrowed a stack of medical texts about 5’ high to search through. Three years later I had found no evidence of any thing even related to the Chinese delayed death touch lore. However I could see how this lore could be imagined from Chinese acupuncture theory.

I finished the manuscript in 1967 and showed it to Ed Parker. Then he said how can we use this to promote the I.k.k.a. and I said you can say it was originally a thesis for Black Belt. So that’s when the Black Belt Thesis was born. He then wrote a very nice endorsement which is in the first pages of the book. The simple Kenpo Tech.’s were influenced by my studies at Bruce Lee’s in China Town L.A. [ economy of motion principal ]. After a ten year hiatus it is available again at Amazon.

(from Amazon.com)

This is a foundational Kenpo book first written as a Black Belt thesis for Ed Parker and the IKKA. Medical line drawings and technical descriptions make up 24 chapters, each chapter examining a core technique of the Kenpo art. Martial artists from any style can benefit as these basic strikes examine anatomical effects of blunt force trauma throughout the body, as well as surface injury to sensitive areas. This information provides realistic learning for students and emphasis the importance of control, discipline, precision, and helps to inform early treatment or first aid. This book is not intended to be used as a treatment or diagnostic tool in replacement of professional medical personnel. It is for academic and reference use only.

https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Implications-Karate-Blows/dp/0998798312/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R66I2JD1V757&keywords=the%20medical%20implications%20of%20karate%20blows&qid=1650647408&sprefix=the%20medical%20implications%20of%20karate%20blows%2Caps%2C278&sr=8-1

Diaries of Kenpo's Mad Scientist: Vol 1

(from Amazon.com)

Collected articles written by Dr. Ron Chapél spanning the early 2000s to the mid 2010s that were featured in various martial arts forums around the internet.

Available in paperback or Kindle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DH27Y8DN?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_0&storeType=ebooks

New book by Mr. Skip Hancock

 
(from Amazon)

This work is a proof that there is a universal Martial Arts system. The common thread to all Martial Arts is Form to Function. The core of the Martial Arts is: Attitude, Logic, Basics and Fitness. All Styles and Systems are simply ways to exercise these core ingredients. In this book Skip Hancock does two of the things that he does best. He clearly defines things and guides us on how to operate on Larger Generalized Principles.

This book is an invaluable resource, overflowing with useful information that I will reference countless times. As a martial arts instructor with nearly 54 years of experience (having started at the age of 4), I can confidently say that this is the most informative and practical book for martial arts enthusiasts.

However, its benefits extend far beyond martial arts. The principles and lessons seamlessly transfer to life in general, offering insights that can be applied to various aspects of everyday living. Whether you're a practitioner or simply looking to integrate martial arts wisdom into your daily life, this book is a must-read. - Shayne Simpson

Another amazing book by Professor of The Art Skip Hancock! Regardless of the martial arts system you train in The Path to Excellence: The Case for The Universal Martial Arts System will enhance it if you apply the knowledge contained within to your training regimen. This new book along with Skips two other books, Mastering Kenpo: The Path to Excellence and AWARE: Survival Stories to Help You Have a Safer Life are a must have in every Dojo’s and independent martial artists library. Thank you Skip! - David Chase

This is one of those books to ponder a path to mastery in the martial arts. Skip does a fantastic job at giving the reader an understanding of larger principles that can have profound impacts on my martial art as well as everything I do. For example, I study kenpo and I'm also a chiropractor. I'm finding that the principles in the book help my self defense while also providing my patients with valuable insights to prevent injuries. - Richard Tran

https://www.amazon.com/Path-Excellence-Universal-Martial-System/dp/B0D6KQPDZZ/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TY7_IMu_7YBx6-VITcUnLDTILUSonzdu9TRNr-2WH2X_ZZoF0vkp92-iKB9CXJ39egmllAvj-PmbJ4uEMPYmT460q6NYGL0_LITIGCctVtKv349GmAjccQibIwuHkal8.Tly_gwuqp5siHpA3epG4I__NYfoLDL9yuHvkktASpYg&dib_tag=se&qid=1722218248&refinements=p_27%3ASkip+Hancock&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Skip+Hancock

New book by Mr. Wedlake - Lessons With Ed Parker : 2024 edition

(from Amazon)

Lee Wedlake studied with SGM Ed Parker from 1979 through 1990. Under Parker's tutelage he would become one of the most senior instructors of the Parker Kenpo system, and his journey from being a practitioner of an offshoot style to becoming a first-generation student of the "Father of American Karate" is described through a combination of personal lesson and seminar notes along with a plethora of unique personal experiences and in-depth technical discussions.

For people who want to know not only what Ed Parker was teaching but what he was like as a person this book is a must-have for your library, written by one of the very few people who accompanied Ed Parker across the globe and experienced first-hand the evolution of the art of Kenpo in the decade before Parker's untimely passing.

Lee Wedlake is a leading martial arts author whose books include:

Lee Wedlake's Kenpo Companion

The Kenpo Karate Compendium

Further Insights Into Kenpo

The "Kenpo Karate" series - "101" through "601"

https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Ed-Parker-Lee-Wedlake/dp/1917129599/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36S9Y9FGYGCRD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aZuH8aWAGPrZqnzz9Kozz98oL8odYSgagW47Ofrsa0I.moIHOEja5VWddGJFyaBGuV8GlHi9AalfNcONtZm7RX8&dib_tag=se&keywords=lessons+with+ed+parker+2024&qid=1715439901&s=books&sprefix=lessons+with+ed+parker%2Cstripbooks%2C161&sr=1-1

Kenpo Kards

EPAKS Guide to the Kenpo Kards (Kindle Edition)

(from Amazon.com)

This book will guide you to an understanding of how the Kenpo Kards can help enhance and invigorate your workouts. It delves deep into every aspect and detail of the Kenpo Kards. Each feature and use is explained and illustrated in a clear and concise manner.

This book is designed to open many avenues of understanding and use of the Kenpo Kards. And through that new understanding, open new doors into exploring and comprehending the many concepts, theories, and principles of American Kenpo.

This book is a must for American Kenpo practitioners of all ages, ranks, and experience!

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kenpo+kards&crid=2JKGH2JJJDUJF&sprefix=kenpo+kard%2Caps%2C152&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

The full version of the revolutionary Kenpo Kards app is now available for Android!

This app has the ability to sort, study, and browse the Kenpo Kards in numerous ways. It even has the ability to call out the list of sorted Kards, so that you and (a) partner(s) can practice along as the list is played for you.

Here is a list of some of the things you can do:

* study all kards individually

* find and study a specific kard

* pick from a list of kards to study

* sort the kards based upon multiple features / aspects of a technique

* choose only the kards you practice

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=epaks+kenpo&i=digital-text&crid=2SK25HYXXZRTT&sprefix=epaks+kenpo%2Cdigital-text%2C121&ref=nb_sb_noss

You can still get the original physical Kenpo Kards (at least I think they are the actual physical cards) through the EPAKS official website. 

The physical cards will run you about $120.00 total where the digital version will run you about $30.00, however there were a couple of comments on Amazon saying that the App is kind of old and clunky and maybe a waste of money. 

If you are interested in the product you might want to go big or go home and just get the actual book and cards.

https://kenpokards.com/kards-catalog.php

Seems pretty sketchy - "Ultimate American Kenpo Karate"

I'm going to call BS on this one. What do you want to be this was written by some AI computer or something?

Buyer beware, not all kenpo books are written the same!

(from Amazon.com)

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of American Kenpo Karate? Journey through centuries of rich history and evolution as you uncover the secrets and techniques of this dynamic martial art. Renowned martial arts expert Zhang Wei Ming invites you to embark on an exhilarating adventure that will transform you into a master of American Kenpo Karate.

In this comprehensive guide, you will trace the roots of American Kenpo Karate and witness its remarkable evolution. Explore the visionary founders who paved the way, with a spotlight on the legendary Ed Parker, whose innovative contributions shaped American Kenpo Karate into the powerhouse it is today. Discover why American Kenpo Karate holds a unique and significant place in the world of martial arts.

Prepare to dive into the fundamental principles that form the bedrock of American Kenpo Karate. Flow seamlessly and harmoniously, like a river carving its path through the land. Embrace the stability and resilience of a rock, finding balance and strength in every movement. Discover the art of economy of motion, maximizing your efficiency and effectiveness. With each chapter, you will delve deeper into stances, footwork, strikes, and blocks, unlocking the true power and potential of your techniques.

Experience the thrill of mastering offensive techniques as you unleash advanced striking combinations. Hone your precision targeting and timing, delivering devastating blows with expert skill. Explore the art of angles and distancing, utilizing these strategic elements to gain the upper hand in combat. Real-life scenarios and examples will illustrate how to apply these techniques efficiently, ensuring you are well-prepared for any situation.

No warrior is complete without a formidable defense. Learn the secrets of effective blocking strategies and discover the art of redirecting and countering attacks. Unlock a repertoire of techniques that will leave your opponents stunned and powerless. Through practical examples and scenarios, you will witness the efficiency and effectiveness of these defensive techniques. Escape and release from grabs with ease, ensuring your safety and dominance.

Dive into the intricate world of joint manipulation and locks, where precision and control reign supreme. Explore the power of pressure points and master the art of wrist locks, arm bars, and flowing lock sequences. Witness the seamless flow of these techniques and discover their practical applications in real combat situations.

Expand your horizons with the way of the empty hand and weapons training. Learn how to defend against knife attacks and disarm your opponents with confidence. Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional weapon forms and discover the art of improvisation and adaptation in weaponry.

Unleash the power of your mind with mental focus and conditioning. Develop resilience and mental strength through breathing techniques, visualization, and meditation. Enhance your combat skills and tactical prowess through controlled sparring sessions, where footwork and timing are paramount. Witness the importance of effective strategies and draw inspiration from the parable of the wise swordsman.

As you progress on your journey, you will encounter advanced training methods that will push your physical limits. Build strength and endurance with targeted exercises and stamina-building techniques. Cultivate discipline and perseverance, setting goals and tracking your progress along the way. Embrace the philosophy and spirit of American Kenpo Karate, embodying its principles in every aspect of your life. This comprehensive guide, accompanied by a glossary of key terms and a bibliography for further exploration, is your gateway to mastering this revered martial art. Embark on this thrilling journey today and awaken the warrior within. The path to becoming a true master awaits you.

About the Author

Zhang Wei Ming is a renowned master of all martial arts, with over 40 years of experience in the field. He began his martial arts training at a young age, studying various styles such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun, and Wushu. He later discovered Tai Chi Chuan and was immediately drawn to its graceful movements and philosophical principles.

Over the years, Zhang has trained with some of the most respected Tai Chi Chuan masters in China, and has traveled all over the world teaching and sharing his knowledge. He is known for his deep understanding of Tai Chi Chuan philosophy and his ability to communicate its principles in a clear and accessible way.

Zhang is also a certified instructor in various other martial arts, including Karate, Judo, and Aikido. He believes that studying different martial arts can help to deepen one's understanding of the principles that underlie all martial arts.

In addition to his martial arts practice, Zhang is also a trained acupuncturist and herbalist, and has studied Traditional Chinese Medicine for many years. He incorporates this knowledge into his teaching, emphasizing the holistic nature of Tai Chi Chuan as a practice that benefits not only the physical body, but also the mind and spirit.

Zhang currently resides in Beijing, China, where he teaches Tai Chi Chuan and other martial arts to students from all over the world. He is committed to sharing the beauty and benefits of Tai Chi Chuan with as many people as possible, and hopes that this book will inspire readers to continue their own Tai Chi Chuan journey

A new book by Mr. Chuck Sullivan

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/My-Sixty-Four-Year-Kenpo-Journey/dp/B0C9KCHNBL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38UTAZN0FU27E&keywords=chuck+sullivan&qid=1694486085&sprefix=chuck+sulliv%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1

Professor Nick Cerio's - The Master's Text

Maybe one of kenpo's last "secret manuals". Or at least one of kenpo's "hardest to find a copy of" manuals. 

Written in 1984, apparently this is an excellent manual where Professor Cerio put all his most advanced information. Problem is you just can't find a copy anywhere.  Searches on Ebay and Amazon come up with nothing, and no one seems to be reprinting the manual either. 

(a review on Amazon)

This book is one of the most informative references out on kenpo from one of the most notable kenpo masters of all time, Professor Nick Cerio. For the most part this book focuses on the Nick Cerio's Kenpo system; including blocking drills, forms, weapon katas, and self-defense techniques. It also contains a section on the history of karate and kenpo. This book is well written and organized, and contains clear, precise photos of the techniques being shown. Nick Cerio put many years of his martial arts training and knowledge into this book. It's a MUST buy for any kenpo martial arts practitioner.

EPAKS, Inc. guidebooks - Forms 1 through 3

Comprehensive guidebooks designed for everyone - from beginners to experts.

to purchase - https://www.epaks.com/books-catalog.php

Deconstructing Kenpo: Uncovering Its Hidden Training Formula

(from Amazon)

Deconstructing Kenpo takes a unique approach to training Kenpo self-defense techniques. The book shows how a hidden formula in the systems' structure provide the basis for spontaneous development. Through this specific approach, the Kenpo student should flatten their learning curve as they strive to effectively bridge the gap between rote and spontaneous skills. Beyond that, the text offers a breakdown, analysis and opinion of the American Kenpo system of self defense techniques based on my forty years of experience in the martial arts.

https://www.amazon.com/Deconstructing-Kenpo-Uncovering-Training-Formula/dp/B0BJYGHYQ4/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1666832556&refinements=p_27%3AJim+Peacock&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jim+Peacock

Kenpo Companion by Mr. Lee Wedlake

 (from Amazon)

Written in a uniquely accessible way and in-depth in its content, Lee Wedlake's Kenpo Companion is a comprehensive look at American Kenpo. With information from how to run a class to the intricacies of how the system is put together to real-life case studies of Kenpo in action, Senior Master Of The Arts Lee Wedlake, 10th Degree Black Belt, takes you through many different aspects of this unique and popular martial art.

Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced instructor, this is your must-have guidebook, and there is nobody better qualified than Lee Wedlake to be your guide.

(link to purchase)

https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Wedlakes-Kenpo-Companion-Wedlake/dp/B0BCSBNQX8

Kenpo: An Illustrated Instructor's Manual

 (from Amazon)

A translation of a 120 year-old (published in 1899) self-defense manual with 16 Kenpo (Jujutsu) techniques. It was intended to be a curriculum for police, military or anyone who wanted a form of self-defense. The 16 techniques were originally published in 1888 however, for this edition, the explanations have been dramatically expanded and new illustrations added. A great look at how Jujutsu was presented in Japan 120 years ago. History: In 1888 a Samurai named Hisatomi Tetsutaro consulted with numerous schools of Jujutsu and formulated a set of arresting techniques and titled his book "The Police Officer’s Essential Illustrated Guide : Kenpo." In this era Kenpo and Jujutsu (Jiu-jitsu) meant the same thing. This book was originally only available to police officers, however it was later released to the general public. This book, "Kenpo : An Illustrated Instructor’s Manual," by Inoguchi Matsunosuke expands on the techniques gathered by Hisatomi Tetsutaro and added new, clearer illustrations. In addition, this book includes several resuscitation techniques as well as Hojo, or rope restraining techniques. Kenpo : An Illustrated Instructor’s Manual offers a unique chance to see how early Jujutsu was practiced in Japan 120 years ago.

The Police Officer's Essential Illustrated Guide: Kenpo

 (from Amazon) 

First English translation of a fully illustrated Japanese Police Martial Arts Manual originally published in 1888. Twenty chapters on fighting, resuscitation and Hojo Japanese rope binding techniques from sixteen Ryuha, or schools of martial arts, along with a history of each school and its current head (as of 1888). Sure to be a helpful guide for anyone regularly dealing with vagabonds, miscreants, scoundrels or men and women of ill repute.The original Japanese book is reproduced with a full English translation beside it. First time in translation. Includes additional never before translated material by Kano Jigoro the founder of Judo.

Some good reading material

 

Karate Kenpo by Mabuni Kenwa

We are so used to saying "Kenpo Karate" that seeing "Karate Kenpo" makes you stop and do a double-take.

(from Barnes and Noble)

A translation and reproduction of Mabuni Kenwa's 1934 book on Karate fundamentals, training and philosophy.Mabuni Kenwa (1889 - 1952) was born in Okinawa as part of a Samurai family. He began studying Karate under the famous Karate master Itosu Anko (1831-1915) and later studied under master Higaonna Kanryo. Mabuni was legendary for his extensive knowledge of kata and other aspects of Karate. He was regarded as the foremost authority on Okinawan Karate by his contemporaries. He served as a police officer and taught his colleagues his martial art. This is his first book on Karate.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/karate-kenpo-the-art-of-self-defense-eric-shahan/1138242263

Kenpo - How to Survive Life: Concepts and Principles by Mr. Roy Travert

(from Amazon)

Kenpo – How to Survive Life is the first book in this series, it is an introduction into the basics that form the Kenpo system, and how they are applied for self-defense purposes. It explains the correct application of basics that includes stances, blocks, kicks, and strikes. It has a comprehensive explanation of Short Form 1, the Universal Pattern, and an introduction into the club techniques. There are specific chapters explaining the benefits of self-defense techniques, form training, and freestyle fighting. It is an introduction to the concepts and principles Kenpo Karate contains with a no-nonsense approach in applying them.

 https://www.amazon.com/Kenpo-Survive-Life-Concepts-Principles/dp/1514324881

Martial Intellect by Mr. Michael Miller

https://millersdojo.com/

from Amazon 

Martial Intellect is a collection of martial arts articles written by self-defense and personal protection expert Michael Miller covering a variety of topics including the anatomy of speed, the science of street survival, the realities of gun and knife defense, the ultimate martial arts style, the black belt, the importance of multiple strikes, kung-fu animals vs. Kenpo animals, a solid base vs. constant movement, American Kenpo’s Chinese elements, American Kenpo knife combat revealed, martial arts forms, finger strikes, the circle and the line, the value of private lessons, time – the fourth dimension, and much more. Many of the articles contained within this book were published in Black Belt or Inside Kung-Fu magazines from 2004 – 2008, others were accepted for publication in Inside Kung-Fu but were never published due to the magazine going out of print, and some are brand new articles written specifically for this book including an exclusive interview article with UFC Hall of Famer Dan “The Beast” Severn. Michael Miller holds a 5th degree black belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo and is an international instructor having taught seminars throughout the United States and Germany. He runs his full-time studio, Miller’s Kenpo Karate Dojo, in Bradford, PA. He was an undefeated amateur boxer in college, wrestled for eight years (5th grade – 12th), and coached wrestling at the Jr. High level for four years. He has cross-trained in Joe Lewis Fighting Systems (directly under Joe Lewis), Superfoot System (directly under Bill Wallace), Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (under three different lineages), Modern Arnis, Judo, Wing Chun, Krav Maga, and Chin-na. He is the co-founder of Stomp the Bullying, Inc. and his school is the East Coast Headquarters for the program. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in writing with a minor in sociology and is the author of the Legends of Kenpo biography series.

https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Intellect-Collective-Articles-Michael/dp/1495389626