It is the intent of Professor Durgan for this Institution of the Martial Arts to further not only the study of but also the capacity of the study of Kenpo as taught here and by Professor Durgan. In the broader scope for the P.K.I., It is hoped that the students begin to understand and incorporate the elements of the arts that are somewhat lost in translation or misunderstood over these last generations. While it is true that the “Kenpo” system is the foundation that will be used for the purpose of learning of the basics and basic concepts as outlined herein, we cannot ignore the reality of today’s world and self-defense needs. So it is, that the P.K.I. aims to educate the students that elect to study it, in more spontaneous, organic, and realistic drills that will lead them to greater extemporaneous application of their skills and knowledge to defend themselves in today’s world. The principles and concepts of combat will be introduced and practiced thru the newly developed and adopted training methods, modules, and studies of the P.K.I. curriculum. These will be action reaction based drills that will help instill a greater awareness of the ability to defend against the “what ifs” of the combat situations that may arise in today’s real world. Armed with key concepts such as “relative positioning”, “position recognition”, and “leverage” and the extended understanding and applications of the Universal Pattern to name a few. Students will begin to see how it is that the “principles” of motion can lead to the complete domination of the opponent regardless of the arena or forum. Additionally the introduction and incorporation and more comprehensive study of the two additional elements of combat should complete the training curriculum as a viable and truly mixed martial art; this is not the goal merely a side effect of the process. This inclusion will incorporate grappling or what will be referred to as “ground work” and knife and stick work which will be referred to as the “weapons of today”. It is only the intention of the P.K.I. to propagate the ideals and further understanding of the concepts of Kenpo as we know them through this comprehensive collection and assembly of principles and concepts we call; “Phasic Kombatives Integrated”.
Published Author;
"Constituents of Contact Manipulation" 2012
Creator, designer;
Other Publications
Kenposters ™ 2012
Universal Pattern
Levers & Leverage
Methods of Execution
Phasic Kali/Arnis (not available to the public PKI system information/requirements)
Commission work on Certificates and other Custom works for many other Kenpoists
Featured in;
"The Kenpo Continuum 2" 2012
The Journey Book 3 "American Kenpo's Next Generations" 2019
"The Martial Arts and Your Life" Featured "Affinity Leader" 2022
Member;
Society of Kenpo Studies Joined 2009
Society of Ancient Warriors 2018
Inducted;
Kenpo Karate Hall of Fame 2018
Recipient;
KKHOF
Golden Dragon Award 2024
Promoted; All ranks/promotions from Yellow thru 9th Degree Black were from Senior Master AC Rainey
3rd Degree Black 1995
4th Degree Black 1999
5th Degree Black 1999
6th Degree Black 2010
7th Degree Black 2013
8th Degree Black 2016
9th Degree Black 2021
Founder/Creator;
Phasic Kombatives Integrated 2019
Founder PKKA;
Phasic Kenpo Karate Alliance 2019
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His book, "Constituents of Contact Manipulation: The Beginning," is proof of Mr. Durgan's extraordinary teaching skills and his exstensive knowledge of American Kenpo. Regardless of your favorite technique, he reveals the would be mysteries of the planes, angles, levers, and contact manipulation within its pages and the system, offering a guide for realizing your full potential as a martial artist.
Mr. Durgan is unique in that he can simplify complicated ideas into universally applicable principles. His book is a gold mine of knowledge that will transform how you approach combat. By thoroughly examining chokes, locking principles, takedowns, and pressure points, Mr. Durgan reveals how these concepts are connected to one another and how they work together to improve your martial arts skills.
His command of grappling concepts and principles, a skill that is frequently neglected in Kenpo, is one of Mr. Durgan's teachings that stands out as being particularly impressive. His book disproves the doubters and dispels the myth that Kenpo doesn't have a grappling method. Mr. Durgan illustrates the actual adaptability and potency of Kenpo by skillfully incorporating grappling principles into the technique(s), opening up a world of opportunities for practitioners.
I can attest to the transformational effect of Mr. Durgan's instruction because his lessons are not merely abstract ideas; rather, they have real-world applications that have been tried and true again. He stands out as a true authority in the industry thanks to his profound understanding of the principles of motion, control, and manipulation.
His capacity to link theory and practice is what makes training with Mr. Durgan genuinely extraordinary. He is a brilliant teacher who can effortlessly transfer his written thoughts into practical skills on the mat in addition to being a superb writer. Experiencing his mastery directly makes a deep effect that motivates pupils to pursue excellence.
Training under Mr. Durgan's direction is an investment in your personal growth and development, whether you are a beginner looking to start your martial arts adventure or a seasoned practitioner wishing to improve your skills. His teachings are universal and offer a strong basis on which you can create your own distinctive martial arts path.
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Mr. Durgan on Artists of Motion Podcast