Many have commented on the amount of Physical/Intellectual material (Basics, Forms, Sets, Techniques, numerous drills and intellectual documentation that FGM Parker developed and taught. I call the sum of our Systems make-up, “Kenponents” {Kenpo Components} or the Tools of Kenpo. [See the Kenpo Store for this poster}
This is entirely due to the genius of what became our Founders passion and desire to share and continually improve His Art of Kenpo based upon Logical and Pragmatic exercises, not just the Traditional. Starting initially with what he termed Key fundamentals, he continually evolved and developed a Unique Martial Art System second to none. As this process progressed, he had the foresight to take copious notes and maintain organized files on his experiences both personal as well as those from students. The notes eventually became the source of several publications such as pamphlets, books, accumulative journals, teaching guidelines, telephone answering guides, business guides, specific terminology, visual aids (Universal Pattern), he was in process of a large video series, and many other projects.
As you can see, a monumental task which as the popularity of Kenpo developed his seminar schedule increased, it then became necessary to record, clarify, and illustrate his findings by writing down and organizing his works to assist the vast amount of students globally due to his limited personal appearance schedule. This however was not the only reason for the myriad of Kenpo material we are blessed with today. A great teacher teaches so that each and every student can learn progress and achieve according to their individual abilities.
Most all of us learn through Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, or Tactile learning styles, composed of a combination of perception and memory. To help clarify and assist our memory after attending a personal lesson or class, these “notes/works” were invaluable. They were never originally meant to be initial or solo guides without personal face to face instruction.
As FGM Parker’s concepts and principles became tangible, first through simple Basics, various organized drills and exercises during classes, the desire and importance to “recall” all the various Drills, Self Defense Techniques, Forms, Sets, and Freestyle exercises led to their naming, categorizing, classification or codifying to assist or shortcut the students’ progress. Explaining the intent, theme or purpose of each exercise ‘completely’ takes explicit explanation which is equally important. As one might imagine, explaining, clarifying, and supporting all the interpretive aspects within Kenpo clearly, it became necessary to elaborate for comprehension through written documents.
To many, Kenpo appears to be an extremely complicated System, yet FGM Parker felt that anything that was complicated was constipated! Our system is NOT complicated rather sophisticated. Sophistication is nothing more than simplicity compounded.
It really is a matter of intelligent and diligent instruction to not only “Know Of” this tremendous Kenpo plexus, but to actually “Know” the material then to “Understand” its interwoven elements. Once this is truly realized and understood, you will discover the “Master Keys to Kenpo” and find that much of the syllabus is extremely similar/interrelated yet offering many valuable options/variations/explanations to the “Keys” seemingly copious examples, yet few in executable principles.
No other System has the logical and organized formatted outline that we enjoy in Ed Parker's American Kenpo. One is hard pressed to find a System that encompasses the inclusiveness that we enjoy, yet there is still much to elaborate on in greater detail within the established outline.
Each Instructor teaches a unique perspective, yet we all should... Seek … compounded simplicity~!
As you can see, a monumental task which as the popularity of Kenpo developed his seminar schedule increased, it then became necessary to record, clarify, and illustrate his findings by writing down and organizing his works to assist the vast amount of students globally due to his limited personal appearance schedule. This however was not the only reason for the myriad of Kenpo material we are blessed with today. A great teacher teaches so that each and every student can learn progress and achieve according to their individual abilities.
Most all of us learn through Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, or Tactile learning styles, composed of a combination of perception and memory. To help clarify and assist our memory after attending a personal lesson or class, these “notes/works” were invaluable. They were never originally meant to be initial or solo guides without personal face to face instruction.
As FGM Parker’s concepts and principles became tangible, first through simple Basics, various organized drills and exercises during classes, the desire and importance to “recall” all the various Drills, Self Defense Techniques, Forms, Sets, and Freestyle exercises led to their naming, categorizing, classification or codifying to assist or shortcut the students’ progress. Explaining the intent, theme or purpose of each exercise ‘completely’ takes explicit explanation which is equally important. As one might imagine, explaining, clarifying, and supporting all the interpretive aspects within Kenpo clearly, it became necessary to elaborate for comprehension through written documents.
To many, Kenpo appears to be an extremely complicated System, yet FGM Parker felt that anything that was complicated was constipated! Our system is NOT complicated rather sophisticated. Sophistication is nothing more than simplicity compounded.
It really is a matter of intelligent and diligent instruction to not only “Know Of” this tremendous Kenpo plexus, but to actually “Know” the material then to “Understand” its interwoven elements. Once this is truly realized and understood, you will discover the “Master Keys to Kenpo” and find that much of the syllabus is extremely similar/interrelated yet offering many valuable options/variations/explanations to the “Keys” seemingly copious examples, yet few in executable principles.
No other System has the logical and organized formatted outline that we enjoy in Ed Parker's American Kenpo. One is hard pressed to find a System that encompasses the inclusiveness that we enjoy, yet there is still much to elaborate on in greater detail within the established outline.
Each Instructor teaches a unique perspective, yet we all should... Seek … compounded simplicity~!
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