“Through this fist art one gains long life and happiness.”
I had my first kajukenbo class last night and, as a result, I’m really sore today. I think it will be tough on my back and knee, but with accommodation, I’m determined to make it. According to the Seven Star Web site, “ Kajukenbo is generally more open to modification to suit a person's strengths or limitations than many traditional martial arts.”
That being said, the first class was harder than I anticipated. In the first 15 minutes, I was out of breath. Our instructor Jordon taught us a little about self defense, as well as a few stances, punches, and kicks.
We start each class with a brief meditation. It’s not as long as the meditation Cheryl leads us in at the beginning of each day of module, but in a way it's more peaceful.
We also learned how to salute each other, which we do before we fight with anyone. The salute is a combination of the sign for power and the sign for peace. Together, it means respect, as in “let’s practice this kung fu thing in peace,” as Jordon says. All kidding aside, the true motto for kajukenbo is “Through this fist art one gains long life and happiness.”
MEANING OF KAJUKENBO:
The word KaJuKenBo is derived from the letters for the styles that contributed to the creation of the art. Together they make up the Kajukenbo motto.
KA - (Long Life) This comes from the word Karate. An art form that emphasized on hard and powerful teqniques. The karate influence was from Tang Soo Do brought by P.Y.Y. Choo.
JU - (Happiness) This comes from Judo and Jujitsu. Art forms that empasize grappling, throws, locks and sweeps. The judo and jujitsu influence was from Kodenkan Danzan Ryu brought by Joe Holck and Se Keino Ryu brought by Frank Ordonez.
KEN - (Fist) This comes from Kenpo. An art form of karate that emphasizes multiple and fluid hand techniques through hard and powerful movements. The kenpo influence was from Kosho Shorei Kenpo brought by Adriano Emperado.
BO - (Style) This comes from Chinese and American boxing. The art of Chinese boxing (Kung Fu), emphasizes on flexability and agility parrying and evasive movements that flow together. The Chinese boxing influence was from Northern and Southern Sil-lum styles brought by Clarence Chang.
That being said, the first class was harder than I anticipated. In the first 15 minutes, I was out of breath. Our instructor Jordon taught us a little about self defense, as well as a few stances, punches, and kicks.
We start each class with a brief meditation. It’s not as long as the meditation Cheryl leads us in at the beginning of each day of module, but in a way it's more peaceful.
We also learned how to salute each other, which we do before we fight with anyone. The salute is a combination of the sign for power and the sign for peace. Together, it means respect, as in “let’s practice this kung fu thing in peace,” as Jordon says. All kidding aside, the true motto for kajukenbo is “Through this fist art one gains long life and happiness.”
MEANING OF KAJUKENBO:
The word KaJuKenBo is derived from the letters for the styles that contributed to the creation of the art. Together they make up the Kajukenbo motto.
KA - (Long Life) This comes from the word Karate. An art form that emphasized on hard and powerful teqniques. The karate influence was from Tang Soo Do brought by P.Y.Y. Choo.
JU - (Happiness) This comes from Judo and Jujitsu. Art forms that empasize grappling, throws, locks and sweeps. The judo and jujitsu influence was from Kodenkan Danzan Ryu brought by Joe Holck and Se Keino Ryu brought by Frank Ordonez.
KEN - (Fist) This comes from Kenpo. An art form of karate that emphasizes multiple and fluid hand techniques through hard and powerful movements. The kenpo influence was from Kosho Shorei Kenpo brought by Adriano Emperado.
BO - (Style) This comes from Chinese and American boxing. The art of Chinese boxing (Kung Fu), emphasizes on flexability and agility parrying and evasive movements that flow together. The Chinese boxing influence was from Northern and Southern Sil-lum styles brought by Clarence Chang.
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