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Guys,

During thursdays class we were practicing free form takedowns and immobolization techs in a round robin format. Yeah we have some really large guys. Lucky for me I managed NOT to get Rudy...

Guys,
Is there a connection between kenpo and 18 daoist palms? This question came up during a conversation I had with my instructor last week. I have just began my search for answers. It is an...

Royal Dragon,

Could you describe the variation of the sleeper hold W.D. slapped on you. I just want to compare notes. Never know when I might have to choke out my boss or a fellow worker!
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Hey whats that about El Paso! Like Taco bell and the Texmex crap served elsewhere is mexican food. Just so you guys know we have plenty of illegal...err I mean moms and grandmas hidden away...err I...

Is anyone in a style that has specific aplications to restore breathing to normal when its been stolen during combat? In the dojo you can always stop sparring and wait regain your wind, but in a real...

Confidence and one more reason to train. Not all of us train to rip off someones head just because they drank the last beer. So it's important to have a reason to train when we are not pre occupied...

Just wanting to know what you guys do to regain your breath when it's been stolen during sparring. I stepped into a spinning rear kick and caught the heel full in the pit of my stomach. Have to admit...

Ryu,

My apologies to each one of you. Guess I got hooked! :D

Ok, Im on the band wagon! Lets just skip breaking wood all together and start out with concrete. Hell why dont we just throw a litte rebar in there while were at it. How many of you guys that put...

Tinman,

Keep on breaking. It's a good way to show you can generate power based on proper body alignment and good technique.

Do any of you guys go to open tournaments? Here in El Paso I manage to enter a couple each year. Its a great way to get exposure to other arts. While some schools do not participate regularly I have...

We must aproach the instructor and ask permission to join if we come late. Then it's to the back of the class. Warm ups and exorcise must also be done after class.

Later this month I hope to be training in Kali with a new sales guy at work. Once I catch hold of the concepts and theories I will let you guys know what I think and how well it blends into Kenpo....

Thank you guys sharing a little about yourselves. It's a real pleasure to read much of what is posted here.

Dark Knight and Omegapoint,

Ok guys Why is American Kenpo and other forms of Kenpo not Kenpo? Would you please take a little time to educate me and others on this board. Perhaps an outline of what...

TenTigers,

Could you do a little more in depth comparision of American Kenpo and Hung ga for me. Specifically on the Kata and technique that American Kenpo has incorperated from Hung Ga. You...

Board breaking can show flaws in your technique. The better you execute your technique the easier the break, right? Some schools add more and more material to the break at higher belts. Anxiety or...

Omegapoint,

What would you have me call my art then?

Shenwu,

Thank you for the invitation. Did you know we have an AKKA school in Las Cruces? As far as I know all Kenpo schools in the AKKA organization spar. Many of the schools in our organization...

Is there any other brave souls who wish to tell us about there art?

I study American Kenpo Karate. My instructor is Mike Acosta; a little old mexican guy who moves powerfully and is fast when he needs to be. I would charactorise American Kenpo as a brutal art. We...

Norther Practitioner,

I have a friend who has studied TKD for some time now. His TKD is excellent. If you would like I will get the address of his school in Loveland just north of Denver. I don't...

That was awsome!

Well for all the good or bad I plan on taking Aikido in about 6 months. The school I am looking at also teaches Kendo. I have watched as they drill the same techniques over and over. Mat work is a...

I stepped into the arc of a spinning back fist and took the hit on the check bone. My vision went completely black, but I didn't go unconscious. Scotty outweight me by 75 pounds, and was swinging...