For such a long time I have protected my art, and have loved it. Trying to show people that I do not practice an unpractical art, but a very real art. Most people often feel the unction to shout "hiiii-yaaaaaa" when I tell them about my art, only because of things like Ninja Turtles and The Karate Kid. In which I reply that it's clearly not the case at all :)
I have sparred against kickboxers, jiu jitsu, and judo guys from different places, as well as learning some things from them, and still find reason to believe that I fit into my art of Kenpo so perfectly. I thank the people who have trained with me, for sharing their Kenpo with me. Especially my Pastor, Armando De Loa, who holds a 9th Degree in Kenpo.
Anyways, with that said, I know
this one thing. Karate's Back! After watching the humiliating defeat of Rashad Evans at UFC 98 at the hands of Karate Ace, Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida I'm glad that I have believed in Karate all these years. Through his traditional style and tactics he was able to not get hit, but once or twice in a 9 minute fight. He came with real technique and aggression to "KO" a champion who has not been beaten once.
I honestly believe that places and training centers such as MMA schools, and Jiu jitsu schools, and even kick boxing schools will slowly but surely start advertising "and also Karate" on their windows and fliers.
Watch it happen!
Lyoto Machida:
and here's to the art which I hold sacred, Kenpo.
I find it funny that one of the greatest performers and entertainers of all time took the same art and practice in which I now find myself to be
proficient. A man who can never be forgotten... The King.
