A look into the evolution, curriculum and teachings of a contemporary Kenpo style that spread to and developed on the East Coast. Watch the new 2016 follow-up here: • Logan's Martial Arts A...
I loved this video. I studied with an instructor that told me everything the founder did but nothing about what he did or his dojo did. He wanted my monthly fees and asked me to show up twice a week. I showed up every evening and he was annoyed by me showing up every night during the work week, like I was taking up space. I left, regretfully. I have a color belt that didn't teach me more than the bar fights I've been in. This video offers me hope.
Best explanation of Kenpo I’ve seen! In the movie “The Perfect Weapon” Jeff Speakmans instructor talked about him being a tiger but not yet a dragon. The other animals were not mentioned and kind of left me in the dark about his point until I started training. Your video just clarified everything about the rest of the animals involved in Kenpo. Thanks!
Mr.Logan, Excellent video! It was very well produced and a very honorable representation of Kenpo. I'm an IKCA/AJKAI yudansha and have studdied Mr.Parker's system.I believe that we in the Kenpo community are all different branches of the same tree.Much respect to you for the excellent representation of Kenpo. Sincerely, Frank Smith
This video is very well done. I've been doing research into Kenpo lately as a possible art form I'd like to study. I think Sensei Logan's philosophies mirror my own and I wouldn't mind training under the guy. For 15 minutes this video is incredibly insightful and informative. I don't know all that much about Kenpo or it's lineage so I think this video is helpful to show a small representation of what Kenpo is about. I've read through quite a few of the comments as well and generally you always have a fair amount of naysayers. What I would like to say to the critics and the haters is this: It doesn't matter your style or your lineage. What matters is your path. If you are a true martial artist and you devote your life to the study and betterment of yourself and your art, then there is something to be learned from every art out there. Don't disrespect others for their art, just take what you can learn from it and modify it for your own needs. This is how the martial arts have grown and branched throughout the millennium. Respect to all.
I love how he mentions progression- you have to crawl before you can walk and you have to walk before you can run. I would love to start training under him.
This video was very informative on the history of Kenpo and it is true I am currently a first degree black belt in Kenpo and it took me seven years to get to first degree and in my association there is a two year wait before a first degree black belt is eligible to test for second.
I really like how he´s cultivated within his own style and how respectful he talks about other martial arts. The martial arts world needs more senseis like him. Good video!
The beautiful thing about Kenpo/Kempo is its willingness to absorb and evolve. Adaptation is the key in evolution in nature, why not for hand to hand combat. The system of Chinese Kenpo that I have practised for 20+ years uses Kosho Kempo as its foundation, yet incorporates elements of;Chin Lin Pai, Northern Shaolin, and Jiu-jitsu.Personally, I have incorporated techniques from Wing Chun, Boxing and even La'Savate to great affect. Seems to be Kempo lends her self to Bruce Lee's adage of; "Absorb what is useful, reject what it useless" or more to the point "be like water my friend".The thing that seems common in all variations of Kempo is the fluidity, speed, timing, and viciousness of techniques.There are so many variations and styles of Kempo to choose from makes it a great system to learn.
Chad Hutton if we got in a fight your arm would be broken in seconds. im not going to puch you and stay in one spot while you kick me 36 times and punch me 12. be realistic
Mr. Logan, Thank you for posting this. You have represented Kenpo in it's modern forms while paying respect to its roots and traditions. The presentation of techniques is clean and crisp and devoid of flash and wasted movement. You represent the art well. Theron Stugess Student and teacher of Kenpo
What an amazing video! As a martial arts instructor, I find it inspirational. I love the detail on the lineage as well as the five animal system. Thank you, Master Logan, for your dedication to the growth of our art in a culture where it is becoming more and more about sport and entertainment.
This video is really well done. Important to document and name the lineage, because a lot these guys are passing away now... Train hard, be safe, and cheers mate!
Dear Mr. Logan, It was nice seeing this video! It was well produced & well presented! It was interesting seeing you perform "Sho Tang Kwok/Sho Dan Qua" as well! You have a beautiful studio! Hope to see you again someday! BEGOOD, KENPOJOE
studied this art for 4 yrs. understanding what the move is doing will breed confidence in that move. it took an incredible amount of time to grasp the move then perfect them. i attained 4 ranks/belts.
Glad this video was made, there's a lot to be said for Kenpo, and no matter what variation you come from, it's Kenpo as long as you have kept close to the mark origin. I am proud to see at least one group of folks who are real in what they do, teach, say, and believe. Good for you.
Awesome! im a brown belt in kenpo. parker tradition. love the video. you are wise in the art sir. its a shame that more schools do not have the same outlook on teaching the art as you do. my school trains under the.same principles as you teach. great video. thank you for the post sir. salute!!
Excellent presentation!! Really enjoyed it! Pure kempo works! What I mean by that is kempo should include EVERYTHING! That is not limited to just striking. Its striking, kicking, locks, throws, joint manipulation, chokes and pressure points. Which is exactly what this video displayed. It works, this is back by my 30 years in kempo, jujitsu and tkd. Again GREAT video! Keep up the good work!
I really enjoyed this video... Master(Professor) Logan keep up the very good work. You made me even more proud to be a Kenpo practitioner knowing that there are still real ones like you around who represent properly... OSU!!!
Chad I totally agree with you. Kenpo is a complete incomplete art that easily allows the integration of other styles. I believe that Kenpo has this ability because of the methodology of learning. The amount of detail that can be emphasized and the possible reactions that can be hypothesized open a huge window to dissect a specific attack scenario and develop endless amounts of responses.
Ed Parker Sr., knowing Al Tracy when he was a brown belt, and being promoted to highe rank by Ralph Castro after my teachers death, it is a glaring omission on any piece title "Modern kenpo" to leave any of these people out of ANY Modern Kenpo history. With that exception I found it to be well done, informative, and entertaining. Respectfully, Dr. Ron Chapél
I like this video by Sensei Logan. He demonstrates a good understanding of his art and its history. I would like to add something about the hand on the hips in the traditional karate punch. Many people either don't understand or don't teach the real meaning of this technique. When the hands are drawn back to the hips in karate it is telling us that we should be grappling and striking at the same time. Laterrius G. Jackson 3rd Dan Chi Budo Kwon Karate
thank you for the video I like the fact that you bring up the mc dojo's Its very hard to find a good school when I was searching for a new school I ran into so many schools that tell you that you will have you black belt in two years .
Love the video. I am reachiing my four yeaqr mark in chinese kenpo. A lot of what you said matches what we are taught. The progression time actually doubles and tripples after blue belt. I have been a first degree brown for a year now, and honestly could not fathom taking my black belt test yet. If I am ever in your area, I would love to drop by and see your school.
Great explaination and presentation of Modern Kenpo. I plan on making every student of mine watch this video as required material in our studio. I am a Parker Stylist but I agree with every facet of you video & you make me proud to be a Sensei. Sensei Darrell T. Lee 5th Black The Karate Studio Of Wallace
My "base art" is IKKA (Ed Parker) American Kenpo, and its principles have made the transitions to Kung Fu San Soo, Kajukenbo, Wing Chun, and Shinkendo very smooth. I love your point about "compliant opponents" defeating the purpose and that term, "McDojo". I've walked away from schools that promote based on longevity rather than skill because of the false sense of security (and accomplishment) they instill in students. It fills me with joy to see a sensei who still does it right.
This instructor has a good idea. He is technically correct and he should use the term "Koppo" but that might steer his vehicle in a different direction. He has done homework and kudos for putting this out there.
@clearcombat We also train with our hands in guard. Hands at elbows helps in the development of speed and power because it makes you engage your body in a different way. We also teach street grappling at our school, it's standard in our curriculum.
I loved the video! posted it on Facebook. I study Shaolin Kempo, same linage also so yeah i really liked it. looks like your a good teacher. Respects. . .
Thank you for your answer,i have been wanting to practice Parker system and now that you says it is good i am more decided.I guess if have the opportunity to practice both( EPAK and Kajukenbo)they could combine really good.Greetings and thank you for sharing,keep up the good work.
Very interesting. My Sensei's teacher, who we refer to as Shihan, learned Chinese Kenpo from Lou Casamassa back when Casamassa first started out in the early 1960's. It is infused with our Shorin-Ryu karate, making our techniques more unique than other Karate dojos I have seen.
cool vid been thinking about joining a dojo of some sort maybe something like Kyokushin karate, Muay thai, TKD or hapkido. kenpo looks interesting as well . I used to go to a boxing gym it was great but it has it's limits in a street fight. I got robbed once and was stabbed with a screw driver, boxing did help but I wasn't able to disarm the guy and as a consequence I was stabbed by him in the liver. any suggestions guys as to which fighting system would complement my boxing background?
Okay I have to say something. This man knows what he's talking about. No, he doesn't look like an MMA fighter. He doesn',t have too. the technique and knowledge he has displayed is SOUND. What he is teaching is meant for the street and combat. I've studied freestyle karate and i am currently a student of jkd/eskrima inosanto method right now and I like the stuff he's teaching. So this crap about him being "out of shape", are you kidding me?
Very nice video. I don't train Kenpo, but did Aikido and currently train Wing Chun and I completely understand what you mean about a resisting opponent and training as realistically as possible. Humans by nature will resist your attempt at doing a technique, that must not be ignored, otherwise the training will have a hole in it. I really liked that saying, ''Perfection is in Gods hands, but excellence is in yours'', it's so inspiring. Peace
people who bad mouth other martial arts especially like tkd are generally people who will never understand what martial art teaches. It doesn't teach people which art is better, it teaches a person how to defend them self from obvious danger. I don't know why people bad mouth TKD, kenpo, or other MA because most fighters today are practitioners of it. TKD uses the potential of the leg the best. wing chun with it's amazing fighting potential for even women to go against men. Respect
Nice vid. Great explanation. Kajunkenbo. That's a school I haven't heard of in years. It's very rare but very thorough. Don't expect a quick climb through the belts; a year or better on each. I've been studying Ed Parkers Kenpo (AKTS). I've been at it for about 3 years now and just getting ready to test for blue. Lots of fun. Lots of bruises. ;)
1rgam3r I know this is about 7 years ago but fun reading and watching .... just wondering sir if you are still in the class , good luck on blue test 👊🏼!!!! I’m KAJUKENBO K.S.D.S / I.R.M.M.A Oklahoma under Grandmaster Dan Frazier ( Ohana ) salute 💯👊🏼🤙🏼🇬🇺🤙🏼👊🏼💯!!!!
Kenpo is actually both. Students begin with the hard, external aspects of Kenpo, developing the basics and refining them for quite some time. As you progress, the softer, internal aspects of the system are taught. The form in question is not a fast form, however, each movement is very fast, very powerful, and very precise. Hope the info helps.
man watching this makes me depressed and sad. i had to quit because of a few surgeries i had to have. this might of inspired me to go back and try again
this is a great video. Mr. Logan, you have pointed out so many core principles perfectly, very well said. Although at the end you show not so impressive kicking skills, starting at the first kick at 13.48. We know that you have vast experience in many levels and are a damn good fighter, but to be a brand image of your kempo, there;s nothing wrong with improving your kihon. .
just depends on the dojo's owner at our studio while it is required to where a gi 9 months out of the year during the summer when it gets really warm we are allowed to wear tshirts or sleeveless shirts as long as they still have the patch from our studio
