The Perfect Weapon is one of my favorite martial arts movies of all time, wish Jeff Speakman made more movies then.

I was a Kenpo green belt in my early twenties when it came out and me and my Kenpo buddies lost our MINDS watching it . We could recognize some of the techniques even. Plus it still holds up as a great 90's action movie .

I attended Mr. Speakman's Kenpo Camp in Las Vegas back in the 90's. He is an incredibly kind, patient man - who hits like a Mack truck. Thank you Mr. Speakman for your contributions to the Art.

"Please, stay off my back, or I will attack, and you don't want that!". -- The Power by Snap!

Great interview! I have a lot of respect for Mr. Speakman. Had the privilege of being in one of his seminars several years ago as well. He’s the real deal. 👍🏻

Perfect weapon was a long kenpo commercial....I loved it!

Jeff Speakman is a legend. Respect!

As an ex instructor for Tracy's kenpo, I can say this whole movie is filled with kenpo and it is one of the greatest kenpo/ martial arts movie!!!

That movie is one of my favorites, for it showed how Kempo is used, and it was the styles introduction to the public. Lord put Your hands of healing on Mr. Speakman. Amen🙏🏿.

I'm 55 and "The Perfect Weapon" was definitely one of my favorite karate movies. I had just gotten into Kenpo about that time in Manchester, NH. I studied for a couple of years or so and made it to brown belt. Then stopped, got married, had a bunch of kids, etc.. and about 6 months ago I got back into the art and vowed this time to get my black belt. Very interesting to experience the art 25 years later, and 25 years older. Things just hurt so much more :) My joints are tender, I'm nowhere near as flexible, etc... Interesting to have flashbacks about my classmates 25 years ago and experiencing how I feel studying the art now compared to when I was much younger. I have always thought it would be great to get into acting and create a Perfect Weapon 2 :) I can watch that movie over and over.

If my degenerative spinal disease wasnt kickin' my a$$ right now at 49yrs, Id probably have my Parker Kenpo Black by now ... the only regret in my life. Thank you for your videos and you evenhanded discussion of Kenpo on the Internet. And God Bless Jeff Speakman

My buddy and I saw The Perfect Weapon in the theater in March of 91 on release - we were in college and our minds were blown by the art we knew nothing of. We graduated and then maybe 8 years after that, I found a local studio and started four years of my journey into American Kenpo 🙂

I had the good fortune to train at a small seminar with Mr. Speakman back in June. While as a beginner I did not get the moves, the atmosphere was fun, welcoming and it went for about 4 hours. Mr. Speak man is generous and completely authentic. I’d be honored to be his student

Awesome interview and a great breakdown of one of my favorite movies from the man himself. The Perfect Weapon and Only the Strong, which highlights Capoeira, are 2 of the most unique martials arts movies out there and a blast to watch.

The Perfect Weapon was what got me in Kenpo. My coach was under Ed. God bless him.

If your karate style has excluded grappling, joint manipulation/destruction techniques, throw/take downs, ground wrestling techniques etc then it is incomplete and ineffective for self-defense. Practice karate in a holistic way with full contact training. Osu

I had the honor of listening to Jeff Speakman in person, at a seminar. Telling us about making this movie! And of course learning from him! Great Times!

I was lucky enough to meet Jeff many years ago, great down to earth man

I loved those rolling knife hand strikes (shutos) fighting in the TKD gym. Best part

This Movie was a game changer ! Respect to everyone involved ! R.I.P. Ed Parker/ Mako/ Professor Tanaka ! 😢❤🙏