Perspectives

Does history bog you down or does it give you insights?

Its all a matter of perspective.

For example, the history of katas is important to me. If Ed Parker taught the katas in Utah then who did he learn them from? Did he create them on his own? Did he have the background to create credible katas at that stage in his life?

Or, did he bring in James Wing Woo in California, to help develop the first forms and to seek to incorporate a Chinese influence to his kenpo?

Does it matter? The answer is "yes" for me, and I think "yes" for any other kenpo practitioners who value kata.

Jim