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WARNING: THE ANSWERS TO READERS QUESTIONS ARE NOT MEANT TO TAKE THE PLACE OF TRAINING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR. READERS SHOULD TAKE PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PRACTICING MARTIAL ARTS INCLUDING:

• Practicing defense and attack with a partner only under the supervision of a qualified instructor.

• While practicing, always wear safety equipment such as a head guard, mouthpiece, groin-cup, knee guards and any other protective gear needed.

• Any grappling or throwing should be done only on a thick mat designed for such use and then only under the supervision of a qualified instructor.

• When practicing with a partner, do not put all of your force into a blow. Start your practice slowly and gradually with the consent of your partner speed up the execution of techniques. Practice full power techniques only on a punching bag-not on a human partner. The instructor should be present to supervise the practice session.

• Do not make contact with your training partner unless he or she agrees to it, you are both wearing full safety equipment, you are sure that both people have the ability to control their blows, and you are supervised by your instructor.

• During practice, never hit sensitive areas on your partner, such as the eyes, nose, throat, neck, ribs, groin, knees, or any area, along the centerline on the rear of the body. Do not even pretend to throw blows to such sensitive areas on a practice partner.

• Do not apply locks or throws without your opponent understanding in advance that you are working on these types of techniques. Work out a warning system with your partner in advance of practice. Never surprise your training partner with a throw, sweep, lock or hold and be sure that your partner is ready to start before executing these techniques. No throws should be done until the person to be thrown has been properly trained by a qualified instructor on falling. Do not practice any technique with someone who does not understand what is required in martial art practice. Make sure a qualified instructor explains and demonstrates any new techniques to you and your partner. Treat all training partners with respect and consideration for their safety.

Are kempo throwing techniques more effective in a real self-defense situation than punching or kicking techniques?
Answer by Fred Neff: No one kempo fighting technique is superior to another in all self-defense situations; each kempo technique has its own special advantages. Kempo punches are fast techniques for close-in situations and often can be directed at any part of an aggressor's upper body, while kempo kicks are very powerful and often can be directed at an attacker from a safe distance. For close-in fighting against an attacker one kempo throw is often powerful enough to stop a fight. Because each kempo fighting technique has special advantages, it is best to use a combination of kempo punches, kicks and throws in a fight. In this way, the whole body can be used by kempo for self-defense.

Can kempo teach a small person pack as much punch as a bigger unskilled adversary?
Answer by Fred Neff: Physical conditioning and skill help develop power. The individual who uses proper leverage and technique can sometimes generate more force than someone bigger who is unskilled. That is why good kempo students must not only work on physical conditioning, but also work on the proper kempo form of execution of techniques.

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