Kenpo Forms are unique in many ways. First it's easy to see that Kenpo forms are more intricate, longer and contain more knowledge than the average karate form. .

Each Kenpo form was created with stand alone value, but ultimately work together with progressively learned and interlocking skill sets that insure the Kenpo student will develop into a well-rounded martial artist.

Our basic forms are Short 1, Long 1, Short 2, and Long 2. These are considered to be "Dictionary" forms, because like a dictionary, they provide brief definitions of basic movements.

Our intermediate forms are Short 3, and Long 3. These are considered to be "Encyclopedia" forms, because they provide a more in-depth understanding of the basic movements and their application.

Our advanced forms are Forms 4, 5, 6 and above. These are also considered to be "Encyclopedia" forms, and provide Kenpo students an opportunity to do a greater in-depth study of our most sophisticated movements and their underling principles.

If you learn what these moves are for, and each time do the kata fast or slow with added moves to it, then it’s worth something, because you’re expressing yourself more than one way. And keep in mind that there’s more to karate than kata alone. Did you ever see a world champion shadow-boxer? Ed Parker