Mr. Dave Hopper on the use of the 3 x 5 cards

(recently posted on Facebook by Mr. Hopper)

In the Tracy System, Ted Sumner and Ted Mancuso took Al and Jim Tracy’s 3x5 index cards with all the techniques on them and typed them out, creating the first Tracy’s curriculum manual.

I don’t know what the catalyst was that caused Ed Parker to begin codifying the techniques onto index cards in the first place, but I have heard stories that the techniques came from repeated striking patterns that were given names. Over time, the defensive patterns became associated with particular attacks, and a codified self defense technique was born.

Example, the five count was worked often and successfully against a right punch, so 5 Swords, against a right punch, got written down.

Basically, work and repetition lead to codification and organization.

Some new Ed Parker Jr. artwork

(from Mr. Parker's Facebook page)

What is it about summer and buckets? There's always a cool project to be found in the hot days of summer with the idea bucket staring you down. Pretending you don't notice is bad form. 

Short Form 1 

Long Form 1  

Short Form 2 

Long Form 2 

Short Form 3 

Long Form 3

Form 4 

Form 5 

Form 6

There it was staring me down saying 'if not now, when?'

What's that you ask? 

My haunting artistic vision of me illustrating Dad’s Kenpo Forms with a Tiger and Dragon theme. 

Twenty years ago I illustrated a version of Kenpo Forms 4 thru 6. I wasn’t happy with it and I wanted to redo it for like foreverrrr...

Today is the day I check that off. 

Here are 9 Illustrated Tiger and Dragon Kenpo Forms. 

Each of the 9 illustrations contains symbolic imagery of the Forms Short 1 through Form 6. 

All 9 illustrations contain a Tiger and Dragon.

Today my wife Baer and I are making available these 9 Limited Edition Tiger and Dragon Kenpo Forms in 13 x 19 inch gicleé prints. 

They will each be signed by me and numbered 1 to 50. 

Only 50 of each of the 9 Kenpo Form Prints will be made available.

To reiterate, these images that we are making available to the public are only limited to 50 numbered prints of Ed Parker Sr.'s Kenpo Forms. Each of these images are custom illustrated by me, Ed Parker Jr.

If you are a serious collector in the martial arts world you will want to collect one or all of these 50 gicleé prints signed and numbered. They will become rare pieces of martial arts history and artwork. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.

If you do any version of my Ed Parker's Kenpo System we ask that you please support this project by purchasing a print or by sharing this post. 

If you are interested in one or more gicleé prints PM me or my wife Baer Parker. 

My wife Baer and I are selling these gicleé prints for 60% off. 

These will be the lowest prices we have ever offered on my collectable artwork images.

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'A Son's Tribute'

Bucket List 2 - Check √

Completing the American Kenpo Forms 1-7 was part of that bucket list. 

Forms 1-7 Have been completed √  

1-6 has been released √

Form 7 will be released soon....

A Son's Tribute is a 3D version of my dad’s patch. 

I've done it once but this is the one I wanted to do originally. I wanted to use the same theme as my former piece of art but this time in ancient Chinese style and in black and white. 

Today we are releasing A Son's Tribute prints in Limited Edition, Signed and Numbered 1-50. The glicleé print is 13 x 19 inches.

This print will be sold for 60% off for a limited time. The regular price is $100.

Those who act now benefit from the 60% discount. We will cover shipping domestic and International.

My Final bucket list project is to complete all of the techniques as sets in theme and style in black and white with an ancient Chinese style.

Pm me or my wife Baer Parker if you are interested.

Aloha,

Ed and Baer Parker

An updated Tracy's logo

 

Gathering of Eagles logo

The logo for this year's Gathering of Eagles in Las Vegas, Nevada held July 26th.

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

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Mr. Parker's answer when asked how he got started in the martial arts - (1974)

"Well, I grew up in Honolulu and of course the area that I grew up in was I guess like East Los Angeles and such areas as New York where you have to pretty much defend yourselves at all times. And in order to uphold my father's standards and what he had set forth because of his religious views I was forced on many occasions to go and rob the local safe, things that were not appropriate, and so in order for me to convince them in that I meant no I couldn't verbally say it I had to physically say it and that's what got me involved in this, and I've been doing it, well, for about 28 or 29 years now." - Mr. Parker

Mr. Angelo Collado on how to correctly perform a kenpo form

(recently posted on Facebook by Mr. Collado)

A kenpo form can not be performed at 100%. You can do a few techniques at 100% but doing the entire form full out is crazy. Its about accuracy application and power when required. Transitions should be smooth and a consistant pace throughout the form should be maintained. EMPHISIZE the targets and the strikes. Visulization is a must. KENPO forms should have power and explosion. Too many have softened up the forms to looks smooth slow and flashy with a lot of added" fluff". No attention to stances. Thats not the kenpo of the early years.