The Idea was Inspired…
Hello and Welcome to "The Path to Excellence." This site's goal is to be a resource for the pursuit of EXCELLENCE in everything. Because of the Martial Arts focus of those contributing to this site, much of the information is to become EXCELLENT in self-defense and this then becomes a foundation where excellence in EVERYTHING can be nurtured.
Kenpo Scope
Attitude at the center. Fitness, Basics and Logic around it. Freestyle, Forms, Sets and Techniques on the outside. The Cycle of Considerations, a second wheel, maps what each lesson asks you to consider. Pick segments on the Kenpo Scope or the Cycle of Considerations to filter the library.
Attitude
The hub. Mindset, intent and the “why” behind every move.
Basics
Stances, blocks, strikes, kicks, footwork.
Fitness
Mental, physical, emotional, perceptual and spiritual fitness.
Logic
Principles, concepts and the theory of motion.
Forms
Solo patterns that encode the system.
Sets
Sets that drill specific skills.
Techniques
Self-defense techniques and their extensions.
Freestyle
Spontaneous application.
Click any segment to open that part of the library
Lineage
Ed Parker
Founder of American Kenpo
Skip Hancock
Kenpo 2000 · The Path to Excellence
Your path
Track every lesson. Progress rings, streaks, notes and course paths keep you on the mat.
Membership
Free account
White Gi
$0
A free account that unlocks Guest lessons.
Red Gi · Standard
Individual
$50/ month
Full archive plus live classes.
Red Gi · Standard
School
$100/ month min.
Archive access for your whole school.
Instructor’s Program
Black Gi
On request
Instructor lessons, arranged with Skip’s team.
