The Kenpo JournalUser Guide November 30, 2012 www.PacificKenpo.co m www.KenpoJournal.com The Kenpo Journal Introduction to the Kenpo Journal A brief history: In 1972 my only interest was in learning Ed Parker’s Kenpo. Now, as I sit here - 40 years later, my primary interest is in preserving the Ed Parker System of Kenpo and to do so without adding, subtracting, or altering the art Mr. Parker dedicated his life to creating. Some years ago I asked Mr. Parker what I could use (of his) in order to teach and train in the art of Kenpo. He told me that anything he had was mine to use and gave me an abundance of his most recent written material. At the time I never imagined I would someday use this material to compile his system of Kenpo into a relational database that would be used, as a study guide, by martial artists around the world. Back then I had never even seen a personal computer and the term “cut and paste” meant you actually used scissors and glue. Now you not only never see scissors and glue anymore, but you don’t even have to cut and paste on a computer – just drag and drop. But sadly, that’s not all that has changed. It seems many of the men and women, who considered Mr. Parker to be a genius, when he was alive, now declare his system of Kenpo to be so full of flaws that they have taken it upon themselves to “fix” it. Well, a number of years ago I decided to put together a database of the Kenpo system for my personal study. Then, as I started to see how many new, up -and-coming, martial artists were searching for "True Ed Parker" material and coming up empty handed, I decided to make my Kenpo Journal available to the general public. Although my journal isn't the only true and accurate EP Kenpo reference available many people do seem to appreciate the database format and some of the extras I have included. I would also like to mention that my journal is in no way meant to replace any of Mr. Parker’s other written works. Although you may not learn how to do a form, or a technique, directly from his books, you will learn about the man himself and how he thinks and feels. This will in turn help you become more qualified to interpret his manuals and thus become more proficient in his art. As you use the Kenpo Journal in your study of Kenpo, please keep this one thought in mind: The purpose of the Kenpo Journal is not to set any standards, but to "Preserve and Advance the Ed Parker System of Kenpo". I would like to thank Rich Callahan, AC Rainey, Roger Thomas, Dale Eberwein, Larry Tatum and Ed Parker. These men have been my primary instructors in the art of Kenpo. Their instruction and friendship is what has kept me in the art long enough to accomplish this task. Without them there would be no Kenpo Journal for us to lean from and enjoy. Rich Hale www.PacificKenpo.co m www.KenpoJournal.com The Kenpo Journal Installation Instructions Windows: XP .co m www.PacificKenpo. If the journal sill won’t run. as it must stay with the other files. If the Kenpo Journal is functionally. and Form manuals included in the Kenpo Journal. you may need to install or update Adobe Acrobat Reader. Caution: Do not remove the original Kenpo Journal v6 “file” from the Kenpo Journal v6 “folder”. or in some other convenient location. The Kenpo Journal is designed to run on a hard drive. but you can’t open the technique. but in order to verify that nothing went wrong when you copied the journal to your hard drive.com Troubleshooting If you’re having installation problems the first thing you should do is attempt to run the journal directly from the CD. locate the file named Kenpo Journal v6. or not at all. Vista or System 7/8 as the operating system.0 or later is required to print the Technique. Copy the Kenpo Journal v6 folder and save it to your Documents Folder. This means that although the Kenpo Journal was built in FileMaker you don’t need FileMaker to run the program. then double click the folder to open it.Vista .System 7 & 8 The Kenpo Journal is a stand-alone application based on the data base program FileMaker Pro. If your computer does not prompt you with an option to view the files on the CD. Do not attempt to run the Kenpo Journal while it’s on the CD. Acrobat Reader 6. open the CD manually to view the files. Place the Kenpo Journal CD into the CD Drive of your computer. Previously I said not to do this as it makes the journal run very slowly.com . set and form manuals. which is located inside the Kenpo Journal folder.Adobe. by double clicking on the file ”Kenpo Journal v6”. in order for the database application to function. This is the file that you will double click to open the Kenpo Journal database. The Kenpo Journal will not run on older Windows systems and it will not run on a Mac.KenpoJournal. If you run it from the CD it will either run extremely slow. Set. it’s worth a try. Acrobat Reader is available for free at: www. Note: I suggest you make a shortcut of your Kenpo Journal v6 file so that you can place it on your desktop. verify that your computer is running Windows XP. www. in that folder. Once you have opened the folder named Kenpo Journal v6. The date on the bottom of the cover page is the day the journal was actually programmed. magazine and newspaper articles written by or about Mr. Further into the journal. Below the name and ID number is the date your journal was programmed. manuals and articles. Each insight is taken from a larger body of work that will give you a greater insight to who he really was and what he was trying to convey through his teachings.PacificKenpo.co m www. They’re simply a way of staying in touch with who he was and what he had to say—on a daily basis. These insights were taken from books. Notes: The daily insights were never meant to replace reading Mr. This insures each journal is accounted for and I can stay in contact with the registered user. www.com . this will encourage the user to open the Kenpo Journal daily and study on a regular basis. when you reach the Q & A with Ed Parker section.KenpoJournal. Journal ID 5367 is registered to Rich Hale Version Date June 10. you will have an opportunity to learn a great deal more about what Ed Parker had to say. 2009 Notes: Each journal is programmed individually with the ID Number and the User Name embedded in the program. If you miss opening the journal on any given day there is no way (at this time) to go back and read the insights you’ve missed. Parker’s books or other study material. Hopefully. interviews and even the work he did as a character actor in the television and movie industry. Each insight is a quote from Mr. The Kenpo Journal is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding American Kenpo and the man behind its creation. but they will repeat again in the coming year. Parker during his extensive career as a martial artist. but even that in no replacement for reading all his books and manuals. At the bottom of the page you will see the ID Number and your name as the person this journal is registered to. Daily Insights Each time the journal is opened it will display a new daily insight from Ed Parker. Parker that will add a little something to your knowledge and understanding of Kenpo. For the deepest insight to Ed Parker read his book. In that the Kenpo Journal is updated on a regular basis this date allows me to know which updates are included in the journal.The Kenpo Journal Cover Page When you first open the Kenpo Journal you will see this cover page. Watch his seminar videos. Daily Insights should be a catalyst to improve upon what we learned previously with what we learned recently . The sole purpose of the Kenpo Journal is to Preserve and Advance the Ed Parker System of Kenpo. some of the updates to the Kenpo Journal aren’t based on additional information. concepts and theories of the Martial Arts.KenpoJournal. but on new ways to locate and present the existing information already in the journal. or when in combat situations. This includes: Note: Contents Ed Parker Basics Forms Sets Techniques Terminology Memorabilia First Aid The Kenpo Journal is not and was never meant to be cast in stone. Parker often told his students that he wanted them to become “Self-Correcting”.PacificKenpo.co m www. our system of Kenpo would slowly become diluted through misconceptions and slowly become a fractured system based on concepts and theory instead of proven principles. www. As for the overall content in the Kenpo Journal. Contents The contents page gives you a brief description of where the information in the Kenpo Journal came from and provides a pathway to access the various sections of the journal.” Note: Mr. He knew that he would not always be around to make these corrections himself and if his system of Kenpo was to even survive.The Kenpo Journal Daily Insights / Self-Correcting (sample) “The ability to constantly make sound and logical judgments. A martial artist who is incapable of being self-correcting will fall victim not only to the ill-conceived ideas of others. This being the case. but illconceived ideas of his own. over time. FileMaker is capable of doing in less than a second what would have taken hours or even days when all we had to work with were the written manuals. his students had to learn the difference between right and wrong and then make the corrections necessary to produce positive results. it is and always will be in support of Mr. This can be much more difficult than being corrected by others in that that only pressure to correct ourselves comes from within.com . Parker’s System of Kenpo. Then. Being a relational database. and to act on them when analyzing movements. let alone flourish. This can only be accomplished with a thorough knowledge of the principles. It’s updated on a regular basis as I correct typos and include additional information. Taken literally the term Self-Correcting is correcting ones self. His idea was for the student to learn motion and then tailor it to fit their body and later create their own personal style of moving. He built his system to incorporate linear and circular motion. Parker and a little information on the art of Kenpo. control. www.PacificKenpo. Mr. as well as evolve. Mr.The Kenpo Journal Edmund Kealoha Parker Ed Parker The home page for Mr.KenpoJournal. with both major and minor moves. Parker was dedicated and was driven to create. Parker. He built his system on principles of motion that included "Opposite and Reverse Motion". the art he called American Kenpo. "Focus" and the use of Logic. Mr. "Tailoring".com . with intermittent spurts of speed and power when and where necessary. The headings along the top of the page will have changed to provide you access to the various sections of the Kenpo Journal that are dedicated to Mr. and self discipline.co m www. governed by principles. Parker was a very talented. His extraordinary knowledge and skill of the art made him a very deadly man. yet these same skills empowered him to be a man of compassion. These include: Contents Photos Books Videos Q & A with Ed Parker Magazines IKC Programs Memorabilia As the original developer of the art of American Kenpo Karate. Parker gives you a brief biography on Mr. forgiveness. gifted and skilled with an unbelievable mind to develop what became American Kenpo. Parker teaching a Thursday Night Class at his Santa Monica Studio. .4. Reasons contributing to their ignorance are many.Law of the Fist and the Empty Hand Secretes of Chinese Karate The Zen of Kenpo The Woman's Guide to Self-Defense Ed Parker’s Guide to the Nunchaku Ed Parker’s Kenpo Karate . However.KenpoJournal. Parker’s journey in the art of Kenpo.co m www. Parker.com . Fear of unprovoked attack by unknown assailants necessitates this demand. Others do not have the opportunity since training of this nature is not . the average man’s ignorance of self defense is quite alarming. Parker. Although this page is its infancy it will grow to include more and more photos of Mr. . The books covered in the journal are: Kenpo Karate . Note: If you have photos of Mr.5 Ed Parker / Books / Kenpo Karate (sample) This page is an example of having clicked on Mr. Ed Parker / Books Ed Parker was one of the few martial arts masters who took the time to put his physical art into the written form. www. There are those who claim that they cannot find the time to devote to such training. In order to learn and teach the art as he intended.Volume 1.PacificKenpo. reading his books and manuals is essential.The Basics Ed Parker’s Encyclopedia of Kenpo Ed Parker’s Infinite Insights into Kenpo . Parker’s book Kenpo Karate.2. These pages will never be an all encompassing photo gallery of Mr. Parker as it’s purpose is to give you just a glimpse of the many photos available.3. Law of the Fist and the Empty Hand. The description begins: The quest for unarmed defensive knowledge continues today despite man’s continuous attempts at mass annihilation.The Kenpo Journal Ed Parker / Photos The Ed Parker photo pages are a glimpse of Mr. Parker that you would like to share you’re welcome to go to the Kenpo Journal web site and submit your photos for consideration. More photos can be found on the Internet and in many of the books written by and about Mr. I used the same quote. Many of these quotes are from interviews while others are statements made by Mr. Which should be a reminder to us all that neither writing or reading the Kenpo Journal should take precedence over getting out on the mat. Q & A with Ed Parker contains no unverifiable quotes. Not that I didn’t enjoy the process of searching. at the bottom of every page.) The newspaper articles were also found on the Internet by searching through countless newspaper archives all over the United States. the title of the article and the authors name. 1970 V-2 No. his plans to create a video based instructional video series was never completed. This is because. It took a number of years searching the Internet to find some of the most rare magazines featuring Mr.The Kenpo Journal Ed Parker / Videos Mr. Parker had to say. about any specific subject. Parker’s videos. but to give you an opportunity to see what Mr.in his career. Parker is valid.KenpoJournal. You may notice some of the quotes seem to be redundant. Parker and then put into a Q & A format. All the quotes were derived from my collection of over a hundred and fifty magazines and newspaper articles either by or about Ed Parker. magazines and newspaper articles that contain the quoted statements. Parker was taken directly from my personal collection of books. This way I could bring more attention to various topics without taking a single statement out of an article . there are no unverifiable quotes in the Q & A with Ed Parker section of the Kenpo Journal. Parker had to say about various subjects . (Many of which you will have the opportunity to view cover shots of in another section of the journal. Although he played many small television and movie roles. The closest he came was when he completed the first two videos of the series Sophisticated Basics 1 & 2 Note: This page can be a guide for titles as you do your own search for Mr. a lot of patience and bit money as well. Ed Parker / Q & A with Ed Parker This section is approximately 400 quotes by Ed Parker. Parker certainly had a love-hate relationship with both the camera and especially with the video camera. Notes: The Q & A with Ed Parker section of the Kenpo Journal is one of my personal favorites and an area which took a lot of work. on some occasions.com . 10 www. or portions of the same quote in answer to different questions. The purpose of this section is not to "prove" what Mr.at specific times . Being always the perfectionist.PacificKenpo.Ed Parker www. the volume and issue number. the date of the publication. As I mentioned above. the best angle. Parker. but I wasn’t always easy to break away from the computer and get out on the mat. the best direction and so on was always eluding him.co m Ed Parker's Plan to Save the Tournaments . To insure that every quote attributed to Mr. Every quote attributed to Mr. For example: Official Karate Dec. or how he felt.and risk having that statement being taken out of context. I have included the name of the publication. and the many other champions who have added innovations of their own to the art over and above the original system. of karate is better than another? I personally feel that all styles are good.PacificKenpo. The cover features Mr. forced to create.The Kenpo Journal Ed Parker / Q & A / Page 49 (sample) This page is an example of having clicked on the year 1970. or style. or develop newer methods. Parker also happened to be the publisher of Action Karate of which he published five issues before his distributor went bankrupt.KenpoJournal. Ed Parker / Magazines Over the years Mr. borrow.Joe Lewis and Chuck Norris. Parker was featured on the cover of many magazines. More on that later in the Kenpo Journal. since others capitalized on observing them to try to beat them at their own game . LaPuppet. Parker was on the cover of. Parker venture into the magazine publishing business. bring an abrupt halt to Mr. Several collectors of Kenpo memorabilia have managed to find all five issues of Action Karate along with the collectors box they came in. Some of the covers are from: Action Karate Inside Kung-Fu Black Belt Official Karate Fighters Martial Arts Masters Meet the Masters Martial Arts Legends Masters of Kung-Fu Inside Karate Martial Arts Professional Self Defense International Ed Parker / Magazines / Action Karate (sample) Of the many magazines Mr. Parker with two of karate’s greatest and longest burning stars of the art of karate . Take men like Norris. Mr. or least have some good in them. Action Karate was one of the earliest. With the changing times they were. www. . The first question is: Do you think one system. in many instances.com .co m www. Lewis. . 1964 (sample) Although the Kenpo Journal doesn’t contain all the programs from the International Karate Championships. Ed Parker / Memorabilia Another absolute favorite section of the Kenpo Journal is the Memorabilia section. Ed Parker Jr. Steve Sanders.000. Without doubt the International Karate Championships were the greatest most unifying martial arts tournament in the world. The original Kenpo Ring created by Huk Planas. The memorabilia section of the Kenpo Journal is continually growing . I would love to hear from you. The first being from 1964. Here you will see the Kenpo Knives Mark II and Mark III.PacificKenpo. If you have anything to share from past generations. exciting demonstrations and famous personalities from all walks of life. Inside Kung-Fu 1974 Ed Parker / IKC Programs .000 participants who performed before an audience estimated at 20. in the course of the two day event. Parker that were done by his son. and many other Kenpo treasures. Darnell Garcia. www. but slowly as many great items are hidden away in other peoples possession. John Natividad just to name a few. He also added another first to his long line of accomplishments by enticing NBC television crews into filming their highly successful “Sunday” program (a major portion of which was devoted to the subject of martial arts) live.co m www. Parker attracted more than 6.The Kenpo Journal Ed Parker / IKC Programs Ed Parker kicked off the second decade of his world renowned International Karate Championships with a magnificent display of spirited competition. In the early years other great karate fighters would emerge as champions. it does have the very earliest. Many rare and treasured items have found their way onto these pages. the Executive Vice President of the International Karate Association and legend in area of teaching Kenpo. Joe Lewis. the first year of the IKC. Overcoming tremendous logistical hurdles. You will also see limited addition portraits of Mr. Parker did an admirable job of achieving his stated goals of "entertaining and then educating" the ever increasing martial arts public. just outside the jam packed Long Beach Arena. This was the tournament where Bruce Lee was discovered and Mike Stone became the first International Grand Champion. men like Allen Steen.com . Chuck Norris.KenpoJournal. Gil was inducted into the Martial Arts' Masters Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame in 2004. He received his Black Belt and all subsequent rank through Ed Parker up to Seventh Degree. as well as the Executive Vice President of the International Kenpo Karate Association for the last ten years Ed Parker lived.The Kenpo Journal Ed Parker / Memorabilia / Mark II & III (sample) Gil Hibben has been training in Kenpo karate for nearly 50 years and has earned a 6th degree black belt having studied under Ed Parker and 10th degree black belt Richard "Huk" Planas. nonpolitical rank given by Parker in 1985. The Kenpo Journal not only contains a cover shot of BB No. Ed Parker / Memorabilia / Black Belt # 1 (sample) One of the most price collectables for any martial artist is a first edition of Black Belt magazine. but few have ever had such far reaching influence over such a great amount of time as Ed Parker. Parker by clicking through the pages on the right hand side of the page.) Over the years Gil has made several of the handmade versions of his Kenpo knives including knives that were presented to Ed Parker and Elvis Presley. His thesis became the basis of the Kenpo system's Long Form VIII (the double dagger form) which uses two knives in mock combat. He moved to Pasadena.PacificKenpo. In 1968 Gil designed the Kenpo Knife (sometimes called the Ed Parker Fighting Knife) for his black belt thesis on knife fighting using Kenpo tactics. the highest non-honorary. Mr.com . www. Many men have made their mark in the martial arts. I’m proud and happy to share these rare gifts with our Kenpo family. but you can read the entire article on Mr.co m www. 1. Huk also created “The Kenpo Ring”. He became the Manager of the Pasadena school for several years. Throughout this time. Ed Parker / Memorabilia / Kenpo Ring (sample) Huk Planas began his Kenpo training in the late sixties under Steve LaBounty and Tom Kelly. And for the students of Kenpo it’s even better because the first issue of Black Belt just happens to contain an article on Ed Parker.KenpoJournal. Planas was also instrumental in the development of the original manuals. California to go to work for Ed Parker as a Brown Belt. Karate Tournament of Champions.com www. See more of Edmunds work at: www. Rather than be upset that this guy just insulted the Master of the Art.EdParkerJr. he said Mr. This particular portrait is number 1 of 500. Arnold Uriquidez. I informed him that Mr. C. Gerald Taylor. Mike Stone. Parker in action. The Mainland team competing against Hawaii were: Allen Steen. Years later I came across this Mexican Lobby Card.PacificKenpo. by Edmund. This portrait is a fine example of the extraordinary work Edmund is doing. I think the next time I have a portrait done. I will seek out such a flattering artist. Parker took his experience and energy back to his home of Hawaii and presented the 1968 U. It leaves one to only imagine the heights his talent can go. Chuck Norris. His work has grown to be legendary both inside and outside the Kenpo family.S. Parker wasn’t a very good actor. California. One of two works.co m www.KenpoJournal.com . Ed Parker / Memorabilia / TOC Program (sample) With the success of his International Karate Championships which was taking place annually in Long Beach. Parker was not acting and that if I did chose to inform Mr. that I have included in the Kenpo Journal is a portrait he did of his father wearing a white karate gi. Thomas LaPuppet. Sanders Greg Baines. Mr. Skipper Mullins and Tony Tulleners Ed Parker / Memorabilia / Portrait 1 of 500 (sample) Little need be said about the artistic talents of Ed Parker Jr. This seemed to a sufficient response as he silently continued to watch Mr. which is the American version of a movie poster. Parker of this minor insult he may very well stab a fork into his throat and then rip it rest of the way open with a broken table plate. I. I so enjoyed reading through this program that I included all fourteen pages of the program in the Kenpo Journal.The Kenpo Journal Ed Parker / Memorabilia / Lobby Card (sample) When a friend of mine watched Kill the Golden Goose with me. The Kenpo Journal The Basics of Kenpo Basics "Simplified moves that comprise the fundamentals of Kenpo. Any movement that takes less time to execute." Sometimes a forgotten segment of our art are the basics. Basics / Yellow Belt (sample) As simple as a list of basics is.PacificKenpo.co m www. One of the most basic principles of Kenpo is the Economy of Motion. but because they’re and essential factor in becoming an effective martial artist. The basic are not included in the Kenpo Journal simply because they’re part of the curriculum. and paragraphs of motion. Parries). something that everyone in Kenpo strives to achieve. Parker described economy of motion as: “Entails choosing the best available weapon for the best available angle. Kicks. Parker’s description of Economy of Motion. clean and powerful basics. but I’d much rather be stung by a hundred bees than get punched in the head just once by Mike Pick. In recent years there has been a reemergence of how many times someone can strike a target in a given amount of time. Blocks. Finger Techniques. Parker when he established the 24 technique system of American Kenpo. but still causes the effect intended. Specialized Moves and Methods. but effective basics is the platform upon which Economy of Motion and all the other principles must stand. www. And by this I mean really practice compared to going over them quickly just to make sure you still know which is which. sentences. actively enhance the effect intended is categorized as Wasted Motion. to insure reaching the best available target in the least amount of time. Any movement that inhabits. The memorization of our techniques. This section of the Kenpo Journal is just a reminder of the basics as they were laid out by Mr. Strikes (Punches. I’m not criticizing speed training. Mr. sets and forms can be a useless endeavor if we don’t have crisp. or does not. Each basic move constitutes an alphabet of motion that can be combined to form words. Economy of Motion may be one of the principle that American Kenpo is based on. it’s surprising how many students fail to practice them. Maneuvers.KenpoJournal. They are divided into: Stances.” What some students seem to pay attention to is the last sentence of Mr.com . com . Note: You must have a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to open and view the embedded PDF files in the Kenpo Journal.com www.co m www.KenpoJournal. as lined out by Mr.The Kenpo Journal Basics / Print Basics The controls for printing the Kenpo Basics are located on the main forms page just below the Kenpo crest. Acrobat Reader is a free download at www.Adobe. This will open a PDF document with a list of basics for each belt level. What I did was place an area at the bottom of each page were you can write in your own set and form requirements. Over the years more sets and forms have made their appearance and requirements change from school to school. Parker.PacificKenpo. I did not include the requirements for sets or forms on these pages. To print the basic sheets all you need to do is click on the button “Print Basics”. co m www.The Kenpo Journal Stances: Blocks: Parries: Side Horse 45 Degree Horse Close Kneel Same as Yellow Belt Inward Punches: Strikes: Straight Snap Vertical Snap Inverted Horizontal Snap Vert.KenpoJournal. Middle Finger Fist Inward Downward Diagonal Elbow Inward Overhead Elbow Forward Reverse Handsword Inward Hammerfist Inward Raking Hammerfist Palm Heel Thrust Upward Palm Heel Forward Underhand Thumbs Half Fist Upward Lifting Forearm Back Elbow Hooking Back Knuckle Kicks: E L Finger Techniques: P M A S Straight Thrust Overhead Claw Outward Whip Foot Maneuvers: Exercises: Front Thrust Kick Roundhouse Kick Front Knee Kick Rear Snap Side Thrust Kick Drag Step Front Cross-Over Cover-Out Inward Outward Downward Outward Upward Outward Inward Outward Sets: Forms: _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ www.com .PacificKenpo. because they provide a more in-depth understanding of the basic movements and their application.KenpoJournal. Forms are alphabets in motion. These are considered to be "Dictionary" forms.The Kenpo Journal The Forms of Kenpo Forms Kenpo Forms are unique in many ways. I feel that over the years many students are going through their form. pronunciation. This prevents having to scroll down a long page searching for the information you’re looking for. Our advanced forms are Forms 4. Long 1. in fact. 6 and above. pronunciation. along with definitions. because like a dictionary. This allows the student to click on any segment of the form (on the right side of the page) and only that segment will appear on the page. nouns. and Long 3. words are created. the alphabet forms the basis of our language. you don't know what they mean or know that a certain form has more than one meaning?” Ed Parker www. 5. along with definitions to give words meaning. Our basic forms are Short 1. From them.co m www. Each Kenpo form was created with stand alone value.PacificKenpo. Forms / Short Form 1 through Form 6 (sample) The shorter forms are listed written out as a single page and beginning with Long Form 3 the forms are broken into easily read segments.com . they provide brief definitions of basic movements. “In learning English. phonetics added. and Long 2. These are also considered to be "Encyclopedia" forms. How can you place proper emphasis on forms if. First it's easy to see that Kenpo forms are more intricate. phonetics added. and provide Kenpo students an opportunity to do a greater in-depth study of our most sophisticated movements and their underling principles. Our intermediate forms are Short 3. longer and contain more knowledge than the average karate form. If you learn how to pronounce a word and never know what the word means how could you ever use it correctly in a sentence? When learning English the alphabet forms the basis of our language. These are considered to be "Encyclopedia" forms. but ultimately work together with progressively learned and interlocking skill sets that insure the Kenpo student will develop into a wellrounded martial artist. and verbs. Short 2. Then words are created. but they don't know what the forms are for. To print the form manuals all you need to do is click on the button “Print Forms”.Adobe.com www.PacificKenpo.co m www.KenpoJournal. This will open a PDF document with the forms Short 1 through Form 6. Note: You must have a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to open and view the embedded PDF files in the Kenpo Journal. Acrobat Reader is a free download at www.The Kenpo Journal Forms / Print Forms The controls for printing the Kenpo Forms are located on the main forms page just above the Kenpo crest.com . Salute. Step out toward 4:30 into a left neutral bow while executing a left downward block and a right back elbow strike. 13. toward 12 o'clock. Step out to left neutral bow facing 9 o'clock while simultaneously executing a left outward block and a right reverse punch. facing 12 o'clock. 16.KenpoJournal. 9. while simultaneously executing a right upward block and a left hand middle knuckle vertical downward strike. Step out to right neutral bow facing 3 o'clock while simultaneously executing a right outward block and a left reverse punch. Step forward into a right neutral bow while executing a right extended outward block (on an upward angle) with the left hand cocked in a palm up half-fist at your left side rib cage. 3. www. into a transitional cat stance (facing 9 o'clock) while covering your right fist (on hip palm up) with your left fist (palm down). to 1:30 while executing a left inward block with the right hand cocking palm up at your waist. With your left foot. E L 5. Slide right foot back into a cat stance and turn to 7:30 while executing a left inward downward block (palm up) and cocking the right hand at the left shoulder. towards 9 o'clock. facing 6 o'clock. to 10:30 while executing a right inward block (on an upward angle) with the left hand cocking palm up at your waist. 10. into a left neutral bow while executing a left inward block with a right hand cover. to about 12:30. 4. into a transitional cat stance (facing 3 o'clock) while covering your left fist (on hip palm up) with your right fist (palm down). P M 6. 12. Execute a left outward chop. Slide your left foot forward into a cat and turn. turn counter clockwise into a wide kneel. counterclockwise. Step forward with your right foot into a horse stance facing 12:00. into a right neutral bow while executing a right palm heel thrust with the left hand covering under your right arm. 14. Step through. Execute a right outward chop.co m www. step forward. towards 3 o'clock. Adjust right foot. into a right neutral bow while executing a right inward block with a left hand cover. 11. With your right foot. 18. Slide your right foot back.PacificKenpo. Slide left foot back into a cat stance and turn to 4:30 while executing a right inward downward block (palm up) and cocking the left hand at the right shoulder. Shift into a right forward bow and drop your right extended outward into a check while executing a left half-fist at throat level. 15.com . while simultaneously executing a left upward block and a right hand middle knuckle vertical downward strike. step forward. toward 4:30. 19. Step forward into a left neutral bow while executing a left extended outward block with the right hand cocked in a palm up half-fist at your right side rib cage. Slide your right foot back into a cat and turn. Shift into a left forward bow and drop your left extended outward into a check while executing a right half-fist at throat level. 2. Step out toward 7:30 into a right neutral bow while executing a right downward block and a left back elbow strike. to about 5:30. 20. 7. Step through. turn clockwise into a wide kneel. toward 7:30. 17. Slide your left foot back. Adjust left foot. clockwise. A S 8. into a left neutral bow while executing a left palm heel thrust with your right hand covering under your left arm.The Kenpo Journal 1. toward 12 o'clock. Striking Set 1 & 2. Blocking Set 1 & 2. to be crisp and exact. In our system of Kenpo they are appendices to the study of motion and are most often used to refine specific skills. Set 1: 1. such as a horse stance. or weak areas. that need special attention. Finger Set 1 & 2.com . while progressively developing them. 2. Simultaneously deliver a right rear leg front snap kick to the groin and a left hand punch to the head with a right back elbow strike. 4. continued www. like Forms are offensive and defensive movements. Turn your outward block into a left punch to the head. These "sets" of movements are sometimes done from a stationary position. Kicking Set 1 & 2. Drop your right foot back to 6:00 so you're facing 12:00 in a left neutral bow while simultaneously delivering a left outward block and a right back elbow strike. 5. 3. Shift into a left forward bow while delivering a right reverse punch to the solar plexus and a left back elbow strike. 1 (sample) Note: The Coordination Set 1 consists of ten sets of the same actions. or can be incorporated into dance-like routines similar to Forms.KenpoJournal. . Sets and Forms provide somewhat different approaches in learning the basics of Kenpo. Set 2: 1.PacificKenpo.co m www. The left foot is the pivot except for when it is lifted to kick or step down into a training horse stance. Staff Set Sets / Coordination Set No. Step through with your right foot into a . while Sets teach you how to articulate your basics. The Kenpo Journal provides detailed information on how to execute thirteen Kenpo Sets: Stance Set 1 & 2. Plant into a left forward bow while delivering a right reverse punch to the solar plexus with a left back elbow strike. Forms are broader in scope. Coordination Set 1 & 2. . Although similar in context.The Kenpo Journal The Sets of Kenpo Sets Kenpo Sets. kicking sets. striking sets. This will open a PDF document with the stance sets. Acrobat Reader is a free download at www. To print the set manuals all you need to do is click on the button “Print Sets”.com www. coordination sets.The Kenpo Journal Sets / Print Sets The controls for printing the Kenpo Sets are located on the main set page just above the Kenpo crest.Adobe.PacificKenpo.com . finger sets and staff set. blocking sets.KenpoJournal.co m www. Note: You must have a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to open and view the embedded PDF files in the Kenpo Journal. palm up (grafting into chopping punches) to the front. and then close. Right punch. but with all punches to the side. while also straightening your knees. but with all punches to the side. followed by a right inward overhead inverted back knuckle strike. followed by an inward horizontal hammer fist strike palm up (grafting into chopping punches). Cross the hands. The set consists of a basic pattern of strikes done first to the front. it can orbit around in a variety of ways and still result in an effective strike against your opponent.com . c. Set 2: Repeat Pattern 1. re-chamber at your hips executing double back elbows. and at shoulder level. but with both fists striking simultaneously to the front. Note: For a little bit of diversity. then to the sides. www.replace the punches with finger pokes. Both hands execute downward outward hammer fist strikes to the front. and with both fists striking simultaneously. Repeat on the left. Step back out into a horse. palms down. feet together).co m www. try this set with an open hand . d. Repeat on the left. followed by a downward outward hammer fist to the front. It can be done in either horse stance. Both hands execute outward back knuckles to the front. Right punch. Close: Bring the left foot to the right foot. d. a. P M Repeat on the left. followed by an outward back knuckle.The Kenpo Journal The purpose of the set is to teach that if a punch is blocked.PacificKenpo. Both hands execute inward horizontal hammer fist strikes. Set 3: Repeat Pattern 1. e. Both fists striking simultaneously to the front.KenpoJournal. Both hands execute inward overhead looping inverted back knuckle strikes to the front. c. A S Set 4: Repeat Pattern 1. Right punch. Repeat on the left. E L Right punch. b. b. the hammer fists with chops. g..e. f. It's not a major change. but it introduces some really subtle differences without changing the basic pattern. keeping your knees bent. and then with both hands. Set 1: (all punches are to the chest area) a. or a bent knee attention stance (i. and the back knuckles with ridge hand strikes. The Kenpo Journal The Techniques of Kenpo Techniques The self-defense techniques in the Ed Parker system of Kenpo are simply amazing! Unlike systems that suggest you only need a single punch or kick to defend yourself. Mr.PacificKenpo. Kenpo suggests that there is no "one way" to defend yourself and to never rely on a single anything! On the surface a technique may look like it's teaching you to block. offense to defense. But in actuality it's teaching you an alphabet of motion and how to formulate self-defense techniques from this alphabet. kick and chop. Specific moves. Parker performs a technique on long-time student and friend. it was compiled for students. Tony Cogliandro.’ You’ve got to know how to vary things. become so involved in doing the techniques exactly right in such and such amount of time.com . President of American Kenpo International. specific techniques are based. Once you have mastered the art of Kenpo. so you can spontaneously create techniques (as needed) for any given situation. I think everyone should have an opportunity to study the art of Kenpo as Mr. Martial artists. it's not as meaningful as when I say I'm going to teach him ‘Parting Wings. The reason I give my techniques names is because there are certain sequences associated with these terms. and Kenpo people especially.without deletions and without additions. A lot of the techniques I’ve worked with. www. You have to have a point of reference and from there the combinations are endless and limited only by universal laws. Parker left it . Parker not long before he passed away. but for the principles involved in them. Ed Parker on Techniques: I teach Kenpo. they’re ideas. not for the sake of teaching the techniques. If I told a student tomorrow that I was going to teach him a counter version to a double hand grab.KenpoJournal. That’s not what they’re for. they’re not rules. It’s the most current revision of his material available.co m www. these principles must be altered to fit the individual. At any given time. such as myself. Nothing has been added and nothing has been taken away. like the ABC’s in the English language or standard football plays. that they get caught in a pattern that they can’t break. Kenpo Journal Techniques The techniques in the Kenpo Journal are taken from material given to me by Mr. any of my moves can change from defense to offense. And even then. but the Kenpo Journal wasn’t compiled for masters. laws that you can’t change. you’re free to do with it as you will. the principles of each base technique is available for viewing by clicking on the “Principles” button on the top of the technique page. If a school prefers to teach the entire technique they need only to click on the “Extension” link at the top of the page and the extension appears in place of the base technique. Some schools teach the base technique and the extension consecutively and within the same belt level.The Kenpo Journal Techniques / Base (sample) The first page you see when you click on a technique is the base technique. as outlined in Mr.KenpoJournal. Parker. the technique is hidden from view until they are ready to view it. Reading through an entire technique. The list of principles in the Kenpo Journal should be but a starting point for your own personal study of what makes Kenpo work. Techniques / Extension (sample) Although teaching the technique extensions is generally done at separate times and belt levels. In this example Dance of Death is taught through Step No. forms. Techniques / Principles (sample) The Ed Parker System of Kenpo is based on Principles.com . www. 4 at the Orange Belt level and then the extension of Steps 5 through 15 are taught for 1st Brown. This is why I have not labeled the extensions as requirements for brown and black belt levels. Note the blue text in the sample techniques. as mentioned above. this is not always the case. searching for specific strikes is time consuming and difficult. sets. This list of principles was complied by Mr. Mr. That is the technique without its extension. Most Kenpo schools teach the techniques in two separate pieces and at two different belt levels. I have highlighted the strikes within each technique in blue to facilitate quick referencing within a technique. Highlighting the strike in blue makes it easy to check the strikes and further subdivides the technique within the numbered steps. Be it the basics. Parker’s Encyclopedia of Kenpo. If a school prefers to teach the extensions at a higher belt level than the one currently be studied. Parker always left something for individual effort. techniques or fighting the entire art is based on a set of principles. but that isn’t to say the list is 100% complete.co m www.PacificKenpo. As a reminder of this and as another catalyst for study. but instead left them within their original belt categories. The “Ideal Phase” of the attack 4. This is not an invitation to change Kenpo. but for the principles within the techniques. Parker has said many time that he taught the techniques not for the techniques themselves. On the following page I will attempt to explain why I added this seemingly outrageous number of search and recovery options.KenpoJournal. www. He further said that there is no “one way” to do a technique correctly. That way I could find different techniques by different criteria. How each technique got its name 2. We need to do our own study of the material provided and make our own decisions as to how this knowledge will be applied.co m www.The Kenpo Journal Techniques / Ed Parker Notes (sample) One of the least available resources in the study of American Kenpo has been Mr. Eventually I ended up with a searchable text field times eighty. Then eventually I wanted to find previously found information without having to do repetitive searches. Parker describing: 1. Therefore I have provided a place in the Kenpo Journal where you can keep your own personal technique notes. but to personalize it. The technique theme . Techniques / Mark Technique The Kenpo Journal came about as my own personal study tool for Kenpo.com . I wanted to find information quickly and efficiently. Notes clarifying technique execution and understanding Techniques / Personal Notes (sample) Mr. A list of What-If scenarios 5.and it worked. The first time around I added a check box to each technique page.what it’s designed to teach 3.PacificKenpo. If we are to truly follow his lead we can’t simply repeat the movements he laid out for us. Then I changed the check box into a searchable text field. so I could find any technique that I had clicked the check box on. A relational database seemed the answer . Parker’s personal note for each technique. Each technique in the Kenpo Journal is accompanied by a set of notes by Mr. Note: You must have a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to open and view the embedded PDF files in the Kenpo Journal.com www.KenpoJournal.Adobe. This will open a PDF document with the techniques for that belt level. To print the technique manuals all you need to do is click on the button “Print Techniques”.The Kenpo Journal Techniques / Print Techniques The controls for printing the Kenpo Techniques are located on the individual technique pages at the bottom of the technique lists.PacificKenpo.com . Acrobat Reader is a free download at www.co m www. to possibly sprain or break his wrist. Without delay. Immediately slide your right foot toward 7 o’clock while simultaneously executing a right hooking downward outward parry to the outside of your opponent’s right wrist. P M 5. your opponent initiates his attack with a right step through knife thrust toward your abdomen. Force your opponent’s right arm to the ground. 2. Grab your opponent’s right wrist with your right hand. with both of your hands raised slightly above your shoulders.com . Guide and force your opponent’s right elbow onto your left knee with all intentions of causing an arm break. maintain the hold on your opponent’s right wrist with your left hand as your right hand grabs the knife and plunges it into your opponent’s throat. A S 6. As you complete this maneuver (ending in a left neutral bow) make every effort to buckle your opponent’s right leg with your right leg. drop down into a left wide kneel stance while pulling your opponent down with both of your hands. shift it so that it grabs the back of your opponent’s right hand (reverse it clockwise with your left palm facing away from you). left front crossover stomp on top of his right wrist.PacificKenpo. while simultaneously executing a right back elbow strike to your opponent’s right or left ribcage. Without any hesitation (as if it was a single move) pivot counterclockwise (facing 1 o’clock) as your left forearm fulcrums on top of your opponent’s right shoulder (using the back also) and forces your opponent’s neck. switch into a left reverse bow stance as your right hand maintains its grab to your opponent’s right wrist. This is done as both of your hands grab and pull up (toward you) on your opponent’s right arm to cause further shoulder dislocation. Continue to twist your opponent’s right arm clockwise to place greater pressure on his right wrist and shoulder. 8. www. As your left hand twists your opponent’s right hand clockwise. Continue to have your left hand rotate clockwise (if the clock is to your left) and toward you while simultaneously pushing down on your opponent’s outer right elbow with your right heel palm to cause your opponent’s right shoulder to dislocate.The Kenpo Journal Piercing Lance _______________________________________________________________________ No. 16 (Front: Right knife thrust while your arms are up) 1. If your opponent releases the knife on the arm break. Your position is back to back with your opponent while still maintaining your left hand grab on your opponent’s right wrist. simultaneously wrap your opponent’s left arm around your left leg. As your right parry directs the knife wielding hand toward 5 o’clock. 7. execute a left heel palm parry to the outside of your opponent’s right elbow. Without delay have your left hand form the shape of a crane and have it hook onto the left side of your opponent’s neck and throat. before sliding your left hand to the top of your opponent’s right wrist to grab it. depending upon how you line up with your opponent. Cock your left leg and deliver a left heel stomp to the right side of your opponent’s neck. Have your right hand now grab (clockwise with palm out) under your opponent’s right wrist as your left hand releases its grab.KenpoJournal. During this action have your right hand now take the place of your left hand as it grabs your opponent’s right wrist. Simultaneous with the twist have your left heel of palm strike your opponent’s right elbow to cause a possible sprain or break. E L 4. While standing in a left neutral bow. Immediately slide your right foot (counterclockwise) to 8 o’clock (into a right neutral bow). 3. and cover out twice toward 5 o’clock. As you release your left hand grab. and head back. throat. slide your right foot clockwise (rotating your body 180 degrees) toward 1 o’clock. Have your left hand again grab your opponent’s right wrist as it assists your right hand in twisting your opponent’s wrist counterclockwise while moving your left foot back to 9 o'clock. and without disrupting your flow of action.co m www. During the course of leveraging (leverage) your opponent’s head back. While maintaining the grab with your left hand. 9. Immediately rotate counterclockwise into another left wide kneel stance facing 9 o’clock while simultaneously having both of your hands twist and force your opponent’s knife (if opponent is still holding on to the knife) into his own throat. but not a copy of. What he said was that he recognized and admired my effort to actually “study” Kenpo.co m www. Many learn Kenpo. Congratulations and my admiration. and highlights “Reverse Marriage of Gravity” in red! The same is true for clicking on “Find term in Technique Notes”. One of the highest compliments I have received in regard to the study of the art came from a man named Craig McCoy. while a few others were left out entirely. This is what Craig wrote to me: Rich. where Mr. Honestly. Parker explains how the technique got it’s name. For example. but rather to reinforce the need for it. Craig Craig didn’t say I was awesome. . And then you would have to do it all again for the 154 technique notes. The primary function and value of the Kenpo Journal's terminology database lies in its ability to instantaneously locate any given term. great or even pretty good at Kenpo. the theme of the technique. Dale Eberwein. Without this unique ability. click “R”. Craig. . click “Reverse Marriage of Gravity” and you instantly have the term in front of you . The Kenpo Journal is a tool to study Kenpo and the terminology is a cornerstone of that tool. . and their extension to find the term. was wearing a well earned fifth degree black belt when my first was so new it still had the crease marks on it.KenpoJournal.with a single click of the mouse. . You have more than exceeded my expectations. what if scenarios and specific notes of interest for the training and understanding of each technique. Many don't reach so far.The Kenpo Journal The Terminology of Kenpo Terminology The Kenpo Journal contains approximately a thousand terms that you can search and cross reference at the click of a mouse. this one feature alone is worth more than the entire cost of the Kenpo Journal.PacificKenpo. let’s say you wanted to research the term “Reverse Marriage of Gravity”. As you have discovered by "studying" the art there is more than originally meets the eye. For anyone who is truly interested in “studying” the Ed Parker system of Kenpo. within the self-defense techniques or technique notes . the Kenpo Journal would be merely providing a quick reference. In the old days you would have to comb through all 154 techniques. The Kenpo Journal's purpose is not to replace the Encyclopedia of Kenpo. I have never received a greater compliment in regard to my what I have tried to do in the art.com . Most terms have been abbreviated. Mr. but not nearly so many actually “study” Kenpo. As you use the Kenpo Journal and go to the terminology section a little window will open to inform you that: Huk Planas. Now that you have the term looked up in the dictionary click “Find Term in Technique” and the database instantly finds and isolates every technique that contains the term. Whereas today all you have to do is click “Terminology”. Craig McCoy 1982 International Karate Championships The terminology in the Kenpo Journal is derived from. and now for the good part . www. a long time student of Huk Planas. practice Kenpo and teach Kenpo. with a basic description of Kenpo terms. Now to put things into perspective. Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo. the ideal phase attack. Parker’s terms. Mr. (Your opponent should be driven back and fall to the ground.co m www. and bring his head down. Parkers Encyclopedia of Kenpo. Never underestimate the value of striking within Obscure Zones. Simultaneous "with" these two actions utilize a left horizontal forearm check at waist level. isolate those instances and then highlight the term in red.KenpoJournal. Review the number of corners that are within a square and a triangle.Involves reversing the effects of gravity to enhance the potency of your action. (This action should both turn your opponent's body clockwise to his right. The elbow break is an example of the use of the inside portion of a triangle. As is the case with many of Mr.) When you have finished studying how a term is used the selfdefense techniques you can return to Terminology and click on “Find Term in Tech Notes” Terminology / Found in Technique Notes (sample) Wings of Silk Notes: Compare the use of Reverse Marriage of Gravity in Scraping Hoof as compared to Wings of Silk. but instead of providing only a few examples. Terminology / Found in Techniques (sample) Circling Fans 7.) Utilizing Reverse Marriage of Gravity. Parker states only that: Reverse Marriage of Gravity . www. This is what the Kenpo Journal will do for you. this description is open to a considerable amount of interoperation. Diversify your Angle of Attack by contouring your right knee down the inside of your opponent's right thigh to buckle his right knee outward.com . deliver a right upward lifting forearm strike under your opponent's chin.PacificKenpo.The Kenpo Journal Terminology / Term Definition (sample) The description of the term “Reverse Marriage of Gravity” is not as clearly defined as it could be in Mr. it will find every instance the term is used. Be sure of the Angle of Incidence on the breaking of your opponent’s elbows. This is why most dictionaries include the usage of a word in one or more sentences to clarify its meaning. I noticed that Christ did a lot of talking in parables or analogies. Sets (Coordination. Short Form Three and above are compared to an encyclopedia. whereby movements in the form can be defined. The open. . By using a single hand. Finger.com . rather than the individual to the art? Certainly.The Kenpo Journal The Analogies of Kenpo Terminology / Analogies This is what Mr. Stance. we buy clothes to fit us.) are considered appendices in that they are supplementary catalogues of motion that add to the general knowledge of a Kenpo student. Then parallel that with music. or flat part of my hand. they'll see that there is nothing mystical about the martial arts. www. Yes." What I'm trying to get people to see is that they can take these things and make the comparisons with something that they've been familiar with for a long time . Once people begin to see this. raises the damage. In these forms the movements are not only defined. Blocking.KenpoJournal. you make a word of motion and when you interject the other hand and use it intermittently with the foot. you then form a double word which forms a sentence of motion. A flat lowers it a half step. Kenpo practitioners are instructed that all forms up to Short Form Three (Long and Short Forms One and Two) are comparable to the dictionary. likewise should you not then develop the art so that the art suits the individual. Parker had to say about how he began to use analogies in his method of teaching Kenpo. And what is sophistication? Nothing more than simplicity compounded.PacificKenpo. etc. things in life. . etc. as a sharp. thinking about experiences. they are sophisticated. So that’s how my system of Kenpo karate came about – by making comparisons. (Therefore) I'm a believer in the use of analogies. lowering the damage. Each and every movement we do is an alphabetic motion. acts as a flat. Kicking. but explained as well. a sharp rises in a note a half step. After reading scriptures.co m www. Terminology / Analogies / Appendix (sample) This analogy is used to distinguish and explain Kenpo forms and sets. and I said “Is there a possibility I could do the same with that which we are already acquainted?” For instance we buy shoes to fit us. In music. My knife hand. com .KenpoJournal. Topics covered in the first aid section are: Black Eyes Bleeding Broken Bones Bruises Chest Pain Choking CPR Cuts and Scrapes Dislocation Eye Scratch Fainting Head Pain Head Trauma Heart Attack Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Human Bites Inhaled Object Nosebleeds Object in Eye Object in Nose Object in Skin Puncture Wounds Shock Spinal Injury Sprain Stroke Swallowed Object Tooth Loss www. but I have included a section on first aid.co m www. It is accessed by clicking on the Red Cross on the far right hand side of the main menu.The Kenpo Journal First Aid First Aid The Kenpo Journal is by no means a medical reference.PacificKenpo.