Summary: Kajukenbo is a hybrid martial art from Hawaii, with the made in America tag firmly attached. The art form evolved in the late 1940s. Its training is incorporated with movements like striking, throwing, kicking, joint locks, takedowns, and weapon disarmament techniques. Students are trained to effectively coordinate different movements and execute them in a…Continue readingKajukenbo
Summary: Kapu kuialua (also known as lua) is a martial art developed in Hawaii. The focus of lua is breaking bones and manipulating whatever joints are left open and vulnerable for attack. In Hawaii, lua has had a long history of being used in warfare, from the time native Hawaiians engaged in a civil war…Continue readingKapu kuialua
Summary: Karate is arguably one of the most popular combative martial arts in the world, and the credit for that goes to the Japanese for its invention and development. It was conceived from ancient martial arts that had Chinese elements. The year it was created is not clear, but it started its growth in the…Continue readingKarate
Summary: Kempo is a Japanese form of unarmed martial arts. It is also an umbrella term that is used for a tree full of disciplines. This is why those not studying the art often find the words kempo and kenpo confusing. The style originated in China and was brought to Japan over seven-hundred years ago.…Continue readingKempo
Summary: Kendo is a Japanese martial art with the literal meaning the way of the sword.’ The art combines basic martial art techniques as well as sports-like moves. Since today it is also regarded as a contemporary sport, practitioners gather to improve physical form and strength and participate in kendo matches. The discipline’s roots extend…Continue readingKendo
