On a more personal note, I spent a fair amount of time writing the brief summary(believe me, there is a lot more.) Kenpo has such an exciting and interesting history(as do all arts), worth looking into. My hope is that you are compelled to: a)find out more and of course b) TRY IT! (The martial arts have brought so much joy to my life)
The reason why I have spent so much time reading up (besides the fact that I have loved every moment and word of it.) Is as the old saying goes, "to know where you are going, you first have to know where you have been." Well, as you know, I have been working on the latter part and I know what I want to achive. Need a hint?
Well, it is about 8 feet 4 inches long, made of cotton, blood sweat and tears and it is black!
Sandy Martin
Add on (01/22/00)WOW it has been a few years since I wrote that comment. I have picked up two new styles during that time (Tae Kwon Do & Jujitsu) as well as continuing to explore new aspects of Kenpo and Karate, blown out my knee, broken my hand, forgotten a fair number of katas and made quite a few new friends. I still love every minute. Find your path and enjoy the journey.
Add on (06/17/01) Hum seems about time that I added something:) Well I am still training in Tae Kwon Do with a new instructor who has a very unique out look on the Martial Arts. I am the director of Promotion of Women in the Arts for the World Budo Alliance. I am the Youth Competition Team Coach at my school. I am still competing in forms both Kenpo and Tae Kwon-Do. My knee is still gone so I have not sparred in ages:( My hand is fine. I have met even more great people and I miss having time to sleep. Find your path and enjoy the journey.
Add on (01/02/02)I have opened my own little Martial Arts club, it you would like to visit it please go to Sandalwood Martial Arts
Add on (01/17/07)Well since the start of this, I have completed two degrees and I am now in my second year of Medical School. Sandalwood is still going strong and I try to drop in time to time. I am tired, but thankful! GB.
You guys asked for a picture, so here I am :o)
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