(from Mr. Conatser's Facebook page, October 22, 2021)
I have been looking at several posts of individuals showing forms or techniques.
As I review these, I am reminded of what FGM Parker shared with me during lessons or study of the system.
The "Self Defense Techniques" had many uses.
On the "beginner level" they are designed to teach the studen about different types of attacks (see web of knowledge), and one initial hypothetical response.
Many make the incorrect assumption that one "must" respond as the technique is initially taught.
While it is possible to apply such a said technique, the more import "beginner" lesson is actually to develop coordination and a base to continually review as one increases time and skill in the Art.
"Kenpo is a continual process of renewal"
As time & skills develop, the "Equation Formula" should be introduced to greatly expand/modify upon the initial series or sequences already learned. At this stage the student should be taught to execute responses that they extemporaneously respond with.
The base System material is instructional but can be adjusted and modified to fit the students capabilities so as to be able to create responses on their own based upon the knowledge they have been taught and trained with.
The mindset of responding with strictly original technique sequences is grossly wrong. While it's possible to execute a given technique directly out of the base syllabus, it is certainly not required.
Survival and safety are the goals in the street not system syllabus.
Remember...
Many *KNOW OF* much
Lesser actually *KNOW*
Even fewer actually *UNDERSTAND*
The goal is to be able to *APPLY* what they need in time of an actual attack-!
C'mon Maaaan.....
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