What experience do you guys have on legitimate American Kenpo as taught in the Parker system?

I met a nice guy who teaches it for 20 years by coincidence, and he wants to teach me. However, I must say, while I think karate can be very good stuff, I am not attracted to the harder approach that seems to come with a lot of the teaching.

I am sold on the traditional Chinese methods of blocking and deflection, alignments and other ins and outs of some internal arts.

Is it practical to think that good karate blocks could be developed in a Chinese fashion? Taking elements from both in a way? Hey guys, I am just thinking out loud here. I would love to hear from some experience, and am not interested in the Kung Fu is better or worse than Karate discussion.

I also know a good teacher can make things work.

Thanks for any input, thoughts, or ideas.