Self-defense Tips

Good tips that we all probably need to think about more and be sure to incorporate into our training.

The Essence of Kenpo

Credit to Miller's Kenpo Karate Dojo on Facebook for putting out some cool kenpo images lately. Things have changed a lot over the past several years, here is a link to my "Essence of Kenpo" image (kenpo notes link) done in 2018 compared to their newer and updated version. 

The Philosophy of the Guardian Angels

Mr. Joe Palanzo highlight video

So this is kind of an interesting video. It first caught my eye because the title of the video is "How Joe Palanzo Saved Ed Parker's System."

I hurried and clicked on it thinking I was going to get some narration and a story on how Mr. Palanzo saved Mr. Parker's system. However there was no such narration and not really anything to explain why the video is titled as it is. 

I was left scratching my head but I did enjoy the video, there is a lot of old clips of Mr. Palanzo doing some demonstrations, performing Long Form 6, as well as some other highlights. It is worth a watch. 

Also, earlier this year I posted a video of Mr. Palanzo interviewing Mr. Parker and that video is a great one to watch if you haven't yet, here is the link. But watch this video first!

Mr. Palanzo interviews Mr. Parker

Mr. Parker and Mr. Speakman on the set of The Perfect Weapon

Per Wikipedia, Mr. Parker was an advisor to Mr. Speakman on the set of The Perfect Weapon.

I think many people are under the impression that Mr. Parker choreographed the fight scenes as well but according to Wikipedia, (if you believe everything Wikipedia says,) he was just an "advisor" where Mr. Rick Avery, a well known Hollywood stuntman, did all the fight choreography. 

A plethora of seminars and tournaments

These are just a few that I have seen promoted but I'm sure there are many more. 

Long Form 4 with Mr. Jamie Seabrook

Mr. Jamie Seabrook just put together a 4 part series on YouTube about Long Form 4 and its techniques and why they are in the form.

It is greatly worth the time to not only watch the videos but to use them as a study guide to help us better understand this important form.

Part 1: Walk-Through Pace

Part 2: Walk-Through Pace

Part 3: Walk-Through Pace

Part 4: Walk-Through Pace