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- Kempo (Ryukyu) | MartialTalk. Com Friendly Martial Arts Forum Community
From the rec martialarts FAQ (Contributor: Al Wilson - awilson@drunivac drew edu) Intro: Ryukyu Kempo (which roughly translates into Okinawan kung-fu, or Chinese boxing science) is the original style of martial arts learned and taught by Gichin Funakoshi on the island of Okinawa (1)
- isshin ryu vs kenpo - MartialTalk. Com Friendly Martial Arts Forum . . .
Just curious since I am interested in karate Does anyone here know the differences between kenpo and Isshin ryu karate? Are they totally different or are there some similarities between the two styles? Also, if you happened to obtain a black belt in kenpo and then attempt a black belt in
- What is RyuKyu Kenpo Kempo - MartialTalk. Com Friendly Martial Arts . . .
The man, who named the art Ryukyu Kempo is Shigeru Nakamura He trained under his father Taketo and his uncle Chokki Motobu Motobu was the uncle to Mitose who started Kosho Ryu Kenpo The Motobu family has a long tradition with the King of Ryukyu His 6th son Prince Sho Koshin, his father reigned from 1648-1669 Getting back to Nakamra, he disliked the thought of karate being seperated into
- Shaolin Kenpo Kempo | MartialTalk. Com Friendly Martial Arts Forum . . .
I do know that Ralph Castro definitely teaches "Shaolin Kenpo", not "Shaolin Kempo" "Shaolin Kempo" is the name given to the style taught by Mr Fred Villari -- who is basically known as the king of the McDojo (whether or not that moniker is well deserved is up to you to decide, but the reputation is definitely out there, and has been for some time) I do know that Mr Castro, and his
- different types of kenpo kempo - martialtalk. com
In my opinion, if a kenpo kempo style is practiced here in the US, it probably has roots to legendary Professor William K S Chow from that little island (Hawaii) in the pacific In hindsight after going on only a short time of seven years in martial arts, regardless of the different types of kenpo kempo and where the styles originated, I'd be concerned about a style that is most effective
- Shorinji Kempo | MartialTalk. Com Friendly Martial Arts Forum Community
Shorinji Kempo was founded by a Japanese who served in China during the Japanese occupation there, fluent in Chinese and interested in martial arts and Zen he managed to visit the Shaolin temple in Henan province, at the time the temple was basically in ruins and just a few monks there to take care of the little left to care, one elderly monk
- Differences between Kenpo and Kempo? - MartialTalk. Com Friendly . . .
SHAOLIN KEMPO - The Shaolin Kempo system was formed by Fred Villari, a student of American and Shorinji kempo systems Fred Villari's system tends more towards the Kung-Fu element and utilizes the techniques of the 5 animal Chuan Fa to a large extent
- Kenpo and UFC style fighting - martialtalk. com
I've watched UFC and Pride fighting off and on, and aside from Mr Hackney, I don't recall ever seeing another Kenpo fighter in the ring Is Chuck Lidell (sp?) is a kempo practioner? Do you think the rules against eye gouges and direct groin strikes limit what a Kenpo fighter can do in the ring against a skilled MMA?
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