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Post by toejoe2k on Jul 3, 2007 9:19:32 GMT -5
Looking into some other systems for supplemental training, I am considering a couple of options (that are available to me). One of these is American Kenpo. What I'd like to get is some insight by this community; as I find this to be a pretty neutral group of people, not slanted by personal biases.
~What experiences have (any of) you had with American Kenpo (EPAK, Tracy's, or Speakman)? ~What is your general opinion on Kenpo in terms of the RMATA principals of practicality? ~Can you speak on any compelling issues for or against this particular system as a field of study?
I thank everyone who replies in advance. Please be as objective as possible in your response.
God bless,
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Post by Vince on Jul 4, 2007 1:13:24 GMT -5
I would recommend that you check out any and all schools within driving distance for you to train at and then choose which will be the best one. Make sure you also check out any local private training groups, they can often be better than many schools.
What are your goals? If you want to be a well rounded fighter in all ranges of combat, then you are going to have to realistically train in all ranges of combat. If a school doesn't do that type of sparring and grappling then they will not prepare you for a real fight, regardless of if they call their selves kenpo or anything else. That is pretty important to keep in mind.
I won't speak ill of kenpo or any other individual style of martial art. However if any style is tied down by it's limitations then you would certainly need supplemental training elsewhere. I cant say kenpo does or does not meet RMATA's training principles, any more than I can with any other style. It's more about the school/ group you join and how they train. If they truly do only 1 style then of course they are leaving everything else out. That doesn't mean they can't offer good things from their particular style to add to your toolbox on your road to seeking what really works in all ranges of combat.
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