Kenpo 5.0 Challenges

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
  • Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 brings a new dimension to Ed Parker's American Kenpo Karate system. Kenpo 5.0 aims to address the popularity of BJJ and groundfighting, and adapts the traditional Kenpo system to work on the ground. In this interview with Master Speakman himself, we hear about his process and challenges for developing and teaching his Kenpo 5.0 update.
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  • @1888swordsman
    @1888swordsman Год назад +90

    I deeply respect Jeff Speakman for evolving his Kenpo system and admitting that there were gaps in his skill. So he fixed that, he continued to learn as a student. Ed Parker's Kenpo system had several changes in his lifetime, we have the film footage to prove that. I myself am a Gung fu student who has recently started Judo to fill gaps in my knowledge. Deepest respect to Mr Speakman and to Art of One Dojo for this knowledge.

    • @markdaniels4178
      @markdaniels4178 Год назад +5

      You're very wise my friend, very well said.

  • @fartsare2023
    @fartsare2023 Год назад +43

    Jeff Speakman is an OG in Kenpo. He deserves to be heard and is open about the need for jiujitsu and ground fighting. Most BJJ guys like myself grew up watching Jeff Speakman and we give him his respect. As a martial artist, keeping up with the times is essential and Speakman reflects that through his philosophy.

    • @barrettokarate
      @barrettokarate Год назад +4

      Chuck Norris was spreading the need for ground fighting skills for strikers since 1988. He started under Rorion Gracie then switched over to the Machado brothers due to "philosophical" differences. To this day he still invites people like Rener Gracie to teach at his annual convention.
      Decades before him you had the Kajukenbo guys. Two of the arts that make that art up are pre-Olympic Kodokan judo and Danzan-ryu jujitsu. I think Norris and the Kajukenbo guys don't get the credit they deserve.

    • @LATOHOUSTON
      @LATOHOUSTON 11 месяцев назад +1

      Well said.

    • @LATOHOUSTON
      @LATOHOUSTON 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@barrettokarateNorris is a legend. All time bad as. That doesn’t mean that Speakman don’t deserve to be heard and be respected.

    • @robertharte4
      @robertharte4 10 месяцев назад

      What tells me I was spoiled in my training is not only did I study under a black belt hall of famer, Tony Ramos, had the pleasure of having Adrianno Emperado sign my karate bible, and later trained in hand to hand combat and weapons retention by top tier leo and the us special forces, my sensei was a colleagiate wrestler and saw this weakness before the gracies blew up. I remember learning take down defense and doing 5 minute grappling drills before renting the first UFC video cassette from Blockbuster. KAJUKENBO, Ramos System.

    • @Theoriginalcoolguy
      @Theoriginalcoolguy 17 дней назад

      ⁠@@barrettokaratehowever, the kajukenbo guys didn’t have the groundwork anywhere near what BJJ has. They just incorporated throws and joint kicks, most of them standing. But they didn’t use the guard, sweeps, and how to set up submissions from the ground. Nobody did. What Norris, Speakman, and others have done is added to their art and make it more effective by adding BJJ to it. That’s what the Gracie’s originally envisioned; they wanted every karate school in America to add GJJ to their curriculum. They got greedy, though, and ripped Chuck Norris off and they all went away and he switched to the Machados who while were technically excellent, never had the name of the Gracie’s after the UFC came out.

  • @shayulghul
    @shayulghul Год назад +15

    "…the only person I would accept a 10th-degree black belt from was Benny Urquidez…" WOW, a legend promoting/honoring a legend

  • @jeffreyfigueiredo1740
    @jeffreyfigueiredo1740 Год назад +74

    Jeff Speakman is such a humble and honest guy. What I love is when he said " It's not the instructor that is going to impress me but the student and how he helps others..." Wonderful video Mr. Dan. 👍🏽

    • @oldschoolmuzzey
      @oldschoolmuzzey Год назад +7

      he’s a legend

    • @johnreidy2804
      @johnreidy2804 Год назад +1

      Kemp always reminded me of an inferior martial art. Don't get me wrong it has redeeming qualities. But...Eh I don't like it

    • @ufcgoliath4785
      @ufcgoliath4785 Год назад +3

      Humble not, businessman yes. Met the guy in Vegas during tournament weekend, he is pretty arrogant and ignores his youth “clients” and let’s be real, kempo groundwork is laughable.

    • @johnreidy2804
      @johnreidy2804 2 месяца назад

      I like Speakman more than you

  • @MexicanMartialArts
    @MexicanMartialArts Год назад +27

    Bro STILL has the power.. 👊🔥

    • @monitor4728
      @monitor4728 Год назад +1

      The Perfect Weapon 💯🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌🏻

    • @BadCase
      @BadCase Год назад

      I have my volume off but as soon as they showed his face I heard the song in my head

    • @johnreidy2804
      @johnreidy2804 2 месяца назад

      He is the most powerful man in the world

  • @bengtnilsson213
    @bengtnilsson213 26 дней назад +1

    I’ve been in GM Speakman’s 5.0 system for over 10 years and have been able to be in a few of his seminars and classes. He is so knowledgeable about the system and the history of the art. He is very welcoming to people of all styles so long as they show respect and an open mind. Lastly, he is so genuine. I admire him and his system greatly.

  • @ratlips4363
    @ratlips4363 Год назад +11

    This is a fantastic answer to my question that I posed when I was studying back in the 60s under Ed Parker and Harvey Clarey and the Tracy Schools. The answer back then was to "stay off the ground". I moved on to Aikido, and found when it appeared that I was going to be thrown, I resorted to my Kenpo training. The Aikido Master immediately stopped the training and suggested to me that until I could control my reactions, I should leave as I was a danger to me and the other students. Now finally some Kenpo answers. Thank you Jeff.

  • @808souljahxl5
    @808souljahxl5 Год назад +7

    Aaah man it is always a treat to have sensei Speakman. Much respect.

  • @11zanderman
    @11zanderman Год назад +7

    This guy has made a great contribution to society.

  • @alsindtube
    @alsindtube Год назад +16

    So impressed by this man. Smart enough to realize his art needed to evolve to not only survive but thrive, and also humble and wise as one would expect a legitimate martial artist to be. Respect! 🙏

  • @mizukarate
    @mizukarate Год назад +10

    Almost every system I have studied in had many do's and don'ts. I always tried to say maybe and lets try it when I taught. Glad to see Mr.S is open to trying and learning. We need more thinking like this.👍🇺🇲🥋

  • @Grodd70
    @Grodd70 Год назад +8

    Amazing interview. I remember watching Jeff Speakman in the Perfect Weapon movie when I was young and it made a huge impact on me when I had just started in Kenpo. Listening to this interview you can see his love for the art, its growth and for the students and legacy. Truly, a Senior Master of the Arts.

  • @dianecenteno5275
    @dianecenteno5275 Год назад +3

    Had the honor of attending a seminar with GM Speakman earlier this year. Found him to be highly professional, humble, highly skilled, and dedicated. Much respect 🙏

  • @danskarate997
    @danskarate997 Год назад +12

    i have great respect for master speakman, his ethos on martial arts is fantastic. Currently in my own training of shotokan im using clich work in free sparring, and incorporating kata self-defence techniques and grappling. no point scoring just good old sparring, i believe we should all be going back to the martial way of making something effective whilst having good moral principles. god bless Jeff Speakman and may he have longevity and many good years ahead in the martial arts.

  • @carlfjnon
    @carlfjnon Год назад +21

    Fantastic interview! Great work as always. After years of Kenpo with another instructor, I'm currently testing my way through the 5.0 system and can definitely confirm that the online resources are great, especially when I'm on a lunch break at work, I can quickly review something and have lots of questions to bring to class afterwards.

  • @jezza24
    @jezza24 Год назад +7

    Been in his organisation since 2021 am currently a purple belt best organisation I've been with in my 18 years of practising martial arts always good to see Mr speakman speak 👍🙂

    • @bengtnilsson213
      @bengtnilsson213 26 дней назад

      Where are you at now on your Kenpo journey?

  • @kuji-in-deed369
    @kuji-in-deed369 Год назад +4

    Ed Parker would be so proud of what Jeff Speakman is doing to add on the system.

  • @kickingitwiththekerofskys8476
    @kickingitwiththekerofskys8476 Год назад +4

    Congrats to a legendary great, Jeff Speakman, in finally earning his "Senior Grandmaster of the Art" in Ed Parker's American Kenpo Karate. And in his development of his own system of Kenpo 5.0 with a mix of Jujitsu and Goju Ryu. My hats off to Jeff Speakman. Always loved his films. And his character. Truly a great man. Another great video, Dan. Oss. Master K, MA

  • @lexsmithNZ
    @lexsmithNZ Год назад +19

    It's not an exaggeration when Mr Speakman says that the online university is a game changer. The quality of the videos and the clarity of the explanations of each technique are super helpful particularly for someone like me who tends to forget a complicated new technique by the time I get home from class. Now I can refresh my memory whenever I want and it's been a real help. Thanks Mr Dan for another great Kenpo interview. I think it speaks volumes about your own humility that you present different points of view within the Kenpo world on your channel - great work indeed!

  • @TTAG01
    @TTAG01 Год назад +9

    Beautiful interview. Jeff continues to be a great martial artist and a humble human being. Salute 🫡 Ouss. 👊🏽

  • @jedininjaknight8733
    @jedininjaknight8733 Год назад +8

    Love your Speakman interviews, keep up the good work!

  • @nnamdiuyalorjr2896
    @nnamdiuyalorjr2896 Год назад +17

    Hopefully, there will be more cross-training between Kenpo Karate and Jeet Kune Do in the future. Both styles complement each other very well. Continuous improvement and adoption are recurring themes in both Kenpo Karate and Jeet Kune Do.

  • @dianaholderness6704
    @dianaholderness6704 Год назад +2

    This is absolutely spot on. Thank you Mr. Speakman for evolving Kenpo. We needed this & now we have it, thanks to you & those who contributed. I got my 1st degree Kenpo Black Belt back in 1991 at Robert Perrys studio in Garden Grove, Calif., United Karate Studios opened its doors in 1963. It’s been 37 years & I’m now a 4th degree Kenpo Black Belt. I too am amazed how black belts feel they can skip degrees & level up! It just blows my mind. I wouldn’t feel right wearing a belt I didn’t earn.
    I’d love to join the Kenpo 5.0 Family, & learn your system. It’s exciting to think about learning ground/grappling techniques.
    IT’S ABOUT TIME! Thank you, Sir! I’ve had my own studio for the last 7 years. I’m trying to in-still in my students the attitudes, ideals, discipline, courage, conduct, character & values you spoke about! They need these to be great martial artists, but even more, to continue to be amazing people as they learn & grow each & everyday! I learn so much from my students, who have become not only great friends, that I truly love, but family! Thanks again, Sir!

  • @themartialartway
    @themartialartway Год назад +5

    I been in Shotokan karate for a decade and been in Bjj for 7. I think you got to have a ground game. I’m not saying be black belts if both. But good enough to get out of guard to fight your game. Karate can benefit from the ground. Like Bjj can benefit from a stand up game. What an amazing man!

  • @carlcanfield3763
    @carlcanfield3763 Год назад +10

    Great interview. Nice to see Speakman incorporate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into his art of Kempo to make it more well rounded. Other Martial Artists need to listen or train with Speakman. It’s mind blowing when a high ranking instructor will not admit his art has flaws.

  • @warrenman1919
    @warrenman1919 Год назад +3

    Excellent interview. Master speakman is correct in that the art needs to evolve to meet the demands of the current fighting climate. Thank you for posting

  • @tenreyes
    @tenreyes Год назад +2

    Jeff is a true and honest martial artist always evolving teaching and continuing Ed Parker's vision of Kempo all over the world.

  • @jamesvines3379
    @jamesvines3379 Год назад +2

    AMAZING DUDE!!!!!! Even with or without KENPO!!!!!

  • @HappyTools2023
    @HappyTools2023 Год назад +8

    Jeff should of been a much bigger action star than he is. Great Master and tons of respect

  • @SecretsOfMartialArts
    @SecretsOfMartialArts 11 месяцев назад +1

    I called Jeff Soeakman in Las-Vegas and he welcomed me warmly! He does treat Kenpo brothers as family.

  • @NMIBUBBLE
    @NMIBUBBLE Год назад +7

    Should've asked him if their is going to be a Perfect Weapon 2! I'd loved Kenpo ever since that movie came out started to research it and study it! Crazy how decades and centuries changes Martial Arts! Great Video and interview of one of the greats in Kenpo. Thanks for showing this Grateful!

    • @kainonknestrick9202
      @kainonknestrick9202 10 месяцев назад

      will since The Perfect Weapon was to be showcasing American Kenpo, the sequel should also showcase Combat Sambo! I mean Combat Sambo is like street self defense MMA style so imagine an Kenpoist cross tain in Combat Sambo would make them an sufficient fighter!

    • @NMIBUBBLE
      @NMIBUBBLE 4 месяца назад

      @@kainonknestrick9202 Kinda of like saying a boxer should meet a Muay Thai guy, huh, I think it depends on the individual because a lot of people are all talk and do nothing but sit behind a keyboard all day. LOL Ed Parker was ahead of his time, Jeff Speakman 5.0 pretty good, it's stand up Karate punching and kicking uses a lot of elements, and has some MMA in it too, if you look into the history of 5.0 system it's not bad, My instructor in BJJ was a Black belt Sambo as well as Black Belt in the Gracie system too, so theres that. If you want your stand up game karate, boxing, even Thai boxing or MMA to be better train in BJJ or Sambo for three or Four months, you'll have more endurance than anyone in your stand up game, it does make a difference. I was just talking about the Perfect Weapon movie thought wished they film more of the behind the scenes with Ed Parker and Jeff Speakman while they were making the movie sure theres a little of it but it would be nice if there were more of Ed Parker and his mindset while bringing Kenpo into the 21st century movies.

  • @Colt-ii4qn
    @Colt-ii4qn 5 месяцев назад +1

    Master Speakman is telling the total truth. You’ve got to learn ground game otherwise you won’t survive on the street 👍

  • @richarddodds3235
    @richarddodds3235 7 месяцев назад +1

    Long live the teaching of Kenpo Karate And En Parker',style, Sincerely Richard E.Dodds.

  • @richgeshel8735
    @richgeshel8735 10 месяцев назад +2

    Jeff is absolutely right... I'm in Kempo here in Clovis, CA, and we don't discuss or work on 'ground work'. I mentioned Jeff and got one hell of a scoff from my instructor. You can no longer train as though you're not going up against someone not trained... you HAVE TO TRAIN as though you ARE taking on someone, or multiples, who are trained.

    • @Kevin-zu4zl
      @Kevin-zu4zl 8 месяцев назад

      Facts!
      Steve Sanders (BKf) once said, REMEMBER..... you're always fighting another fighter!

  • @michaeldasalyaget7828
    @michaeldasalyaget7828 Год назад +3

    Art of One Dojo, does it again, takes the information given and presents it in a way that benefits all, my huge respects to you, sir.

    • @ArtofOneDojo
      @ArtofOneDojo  Год назад +2

      We just pushed record. Mr. Speakman did all the work here :)

  • @sheenobi
    @sheenobi Год назад +3

    Amen to Sensei Speakman! 🙏

  • @richarddodds3235
    @richarddodds3235 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have the most respect for, For Master Jeff Speakeman, Long live 5:27 5:30 6:07

  • @LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk
    @LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk Год назад +1

    Jeff Speakman has the intelligence to adapt Kenpo, through trial and error, to the changing environment around him. Jeff is a thinking man's martial artist.

  • @Jim-zs8vy
    @Jim-zs8vy Год назад +5

    As a young man I was training in Tang Soo Do under Master Byong Yu, which I was honored to do so, but I felt I wanted more from my martial art, so when Jeff Speakman's: The Perfect Weapon movie came out, I was introduced to Kenpo and my martial arts direction changed course forever, and now, as a dedicated Kenpo practitioner for going on 30 years, I very much appreciate Mr. Speakman's efforts to adapting Kenpo to an ever changing world.

  • @enderbykarate
    @enderbykarate Год назад

    ossu, much respect to GM Speakman and his humble perspective of his art and the martial arts world.

  • @camiloiribarren1450
    @camiloiribarren1450 Год назад +3

    Love the new intro and this interview is more personal. It hits a lot better than the first one.

  • @vedder10
    @vedder10 Год назад +3

    That was a great interview. Really see Master Speakman's passion and dedication to the art and journey.

  • @mageeaaron2624
    @mageeaaron2624 Год назад +2

    This is where the fun begins 🙏🏽 💪

  • @214warzone
    @214warzone Год назад +5

    Amazing interview. Thank you.

  • @boriszedvardvegvari858
    @boriszedvardvegvari858 Год назад +1

    Thank You from this video! And Thank Mr. Speakman's WISDOM!

  • @sungods-fh1xu
    @sungods-fh1xu Год назад

    I love Jeff Speakman. So glad he's still active teaching.

  • @claredin
    @claredin 22 дня назад +1

    I just rewatched The Perfect Weapon and it is hands down one of the best martial arts movies of all time. The action is sooo good. The enemies are very entertaining and I love the boss battle at the end. Also, many women swooned over Van Damme. Not me. Jeff Speakman was arguably the most handsome martial artist of all time.

  • @Alecsweet3057
    @Alecsweet3057 Год назад +2

    Master paker Would be so proud of him he took it to a whole new level which we all knew he was gonna if you haver worked with master speakman..thank you!!

  • @cdouglashall
    @cdouglashall Год назад +2

    Wow. Thank you, Sirs. I’ll be on the mat with Mr Speakman in just under 5 months 🙏

  • @micahgriffith1343
    @micahgriffith1343 Год назад +4

    Great interview. Great martial artist.

  • @brandennelson3859
    @brandennelson3859 Год назад +2

    I absolutely love this man!

  • @Icehso140
    @Icehso140 6 месяцев назад +1

    Cross training in BJJ I found it hard to avoid striking on the ground. Since BJJ initially started from Judo, and Mr. Parker was a black belt in Judo, it would make sense that he would include and approve of groundwork techniques in his system. My first instructor trained with Jeff Speakman and Frank Trejo, and then found our now head instructor Skip Hancock. Frank Trejo encouraged his students to find the instructor that is right for them and their needs. Kenpo is all about the individual needs of the students and leaves tradition for other styles. So good to train with those who were so close to Mr. Parker.

    • @tjl4688
      @tjl4688 3 месяца назад

      BJJ always had striking on the ground, because it was created for Vale Tudo fighting.

  • @Phil-0-Suffer
    @Phil-0-Suffer Год назад +2

    Another wonderful video! Thank you!

  • @robmadrigal714
    @robmadrigal714 Год назад +3

    Awesome 👍👍 great video! Good to Mr. Speakman doing great!😊

  • @Crispyjuicytenderz
    @Crispyjuicytenderz Год назад +1

    jeff speakman taught my sensai! He's so good

  • @saiyanninjawarriorz
    @saiyanninjawarriorz Год назад +2

    Art of One Dojo still killin it

  • @assoverteakettle
    @assoverteakettle Год назад +13

    I will qualify by saying that I am not a kempo practitioner but I do consider myself somewhat of a martial arts history buff and have long admired Ed Parker and that lineage of James Mitose, and William KS Chow. I realize that Bruce Lee often gets credit for hybrid martial arts in America but I have said many times that there were many before him and those three are just a few examples of people modifying and evolving what they knew for their times.
    Jeff Speakman hit it on the nose. That in order for any idea to evolve that it can't ignore that progression must happen. Not to say that many traditional martial arts must adopt new moves. Tradition is tradition after all. No one is going to change a note in Mozart's Symphony 40 and that's fine.
    But at the same time I find it so frustrating when traditional martial arts unrealistically address the elephant in the room. How many times do we hear, as Jeff Speakman says, some traditional art brush off clinching and grappling by saying, "You should never go to the ground anyway", or "I would poke them in the eyes", and my favorite, "MMA is just a sport with rules. There are no rules on the streets" (I'll get to that one later).
    The fact is that you do not need a black belt to have just enough proficiency to defend or escape if you should be taken to the ground by at attacker who has no grappling experience. A solid BJJ blue belt level is sufficient for a self defence curriculum where the core is striking. 1.5 to 2 years and you will have just enough grappling skills for survival against an untrained attacker. Why wouldn't you sacrifice 1.5 to 2 years and learn some basic moves that will enhance your own art? But, NO, many martial arts rather just pretend that they will poke a charging attacker in the eyes before they are taken down with a double leg. Ever try poking a charging bull or a bear with an eye poke?
    As for "never going to the ground" that's not always your choice as Jeff Speakman addressed the elephant in the room. Someone may take you to the ground and you need to be able to address that even in theory (as many martial artists are somewhat pacifists who would avoid fights at all costs). Furthermore, maybe I'm lucky, but when I hear my local news the majority of unprovoked attacks is one on one. Not a swarm; at least in my neighborhood. In other words, I am more likely to be assaulted by a single individual than a horde of The Walking Dead (I don't think that show is on anymore but let me use the reference anyway).
    Now I would really like to address that rhetoric that really gets me angry. When someone says, "MMA is just a sport with rules. There are no rules on the streets".
    MMA was born out of vale tudo, and early Ultimate Fighting Championships where there were very little rules. Those leagues were a form of filtering out what works and what does not. MMA is a product of decades of refinement. It is highly efficient. No, it's not a style but an approach not dissimilar to what Jeff Speakman has done with Kempo 5.0. That is to incorporate what has been tested and proven.
    Also, you need rules when it comes to learning combat sports, martial arts, and combatives in order for them to be sustainable. No one is going to learn an effective martial art if you are allowed to kick to the groin, eye jab, and head butt every class or at all. But making a martial art's practice realistic, and repeatable, is what leads to an effective approach. This includes sparring.
    Jeff Speakman also made a brilliant remark that I heard Lawrence Kenshin say at his channel: that the legacy of a martial art is reflected in the quality of its students. That is a reflection of both the style, and the instructor is how good the students are.
    OK, my rant is over! But I am so glad that someone well known in the martial arts community like Jeff Speakman said it without any apologies. Now, I have to go listen to "The Power" by Snap!

    • @ValleyDragon
      @ValleyDragon Год назад +1

      I wish I could understand why Kempo keeps adding Judo And JuJutsu and then taking it away and then adding it back again. Also some Kempo moves look a lot like Aikido.

    • @assoverteakettle
      @assoverteakettle Год назад +4

      @@ValleyDragon Mr Dan is an expert in the field of American Kempo. I'm just an admirer of it from. afar.
      However my understanding, and what has been explained by other guests of American Kempo here at this channel, is that Ed Parker's Kempo has offshoots just like many other martial arts. There is an American Kempo family tree but with different flavors of American Kempo but with roots in Ed Parker's Kempo so you'll see differences depending on how each variant interprets what's important in their art. This happens in every martial art.
      To add to the confusion, American Kempo is totally different than Japanese Kempo (Kempo which denotes Chinese origin). Even Japanese Kempo has varying unrelated styles.
      Shorinji (shorinji is the Japanese translation of Shaolin) Kempo has aikijujutsu type joint locks and throws and was developed in the early 20th century if my memory of martial history serves me correctly and the founder - according to his own backstory - was a military operative who learned Kung Fu (Chuan fa) in China. There is actually a bio-pic movie, starring the late Sonny Chiba ("The Street Fighter", "Kill Bill") that you can find here on RUclips. I believe shorinji Kempo is identified as a religion or spiritual belief as well as a martial art.
      Then you have Nippon Kempo founded in the mid 1930's in Japan as a hybrid art combining karate, jujutsu, and judo. It has a following in western European countries. It has exciting competition with striking combined with throwing and ground grappling.

    • @DELL0015
      @DELL0015 Год назад

      @@assoverteakettle Also wasn't mr.Parker a black belt in judo. Jiu jitsu/aiki jitsu/judo/Sambo,kali,catch wrestling,kickboxing, and boxing should be taught at every kenpo school.

    • @assoverteakettle
      @assoverteakettle Год назад +1

      @@DELL0015 I'm not an expert in Mr Ed Parker's biography to know what other martial arts he knew previous to learning this art that evolved in Hawaii. I'm sure judo would have been prevalent in Hawaii due to Japanese diaspora. Not unlike the judo that went to Brazil in the early 20th century. I know that he was a very analytic man which gave him the ability to break things down. It's one thing to know how to do a technique but knowing why requires another level of analytics.
      The only problem with incorporating new techniques to an existing curriculum in my opinion is that someone has to filter what stays on and what stays out. Everything is dependent upon what the instructor feels is most important, what is the core philosophies of the art, and the ability and goals of the students. There just isn't enough time in one person's lifetime to learn everything and be proficient in every area of martial arts.
      I guess Kempo 5.0's approach is a lot like going to college. You major in one discipline (Kempo) and minor in another (ground grappling).
      One approach that many BJJ clubs do is also offer some type of kickboxing classes. You will often see people crosstrain but usually they will gravitate towards one or the other.
      Famous MMA coach, Firas Zahabi, highly encouraged crosstraining especially if self defence is important to you.

    • @DreX-8810
      @DreX-8810 Год назад +1

      How do feel about Professor Vee & his student GrandMaster Moses Powell?

  • @nicholaswoodall8940
    @nicholaswoodall8940 Год назад +3

    jeff speakman is a great teacher

    • @johnreidy2804
      @johnreidy2804 2 месяца назад

      He is the best teacher on earth

  • @blockmasterscott
    @blockmasterscott Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing this, I really enjoyed it. 👍

  • @davidfausel9029
    @davidfausel9029 Год назад +3

    Man I love that guy - great video.

  • @sajmeister
    @sajmeister Год назад

    Master Jeff Speakman is a master martial artist, amazing human being and a true hero. I don't need to explain about his mastery in his craft, as a human being he is do humble, kind and sweet to all around him. And he's a true hero cos when I met him Germany back in 2010, one of my friends couldn't be there to meet his hero Jeff Speakman but I managed to get him NOT ONLY an autograph from Jeff Speakman but Jeff also did a video message as well as talk to my friend on the phone. WHAT A HERO!

  • @ronsolis8182
    @ronsolis8182 Год назад

    Mr. Speakman. You nailed it he was brilliant, 💯👍❤️

  • @chuckosu
    @chuckosu Год назад +3

    Love this I wish all martial artist thought like him Osu !!!

  • @FightCommentary
    @FightCommentary Год назад +3

    Very cool interview!

  • @thomaselmore1155
    @thomaselmore1155 Год назад +3

    Mr Parker wanted the art to evolve. Most instructors tried to be like clones of him. He respected those who had their own styles and thoughts. In and out of the System.

  • @jasoncaine7829
    @jasoncaine7829 6 месяцев назад +2

    This is a great interview and I believe everyone in every martial arts style or system should take the inner message seriously

  • @dwilliams4679
    @dwilliams4679 Год назад +2

    Amazing interview!

  • @markholland6657
    @markholland6657 Год назад

    I love the fluidity of this style.. and The Perfect Weapon is without doubt a classic Martial Arts movie that still holds up!!

  • @user-mc6kw1ex5v
    @user-mc6kw1ex5v 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for your information and knowledge you shared with your viewers ☆☆☆☆☆

  • @carlosbonefontphd2591
    @carlosbonefontphd2591 Год назад +2

    Great interview!

  • @S.Grenier
    @S.Grenier Год назад

    It's really interesting, happy to have come across that video randomly. I did Kenpo for a few years as a kid, so that was early 90s for me. I liked the idea and always appreciated Ed Parker's philosophy and insight, but for me it was very much so what has become known as a McDojo experience so I dropped out of it in favor of boxing as an older teen.
    I'd come back if I could find a school that has such a realistic, honest and humble approach. Good on him for trying to evolve traditional martial arts and keeping Parker's work relevant.

  • @electricjay7078
    @electricjay7078 Год назад +1

    Great video! I started watching your Batman video and then came here. Lots of awesome nuggets in this, and not just about kenpo. 💪🏻

  • @therealfacts80
    @therealfacts80 8 месяцев назад

    I agree with everything he says. I thought the same thing for many years. I’m a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu “ Gracie “ and I’ve merged them together breaking the Jiu Jitsu and added kenpo targeting. Thx Mr. Speakman.

  • @puretechnique8745
    @puretechnique8745 Год назад +9

    As a black belt in 5.0 a kick to the groin is very effective 👌

    • @ArtofOneDojo
      @ArtofOneDojo  Год назад +6

      You're saying a groin shot won't work? If there's something down there...it hurts lol.

    • @nnamdiuyalorjr2896
      @nnamdiuyalorjr2896 Год назад +2

      @@ArtofOneDojo Well, Kenpo 5.0 could always discuss a business partnership with DiamondMMA. The more safeguards Kenpo Karate students have when sparring with other the better.

    • @BadCase
      @BadCase Год назад

      If you kick another Kenpo fighter there it may be less effective than kicking your average joe. The guys from the Kenpo class at my old school full bore kicked each other in the junk because in a real fight there is no holding back. But in general you get kicked in the groin by a Kenpo practitioner and you will be in a world of hurt and possibly waiting for your balls to drop a second time...

  • @grandmasteranthonyrayslaug3014
    @grandmasteranthonyrayslaug3014 Год назад +1

    Great suggestion !

  • @alfredbegnoche4633
    @alfredbegnoche4633 Год назад +2

    Wonderful

  • @TheMisterGuy
    @TheMisterGuy Год назад

    I like this guy's attitude and ideas about martial arts.

  • @zhihonghuang5203
    @zhihonghuang5203 Год назад +1

    Good answers and great view of things.

  • @rhob2422
    @rhob2422 10 месяцев назад +1

    Kenpo is really such a small world, I remember the picture of my since retired 7th degree instructor getting kicked by his instructor, Ed Parker at his blackbelt test. Mr Parker also taught Jeff Speakman, who has went on to push the art forward.

  • @Jupiterxice
    @Jupiterxice Год назад

    I remember Jeff Speakman in 90s awesome actor. And good evolving the art.

  • @Matt-zl4nr
    @Matt-zl4nr 19 дней назад +1

    People forget the 1st ever MMA match in the US was not UFC 1 and the Gracies. The 1st MMA match was Judo Gene Lebell vs Milo Savage Top Ranked Boxer at the time.
    Guess who was the genius who set up the fight….yup you guessed it Ed Parker. He knew Judo Gene would be able to take the boxer. Ed Parker without a doubt knew the effectiveness of grappling. I have no doubt him seeing how prominent and wide spread grappling is now would make changes to Kenpo.

  • @professorl.hilton.
    @professorl.hilton. Год назад +1

    Jeff gets it! I was fortunate enough to earn BB in Jujitsu and judo and Kenpo this is 64 years of my life

  • @professorxavier5570
    @professorxavier5570 9 месяцев назад +1

    Jeff Speakman is a true discipline of Ed Parker. If he were alive he definitely would have evolved Kenpo to deal with the ground. Good work Master Speakman

  • @hottmancanelas1797
    @hottmancanelas1797 Год назад

    Great interview🙌🏾 I enjoyed Mr. Speakmens detailed explanation of his 5.0 Kenpo program. I’ve been a fan since *Perfect Weapon👊🏾😎✌🏾

  • @sumtingwongnow
    @sumtingwongnow Год назад

    Wow Jeff Speakman ! Loved perfect weapon as a kid.

  • @thelurker9472
    @thelurker9472 2 месяца назад +1

    Family. That's it right there.

  • @varanid9
    @varanid9 11 месяцев назад +3

    The thumbnail brought me here. I had to see why Alex Jones was in a Gi.

  • @ruiseartalcorn
    @ruiseartalcorn Год назад +2

    Awesome! Great stuff! :)

  • @additive8924
    @additive8924 Год назад +1

    His movie got me interested in Kenpo/Kempo. If he brings one of his seminars to my neck of the woods, I'll b there!

  • @stephenpayne5320
    @stephenpayne5320 Год назад

    The Perfect Weapon is still one of my favorite movies and made me want to be better in martial arts!!Thank you Jeff!!

  • @monitor4728
    @monitor4728 Год назад

    The Perfect Weapon is one of my favorite movies period. It’s a movie 🍿 I can always go back and watch. Jeff Speakman is an INCREDIBLE Martial Artist 💯🙌🏼👊🏻

  • @ryanmorales6656
    @ryanmorales6656 Год назад +1

    Great Interview

  • @Memorixt
    @Memorixt 19 дней назад

    This is how it looks and sounds when a martial master was otherwise action actor. He not only does know what he’s speaking about, he also knows how to speak about.👍🙏🙇

  • @errolthomas9426
    @errolthomas9426 Год назад +5

    Osu. 🥋👊🏼🐉🐅 Very interesting interview so far. Come to think of it, all Kenpo Karate schools descending from Kosho Shorei-ryu Kenpo(James Mitose), Kara-ho Kenpo(William KS Chow, Kajukenbo(Adriano Emperado), American Kenpo Karate(Edmund Parker Sr), Shaolin Kenpo(Ralph Castro) including Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu, Kenpo 5.0, and other Kenpo schools should be one whole big family. One more thing, I forgot to mention that you should also please try to interview actress/singer Nia Peeples who holds a 4th degree black belt in Oki Ryu Kenpo. Osu. 🥋👊🏼🐉🐅

  • @jpmerrick8886
    @jpmerrick8886 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely thoughts wise man

  • @Pappacorona2982
    @Pappacorona2982 9 месяцев назад

    What you're saying mr. Speakmen. Is very true I had an altercation last week at a family

  • @raynehdar6974
    @raynehdar6974 Год назад

    GRANDMASTER MR. JEFF SPEAKMAN IS TRULY THE MASTER OF KENPO KARATE, WHAT HE HAS DONE ALL OVER THE WORLD IS OUTSTANDING I AM VERY PROUD TO BE ONE OF MILLIONS OF HIS FRIENDS GOD BLESS HIM ALWAYS FOR WHAT HE IS DOING FOR THE WORLD WITH BIG RESPECT

  • @garycleveland6410
    @garycleveland6410 Год назад +1

    This man is responsible for my choice to pursue martial arts training. I am forever in his debt.

  • @advancingsecurity
    @advancingsecurity Год назад +2

    Powerful 💪

  • @dang79knight
    @dang79knight Год назад +1

    I will never forget when I was a teenager. I joined a Kempo school in the early 90. I asked the instructor what happens if someone takes you to the ground? He said you’re f#** 😂 It always stuck to me for a long time. It bother me. Of course I left, years later I found my school my pack. I been practicing jiu jitsu for almost 8 years and I love it. I’m glad he changing things around 🫡