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The Commercial System By MJS - 01-13-2008 05:23 PM

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It seems whenever there is talk about the commercial system, it seems as if there are things that are missing, compared to the original version. Now, in another thread here about the neutral bow, Doc said:

"Actually sir, that's true only on a limited basis. One of the things promoted in the commercial system is the concept of tailoring to allow flexibility for short term results. This is a major departure from "Old World Concepts" that taught for the long haul, over quick skills that diminish quickly as well. The business requires this perspective as customers are looking for immediate results, sometimes to their own physical detriment. Back, hip, shoulder, rotator cuff, elbow, and knee problems abound."

Now, why, if someone is looking for effective self defense, would someone want to 'water down' so to speak, the material? Did the Tracys do this? Do the Kajukenbo schools do this? Do any of the other Kenpo instructors out there such as Larry Tatum do this? IMHO, it seems to me that there are a handful, if that, of people that do not water anything down. Doc, it seems that you are in that handful.

So..at this time, I'd like to open this up for discussion. I'd like to hear from all of the Kenpo arts, ie: Parker, Tracy, Kaju, so don't be shy...please post your comments.

Mike


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