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Kempo Jutsu, as created by Professor Kimo Ferreira, introduced the form Shirukuma from Motobu-ryu as a tribute to Motobu Chosei, Sensei. The structure is similar to many fundamental karate forms, but the Hikite returns closer to the centerline / solar … Continue reading →

I got my start in a Fred Villari’s Studios of Self Defense. Most folks who come to this website got there start in a dojo that is or was connected to him in some way. Although I didn’t always agree … Continue reading →

In a good way. I was lucky enough to have Marlon Wilson get me in touch with GM Tim Wakefield up in Canada. He was kind enough to send me his write-ups of the combinations, and with those we’ve narrowed … Continue reading →