HISTORY OF AMERICAN KENPO These same arts, influenced by the Chinese, were brought to the Hawaiian islands. It was there that Mr. Parker, a native of Hawaii, learned these arts from one of the worlds leading Blacks Belts the late William K. S. Chow. In addition to Professor Chow’s modifications, Mr., Parker has also realized the need to revise the old methods to cope with modern day fighting. Thus the system he now teaches is unique, practical, realistic applicable and encompasses sound logic, reasoning, and theoretical innovations not yet employed by other systems. Through Mr. Parker’s innovations, a fifth system has emerged-the American System-to be more specific " Parker System of Kenpo Although we should respect the various styles of Kenpo stemming from the Orient, we must not overlook their need for improvement. While the late Ed Parker’s system still retains traditional flavor to enhance ethical behavior, it has been designed to fit the needs and ability of the individual concerned.

HISTORY OF KENPO IN EUROPE I started my training boxing and went on to train in judo but still was not satisfied with my martial arts skills. I was looking for something more effective in close quarter combat. I came across a Kenpo Karate school it was here I meet John Mc Sweeney who was the instructor in 1964 John was one of Ed Parker Black belts in Chinese Kenpo Karate and I enrolled in January 1965 and study Kenpo Karate under the tuition of Mr Tommy Jordon I was awarded the rank of fifth kyu upon completion of 6 months training in Kenpo Karate. Mr Jordan then presented me with my membership card in Kenpo Karate marked and signed by him. I still hold that membership card as a momentum of my first grading in Kenpo Karate. and train under Jim Rice and other Black Belts in Chinese Kenpo Karate. When the transitional change started, from the old system to the new in 1970-I change over to Ed Parker American Kenpo Karate under the late John Conway who was Ed Parker’s first Professor in American Kenpo. Consisting of a huge syllabus (check my new website to view http://www.defencecourse.com/the syllabus covering almost all styles of martial arts. Example Yellow Belt consisting of 10 self defence techniques against such attacks as a right a left punch a right or left kick, a baton attack, a Bear hug, a headlock, a double Lapel grab a shoulder grab. (Short form 1) (Freestyle Sparring techniques) (Star blocking set1 consisting several blocking techniques.) Orange Belt syllabus consists of 32 techniques, kicking set one, freestyle sparring techniques Short form 1 on both sides, and a double star block 2. all the way through to 1st Degree Black. I then graded to first degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate in 1982. While in the armed forces as an N.C.O in the training academe I was able to test American Kenpo Karate on live bodies and started to do my own innovations in Kenpo Karate. Now Called American Advanced Kenpo Karate I did several tours of duties having trained the spearhead platoon and served with them. Was weapons specialist in the armed forces! When I met and train under Ed Parker in the eighties he was very impressed with my skills in the Kenpo and remarked I can see that you are making your own innovations. Ed Parker reduced the techniques from 32 to 24 for each belt. I also trained top instructors from the French police force. Provided security for Michael Jackson Prince Bono U2 to name but a few stars, also assisted in the security for former and late President of the U.S.A. Ronald Reagan in conjunction with the CIA and the F.B.I. After Ed Parker Pass away I travelled to the L.A and decided to work out with Larry Tatum six to eight hours a day which was good for both of us he remarked the only guy could remember all the names of the techniques like me was the late Elvis Presley. I then decided after grading to master under Larry Tatum to record the complete American Kenpo Karate syllabus from Yellow Belt dvd complete syllabus, each individual dvd has its own complete syllabus all the way through to master degree, taught by demonstration and explanation using the clock and degree method to make it easy for anyone to learn the System. Taught on martial arts today T V show in the U.S.A. And other TV shows appeared in international martial arts magazines In demand for seminars all around the world. Continued on Study and became a grandmaster awards from all over the world and & finished the Special Street Combat Survival DVD’s a mixture of military and martial arts. Recently taught some techniques from the S.S.C.S Syllabus at the recording of the grandmasters new DVDS’s in May 23rd - 24th 2008 martial arts event in San Antonio, Texas. Grandmaster A. Maughan is also featured in the book “The World Head of Family Sokeship Council” which was produced in January 2009 by Rising Sun Productions of California. The book documents the founding of American’s first worldwide Grandmaster council, WHFSC and Grandmaster A. Maughan as one of its Original members. Awarded the highest rank by WHFSC U.S.A In American Advanced Kenpo Karate & Martial Arts. Grandmaster George A. Maughan is one of the premiere practitioners In American Advanced Kenpo Karate & Self-Defence in the world today and a Member of the illustrious World Head of Family Sokeship Council. He was Inducted into our 16th Annual International Martial Arts Hall of Fame held In San Antonio, Texas last year and also gave a seminar during our Gathering there. His seminar was one of the Highlights of the event where He demonstrated his speed, precision and Power in the art of Special Street Combat Survival Skills & Kenpo. As a highly respected member of the WHFSC, Grandmaster Maughan is also featured in the book "The World Head of Family Sokeship Council" which was produced in January 2009 by Rising Sun Productions of California. The book documents the founding of America's First world-wide Grandmasters council, the WHFSC and Grandmaster Maughan As one of its Original members. Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez Founder/ Executive Director International Jackie Chan featured in the book, and the late Ed Parker who was Elvis Presley Teacher & body Guard is also featured in the book and many more. Updating site