Re: American Kenpo/Judo History

This thread has split into several tangents that appear at least to me only superficially related to the posting of Will Tracy's article. Because of my own personal history with some of the participants that have been mentioned, I am precluded from stating anything other than my own observations.

1. The purpose of Will's article, as I see it, is to state the events in regards to the early years of Kenpo and the creation and addition of form/kata. It also calls into account the credibility of Mr. Crenshaw and his previous statements on this forum. My views, based on the evidence presented by Will's article and my own personal knowledge are in favor of Will and will remain so unless, of course, Mr. Crenshaw is able to substantiate his claims and position with evidence to the contrary. I eagerly await for his response to satisfy my own personal curiosity.

2. This has also evolved to a discussion about the usefulness or value of form/kata.
This should have a thread of its own.

3. There is the question as to whether Mr. Woo taught EP forms. The answer is obvious of course unless The Tiger and the Crane and Book Set fell off the back of a turnip truck.