The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as
prescribed by the "Father of American Karate," Ed Parker. Author Lee
Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor,
brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this
unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its
offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this
reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in
various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus for all martial
artists by providing a sense of the logical framework of American Kenpo.
Having collected the general rules of motion and the numerous fine
points of Kenpo, the book is a standout in the genre.
- COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT of the Kenpo Karate system provides a
progression of teaching curricula for beginning, intermediate, and
advanced students and instructors
- COVERS history, fundamentals, forms, solo and partner practice, and
advanced technical skills
- INCLUDES over 450 black and white photos detailing forms and
techniques
- SOMETHING FOR ALL STUDENTS, whether pursuing martial arts for health,
competition, self-defense, or personal improvement
Table of Contents
Introduction
Preface
Chapter 1: What the Beginner and the Black Belt Should Know
Chapter 2: The Basics and Exercise Forms: Short and Long 1 and Short and
Long 2
Chapter 3: The Intermediate Forms: Short Form Three and Long Form
Three
Chapter 4: Form Four
Chapter 5: Form Five
Chapter 6: Form Six
Chapter 7: Form Seven
Chapter 8: Form Eight
Chapter 9: The Sets
Now What? Legal viewpoint by Frank Triolo
Capstone--The Thesis Form
General rules of motion
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About the Author
