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Kenpo Karate 201: The Basics and Exercise Forms (by Lee Wedlake Paperback - Sep 20, 2002). The first complete explanations of the Ed Parker "basics and exercise forms" ever published. Contains a history of the forms and reasons for learning and practicing them. Overview and detail of the forms with themes and sub-themes. Thesis requirements, practice methods and competition tips. The Author, Lee Wedlake, was the first Parker Kenpo stylist to break into the National Top Ten in black belt forms. Author of numerous magazine articles and three books on Kenpo. Also a popular seminar instructor in the United States and overseas. Holder of an eighth degree black belt.
Kenpo Karate 101 : What the Beginner and the Black Belt Should Know (by Lee Wedlake Paperback - Oct 27, 2000). This is a broad scope book, aimed at both new students and instructors. It contains chapters on how to find a school, set goals, student responsibilities, practice methods, special sections for women, children and seniors. Has a short history of Kenpo and Ed Parker, information on self defense (but not how-to), psychological response to fear, tournaments, street fighting and more.
Kenpo Karate 401 - Form Four (by Lee Wedlake Paperback - March 27, 2007). A technical text on American Kenpo Karate higher level form.
Further Insights into Kenpo (by Lee Wedlake Jr. Paperback - May 21, 2001). Further Insights into Kenpo is a collection of magazine articles published since 1982 by master instructor Lee Wedlake, Jr. It is a "how-to" book as well as a historical reference for students of Kenpo Karate.
Technical articles cover using footwork, checking and knees and elbows for self defense. How to judge Kenpo forms and chapters for school owners on setting up seminars and special programs are included. Historical articles on Ed Parker and information on training methods for street and body guarding are also included.
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