This book contains information on my life in finding the right martial art, for me. I discuss the law, training, weapons, injuries, Katas, techniques, women training, principles, choosing the correct martial art for you and much more. Yes, there are some pictures, though not really needed. It should be interesting to martial artists and non-martial artists and informative where you could use much of the material in defending yourself. There is the mental aspect to consider and more.

I have written other books about AKJ-American Kenpo that would help you understand these written techniques. My other books are (Realistic Kenpo Ground Defense) (Kenpo Knowledge, Essays & Articles) (Kenpo Self Defense & 4th & 5th degree Black New Techniques.) This book/manual contains written 6th, 7th and 8th degree black belt techniques. I have placed some pictures of techniques being done. They are all in the front. They are not connected to the written techniques per say, but they show movements you should know to do many of the written techniques. Of course if you're a Kenpoist or another martial artist, it will be easier to comprehend. By studying them, they will help you with half or most of the written techniques.Keep in mind that the publisher and I are in no why responsible for any injury, if you attempt to physically perform any technique or move, in this book/manual.

With over 450 photos, this comprehensive and insightful guide to the forms and history of Kenpo Karate is ideal for martial arts students of all levels 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 Recommended Reading About the Author

This is the third book in this series on Kenpo, it is about the application of Kenpo from my own personal perspective, and how after thirty years of training and working in the security industry, I have seen some horrendous violent crimes inflicted on innocent people and the damage that has been done to them. Life is full of violence, it is simply a fact of life, it is how you learn to deal with it that is important. Developing the correct mental, as well as physical fighting skills that contain valid proven principles of motion, based on scientific and practical experience, is essential to protect yourself in today's increasingly hostile society. The twenty-one key principles found within this book will enhance, aid, and improve the physical and mental skills taught in American Kenpo Karate system. They are priority principles found in all martial art systems and can be used by anyone regardless of what they are learning. Having an in-depth knowledge of these principles entails having an understanding of physics and how this knowledge will transfer into understanding the sophistication found in basic self-defense techniques. Ingraining them into your subconscious mind will increase the speed at which you retain information, and how it is understood and processed by the person learning it. The end goal of any practitioner is to develop this skill set to attain a flexible powerful and functional mindset. This is then complemented by the use of physical self-defense techniques to protect yourself and your loved ones.

This Manual will go over The Basics for American Kenpo 24 techniques system. You will find step by step directions as well as color photos. The basics: where everything begins and everything ends. From the onset of training through Black Belt and beyond, everything comes back to basics. You can't practice them enough. The manual will cover, stances, foot maneuvers, strikes, blocks and more. The author LM Rathbone has over 25 years in the martial arts and holds a 5th degree Black Belt in White Tiger Kenpo Jujits, 1st Black in Tracy Kenpo Karate and a Black Belt in Aiki Combat Jujitsu. LeAnn's Instructor Shihan Jim Rathbone has over 50 years in the Martial Arts is the Founder of White Tiger Kenpo Jujits as well as holding a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tracy Kenpo Karate under Al Tracy, A 3rd Degree Black Belt in Aiki Combat Jujitsu and a Black Belt in Japanese Goju - Ryu under Hanshi Lou Angel. Hanshi Angel was Jeff Speakman's first instructor and sat on the promotion board of Parker's American Kenpo Karate Association.

Almost 50 years ago, a new television show swept our nation and captured my attention. It was called "Kung Fu". It starred David Carradine as a Shaolin monk wandering the American Wild West. The philosophy was appealing, the fight scenes were riveting, but what really captured my interest was the relationship between the young Kwai Chang Caine and his mentors Master Po and Master Kan. So, I set in search for my own Master Po. Over the years I visited various styles and schools in my area. None worked for me. Until 1990, when I met an older, white haired gentleman who taught something called American Kenpo. His manner drew me in; his love for what he taught was infectious. But as time passed, I discovered that I wanted the art to contain more that basic moves, katas and self-defense techniques. Was that all there was, just to collect movements as if they were trinkets for a curio cabinet? Where was the philosophy? Where were the fundamental principles? I felt as if I was lost in the woods. I needed a map to chart my course through the unknown. Because when you have a map, a compass and a point of reference, you know where you are, where you are going and how you are going to get there.American Kenpo Karate - the Key Principles is that map for the Kenpo practitioner. This book explores the five key principles that are the reasons behind the physical movements encompassed by this martial arts system. Just because a movement involves a kick or a punch, it isn't necessarily karate, let alone American Kenpo. With that map, it is difficult to get off the track.There are over 200 photographs that help to demonstrate concepts within this book, which was written so that anyone, martial artists and non-martial artists alike, can understand and appreciate it.

This book is a summary of the kata taught by the American Kenpo Karate & Weapons (Kobudō). These summaries are based upon 4 recently developed detailed texts and 18 instructional DVDs developed by Professor Bill Marron, Hanshi Crayton Moss, and Kyoshi Terry Riggle. It is advised that students first learn the kata from a qualified instructor and use the detailed texts and DVDs to develop their expertise. This condensed book will help the student remember the kata when they get a mental block while practicing. Each Directional Series with specific technical steps in the summaries correspond directly with the detailed steps of the books listed below. Our desire is each kata remain true according to Master Odo's wish, "keep the 'old ways' straight."For more information contact American Kenpo Karate and Weapons (akk-w.com)