2007-10-04 15:07:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Most definately - however - don't necessarily focus on the discipline (or system). Rather, focus more on the instructor/s who will teach your classes, on the class environment, and on the other students with whom you will train.
Any traditional discipline will provide you with many valuable lessons on your journey within the martial arts, but only when they are presented by a quality, experienced, and competent instructor. Select wisely and you will experience a fantastic voyage of growth, understanding, and enlightenment.
Good luck to you
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
2007-10-05 06:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by Ken C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I studied American Kenpo very hard for 3 yrs and I was happy with it till I became a cop. That Kenpo style did not have any true ground controls and very little in the ways of throwing. It is mostly a striking art. So I had to move to something else. In only recent years has kenpo begun to incorporate ground fighting skills. But I take issue with that simply because they have guys that take a few jujitsu classes and think they can blended it together. Kenpo is very fixed stance and posture oriented that makes it difficult to switch from one style to another. But I have to say I did enjoy it when I studied it.
2007-10-07 08:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by READER 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I took Kenpo for 6 years so obviously I'm going to say yes. There are a ton of situational self-defense techniques that eventually just blend together as you get higher in belt rank. If you find a good instructor you will go a long way.
The other great thing about Kenpo is it adapts to other systems as well making them easier to learn if you want to expand your knowledge in Martial Arts.
I also consider it to be one of the most modern of the Martial Arts. Stick with it if you start it and you will definitely enjoy yourself.
*edit* I almost forgot here's a web page: http://www.bakerfamily4.net/kenpo/tech.htm
2007-10-05 11:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by Aurora 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cases yes. I have met many good instructors and students. I would say try the school out. There is lot of information on the art.
Try here too
Edit: sorry, I was speaking of American Kenpo Karate
2007-10-05 13:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very good stuff!
A good all round system,very effective.
Back in the day Next I trained at "Bill Ryusaki's" Ryu Dojo
In North Hollywood,CA
(Kenpo Karate)
http://users.adelphia.net/~mbkirk/karate/k_frame.htm
It was great!
2007-10-05 00:00:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kenpo Karate is a very good system of martial arts.Because it teaches you that for every technique there are numerous variations which could cover each variations of the attack.
2007-10-04 22:28:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ed Parker's Kenpo is probably one of the best systems available, IMHO it is THE best non-traditional martial art.
If I had to do it all again, I would definitely find one of EP's senior students, who didn't change anything, and study it.
I've seen video of EP talking highly of Jeff Speakman.
I personally like Larry Tatum. He's known for having kept the Art true to the teachings of EP.
2007-10-04 22:58:00 · answer #7 · answered by Darth Scandalous 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Kenpo Karate is a very good system of martial arts. But I would like to introduced "Wing Chun". As i know, Wing Chun is the fastest martial art in the world. And if you search , then you will realize the deference between other martial arts vs Winch Chun. Just try...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_chun
2007-10-04 23:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by Ruwan F 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes !!!
Here are a few good kenpo styles.
Kajukenbo kenpo
Ryu Kyu kenpo
CHA 3 kenpo
American kenpo (Ed Parkers)
2007-10-05 12:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by Ray H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-10-05 01:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by shotokantiger71 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋