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THE KENPO CREED

"I come to you with only, Karate, empty hands.  I have no weapons,

but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles,

or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong,

then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands."
   
 
   

Kenpo's origin started in China sometime in the early seventeenth century.  In the1940s a Hawaiian native named Ed Parker Americanized Kenpo.  Ed Parker analyzed combat from a scientific point of view.  Parker's aggressive system became known as American Kenpo.  Kenpo is known for its wide variety of techniques all delivered in a continuous, relentless flow.  Kenpo uses a chain of linear and circular movements with a signature "rapid fire" combination of blows to vital areas of the body. Instead of relying on one power blow as in other martial art styles.  Master Cody has continued where Ed Parker left off.  Master Cody has added his personal knowledge of the streets, and of modern society to develop a self-defense style that works above all others.

   
   
   
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