Kajukenbo on Hawaii News Now

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Here is a link to the practical use and application of Hawaii's own Kajukenbo featuring Al Dacascus and Kai Li interviewed by Hawaii News Now: Practical Martial Arts

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For more info on Kajukenbo please view the previous entry.

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KCMA TEAM

"Through this fist style one gains long life and happiness." - Kajukenbo

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We hope your week is going well and do not give up on those new years resolutions you can do it! 

Anyhow,

Today's topic is KAJUKENBO. Started in the streets of Oahu, HI around 1947.

Broken down: 

• KA - Karate/Tang Soo do, By Peter Young Yil Choo
• JU - Judo and Jui Jitsu, By Frank Ordonez and Joe Holk
• KEN - Kenpo, By Adriano Emperado
• Bo - Chinese Boxing, By Clarence Chang

As you can see KAJUKENBO is a mixed martial art founded by five different martial artists who trained together to create a practical and useful art form. They called themselves "The Black Belt Society" with Sijo Adriano D. Emperado as the head of Kajukenbo (Photo above). Here is a link to the Kajukenbo home  page: KAJUKENBO HISTORY. Kajukenbo is one of the few martial arts that is constantly evolving taking in new methods and ideas.  (Please feel free to comment or add more info about the history of Kajukenbo.)

Kajukenbo is an aggressive and very effective martial art form. Some people call it the art of dirty fighting even there blocks are known to be forceful strikes. Kajukenbo incorporates and is not limited to defense against (a): Gun, knife, club, different types of grabs and punches, multiple attackers, chokes, and much more. This form will not only teach you the quickest way to take down your opponent/attacker but will also teach you self respect, self discipline, respect for others, and how to balance your spirit, mind, and body. Here is one of the theories: "R.A.D.  Recognize the situation you are in. Avoid confrontation if possible. Defend yourself if you have to." 

If you are looking for a great all around martial art form we recommend trying Kajukenbo. Here is a direct link to schools all around the world including Hawaii: Kajukenbo Schools. Many of the schools will give you a free intro lesson just give the school a call. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. 

KC Martial Arts Supplies carries all the Kajukenbo gear! Online and in our store location. 

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Judo - " The Gentle Path"

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How is your week going so far? The weekend is almost here!

Today's topic is...Judo! JU (gentle) Do (way or path) JUDO = "The gentle way." Judging by the photo above it does not look very gentle to me. After doing some research we found that Judo and Juijitsu were on in the same. Judo became its own form roughly around the late 1800's practiced and studied by this man named Dr. Jigoro Kano (the founder of Judo). Dr. Jigoro Kano took the striking from juijitsu to make Judo the Olympic sport it is today. For more on the history of Judo please click on this link: History of Judo.

Judo is made up of various sweeps, throws, pins, and several locks. Taking Judo will increase your burst power and ability to read your opponents body movements. One of our workers that does Kajukenbo shared with us his experience sparring against a Judo practitioner: "I have never been caught of guard so many times with the amount of sweeps he landed. It was like he knew were I was going to step next." If you are interested in taking Judo classes check your local schools and recreational centers chances are they have Judo classes. If not please visit: Onzuka.com. We highly recommend looking up Sensai  Ray Imada. Great practitioner and an even better person. If you have any questions please let us know or if you have any insights about Judo please feel free to contact us or leave a comment. Thank you for stopping in!

KC Martial Arts Supplies sells Judo Uniforms! Judo Uniforms @ KCMASUPPLIES online.

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Product of the Day: Leg Stretch Machine

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We hope you are all having a great week!

Anyhow lets get down to the product of the day:

Leg Stretch Machine. Our leg stretcher is built of quality steel lined with durable vinyl wrapped foam for maximum comfort. With the new steering wheel crank and  built in stop latch it makes it easy for you to meet and exceed your stretching goals. The Leg Stretch Machine goes a full 180 degrees! The back pad reclines to you liking and will also lay flat for storage purposes. The leg machine will not only help you to kick higher it will also help you stretch  your back, hips, hamstrings, gluts, calves, and much more! A few of our employees tried it and loved it. "Easy to use, crank at my own will, and I feel stretched!" Come in and try it today! If you like it we will give you 10% off! Offer good though Jan 14, 2012. Promo code: kcma01012L.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you for stopping in. Here is a link to more leg stretches that will leave you feeling great: Stretch Everyday .



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New Years Resolution: Work out!

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Happy New Year!

The question of the day is: Do you have new year resolutions and is one of them to work out?

Let me tell you right now that being fit and working out does not require you to hit the gym! The hardest part about getting it fit is the fist step: Getting Started. We asked one of our workers how he got started and here is what he said:  

1. Listen to your favorite song (Preferably a faster song)
2. Find what motivates you
3. Set a fitness goal 
4. Drill it through your head that you want to get fit

Now put it in a sentence: "With my favorite song playing, girl friend by my side (his motivation), and fitness goals in place; I am ready to get fit!" Immediately after that is said start doing some push ups, sit ups, or start running. Trust me you will feel better.

Remember how we said getting fit does not require you to go to the gym? You can start in your office, at home, or in the gym. If you acknowledge that you want to get fit you will already be more conscience about what you eat, how you carry yourself, and how you live. There are many ways in getting fit and everyone is different. Here are a few ideas to consider: find a training buddy, try martial arts, yoga, zumba, try playing some of the sports you used to play as you were a kid, start biking, swimming, running, walking daily, stretching, ect...Please help us if you have anymore suggestions.

7 Benefits of regular fitness (click on link): Exercise

Here is a great article to help you get stared: Office Style Training 

If you have any questions or any suggestions please comment.

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