Ed Parker and Jeff Speakman on What is Kenpo

Master Ed Parker's (RIP) American Kenpo is explained with arguably his best and most recognized student Jeff Speakman. Both Parker and Speakman have starred or been a part of many Hollywood productions. The two collaborated on "The Perfect Weapon"

[sbgoldma]

utmost respect to both gentlemen. Mr. Speakman still in my opinion is a fantastic martial artist 👊👊👊

[redbunnytail]

'The Perfect Weapon' was awesome. I knew I liked Speakman for a reason. His kenpo, as an older martial artist dude, looks so much like Ed Parker's. He was and maybe still is an actor, BUT he's also doing good work piecing together what he learned from his teacher. One of the best fight scenes, that is also super hilarious without being 'comical, ' so like scary/funny, is Ed Parker's introduction as 'the Heavy' in 'Revenge of the Pink Panther.' Kenpo looks like a very very cool way to express combat. What Parker said in the clip, that he doesn't teach his students to 'pull' punches, but to 'control' them is very very open to a LOT of thinking deeply on his words for people with a lot of experience.

[enzudesign]

Jeff Speakman is great to watch. Such power and speed to his movements

[tonyvalente]

Ed Parker helped Bruce Lee and so many others, No matter what his skill was or his past, he was a great guy and helped dozens of people.

[MexicanMartialArts]

I teach Mexican American Kenpo. RESPECT!! Oos.

[seankelley]

....Kenpo Karate is still being shared globally by those who are dedicated to the Legacy of Ed Parker's Art!!

[PaulOdom-rs]

My grandmaster was Jim Mitchell 1st generation student of Mr Parker back in 70s.

[safdarkh]

Beautiful flow of connected movements though! 💪💪💪❤❤❤

[RectitudeU]

I met Ed Parker, took classes that he taught, and studied for years under three of his first generation black belts. The comments here are ridiculous.

[gugeyewalker]

lol thats so funny watching ed parker talk like ancient chinese sage lol

[dalegribble]

I would think that Mr Parker would get along great with Mr Lee, with their thoughts of "what works best." They both think outside the martial arts box. But alas, because both are such innovators, it would prove to be quite different.

[bratton]

There isn't a person watching this video that could touch Jeff Speakman. At least that's what I think...

[michaelanthonyg]

Jeff speakman was the weapons instructor for the guards at pelican bay one of the worst prisons in the world

[raksh]

Ed Parker's fight scenes in the Pink Panther movie were shot very, very badly. Imagine if he'd had the benefit of Jeff's director in The Perfect Weapon.

[michaelagossnitzer]

Mister Jeff Spekman is/Was a really great person!!!And olso the best!!!It's a pitty that he's gone!!!Too early!!Like all the other good peopel(Ed Parker, Bruce Lee-Brandon Lee, etc.!!!)
Good bless all of you where you are!!!!

[SuperKenster]

Sam Chow Ed's teacher said Ed was never a Black Belt...Oh and Bruce Lee was never influenced by Kenpo that distinction belongs to Gene Lebell

[StrangeTimesNear]

When I saw The Perfect Weapon I was like dam mm who is this dude

[lauriecaspoli]

I would welcome any critic of any Martial Art to step in and try t get a hand on any of these gentlemen. good luck

[sosaix]

FGM Ed Parker's one mistake was not clearly giving his first generation black belts an order of succession to continue teaching his art after his passing. This is why you see so many masters like Dennis Conatser, Jeff Speakman, and others create their own schools, each claiming to be the true heir to Ed Parker's teachings.

[jakeredmond]

I was lucky enough to go to kenpo camp and meet ed parkers son ed parker jr. I am a 3rd degree brown belt at gl kenpo