Why are there so many different Kenpo Associations?
A. There are actually only 5 recognized Kenpo Associations at this time, Ralph Castro’s Shaolin Kenpo, Tracy’s Kenpo Karate, John McSweeney’s American Kenpo Karate Association (White Tiger Kenpo), Professor Chow’s Hawaii Go Shinjutsu Kai of Kara-Ho Chinese Karate, and Ed Parker’s International Kenpo Karate Association, which, since the death of Ed Parker is generally no longer recognized as an actual “Kenpo” association. With the exception of the IKKA, each of these organizations represents a distinct system of Kenpo. Kajukembo, while having its roots in Kenpo, and is therefore a related art, is the masterful creation of Adriano Emperado, and unique to the point of being considered its own style, and is therefore no longer Kenpo. Kajukembo has its own Associations separate from all Kenpo systems. A brief breakdown of the Kenpo organizations is soon to come, so check back here in the future. Back to Top Q. I have noticed that you spell Yudansha with a double “u.” I see that it is spelle
