Mr. Parker on the aim of Kenpo

"It is not the aim of Kenpo to merely produce a skillful as well as powerful practitioner, but to create a well integrated student respectful of all." 

Mr. Tatum on how to embody the Art

(recently posted on Facebook by Mr. Tatum)

With each new insight into the structure of Kenpo, you must allow yourself to physically change with each insight. If you make this a habit your physical growth will become sophisticated and you will physically experience that mental insight. You won't just know of it but rather KNOW IT.  

This is how we embody the Art.

Mr. David Crouch on the neutral bow stance

(recently posted on Facebook by Mr. Crouch)

The Neutral Bow is the start of it all. As we kick our heels out, press our knees outward, and sit down in the stance, we create a series of tensions in the legs, pelvis and back that can drive greater power into our movements, while maintaining defensive postural benefits (groin stays covered, etc.).

Conversely, when we let the slack out of those basic stances, we lose those tensions and benefits, compromising both power and mobility.

Old newspaper photo of Professor Mitose

 

How REAL Kenpo was used in "The Perfect Weapon" (with Jeff Speakman) Part 1