Pat Salantri

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Direct Student of Grandmaster Ed Parker
Teaching the complete Ed Parker
System of Kenpo Karate

Prescott Kenpo and Knife Academy is a diversified Martial Arts Academy. Our primary focus is on the individual. Instruction is given so that the student can grow and reach his/her potential in whatever endeavor they wish to pursue. We teach the following sytems:
1) The Complete System of Ed Parker Kenpo Karate
2) STKS - Salantri Tactical Knife System
The curriculum includes the following:

The complete journal of I55 Self Defense techniques with 96 extensions.

The complete sets 1 and 2 of Stance, Striking, Blocking, Coordination, Kicking and Fingers.

Forms:
Short 1   Long 1
Short 2   Long 2
Short 3   Long 3
Form 4
Form 5
Form 6
Staff Form
Nunchaku Set
Two Man Set

Form 7 [Clubs] and Club Set
Learn the principles and concepts that are involved in using Kenpo Clubs. Defend with Kenpo Clubs against single and multiple attackers. Understand the difference between Arnis/Kali and Serak stick fighting compared to Kenpo Clubs.

Form 8 Knives
Unlock the secrets hidden in Mister Parkers Knife Form. Learn the knife vs knife fighting techniques involved in Form 8. See how Mr Parkers Knife Form has universal knife principles similar to some of the greatest knife arts found around the world.

3) Hybrid OpenHand Self Defense System
HOH-Method comprised of principles and concepts from Kenpo, Jujitsu, Silat and Mok Gar Kung Fu.

Prescott Kenpo and Knife Academy formed the OKA - Open Karate Association - OKA in 2004; It was started by Pat Salantri and Manuel Martinez. The Academy is affiliated with the Whipping Willow Association under Sijo Antoine Alferos www.whippingwillow.org ; Counterpoint Tactical System - CTS under Guru Zach Whitson www.kenpocounterpoint.com.