Kenpo’s Key Principles and Rules

T here is a lot of material available to those who seek to better understand American Kenpo Karate. There are new self-defense techniques, different applications of the present material or definitions, books, videos and online sites devoted to Kenpo terminology, concepts and theories. However, no one has written on what defines American Kenpo Karate.

Makiwara Sensei

by Garry Parker Editor’s Note – Training in the martial arts is a very personal thing. Sure, most people begin in a group class, following along.…

The Three Minds of Karate

By Garry Parker The power to succeed, fail, grow and change is within you. We all have it within us. Extraordinary acts are accomplished every day…

Not Your Black Belt

By Garry Parker One Friday evening after training, Takamiyagi Sensei called me to the side; “Pa-ka, ashita… hima aru? (Do you have free time tomorrow?)” Sure,…

Living and Training Karate in Okinawa

Karate sensei Garry Parker was born in Columbus, Georgia, and began training in Kodokan Judo in high school. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States…

My Journey in Okinawan Karate-Do

From the beginning of time, mankind has had to invent and progressively adapt methods of protection to survive. To ensure the survival of our species against…

Reflections on New Karate Memoir, Chanpuru

I’ve always been fascinated with martial arts and the many journeys one can find and take along its paths to self-discovery. Among my favorite books are…