catatchison Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 Hello, I am currently in jujitsu and would like another martial art to compliment it. Jujitsu is great for self-defense but I want some more skills with my feet and hands. I was thinking about Kempo. Can any of you help me? Thanks Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryjf Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 take a good striking art... shotokan tang soo do tae kwon do karate kempo kenpo (American) - has especially fast hand work. I find that it's easier to find a striking type school than a jujitsu type school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 Brian: Kenpo/Kempo sounds like a great choice . Why...I'm just a little partial to it if you couldn't tell . Anyway, Kenpo/Kempo does have lots of hand strikes as well as kicks, and focuses primarily on self defense. They do have katas as well, but the self defense techinques usually are the primary focus. Well just my 2cents . Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 I would say that any of the arts suggested by larryjf would work well. Of course I am partial to TKD, but I would say probably what you really should worry about is finding a good school. Pick which of the above you want to look at first, then look for a school. If you don't find a school that you think is a good bet to be a good school, go on to the next art. Might as well take my advice--I don't use it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKJ1216 Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 I don't know if it's good for what you want. I think you shoudl also look at shudokan. White Belt- Shudokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnifinite Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Sounds like a good combo to me... *coughs and gestures to signature* 1st Dan HapkidoColored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRo Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 id go for TKD (taekwon-do) because it uses both hands and feet to good affect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle-san Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I've found that a good Karate style (ie. Shotokan with a competent instructor) mixes very well with Jujutsu seeing as the base for the arts is similar. Striking in Jujutsu is similar to striking in Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catatchison Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 Thanks again everybody for the info. I have decided that it will be kenpo. along with my Jujitsu i should be bruce lee ... LOL... Everyone have a Great Weekend !!!! Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Good luck with your combination! Hope it works out well for you. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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