multiple attackers with and without weapons. The curriculum of Kenpo not only teaches the "how" of physical skill but also gives examples of the "when". When the techniques are learned and mastered then "ability" is attained. When "ability" is coupled with "awareness" and "fighting spirit" then "capability" is attained. Then through constant practice "capability" is maintained.
             Kenpo practitioners use an imaginary clock inscribed on the floor and stand at it's center. This rule instructs one to move out of the center of the clock. The center is where the attacker(s) see you and expect you to be. Simply by moving, something positive has been accomplished. However, there are certain environments where one can not even move from the center. Kenpo teaches responses for those situations also. Understanding and internalizing the clock principle of movement is absolutely critical for self defense. By placing oneself or one's attackers in the center of the clock and then analyzing the angles, answers to many self defense situations are revealed.
             1) Kenpo is primarily an upright striking system of self defense. The Kenpo philosophy believes that most assaults begin from a standing position.
             2) The second scenario of Kenpo involves the transition from an upright position to a horizontal, ground position. Safely learning how to roll and fall is critical to being able to survive in order to defend oneself.
             3) The third scenario is ground fighting. Although locks, holds, and chokes can be used in this form of self defense, Kenpo philosophy dictates that striking and kicking is generally preferable and that it is best to get back to an upright position as soon as possible.
             4) The fourth scenario is the transition from the ground back to an upright position. Kenpo philosophy instructs that there is a great potential of jeopardy in trying to get back to one's feet. How to do so safely is the fourth scenario. Any martial art that does not t...