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Lee Bachman has practiced and studied martial arts for over twenty years. Mr. Bachman began teaching in 1977. He was awarded a first degree black belt under the guidance of Mark Miller. His studies at Akron University included the fields of psychology, sociology, and medicine.
In 1982, he began
The passing of Ed Parker in December, 1990 shocked and devasted the martial arts world. It was around this same time that LeeBachman's article about his 'Mentor' was published in Kung Fu Magazine. During this period, he also worked with Jeff Speakman, star of Paramount Studio's hit movie 'The Perfect weapons.' Speakman, a student and follower of Ed Parker, remains a noted spokesman on Kenpo Karate to this day.
Because of his current success with his ongoing seminars, Mr. Bachman is much sought after and dedicates most of his time to teaching and writing.
At present, Lee Bachman, a 7th degree black belt, remains a fervent follower of the kenpo method. His ideas and observations on self defense are found in this book, and will serve not only as an inspiration but a guide to all who choose the path of least resistance.
There aren't a lot of graphics in Quantum Kenpo. The diagrams that are present are basic and serve to clarify particular points. The principles he covers are sound and do as he says, work on 'pulling the pieces together'. He breaks the book down into 1) Laying the Groundwork, 2) Motion, 3) Theories, 4) Nature of the Art and 5) Closing Notes. You can tell this book is written by a person who loves Kenpo. He touches on a lot of different points. He doesn't go into great depth on any one topic, but gives an overview of many. He touches on points just enough that if you have a strong backgound in Kenpo then you can understand exactly what he's talking about and can solidify those concepts or if you don't know that much you want to learn more. I feel like I walked away with another way of looking at Kenpo concepts when I finished this book and as I look over it again almost a year later I can actually appreciate it that much more. Give it a shot.-Jason Bugg
The body cannot initiate or complete any action unless the mind can first conceive the action and execute it. The repetitive movement of the body during practice of a kick or punch does not train the body, but serves to give the mind feedback as to how accurately and effectively it has accomplished the intended movement. Yet such rote learning is like a young child memorizing his ABC's. Lee Bachman's school of Kenpo goes far beyond this, teaching that, just as letters and words flow freely in speech to form a cohesive discourse, individual moves and techniques can be put together in an almost limitless number of smooth and concise sequences, each one suited for a unique situation.
Mr. Bachman's goal in teaching Kenpo is to bring the Martial Arts student to the point where he interacts with his opponent at the highest level of thought before taking action. Blocks and strikes flow together naturally into words and sentences which accurately and effectively meet the specific confrontation, and which are executed without conscious awareness of individual punches and kicks. In Quantum Kenpo 'Pulling the Pieces Together', Lee Bachman motivates the enlightened Kenpo student to think logically, to analyze and apply the precepts of physics and human anatomy to self defense. He challenges the student to 'never stop looking' at what he is doing, at why he is doing it, and at how he could do it better. This book does not teach any single punch, block, or kick. It teaches all of them together.-Conrad Lindes
This book is one of my favorites. Lee outlines the learning process of Kenpo Karate. Each chapter teaches the needs and benefits of learning the priciples of this Art as well as some of the concepts. After he takes you through this learning process, Lee pulls all the pieces back together. I've applied a great deal of this book to all my techniques and find it a necessity to all series Kenpo students. Being a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo I highly recommend this book to everyone.-Dean Robinson
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One Laying the groundwork
Chapter Two Motion: An overview
Chapter Three Theories
Chapter Four The nature of the art
Closing notes
In 1982, he began
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studying under Master Ed Parker. It was during this 'period of awakening' that Mr. Bachman founded A.A. Universal Karate Studios, Inc. in 1987.The passing of Ed Parker in December, 1990 shocked and devasted the martial arts world. It was around this same time that LeeBachman's article about his 'Mentor' was published in Kung Fu Magazine. During this period, he also worked with Jeff Speakman, star of Paramount Studio's hit movie 'The Perfect weapons.' Speakman, a student and follower of Ed Parker, remains a noted spokesman on Kenpo Karate to this day.
Because of his current success with his ongoing seminars, Mr. Bachman is much sought after and dedicates most of his time to teaching and writing.
At present, Lee Bachman, a 7th degree black belt, remains a fervent follower of the kenpo method. His ideas and observations on self defense are found in this book, and will serve not only as an inspiration but a guide to all who choose the path of least resistance.
There aren't a lot of graphics in Quantum Kenpo. The diagrams that are present are basic and serve to clarify particular points. The principles he covers are sound and do as he says, work on 'pulling the pieces together'. He breaks the book down into 1) Laying the Groundwork, 2) Motion, 3) Theories, 4) Nature of the Art and 5) Closing Notes. You can tell this book is written by a person who loves Kenpo. He touches on a lot of different points. He doesn't go into great depth on any one topic, but gives an overview of many. He touches on points just enough that if you have a strong backgound in Kenpo then you can understand exactly what he's talking about and can solidify those concepts or if you don't know that much you want to learn more. I feel like I walked away with another way of looking at Kenpo concepts when I finished this book and as I look over it again almost a year later I can actually appreciate it that much more. Give it a shot.-Jason Bugg
The body cannot initiate or complete any action unless the mind can first conceive the action and execute it. The repetitive movement of the body during practice of a kick or punch does not train the body, but serves to give the mind feedback as to how accurately and effectively it has accomplished the intended movement. Yet such rote learning is like a young child memorizing his ABC's. Lee Bachman's school of Kenpo goes far beyond this, teaching that, just as letters and words flow freely in speech to form a cohesive discourse, individual moves and techniques can be put together in an almost limitless number of smooth and concise sequences, each one suited for a unique situation.
Mr. Bachman's goal in teaching Kenpo is to bring the Martial Arts student to the point where he interacts with his opponent at the highest level of thought before taking action. Blocks and strikes flow together naturally into words and sentences which accurately and effectively meet the specific confrontation, and which are executed without conscious awareness of individual punches and kicks. In Quantum Kenpo 'Pulling the Pieces Together', Lee Bachman motivates the enlightened Kenpo student to think logically, to analyze and apply the precepts of physics and human anatomy to self defense. He challenges the student to 'never stop looking' at what he is doing, at why he is doing it, and at how he could do it better. This book does not teach any single punch, block, or kick. It teaches all of them together.-Conrad Lindes
This book is one of my favorites. Lee outlines the learning process of Kenpo Karate. Each chapter teaches the needs and benefits of learning the priciples of this Art as well as some of the concepts. After he takes you through this learning process, Lee pulls all the pieces back together. I've applied a great deal of this book to all my techniques and find it a necessity to all series Kenpo students. Being a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo I highly recommend this book to everyone.-Dean Robinson
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One Laying the groundwork
Chapter Two Motion: An overview
Chapter Three Theories
Chapter Four The nature of the art
Closing notes
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ISBN
965267237
Publication
Bachman Publishing P.O. Box 360702 Strongsville, OH 44136