Kenpo Karate Compendium : The Forms and Sets of American Kenpo by Lee Wedlake (2015, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherNorth Atlantic Books
ISBN-101583948511
ISBN-139781583948514
eBay Product ID (ePID)202631820

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Book TitleKENPO Karate Compendium : the Forms and Sets of American KENPO
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicTraining, History
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorLee Wedlake
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight21.2 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-034692
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Reviews"Not only has Lee Wedlake been there and done that for more than forty years, but he was exceptionally attentive and took copious notes. Without doubt, Lee Wedlake's The Kenpo Karate Compendium will be one of the most significant and beneficial resources available to Kenpoists worldwide." --Rich Hale, Senior Professor and President, Ohana Kenpo Karate Association "Lee Wedlake has been in service to the Kenpo community for years with his written material. This book will be a go-to reference for students and teachers in the years to come." --Bob White, 9th degree black belt, Kenpo Karate "Professor Lee Wedlake is the consummate martial artist and teacher. I highly endorse his work." --Dr. Ron Chapél "Mr. Wedlake conveys his martial authority in amusing and practical ways. This volume deserves consideration and will rivet your attention." --Tom Baeli, T'ai Chi Instructor. "I am constantly amazed at how Lee Wedlake puts together a body of work that not only educates, but provides the logic of the art of Kenpo. This book will inspire to succeed!" --Stephen LaBounty, 9th degree black belt "This book is an invaluable aid to understanding the forms and sets of American Kenpo, written by someone who truly understands the structure and nature of the subject matter contained within. If you are a serious student of Kenpo then this book is a must for your Kenpo library." --Gary Ellis, 8th Degree Black Belt, Associate Master of the Art of Kenpo Karate, "Not only has Lee Wedlake been there and done that for more than forty years, but he was exceptionally attentive and took copious notes. Without doubt, Lee Wedlake's  The Kenpo Karate Compendium  will be one of the most significant and beneficial resources available to Kenpoists worldwide." --Rich Hale, Senior Professor and President, Ohana Kenpo Karate Association "Lee Wedlake has been in service to the Kenpo community for years with his written material. This book will be a go-to reference for students and teachers in the years to come." --Bob White, 9th degree black belt, Kenpo Karate "Professor Lee Wedlake is the consummate martial artist and teacher. I highly endorse his work." --Dr. Ron Chapél   "Mr. Wedlake conveys his martial authority in amusing and practical ways. This volume deserves consideration and will rivet your attention." --Tom Baeli, T'ai Chi Instructor.   "I am constantly amazed at how Lee Wedlake puts together a body of work that not only educates, but provides the logic of the art of Kenpo. This book will inspire to succeed!" --Stephen LaBounty, 9th degree black belt    "This book is an invaluable aid to understanding the forms and sets of American Kenpo, written by someone who truly understands the structure and nature of the subject matter contained within. If you are a serious student of Kenpo then this book is a must for your Kenpo library." --Gary Ellis, 8th Degree Black Belt, Associate Master of the Art of Kenpo Karate
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal796.815/309
SynopsisWith over 450 photos, this comprehensive and insightful guide to the forms and history of Kenpo Karate is ideal for martial arts students of all levels The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the "Father of American Karate," Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor, brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus for all martial artists by providing a sense of the logical framework of American Kenpo. Having collected the general rules of motion and the numerous fine points of Kenpo, the book is a standout in the genre. - COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT of the Kenpo Karate system provides a progression of teaching curricula for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students and instructors - COVERS history, fundamentals, forms, solo and partner practice, and advanced technical skills - INCLUDES over 450 black and white photos detailing forms and techniques - SOMETHING FOR ALL STUDENTS, whether pursuing martial arts for health, competition, self-defense, or personal improvement Table of Contents Introduction Preface Chapter 1: What the Beginner and the Black Belt Should Know Chapter 2: The Basics and Exercise Forms: Short and Long 1 and Short and Long 2 Chapter 3: The Intermediate Forms: Short Form Three and Long Form Three Chapter 4: Form Four Chapter 5: Form Five Chapter 6: Form Six Chapter 7: Form Seven Chapter 8: Form Eight Chapter 9: The Sets Now What? Legal viewpoint by Frank Triolo Capstone--The Thesis Form General rules of motion Recommended Reading About the Author, The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the "Father of American Karate," Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor, brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus for all martial artists by providing a sense of the logical framework of American Kenpo. Having collected the general rules of motion and the numerous fine points of Kenpo, the book is a standout in the genre. - COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT of the Kenpo Karate system provides a progression of teaching curricula for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students and instructors - COVERS history, fundamentals, forms, solo and partner practice, and advanced technical skills - INCLUDES over 450 black and white photos detailing forms and techniques - SOMETHING FOR ALL STUDENTS, whether pursuing martial arts for health, competition, self-defense, or personal improvement Table of Contents Introduction Preface Chapter 1: What the Beginner and the Black Belt Should Know Chapter 2: The Basics and Exercise Forms: Short and Long 1 and Short and Long 2 Chapter 3: The Intermediate Forms: Short Form Three and Long Form Three Chapter 4: Form Four Chapter 5: Form Five Chapter 6: Form Six Chapter 7: Form Seven Chapter 8: Form Eight Chapter 9: The Sets Now What? Legal viewpoint by Frank Triolo Capstone--The Thesis Form General rules of motion Recommended Reading About the Author, The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the "Father of American Karate," Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor, brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus for all martial artists by providing a sense of the logical framework of American Kenpo. Having collected the general rules of motion and the numerous fine points of Kenpo, the book is a standout in the genre. . COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT of the Kenpo Karate system provides a progression of teaching curricula for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students and instructors . COVERS history, fundamentals, forms, solo and partner practice, and advanced technical skills . INCLUDES over 450 black and white photos detailing forms and techniques . SOMETHING FOR ALL STUDENTS, whether pursuing martial arts for health, competition, self-defense, or personal improvement Table of Contents Introduction Preface Chapter 1- What the Beginner and the Black Belt Should Know Chapter 2- The Basics and Exercise Forms- Short and Long 1 and Short and Long 2 Chapter 3- The Intermediate Forms- Short Form Three and Long Form Three Chapter 4- Form Four Chapter 5- Form Five Chapter 6- Form Six Chapter 7- Form Seven Chapter 8- Form Eight Chapter 9- The Sets Now What? Legal viewpoint by Frank Triolo Capstone--The Thesis Form General rules of motion Recommended Reading About the Author
LC Classification NumberGV1114.3.W4334 2015
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