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

Performing Championship Forms

A Form is a pre-determined fight sequence. As the performer you must invision everything that is taking place while you are engaged in the Form.

You must feel the presence of danger. You must feel the impact of the strike that you have just blocked. You must feel the impact and penetration of each and every strike you make. You must see your opponents at all times. Look for your targets and see the result of your powerful strikes. You must LIVE the Kata/Form as if it were real!!!!!

The real trick is that you may be thinking all this , BUT you must make the Judges and the audience see and feel the same things that you are experiencing! NOT SO EASY!

A well performed Kata: is a pleasure to watch. As a judge you will be able to see the practitioner live the moment. Each strike, punch, block is delivered with great intensity energy and focus. Each movement is attached to the ground with low strong stances. A flowing, balanced display of Martial skills. Each movement and transition flows together without any hesitation.

A spirit of confidence is with the Martial Artist at all times. At the end or the Form the practitioner is EXHAUSTED!!! The key element and the question I ask myself while judging a competitor is " Did he/she see and feel the opponent?" If so, they were on the correct path toward a successful kata.

Angelo Collado: International Forms Champion