White Tiger Kenpo
The White Tiger system delineated from traditional Chinese Kenpo in the 1960s. Since then it has continued to evolve until it developed its own unique look and style. While still maintaining the quick flowing hand techniques that Kenpo systems are known for, the White Tiger system incorporated additional kicks into the system to balance out the use of hands and feet and has put a greater emphasis on the application of speed, power, aggression and mechanical refinement.
The White Tiger system is designed for street application with an emphasis on addressing the targets, options, and situations not allowed in combat based sports. The techniques taught in this system are principal based instead of technique based which allows the practitioner to modify the material to suit their needs.
Kenpo is best described as a logical and practical approach to self-defense. It is neither hard nor soft, but a well-balanced system of both. Kenpo is fluid with continuous and rapid motion, graceful yet extremely devastating. Kenpo is also a blend between Japanese (Karate and Jujitsu) and Chinese (Kung Fu or Chuan Fa) martial arts.
The generic nature of the term combined with its widespread, cross-cultural adoption in the martial arts community has led to many divergent definitions. The word Kenpō translates thus: “Ken” meaning ‘Fist’ and “Po” meaning ‘Method’ or ‘Law’ as in ‘Law of gravity’, a correct interpretation of the word Kenpō would be ‘Fist Method’, the same meaning as ‘Quanfa’. However, it is often times misinterpreted as ‘the Law Of The Fist’, which appeals to those looking for a more ‘imposing’ or aggressive sounding name.
White Tiger Kenpo
The White Tiger system delineated from traditional Chinese Kenpo in the 1960s. Since then it has continued to evolve until it developed its own unique look and style. While still maintaining the quick flowing hand techniques that Kenpo systems are known for, the White Tiger system incorporated additional kicks into the system to balance out the use of hands and feet and has put a greater emphasis on the application of speed, power, aggression and mechanical refinement.
The White Tiger system is designed for street application with an emphasis on addressing the targets, options, and situations not allowed in combat based sports. The techniques taught in this system are principal based instead of technique based which allows the practitioner to modify the material to suit their needs.
Kenpo is best described as a logical and practical approach to self-defense. It is neither hard nor soft, but a well-balanced system of both. Kenpo is fluid with continuous and rapid motion, graceful yet extremely devastating. Kenpo is also a blend between Japanese (Karate and Jujitsu) and Chinese (Kung Fu or Chuan Fa) martial arts.
The generic nature of the term combined with its widespread, cross-cultural adoption in the martial arts community has led to many divergent definitions. The word Kenpō translates thus: “Ken” meaning ‘Fist’ and “Po” meaning ‘Method’ or ‘Law’ as in ‘Law of gravity’, a correct interpretation of the word Kenpō would be ‘Fist Method’, the same meaning as ‘Quanfa’. However, it is often times misinterpreted as ‘the Law Of The Fist’, which appeals to those looking for a more ‘imposing’ or aggressive sounding name.
Science of Combat
By Mark O’Dell
If you are simply looking for a series that teaches you the techniques to defend yourself – The Science of Combat is not for you. If you are looking for a series that not only teaches you the techniques to defend yourself but also teaches you why you use those techniques then this is for you. The Science of Combat is a conceptual approach to teaching martial arts. This series focuses on principals that allow you to connect the dots, build upon and make the system your own. Heavy focus is placed on manipulating and exploiting the body’s natural tendencies all the while being aggressive with intent.
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Basic Entry Part 1
$3.99 The concept of this series is that this is not a self-defense series. This is an offensive series that teaches you how to give an attacker a reason to stop. -
Basic Entry Part 2
$3.99 Episode 2: Continues with the concept of linear and circular attacks. This video identifies the most dangerous parts of a punch, preventing the attacker from throwing another strike and more. -
Basic Entry Part 3
FREE Episode 3 concentrates on the concept of funneling. Funneling is an advanced method of redirection where the opponent is guided into our best techniques. -
Basic Entry Part 4
$3.99 Episode 4 discusses establishing your base in order to defend yourself. Basic Entry part 4 also teaches focusing on the center of mass to anticipate the attacker’s movement. -
Taking Away Power
$3.99 Episode 5 discusses how to take away someone’s power by breaking down the attacker’s structure. The concept of bridging the gap is also addressed in great detail. -
Finding The Pockets
$3.99 Episode 6 - Finding the Pockets identifies the “kill zone” and how to avoid it by getting inside or outside the delivery of the attack. -
Going On The Offense
$3.99 Episode 7 addresses the mechanics of going on the offense – or being proactive versus reactive. This segment also addresses the importance of the offensive mindset. -
Putting It All Together
$3.99 Episode 8 shows the actual application of the principals discussed throughout the series by demonstrating three real-world applications.
Orange Belt
By Mark O’Dell
White Tiger Kenpo – Orange Belt is a 23 episode series that not only teaches all techniques required for an Orange Belt at The Training Mat in Moreno Valley, CA. but it also illustrates the thorough and in-depth training provided there. Throughout the series, instructor Mark O’Dell addresses and teaches variations of each of the techniques that are designed to teach you various options and targets for street application – options and targets that combat-based sports do not allow. This series stresses the mechanics of the techniques as an expression of the ideas and principles rather than simply choreographed responses.s.
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Kenpo Foundation – Stances
$3.99 Episode 1 covers the horse stance, training stance, fighting stance (or side horse stance), bow stance, cat stance, and cross step. -
Kenpo Foundation – Kicks
$3.99 Episode 2 features kicks including the snap kick, rear kick, side-kick, roundhouse, front leg roundhouse, foot jab, push kick, and double kick. -
Kenpo Foundation – Blocks and Strikes
$3.99 Episode 3 features blocks including the inner block, outer block, upper block, and reverse block. Strikes include the traditional punch, back knuckle strike, and more. -
Kimono Grab
$3.99 Episode 4: The first technique in the system. This is a defense against a two-handed grab. This video also addresses the principle of continuous attacks. -
Sumo
$3.99 Episode 5: The Sumo introduces numerous targets and options and different ways of using the body. The Sumo also introduces the concept of follow through. -
Striking Asp
$3.99 Episode 6: Striking Asp is the third technique in the system. It is a defense against a two-handed grab and possibly a grab and a pull. -
Crash Of The Eagle
$3.99 Episode 7: Crash of the Eagle is the fourth technique in the system. There are four variations that teach different ways of finishing the technique. -
Break Falls
$3.99 Episode 8: This video addresses falling from the front, back, left and right sides. Also addressed is the strategy on how to get back to your feet. -
Tackle Defense
FREE Episode 9: Tackle defense demonstrates the street application of defending yourself against being taken down to the ground. -
Full Nelson
$3.99 Episode 10: Demonstrates the defense of someone grabbing you from behind with underhooks and gets their hands behind your neck. -
Bear Hug Free
$3.99 Episode 11: Bear Hug Free is the 8th technique in the system. Bear Hug Free addresses techniques to defend against a person grabbing you when they do not get a hold of your arms. -
Bear Hug Pinned
$3.99 Episode 12: Bear Hug Pinned addresses techniques to defend against a person grabbing you and getting a hold on your arms by breaking down someone’s base. -
Locking The Arm
$3.99 Episode 13: Locking The Arm addresses the importance of a faster response, techniques to escape the grab with your arm behind your back and a counter grab to open your opponent up to strikes. -
The Dancer
$3.99 Episode 14: teaches defense against a two-handed grab from behind. The Dancer teaches how to use technique instead of strength to break the grip. -
Opponents At Sides
$3.99 Episode 15: Opponents At Sides is the twelfth technique in the system. This technique addresses dealing with two opponents on different sides. -
Punch Defense
$3.99 Episode 16: Punch Defense is the thirteenth technique in the system. This is the first technique in the system that deals with a defense against a strike. -
Grasping Talon
$3.99 Episode 17: Grasping Talon teaches defense against a wrist grab from the same side. The same mechanics can be applied to grabs to the arm, shoulder and even two-handed grabs from the same side. -
Crossing Talon
$3.99 Episode 18: Crossing Talon is the fifteenth technique in the system. This technique deals with defending against a wrist grab from the opposite side of the body (or left to left). -
Defense Against A Headlock
$3.99 Episode 19: Headlock is the sixteenth technique in the system. There are three variations discussed that address the defense against a headlock. -
Removing The Cloak
$1.99 Episode 20: Removing The Cloak is the seventeenth technique in the system. It is a defense against a two-handed grab from the front. -
Collapsing The Bridge
$1.99 Episode 21: Collapsing The Bridge is the eighteenth technique in the system. It is a defense against a one-armed grab and is one of Mark O’Dell’s favorite techniques. -
The Cub
$3.99 Episode 22: Teaches defense against a rear naked choke. The technique demonstrates the effectiveness of turning the neck, controlling the arm and fighting back from this position. -
Hidden Dagger
FREE Episode 23: Hidden Dagger is the twentieth technique and the final technique for this series. It is a one-armed grab from the side. This teaches the way to disengage.
School/Dojo: The Training Mat
Disciplines: White Tiger Kenpo
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Mr. O’Dell began training in White Tiger Kenpo in 1984. He is one of only a handful of students to achieve a Black Belt from his school and the only one to teach full time for over 23 years. He was awarded the student of the decade for 1990 through 2000. In addition to teaching thousands of men, women, and children he has also been a guest speaker at rape prevention seminars and a consultant to the U.S. military in their development of a hand-to-hand training program.
Mr. O’Dell has furthered his training by learning Dogbrothers style of stickfighting under one of the original members of the Dogbrothers, Sifu Lester Griffen, trained under Mike Nagano in Kajukenbo, studied kickboxing under Lorenzo Rodriguez and title holder “Smokin” Joe Sarkissian, and learned the Jun Bao system under Grandmaster James Ibrao
Mr. O’Dell has competed at the Long Beach International (2004), the International Chinese Koushu Championships in San Francisco (2001) and the Bok Fu Do Invitational (2003). He has also put his skills to the test at two of the Dogbrothers full contact stickfighting “Gathering of the Pack” and recently competed in kickboxing matches (3 – 0) despite being 38 years old.
