Ya I guess someone is going to be fast and hit hard regardless of what style they do. Its just that some styles are known for certain things. I thought that American Kenpo would be good to get hand skills, speed and hit hard but now I think that can be just as easily done in ANY style. As long as ...

Some guy in my area teaches Kenpokido. I think its a mix of Kenpo and Hapkido. I would be atleast wary tho. Then again, he might be really good. Thats all I know about it.

Panther that was awesome. You know your Kenpo! I been looking for the most realistic, direct, and most importantly street effective Kenpo method. I like Kara Ho and the Mitose Kempo. So far those seem like the ones that might suit my purpose. Any recommendations?

I read that Gichin Funakoshi described Shorin Ryu as: "with motions as quick as those of a bird in flight . . . with techniques of blinding swiftness, which are the elegant result of intensive training." (Karate-do Kyohan.)

How does Shorin Ryu compare to Uechi? More stress on speed or power? Im a ...

Hi all. I was wondering what everyone here thought of kenpo/kempo? I understand the styles are:

American Kenpo - Parker

Chinese Kara Ho Kenpo - Chow

Shaolin Kempo - Fred Villari. I have heard there are shaolin kempo styles that have nothing to do with Villari? His brand of Kempo was in Black Belt ...

Hi all. I been looking for a Uechi Ryu in the Ft.Myers/Cape Coral area. I heard George Bass was in my area? I cant seem to find him if he is. Anyone have any info? Thanks in advance.

I heard the Uechi Ryu's chinese influence was Southern Tiger and Gojy Ryu's was Southern Crane. Is this true?