The Law Of The Fist

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Bujitsu = General term we sometimes use Goshin Budo Kai = School Name Aiki Jujitsu= Style Well glad that is finally settled

Kempo takes the linear attacks of karate with the circular motions of kung fu, and combines them. In self-defense, Kempo will use what method is best suited. It also features holds, grappels, and throws to varying degrees. I was taught it orginally came from Okinawa/Hawaii.

Good news! My Aiki Jujitsu teacher is going to teach an outdoor iado class during the summer.I'll prolly get a video for some fundamentals now and then learn through him.

I've manged to find some dvds that teach the basics of bokken and samurai sword. Do you think i should purchase one? Would this be an effective way to learn the basics?

What you're saying is correct Andrew_Patton. I'm not arguing with that. However, foam weapons have a very practical use. Beginners with Nunchakus are going to clock themselves sooner or later. I've known someone who knocked himself out with a metal pair of nunchakus. My sensei, fractured a bone in his elbow with his first wooden home made pair. Yes, foam weapons will throw off weight and speed, but they're forgiving.

Gunyo Kogusoku is right. After talking to my sensei again, he explained that is just a general name we sometimes use. Technically, we're Goshin Budo Kai. Now has anyone heard of that?

Not completely true...read his autobiography. He was a pretty arrogant work-a-holic in his twenties. He even had a posse follow him everywhere after The Drunken Master was a hit. Thankfully, he has come ot his senses and I love the guy.

Its normal to feel nervous before your first MA class. However, any good sensei will understand that your new and will help u through. More likely then not, you will work seperated from the rest of the class. You'll learn the basics and try to get those solid before getting into the heavy stuff. You might get to try some white belt moves. My first class was spent working on combinations 6 and 7. A front and side kick followed by a cross and cover.

At my kempo school, we have numbered techniques and unnumbered techniques simply called kempos. You must also know certian forms and takedowns for each belt.

Does anyone know of any books or videos that could help me learn samurai sword? Neither of my two schools teach it. I have a friend who knows a good amount, but doesn't really have the time to teach me alot.

Personally, it would have to be samurai or traditonal chinese music for me. Modern music would ruin the mood to much. I get kinda absorbed in what I'm doing. I wouldn't mind it during warm ups. It would have to be really low volume or off during instruction time. Maybe silence is best.

Amen Brother!

I'd try: sidekick right to the the gut. Blade kick to the knee. Straight leg kick to the groin. Side step and a head lock Stepping out of the way Flailing back

Is there any safer/alternative routes that you and your girlfriend could take home? The best way to block a punch is to not be in its way.

I can't see the translations. Where can I get the right font to?

Techniques are completely needed. Often new comers aren't ready mentally or physically yet to handle just principles alone. You have to lay out for them step by step what to do. Techniques allow repition and can later have individual parts pulled for principles.

My first art is Shaolin Kempo. I like how it fuses the linear attacks of karate and the circular movements of kung fu. Kempo uses what ever works best for the situation. Kempo also functions very well as a self-defense system. We do a good amount of grappling and real life scenario training. It has also made me a stronger puncher,kicker, and imporved my flexibility. My secondary art is Bujitsu. This style takes the basics of Jujitsu, Hapkido, Aiki, and Judo. I enjoy this class because its something completely different and fresh from Kempo. We learn all about controlling the opponents body movment and throwing. This class is also much more traditional and formal then Kempo. I enjoyed both styles and hope to try something new at college this fall.

I've only seen it spelled Bujitsu, but aren't jutsu and jitsu interchangable? We haven't really done much weapons fighting. From what I've been told, Bujitsu just means Way of the Warrior or Warrior Like. It is really just a mix of throwing, holds, and redirectional styles to help prepare for any situation.

I'm currentely learning the style of Bujitsu, but I haven't seen much talk about it here. Is anyone else here familar with it? It is a mix of Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, and other similar styles.

About a 100.00 a month... but u can take up to 3 classes of Kempo, 2 classes of kung fu, 2 classes of bujitsu, and 1 sparring class every week for that price.

I've been doing Shaolin Kempo for about three years now and have a strong understanding of the basics. About a year ago I learned that a janitor at my school has black belts in more then a dozen styles. I began talking with him one day and he invited me to come to his dojo. He has began training me in Bujitsu, which means The Way of The Warrior. Personally, I think Kempo and Bujitsu compliment each other excellently. The Kempo i do focuses on punches and kicks. Bujitsu is much more grabs, throws, and holds. Kempo also can be very stationary at times, while the bujistu teaches more flowing and movement. The two seem to almost over lap and cover up the other's weakness. Cross training is very helpful MFGQ, but be sure you've been with your first school long enough. Had I done Bujitsu while just starting Kempo, I would have confused myself.