Blocks vs Positioning

You will find in your White Tiger Kenpo training that we stress positioning over blocking. Blocking requires reaction time. Knowing your opponent critical distance line and positioning yourself accordingly is much smarter and consumes less energy. This way you choose the time of your entry and control the fight.

Origins of Kenpo

Kenpo Karate is a unique martial art that traces its near history to the Pa lama settlement on Oahu, Hawaii. It is based on approximately 150 self defense patterns cataloged by the members of the Black Belt Society. Ed Parker brought Kenpo to U.S in the 1950's and established American Kenpo as his style. This Tracy brothers who were parker students established the Tracy Kenpo based on these same techniques. The true origins of these self defense patterns are unknown but many theories and legends abound.