Episode 74b - 9th Deg Scott Hilderbrand, The Kenpo Mill, Reno, NV, USA (Part 2 of 3)

Part 2 of 3 — Scott Hilderbrand In Part 2 of this special three-part conversation on The Mind Sensei Podcast, host Peter Tas continues his deep discussion with Scott Hilderbrand, a 9th Degree black belt in the AmericanKenpo Karate International Association and longtime student within the lineage of Ed Parker.This episode shifts deeper into the principles, concepts, and evolution of American Kenpo, including Hilderbrand’s decades of training under Paul Mills and the impact that relationship had on his understanding of the art.Peter and Hilderbrand discuss the transition from memorising techniques to understanding underlying principles, how Kenpo has evolved over the years, and the importance of preserving the integrity of the system while still encouraging growth and innovation.This episode offers valuable insight for practitioners, instructors, and martial artists interested in the deeper mechanics and philosophy behind American Kenpo Karate.Training philosophy and conceptual learningThe influence of Paul Mills on modern KenpoPrinciples over rote memorisationEvolution within American KenpoLeadership, teaching, and preserving lineageScott Hilderbrand — 9th Degree black belt in the American Kenpo Karate International AssociationOver 50 years of American Kenpo training experienceTrained directly under Ed ParkerLongtime student of Paul Mills for approximately 35 yearsAKKI Regional Representative for Northern NevadaFounder of the Kenpo MillInstructor based in Reno, NevadaAmerican Kenpo, Ed Parker, AKKI, Scott Hilderbrand, Paul Mills, Kenpo Karate, martial arts podcast, self defence, Kenpo principles, The Mind Sensei Podcast, American Kenpo Karate, martial arts lineage, conceptual martial arts training#MindSenseiPodcast #AmericanKenpo #KenpoKarate #EdParker #AKKI #MartialArtsPodcast #Kenpo #SelfDefence #PaulMills #KaratePodcast #MartialArts #KenpoTraining #TraditionalMartialArts🎧 Part 2 of a 3-part series with Scott Hilderbrand.In This Episode:🥋 Guest Bio