Another demonstration of the Mitchell System of Kenpo Karate. New for 2009! Featuring Mark Retana of Elite Kenpo Karate (San Jose, CA) and Phil Retana of Aaction Kenpo Karate (Springfield, MO) doing what they do best. Enjoy! www.mitchellkenpo.com www.myspace.com/aactionkenpo www.elitekenpo.com www.myspace.com/elitekenpo

Take a glimpse into the Mitchell System of Kenpo Karate. A scientific street fighting and self-defense art, evolved by Jim Mitchell from the teachings and principles of the late Ed Parker and his system of American Kenpo Karate. Kenpo Karate is one of the most effective self-defense and street fighting systems taught today, as it has been continuously refined, polished, and improved over the decades. Kenpo is a Martial Art that is never to be, “trapped in tradition.” In other words, when certain techniques become outdated and ineffective for today’s modern society, it is time to modify and redesign them. Continuous change in society perpetuates the changes in Kenpo Karate, making it, the Martial Art for today. Demonstration by Mark and Phil Retana.

Jim Mitchell's son, Jerald Mitchell performing his competition double club form.

This is a collage of various students who performed the Leopard Form at Mike Kaylor's 35th Annual tournament. It is one of the very few forms we teach at Aaction Kenpo Karate Studios that is traditional. It gives students important perspective on historic aspects of the development of our modern scientific street fighting system. By learning it and its applications, one can see the raw materials that contributed to the now very much improved and sophisticated fighting system we teach today. This is being performed by Nick Forshee, Drew Hacker, and Gene Collier.

Drew Hacker in point sparring competition, fighting for 1st Place at Mike Kaylor's 35th Annual tournament. Very versatile fighter, and demonstrates good timing in delivering counter kicks!

Gene Collier in his very first point sparring competition, fighting for 1st Place at Mike Kaylor's 35th Annual tournament. This is an aggressive and interesting match against a student of a very different fighting system and style.

Highlights from a light workout by Mr. Mark Retana, 5th Degree Black Belt (left) and Mr. Phil Retana, 6th Degree Black Belt (right) practicing spontaneous defense against random attacks applying Jim Mitchell's American Kenpo Karate.

Mr. Mark Retana, 5th Degree Black Belt (right), and Mr. Phil Retana, 6th Degree Black Belt (left) performing Jim Mitchell's Two Man Set.

Jerald Mitchell performing in the self-defense competition with the assistance of Mark and Phil Retana.

Mr. Kent in sparring competition. Classic example of explosive action with the lead hand.

Jerald Mitchell reminding people why you don't slouch your body forward and expose your head too long!

Mark Retana performing Long Form 6 at Mike Kaylor's Tournament in 2000.

Jerald Mitchell in a point sparring competition. A good example of alternating targets and weapons. www.myspace.com/aactionkenpo www.mitchellkenpo.com

Phil Retana, performing Long Form 4 at Ed Parker's Internationals in Long Beach, CA in 1999.

Jim Mitchell's son, Jerald Mitchell performing Long Form 6 sometime in the mid 90's.

Mark Retana performing a competition form with 2 daggers.

Jim Mitchell's son, Jerald Mitchell performing Long Form 4 in competition back in 1998.

Phil Retana, demonstrating some street speed applications of Mass Attacks techniques.

Mark Retana, performing in the weapon forms division with a competition double club set he created. Another stellar example of creative ability in Kenpo.

Jerald Mitchell, performing an adaptation of his infamous double club competition form with two long knives.