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I'm not a huge fan of one hand techniques ... but, in this instance, we should have both his hands trapped against our chest .. so as he reflexes...

Wonder if it was added as a "maybe" move

Those strikes -- and his own neurological reflexes to being struck across the nose -- will back him out of range of the elbow. FWIW.

Hi Chris That's indeed an interesting presentation - thanks for sharing. I enjoy seeing Infinite Insights discussed in that format. Every Kenpoist...

After some thought and consideration on this I came to a sad realization and remembered a few of the seminars that I have taught where people in...

First I applaud you in your attempts to educate everyone else with what would seem to be information only you gleaned from Mr. Parker's books. Some...

Agreed. For the better.

Nice to see you back Sami! I recall some of Kenpo soldier's posts from the time when I was still just a 'lurker' here.

I agree..maybe time to move on

In 8 years alot has change in the IKCA

Wow. It has been eight years since this and I still haven't gotten around to testing. I use a bunch of the IKCA material in my school so I really...

Seems to be the heart of the issue right here. It always amazes me how often people want to do a given art and then complain that that it isn't like...

And if he was here telling the story instead of you, I wonder how it would go.

Let's go with what he has told us. It happens, and we all know it does. The instructor could have been in a bad mood, he could have had...

You confuse taking offense with just wanting the yammering chihuahua to stop.

What a load of rubbish lol this is how it went "hi I'd like to train here." "yeah sure do you have any experience." "yeah I'm a second...

Possible reasons for "the slap" could be IMO 1. A method of clearing an incoming strike to the outside of your shoulder, helps you avoid over...

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience but think of it as a good thing before you invested money, time, effort etc into training you quickly crossed...

Greetings to Ye All!! It has been some time since I been on this forum (Kenposoldier01)... No way to know for sure what direction Mr. Parker...

So, I guess this begs the question ... How do you know he is not correct ?

That kind of thing happens not only in Kenpo, but also in other martial arts. And yes, it sucks every time. And I suppose you are not missing much...

<<sigh>> if you feel youve been mistreated in some schools, it might have something to do with the attitude you bring with you. These things tend...