The backbone of Avatar has long been a martial arts system known as Kenpo, a style of Chinese kung fu.
This style has constantly evolved for over 700 years, and through the persistent work of the Kenpo community, has been made thoroughly practical to the needs of the modern world.
Tracy Kenpo was allegedly the original Kenpo style imported to North America by the late Edward Parker.
The Tracy brothers learned the system from Ed, and apparently kept to the original version of the art, as Ed Parker evolved his own system of American Kenpo.
Stemming from Southern Chinese Kung Fu, Kenpo has, through the work of a number of respected martial artists, evolved into the pared down style adapted to today's world.
Ralph Chinnick, the source of our Kenpo training, is among the most influential, and respected Tracy Kenpo teachers in Canada.
Requirements per Belt Testing
You are required to perform all the Green Belt Techniques, and all of the techniques from the previous belts.
You must perform all of the katas, as well as Panther Set, and Long Form III.
Further to this, you will be required to demonstrate that you are developing the ability to control an opponent, as well as show that you are developing your ability to use the techniques as I am teaching you.
This particular part of the test can be done either at an agreed upon time, or during a group class.
Three Minute "Fight Test"
Please be assured that our goal is never to create an environment that may lead to significant personal injury.
By training in a martial art, you accept a certain degree of risk of contact.
We will never elevate that to dangerous levels! It is our deep desire to allow all of you to train as closely as possible for real life.
Techniques from Green through 3rd Brown, plus katas. More of the contact testing from Green Belt, and weapon defense contact testing.
5 Minute "Fight Test"
Furthurmore: It is required that you teach a group class, and in that class, you will demonstrate, breakdown and analyze, one technique from Yellow, Orange, Purple, and Blue.
Weapons Belt
7 Minute "Fight Test"
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9 Minute "Fight Test"
Higher belt testing requirements will follow as students reach those belts, tests may vary slighty for each applicant.
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