Chinese Kara Ho Kempo Fundamental Practice And Techniques

The art of Chinese kara-ho kempo was developed in the late 1930's by Professor William Chow. In this volume, grandmaster Sam Kuoha presents the training methods and basic techniques of this "street" oriented martial art. Included in this book are techniques to defend against grappling, clubs or sticks, guns, knives and multiple attackers. Besides an illustration of defensive techniques, this volume reveals kara-ho kempo training secrets designed to prepare you for street combat. With over 500 photographs illustrating stances, blocks, parries, strikes, training exercises and self-defense techniques.

During his many years of martial arts training and research, grandmaster Kuoha has investigated internal and meditative systems such as chi kung and yoga designed to bring peace of mind to the practitioner and to cultivate enormous amounts of internal power. Kuoha has proven the effectiveness of his research by setting records for marvels of strength and internal power such as breaking huge blocks of ice.Besides revealing the secrets of cultivating internal power for martial use, however, this book illustrates methods of meditation and breathing that promote better health and a harmonious relationship between the mind and body.

The complete presentation of the system developed by Wally Jay, this book brings together elements from different arts, Jay's broad-based yet focused and effective system incorporates theories, principles, and techniques essential to the development of every martial artist, whether a novice or a seasoned veteran. In this definitive instructional text, Jay covers the history of small-circle jujitsu; techniques for warm-ups, falling and resuscitation; details on weaknesses of the human body; locking techniques for wrists, fingers, arms, and legs; throwing and choking techniques; and self-defense against strikes, chokes, body grabs, and wrist grabs.

Kempo, also known as Kenpo, is a classic and effective system of self defense. A Japanese martial art that teaches you how to avoid physical confrontations, the primary focus of Kempo, or "Fist Law" is to not inflict harm, but to manipulate the balance and structure of your opponent for optimal results. It teaches you how to avoid conflict through an understanding of Kosho Ryu's unique mental discipline and philosophy developed by the thirteenth century Japanese Buddhist priest, Kosho Bosatsu. With hundreds of photographs of kempo techniques and downloadable video, this Kempo book gives you systematic guidance for maximum effectiveness in the striking, throwing, and locking arts. Practical in its application, powerful in its philosophy, Ultimate Kempo is a martial arts foundation that any practitioner can use to hone their skills. Chapters include: What is Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo? What is the Martial Way? Concepts of Study Escaping Joint Locking Throwing Striking Pressure Points