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Note: I am making major changes and additions to this site. Many of the links will not be complete for about 10 days

Microsoft originally was set up to use JAVA ; now it is hit or miss. This was no real problem until they released "XP" - now most "XP" machines will not properly display Java. I am now going through my site and removing all Java so everything can be displayed on "XP" machines.

XP-UPDATE - The XP operating system is still causing a lot of problem:
    XP is very slow in opening links: Use this procedure:
        1. Put your cursor over the link
        2. Right Click your mouse
        3. Click on Open
        4. It may take a full minute for XP to pull up the link. But the links are there.

Historical Search: Do any of you "Old Times" still have the original diplomas - from the late 60's and early 70's issued by myself and Joe Lewis with the Gold foil borders on parchment. If you do I would like to have you sent me a copy for our records. By now most of the Gold Foil is starting to peal and many of the original signatures have faded. If you have one of these diplomas - call me at 859-271-5987 - or send e-mail to atkenpo@aol.com

What is the future of Tracy's?
Tracys plans to open between 150-200 new locations in the next 5 years. We are now opening a new location about every 10 days! More about this in the next few weeks!

BUSINESS - Old Chinese saying:
"If you don't have a smile, do not open a store."

For the past 20/30 years Tracy's has been the only source of authentic documentation and information on the true origin and history of Kenpo - especially the true history of James Mitose. We have hundreds of pages of documentation. To make sure this information was never lost, four different people have copies of this information. One of these people is Ted Sumner. Over the next few months Ted will be posting some of this documentation on his web site. Notice that none of the "Self appointed" Kenpo "Historians" have any of this critical and vital information. In fact most of our documented information is exactly the opposite of what the other "Kenpo guru's" have claimed. Click on the link below to take you to Ted's website. You may want to bookmark his site for all the latest updates.

HISTORICAL DOCUMENT: The has been a lot controversy and speculation as to how well ED Parker Knew James Mitose and over what period of time.. Here for the first time - in his own words in a personal letter Ed will clear up this part of history. I have added more historical information (since I was there) to give you more insight into the history of Kenpo. Click here to get this information The file is large so it may take a minute or two to load. I wanted you to be able to read the entire letter.

e-mail at@tracyskarate.com OR patkenpo@aol.com

Area code change (859) As of April 1, 2000. Our updated phone number is 859-271-5987

Al Tracy 2004 Fall Seminars
Cost: all seminars
$40 per individual $45 per family

#9 St. Louis - Maryland Hgts. Mo
Friday October 22, 2004 6:00pm - 9/10:00pm
Tracys Karate - 11970 Dorset Rd, Maryland Hgts Mo
Contact: Bill Boyd - 314-997-2755

#10 St. Louis - Kirkwood Mo
Saturday October 23, 2004 1:00pm - 4/5:00pm
Tracys Karate - 1022 Manchester Rd. Kirkwood Mo
Contact: Tim Golby - 314-447-2223

#11 Chicago IL. - Oak Forest
Saturday- October 30, 2004 1:00-3/4:00pm
Self Defense Studio - 14814 S. Cicero Ave. Oak Forest
Contact: Greg Mattson or Becky Mornar 708 535-630

#12 Baltimore/D.C. - Dunkirk MD
Saturday, November 6, 2004 - 1:00pm/4-5:00pm
Tracys Martial Arts Academy - 3140 West Ward Rd. Dunkirk MD
Contact: Doug Mooney 410-286-3311

#13 (Atlanta) Austell GA.
Saturday- November 13, 2004 1:00-3/4:00pm
Octagon Self Defense Studio - 1025 East West Connector (Suite 410)
Austell GA.
Contact: Tony Niebank - 770-420-2394 or Pat Muck 678-575-7581

Coming:
#1 - The history and origin of all Kenpo Kata's (Tracy's/Parkers/American Kenpo)
Historical Fact: My brothers and Myself are the only living persons who was there when each Kata was introduced into the Kenpo (Tracy/Parker) system.
Fact: All of the Numbered Katas were created years before there was any American Kenpo! All of the Katas were created using "Original/Tradition" Kenpo Self Defense Techniques.

#2 - The history and origin of all original Kenpo Self Defense Techniques - 1937-1966 (Tracy's/Parkers): Mitose/Chow/Parker/Tracy

CLICK HERE FOR A FOLLOW-UP TO THE Hank Slomanski story

Picture of Hank Slomanski

On a personal Note: Most of you know my son, Mark. But I also have a daughter, Kristina (Tina) - Click here to give you a short page on "Tina"

Fact - Tracy's has more legitimate Black Belts - than all the other Systems of Kenpo combined.

STORY: At long last - Was Elvis really a Black Belt?
For those of you who have already read the story I have added a lot more on 2/13/02. And even more will be added... CLICK HERE

NEW: FAQ - Why does Kenpo/Kempo use a "Black Gi"? - click here

New: FAQ - What is the origin of the Kenpo Colored belt System?

Story: -- How a Black Gi brought about Elvis Presley's divorce

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