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Martial arts based on modern day street fighting American KenpoAlso known asKenpo KarateFocusCountry of originUSACreatorParenthood,Olympic sportNoAmerican Kenpo (, pronounced KeNpo), also known as Kenpo Karate, is an updated system of based on modern-day street fighting that applies logic and practicality. It is characterized by the use of quick and powerful strikes delivered from all of the body's natural weapons, powered by rapid stance transitions, called 'shifting.' Beginners are introduced to basic attack responses, which comprise a larger system taught through scripted scenarios, which allow instructors a platform to share concepts and principles emphasized in his teachings.The purpose of training in this manner is to increase physical coordination and continuity with linear and circular motion. Each movement, when correctly executed, leads into the next, keeping an adversary's 'dimensional zone' in check, while limiting their ability to retaliate.

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Should the adversary not react as anticipated, the skilled Kenpo practitioner, it is argued, is able to seamlessly transition into an alternative and appropriate action, drawn spontaneously from the trained subconscious.Founded and codified by, American Kenpo is primarily a combat system. Parker made significant modifications to the original art of Kenpo which he learned throughout his life, by introducing or changing principles, theories, and concepts of motion, as well as terminology. At the time of his passing in December 1990, Parker had created Short Form 1, Long Form 1, Short Form 2, Long Form 2, Short Form 3, Long Form 3, Long Form 4, Long Form 5 (Surprise Attacks), Long Form 6 (Bare Hands vs. Weapons), Long Form 7 (Twin Clubs), and Long Form 8 (Twin Knives).

Parker also created 154 named (ideal phase) technique sequences with 96 extensions, taught in three phases (Ideal, What-if and Formulation Phases). Parker believed in tailoring Kenpo to the individual and would also encourage his students to explore the unknown areas of martial arts.Parker left behind a large following of instructors who honored his teachings by implementing many different versions of American Kenpo. As Senior Grandmaster, Parker did not name a successor to his art, but instead entrusted his senior students to continue his teachings in their own way.

International Kenpo Karate Association crestThe design of the International Kenpo Karate Association crest was completed by Dick Tercell in 1958, as the art of American Kenpo was gaining international notoriety. The crest design was meant to symbolically represent the art's modernized form while simultaneously acknowledging the roots of American Kenpo in traditional Chinese and Japanese martial arts. Tiger Represents bravery, power, and physical strength. It is the early stage of a martial artist's training. It is important to work on the basics (e.g., to have a good ) to prepare the body for later advancement. Also, the Tiger in Chinese culture represent the celestial guardian of the. The aspect of individual.

Dragon Represents quintessence, fluidity, and agility, but also spiritual strength. It is the later stage of a martial artist's training.

The dragon is placed above the tiger in the crest to symbolize the importance of mental and spiritual strength over physical strength. This does not mean that physical strength is unimportant.

What it does imply is that martial artists need to have a good conscience to guide their physical action. Also, the Dragon in Chinese culture represents the celestial guardian of the. The aspect of individual. Circle The circle represents continuity. Dividing Lines The lines within the circle represent the original methods of attack first learned by ancient practitioners of the Chinese martial arts.

They also demonstrate the pathways which an object could travel. Colors The colors are representations of proficiency within the art, alluding to the colored belt ranking system. The white represents the beginning stages, black represents expert, and red represents professorship. Chinese Characters The writing acknowledges the art's Eastern roots. The characters on the right of the crest translate to 'Law of the Fist, '/ Hand （唐手）' or 'Empty Hand'（空手）' a.k.a.

'Kenpo Karate'. The characters on the left translate to 'Spirit of the Dragon and the Tiger.' Shape The shape of the crest represents the structure of a house. The walls and roof are curved to keep evil from intruding.

The ax at the bottom of the crest is a solemn reminder that should a martial artist tarnish the reputation of the organization they will be 'cut off' completely. Belt rankings American Kenpo Belts WhiteYellowOrangePurpleBlueGreenBrown(3 degrees)(10 degrees)American Kenpo has a graded colored belt system consisting of white, yellow, orange, purple, blue, green, 3rd degree brown, 2nd degree brown, 1st degree brown and 1st through 10th degree black. Different Kenpo organizations and schools may have different belt systems. The are indicated by half-inch red 'tips' up to the 4th degree, then a 5-inch 'block' for 5th. Thereafter, additional half-inch stripes are added up to the 9th degree.

For 10th degree black belt, two 5-inch 'blocks' separated by a half-inch space are used. In some styles, an increasing number of stripes on both sides of the belt can indicate black belt ranks.Syllabus There are different requirements per belt depending on the school.

Parker's IKKA schools stayed with the 24 techniques-per-belt syllabus, though some schools today have adopted a 16-20-24 technique syllabus as their standard. The 24 and the 16-20-24 technique syllabuses contain exactly the same techniques, but the latter groups them differently so fewer techniques are found at lower belt levels, and there are more belt levels to be found. In addition to self-defense techniques, Parker set specific criteria required for proficiency at each level. The criteria included basics categorized by stances, blocks, parries, punches, strikes, finger techniques, kicks, and foot maneuvers, as well as the much neglected specialized moves and methods category, which includes joint dislocations, chokes, take-downs, throws and other grappling components.Beyond proficiency, a student's character and attitude can also be analyzed as a major consideration in the promotion to a new rank. Promotion after 3rd degree black belt has more to do with contributions made back to the art, such as teaching or other great works of exploration. For example, a third degree black belt who further explores knife violence and brings that knowledge back may be promoted for his excellent contributions.

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2010-05-17.External links. —A site dedicated to the preservation of Ed Parker's American Kenpo Karate. Includes full details on techniques, forms, sets & more.

Rentan goshin toudi jutsu by Gichin FunakoshiBinding: HardcoverPages: 209Images: Over 200 black & white photographsLanguage: JapaneseOriginally published in 1925This book is titled 'Rentan goshin toudi jutsu' (Toudi arts: Polish your courage for self defense). Its author is Gichin Funakoshi. The book preserved the Shotokan founder’s precious techniques and Kata in 217 photographs, the largest part of which showing Funakoshi performing Kata. In this way this book served the countrywide popularization of Karate in Japan.

It contains two group photos, four calligraphies, as well as two photos of Funakoshi. The first part of the book contains a general introduction on history, styles, and etiquette. The second part, called “The System of Karate” contains descriptions and photos of how to make a fist, hand techniques, stances, and Makiwara, followed by foot techniques, Enbusen, and six throwing techniques (Nage-waza). The third part, called “The Fundaments and Kata of Karate,” constituting the main part of this work, contains the full descriptions and photographic documentation of the Kata.

The names of the Kata at this Point in time were still the old Okinawan style names: Pinan Shodan, Naihanchi Shodan, and Kūsankū are shown in their entirety. This is followed by the main points shown for the Kata Pinan Nidan to Pinan Godan, Naihanchi Nidan and Naihanchi Sandan, Sēshan, Passai, Wanshū, Chintō, Jitte, and Jion. The fourth part, called “Karate Research Gossip,” has some interesting articles trying to explain the development of Karate as an empty handed art during the kingdom era and others.Gichin Funakoshi is the founder of shotokan karate-do, perhaps the most widely known style of karate, and is attributed as being the 'father of modern karate'. Following the teachings of Anko Itosu, he was one of the Okinawan karate masters who introduced karate to the Japanese mainland in 1922. This is a book every karateka should have in their library.

It shows rare photos of Master Funakoshi showing his techniques. This book this book, even if damaged, is an authentic piece of history of karate and a must for the serious martial arts collector.

Motobu Choki to Yamada Tatsuo Kenkyu (Research of Choki Motobu and Tetsuo Yamada)This is a reprint of two books by Choki Motobu (1870-1944) 'Okinawa Kenpo Toudi Jutsu Kumite-hen' (his very first book) published in 1926 and 'Watashi no Karate Jutsu' (My Karate Art) published in 1932. These are the only two books on Karate ever published by Choki Motobu. This book is dated December 25, 1994.The book also includes additional works such as the story of Choki Motobu's contest with the boxer John Kentel in Kyoto 1923 that was featured in the Japanese magazine entitled King in September of 1925 (King article states it happened in November 1922) and wonderful pictures of Tatsuo Yamada (1905-1967). Kobo kenpo karatedo nyumon (An Introduction to karate do: Offensive and Defensive boxing) by Kenwa MabuniBinding: Softcover, Pages: 209Images: About 50 black & white photographs and 200 line drawings. Language: JapaneseOriginally published in 1935, this is a 1940 reprintThis book is titled 'Kobo kenpo karate-do nyumon' (An Introduction to karate-do: Offensive and Defensive Boxing). Its author is Kenwa Mabuni. Kenwa Mabuni was born in the late 1800s in Okinawa, and from an early age was privileged to study with many of the great martial arts masters of his day. At the age of 13, Kenwa was accepted as a student at the school of the famous karate-do master Anko Itosu, who lived in Shuri.

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When Kenwa was 20 years old, he began to study the art of Naha-karate or Naha-te with the Grandmaster Kanryo Higaonna. Later both of these major directions of karate-do of Okinawa formed a basis for Shito-ryu karate-do style created by Kenwa Mabuni. Showa Tenran Shiai and Budo Hokan 2 Volumes (published in 1930).Two book set depicting various Martial Arts such as Judo, Kendo, Iaido, (Tameshigiri), Naginata, (Tanto), and Jukendo were held in the presence of Emperor Showa.

The matches were held at the Imperial Emperor’s Palace. The Tenran Shiai were held three times in 1929, 1930 and 1940. This Tenran Shiai is the first one. Leading figures such as Hakudo Nakayama, Jigoro Kano (Founder of Judo), Hajime Isogai, Shuichi Nagaoka, and Masahiko Kimura took part in this great match. Unlike other Tenran Shiai this book contains Jukenjutsu matches. An Overview of Karate-do (2009)This is the first English translation of Genwa Nakasone's 1938 Karate-do Taikan.

It is one of the most comprehensive books published during the golden age of Karate-do. The book contains chapters of a veritable who's who of Karate-do luminaries including: Shiroma Shimpan, Hanashiro Chomo, Mabuni Kenwa, Otsuka Hironori, and Taira Shinken. The book is richly illustrated and goes into detail about Karate-do history, philosophy, techniques and kata.

310 pages, Publisher: Kowakan Karatedo Ltd. Encyclopedia of Ryukyu KobudoAuthor: Takakatsu Inoue and Shinken TairaReprint of original (1964) printing. Date published: August 15, 1997, limited edition of 800 copiesPublisher: Juyo Shorin; Pages: 210; Language: JapaneseContents: Photographic record, Supporting members, The development of Kobudo, The events of Kobudo, Bo jutsu, Kobujutsu other than Bo jutsuThis is a very rare book.

Limited edition to only 800 copies. It is a very well photographed book with all the major kobudo weapons illustrated.

It is a hard back book with slip case. It is in Japanese. A must have for the kobudo practitioner.

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Personal letter from Risei Kano (son of Jigoro Kano) regarding Judo - dated 1952The Kano letter and Kodokan envelope was personally handwritten by the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano's son Risei Kano (1900-1986). Risei Kano was the 3rd Kodokan Director, President of the the International Judo Federation and author of several Judo books.This long letter (measures 37 inches) and is dated September 2, 1952. In the letter he talks about his personal thoughts on Judo. The back of the envelope reads: President of All-Japan Judo Federation, President of Kodokan, Risei KanoUnfortunately, the details of this letter are very difficulty to accurately translate due to the grass-style cursive (shosho) used by Kano sensei. Original photograph of Ryuho Okuyama (1902-1987) the founder of Hakko Ryu Jujutsu (signed and given to one of his students in the 1950's)Ryuho Okuyama studied Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu (under Hosaku Matsuda and Sokaku Takeda) as well as several other martial arts to include: Seigoryu Jujutsu, Hasegawakoryu Kenjutsu, Nito Ryu Kenjutsu, Sojutsu, Jojutsu, Kyujutsu, and shurikenjutsu.

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Okuyama was an instructor of Daito Ryu Aikjujtusu until 1939 when he combined his knowledge and experience of martial arts with healing arts and founded Hakko Ryu Ju-jutsu (June 1, 1940). He initially named his organization Dai Nihon Shido-Kai later changing it to Hakko Ryu Kobujuku. Hakko Ryu was so named by Okuyama from the Japanese characters HA which translated means “Eighth” and KO which means “Light”. This comes from the belief that the sun emits eight bands of light (similar to the spectrum of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet).