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Ed Parker is the undisputed 'Father' of American Karate having opened the first Karate studio in 1954. He is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii and a graduate of Kamehameha High School. He also graduated from the Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah were he obtained a B.S. degree in Sociology and
In 1961 Time Magazine referred to Ed Parker as the 'High Priest and Prophet of the Hollywood sect.' To date he has taught such notables as Robert Wagner, Blake Edwards, Robert Culp, Robert Conrad, Darrin McGavin, Jose Ferrar, Elke Sommers, Joe Hyams, Joey Bishop, the late Elvis Presley, Audie Murphy, and many others.
As one of America's foremost Karate Pioneers Ed Parker was never satsified with patented answers. While he believes that tradition can be helpful, he places emphasis on logic over tradition. Consequently, in dissecting motion, he has discovered logic to be the key ingredient influencing consistent and organized methods of study.
Ed Parker's interest in employing logic dates back to his very beginning in Honolulu. He approved of the new and exciting methods that he was learning as a neophyte in KENPO, but having been an experienced street fighter felt that innovations were needed.
As a result of his research he has generated innovative answers by comparing KENPO with other fields of endeavor. Accordingly, his method of relating past experiences with the functional aspects of KENPO has revealed astounding breakthroughs. Extracting principles from phsics, mathematics, geometry, equations, both numeric and alphabetic systems in addition to the experiences of life itself, have caused new KENPO disciplines to emerge. consequently his suse of analogies short stories, and quotes has created distinctive methods to convert verbal language into physical language. It is this unique ability to communicate Martial Arts information that remains unparalleled.
As you read Ed Parker's latest five volume series, you will concur that the KENPO SYSTEM he has developed did not just appear from nowhere. They have come about through thought provoking study, experimentation, and experience. With each new experience, he has achieved steady growth. As a result he has developed a timeless art. His KENPO was effective yesterday,is effective today, and will continue to be effective into the future.
Today Ed Parker has schools thoughout the United states, Canada, Ireland, Germany, England, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Spain, Jersey, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Chile with many second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth generation of offsrpings in every major city in the United States.
In addition to authoring Kenpo Karate, Secrets of Chinese Karate, A Women's guide to Self-Defense, Ed Parker's Guide to the Nunchaku, The Basic Booklet and Inside Elvis, he has published several teaching manuals for students as well as Law Enforcement Agencies. This book, Ed Parker's Infinite Insights into Kenpo, Physical and Mental Applications, is the fifth and final of his new series. Watch for the remaining volume to be published shortly, another book offering a different adventure in KENPO knowledge. Other books in the planning are The Zen of Kenpo, The Encyclopedia of Kenpo, Kenpo in the Street, Everyday Gestures That Can Save Your Life, Ed Parker's Answers to Multiple Attacks, and his revoutionary books on club and knife fighting-Speak with a Club and Speak with a Knife.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Black belt pledge
About the pledge
Preface
Chapter 1-Introduction
Chapter 2-Importance of basics
Chapter 3-Basics in motion
1 Short form 1-What it contains and teaches
2 Long form 1-What it contains and teaches
3 Short form 2-What it contains and teaches
Chapter 4-Priorities of self-defense
1 Environment
2 Range
3 Position-Foot and hand positions
4 Stances
5 Maneuvers
6 Targets
7 Zone theories
8 Natural weapons
9 Natural defenses
10 Breathing
11 Tailoring
12 Physical and mental conditioning
Chapter 5-Nature of the attack
1 Web of knowledge
2 How to read the web of knowledge
3 Web of knowledge for belt requirements
Chapter 6-An analytical study of motion
1 Organizational chart on motion
Chapter 7-Determining your choice of action
Chapter 8-Self-defense techniques
1 Benefits and pointers
2 Reinforcing ingredients-Speed; Power
3 Selected techniques
Chapter 9-Freestyle (sparring)
1 Acceptance
2 Environment
3 Range-Dimensional stages of action
4 Position-Positioned blocks; Zone theories; Reactionary postures and positions
5 Maneuvers-Foot maneuvers; Body maneuvers; Feintng
6 Targets-Postures and positions in relation to targets; Contouring principles (Complementary angle); Angle of incidence; Surface concentration; Penetration
7 Natural weapons-Strikes
8 Natural defenses-Blocks
9 Mental and physical constituents-A review of contributing factors
10 Freeestyle techniques
11 Explantaton of freestyle techniques
12 Notes on freestyle techniques
Chapter 10-Conclusion
Success
Glossary of terminology
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Psychology. Upon graduating from B.Y.U. he moved to California in September 1956 to establish his second school. Within two years, he was teaching man well-known entertainment perosnalities through the efforts of his very close friend, Terry Robinson.In 1961 Time Magazine referred to Ed Parker as the 'High Priest and Prophet of the Hollywood sect.' To date he has taught such notables as Robert Wagner, Blake Edwards, Robert Culp, Robert Conrad, Darrin McGavin, Jose Ferrar, Elke Sommers, Joe Hyams, Joey Bishop, the late Elvis Presley, Audie Murphy, and many others.
As one of America's foremost Karate Pioneers Ed Parker was never satsified with patented answers. While he believes that tradition can be helpful, he places emphasis on logic over tradition. Consequently, in dissecting motion, he has discovered logic to be the key ingredient influencing consistent and organized methods of study.
Ed Parker's interest in employing logic dates back to his very beginning in Honolulu. He approved of the new and exciting methods that he was learning as a neophyte in KENPO, but having been an experienced street fighter felt that innovations were needed.
As a result of his research he has generated innovative answers by comparing KENPO with other fields of endeavor. Accordingly, his method of relating past experiences with the functional aspects of KENPO has revealed astounding breakthroughs. Extracting principles from phsics, mathematics, geometry, equations, both numeric and alphabetic systems in addition to the experiences of life itself, have caused new KENPO disciplines to emerge. consequently his suse of analogies short stories, and quotes has created distinctive methods to convert verbal language into physical language. It is this unique ability to communicate Martial Arts information that remains unparalleled.
As you read Ed Parker's latest five volume series, you will concur that the KENPO SYSTEM he has developed did not just appear from nowhere. They have come about through thought provoking study, experimentation, and experience. With each new experience, he has achieved steady growth. As a result he has developed a timeless art. His KENPO was effective yesterday,is effective today, and will continue to be effective into the future.
Today Ed Parker has schools thoughout the United states, Canada, Ireland, Germany, England, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Spain, Jersey, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Chile with many second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth generation of offsrpings in every major city in the United States.
In addition to authoring Kenpo Karate, Secrets of Chinese Karate, A Women's guide to Self-Defense, Ed Parker's Guide to the Nunchaku, The Basic Booklet and Inside Elvis, he has published several teaching manuals for students as well as Law Enforcement Agencies. This book, Ed Parker's Infinite Insights into Kenpo, Physical and Mental Applications, is the fifth and final of his new series. Watch for the remaining volume to be published shortly, another book offering a different adventure in KENPO knowledge. Other books in the planning are The Zen of Kenpo, The Encyclopedia of Kenpo, Kenpo in the Street, Everyday Gestures That Can Save Your Life, Ed Parker's Answers to Multiple Attacks, and his revoutionary books on club and knife fighting-Speak with a Club and Speak with a Knife.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Black belt pledge
About the pledge
Preface
Chapter 1-Introduction
Chapter 2-Importance of basics
Chapter 3-Basics in motion
1 Short form 1-What it contains and teaches
2 Long form 1-What it contains and teaches
3 Short form 2-What it contains and teaches
Chapter 4-Priorities of self-defense
1 Environment
2 Range
3 Position-Foot and hand positions
4 Stances
5 Maneuvers
6 Targets
7 Zone theories
8 Natural weapons
9 Natural defenses
10 Breathing
11 Tailoring
12 Physical and mental conditioning
Chapter 5-Nature of the attack
1 Web of knowledge
2 How to read the web of knowledge
3 Web of knowledge for belt requirements
Chapter 6-An analytical study of motion
1 Organizational chart on motion
Chapter 7-Determining your choice of action
Chapter 8-Self-defense techniques
1 Benefits and pointers
2 Reinforcing ingredients-Speed; Power
3 Selected techniques
Chapter 9-Freestyle (sparring)
1 Acceptance
2 Environment
3 Range-Dimensional stages of action
4 Position-Positioned blocks; Zone theories; Reactionary postures and positions
5 Maneuvers-Foot maneuvers; Body maneuvers; Feintng
6 Targets-Postures and positions in relation to targets; Contouring principles (Complementary angle); Angle of incidence; Surface concentration; Penetration
7 Natural weapons-Strikes
8 Natural defenses-Blocks
9 Mental and physical constituents-A review of contributing factors
10 Freeestyle techniques
11 Explantaton of freestyle techniques
12 Notes on freestyle techniques
Chapter 10-Conclusion
Success
Glossary of terminology
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ISBN
9100293082
Publication
Delsby Publications Los Angeles, California