Is Kenpo Bullshido for street Self-Defense?

**SFC** · Posted On: 8/08/2007 4:43pm

I need something that is going to fill my gap in self-defense. What is that gap? The gap that occurs when I don't have enough time to pull my gun, or I need to buy time to pull my gun.

I started working with a guy that teaches kenpo, he calls it shaolin kenpo but as I understand there really isn't such a thing. I have taken one private class so I'm not married to the guy and he came highly recommend by my brother-in-law who trained with him and seems to be one of the few respected guys in the USSD system. PLEASE DON"T START UP ABOUT USSD!

Do you guys think I'm on the right path or should I be checking out something else?

Thanks.

**FilipinoNinja** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 12:30am

a suggestion could be, while your training in that, look around at other arts. Even if there isnt such a thing as shaolin kenpo, if it works and your alive, keep training in it. But its also good to look around at other arts, maybe Judo or Karate?

**eyebeams** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 2:24am

Originally Posted by SFC

I need something that is going to fill my gap in self-defense. What is that gap? The gap that occurs when I don't have enough time to pull my gun, or I need to buy time to pull my gun.

I started working with a guy that teaches kenpo, he calls it shaolin kenpo but as I understand there really isn't such a thing. I have taken one private class so I'm not married to the guy and he came highly recommend by my brother-in-law who trained with him and seems to be one of the few respected guys in the USSD system. PLEASE DON"T START UP ABOUT USSD!

Do you guys think I'm on the right path or should I be checking out something else?

Thanks.

Not only are you in the wrong forum, you already know the strikes against your teacher.

**SFC** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 7:25am

From what I have heard my particular instructor is a good guy, one of the few in the USSD system. What forum should this be in?

Well, he is not my instructor, I took one free private with him this week.

**Dade_Murphy** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 7:50am

"Shaolin" Kenpo = nonsense. There are a few reputable schools, but most are a joke. This phrase was popular in the 80's.

Simple test... fight him, and if you lose, train.

**Locu5** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 8:19am

Disregard the noise, you will hear only my voice ... who is your new potential teacher? What are other options in your area?

**SFC** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 8:46am

Jack Turner. I could go with James Wilks but haven't talked to him about getting private lessons so I don't truly know if that is a possibility.

**SFC** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 8:49am

BTW, I paid for 10 privates but haven't used any of them yet. There was nothing that said it was non-refundable and I figure if I do back out I'll tell him to keep $50 to cover the transaction fee and for no hard feelings.

I decided to go try him after a strong endorsement by someone who trained with him. But maybe for what I am looking for Jeff Wilks would be better.

**Locu5** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 9:23am

Yeah, I wouldn't waste my time with Jack (too many red flags involved with USSD). I can't find any info on Jeff Wilks, do you have any links? What area do you live in, what specifically are you looking for in a martial art? To do with a martial art?

**SFC** · Posted On: 8/09/2007 9:36am

From their site:

James Wilks is one of the most accomplished self defense experts in the world. He is not only a full instructor under Paul Vunak, but under Erik Paulson as well. He is an expert in weapon self-defense and has taught US Military Special Forces and LE Swat Teams. He is currently an instructor at Front Sight, a top firearms training center.
James is also an professional MMA fighter with winning records in King of The Cage and other national events. He is also has helped train Ken Shamrock and Josh Barnett for their UFC and Pride Fighting bouts.