Good Old Fashioned Melee
by Zoran Sevic There was an interesting situation that happened around 15 years ago. It was a free for all that involved half the patrons at a bar. It was complete with blood, person foaming at the mouth, a live band that kept playing during the mess, guy getting punched by a girl, beer [...]
Website Review – KenpoTalk.com
by Zoran Sevic Their Mission Statement KenpoTalk.com is the Leading Kenpo specific discussion forum on the web. Our mission is to preserve, promote and pass on the history, techniques, concepts and memories of those who study the arts known as Kenpo. If you are studying Parker’s Kenpo, Tracy Kenpo, are an independent looking for fellowship [...]
MMA vs Kenpo
by Zoran Sevic How many of you have seen a decent technique video that is critiqued by the so called MMA/BJJ experts out there. One common complaint when demoing a self defense technique is, “attackers do not stand still while you strike”. How about the, “if that would work, it would be done in the [...]
Tools of the Trade
by Zoran Sevic Image by Jeff Ratcliff I have heard the analogy often used, from my fellow kenpo practitioners, that techniques, forms, drills, sparring and so on are nothing more than training tools. My question is, what are you building? A house, shed, another tool?? Common Misconception Considering all the various parts of a system [...]
Is it Kenpo or Kempo?
by Zoran Sevic Do you spell it Kenpo or Kempo?? I have seen this question asked often. It has also instigated a few arguments. I am no expert on the Japanese language but I am good at internet research. Based on my research on the word itself, I will share what I have found based [...]
Don’t Fight, End It
I’ve been a Kenpo instructor for many years now and have worked as a bouncer and in security. I’ve had my fair share of “fights” and had a few hair raising experiences. As such, I try to bring what I have learned in the real world, into the class room. Because of this, from time [...]
All New KenpoThoughts
Welcome to the new Kenpo Thoughts design. As you can see, we have changed a great many things. First, we have moved away from the forum type software. Kenpo Thoughts was originally designed as resource and a place for articles about kenpo/kempo. A resource for the positive face of the style that I love. There [...]
Overview of Saviano’s White Tiger Kenpo
by Zoran Sevic Kenpo system founded by Tom Saviano, based off of John McSweeney‘s Kenpo. Incorportates aspects of Goju Shorie Karate, Kang Chwan Do Kung Fu, Boxing, Brazilian Juijitsu, and wrestling. The system name originally started out as a school name that began in 1982. Over the years, the name became a label to the [...]
Lee Wedlake Bio
by Zoran Sevic Martial Arts History Mr. Wedlake began his martial arts training Judo in 1967 at the Shindo Kan school in Chicago, IL. where he achieved the rank of Brown belt. In November 1972 he initiated study of Chinese Kenpo at a school in Evergreen Park, IL. He achieved the rank Brown belt before [...]
White Tiger Kenpo Form 1
A video describing the history of Saviano’s Kenpo forms and with a demo on the end.
