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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"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!

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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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One Hit Kill: Shotokan Karate

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We hope you all had a Merry Christmas! Did you get what you wished for? The New Year is right around the corner!

Anyways, the topic of the day is: Karate. Karate is said to have originated over 1000 years ago  in China as a martial art form practiced by monks. Due to large amounts of trading between China and Okinawa the martial art form soon became an arts studied by Japan.
            "Master Gichin Funakoshi formally introduced a style of Okinawan fighting arts, known as Okinawa-Te (later known as Karate) to mainland Japan in 1917 where the art of Karate soon became popular. Master Hidetaka Nishiyama in his book KARATE THE ART OF EMPTY HAND FIGHTING claims, "At the same time, the ancient native Japanese hand-to-hand fighting techniques jujitsu and kendo (sword fighting) were being widely practiced, and modern sports imported from the West were rapidly becoming popular. Karate soon took over many elements of both of these, and the basis was laid for the modern Japanese-style karate".- Karate History. If you have any questions or would like to help us out please feel free to comment.
  
If you are looking for a traditional, disciplined, and powerful martial art we recommend taking Shotokan Karate. Here is a link that will give you a list of Karate Schools in Hawaii: Onzuka.com

 Master Ginchin Funakoshi is in the photo above. "Karate is not only the acquisition of certain defensive skills, but also the mastering of the art of being a good and honest member of society." - Ginchi Funakoshi.

Thank you for stopping in! Happy Holidays!


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Product of the day: SAI/KOBUDO

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 We hope you are all having a great week! Is anyone doing any last minute Christmas shopping? If you looking for a last minute gift our Samurai Sword Sets are 40% off this week in store only promo: bktw12. Hurry on in they are going quickly!

 Now for the product of the day: The infamous Sai aka Kobudo used by Raphael (ninja turtles) and Elektra. After doing some research we found that the Sai originated as early as the 1400's in China as a farming tool. Some sources we found say the Sai was used by the police in Japan as batons. The origin of the Sia seems to vary between the different forms of martial arts. Does anyone have any insight? Here are some of the forms that use the Sai: Kajukenbo, Karate, Tae Kwon Doe, Ninjitsu, Jui Jitsu, and much more.      

Parts of the Sai:
 If you have any questions please feel free to ask us! Here is a video to get you started:

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Topic of the day: Kendo

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Christmas is right around the corner!

Have you taken an interest in swordsmanship but do not know where to start or base your training off of? Maybe we can help! Here's a link of the history to traditional form of japanese swordsmanship called Kendo: Kendo History. There are millions of people practicing this art form and they love it. These are some of the schools taught here on the island Hawaii Kendo Dojo's and for alittle inspiration to get yourself started we have a video of some Kendo in action: Kendo Championships. If you have any questions about this or any other form of martial arts please feel free to contact us. Thanks for dropping in!

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Gas mask training!? Does it work...

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Has anyone encountered a runner with a gas mask on? We have and it was pretty weird. So we did some research on "gas mask" training. Training with a gas mask is equal to training in high altitudes; better breathing with less air. Here is a link to a further and more in depth explanation and a video on how they train: Gas Mask Training.

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Product of the day: Dipped foam Head gear

 

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The product of the day is our Dipped Foam Headgear. Safety first! The Dipped Foam Headgear is 2cm thick, provides outlets for the ears, and secures on with an elastic strap. If you are looking for a headgear that provides maximum visibility this product is right for you. We also sell face shields that attach to these helmets for added face protection. Our dipped foam headgear is also tournament certified! Do any of you use our headgear?  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at: info@kcmartialartssupplies.com. Have a great day!


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Kama

 

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We hope you are having a great week! Today's featured product is the Kama (Sickle). The Kama originated in the 1600's traditionally used by the Okinawan s as farming tools which later became there weapon of choice. Here is the link: Kama History . If anyone else has any more information about the Kama please feel free to comment. How long does it take to master the Kama? Have a good day! 

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"I am to old for martial arts."

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It is officially Christmas month! Happy Holidays!

Here is the good news: "It is never to late to join martial arts!" There is a martial art for every age. Have you ever asked yourself how old grand masters are? Old but they can still move. A more popular martial arts amongst the "elderly" age is Tai Chi. Tai chi is very peaceful, relaxing, and gentle. It is even said that Tai Chi helps prevent cancer and other diseases. Here is a video to help you get started and if these people can do it so can you!  

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Looking for a particular martial art?

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We hope your week is going well! We are kicking off our busy week with two 45 ft containers full of martial art goods. Lots of new products as well as redesigned products for your training needs. Speaking of training: There are a lot of customers asking where the Dojos are in Hawaii. Here is a link to help you on your way. /www.onzuka.com/. Like we have said before do not hesitate to ask us any questions and do not be afraid to contact any of the instructors on the list. Good Luck!


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Jui Jitsu the unarmed martial art form.

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Today's topic is Jui-Jitsu the unarmed martial art form. The video above is only a few of the many effective techniques used to take down an opponent. Here in Hawaii there are many forms of Jui-Jitsu: Brazilian, American, traditional, Japanese, and much more. We believe that judo and jui-jitsu used to be one in the same but we can not back that answer up. Does anyone know the history of the Jui-jitsu form? We have tried to do some research and ask questions but all the answers we get are different. If you live in Hawaii we do recommend checking out Mad Tiger Academy  with Eric Goo. If you have any questions about any martial art form please do not hesitate to ask us! Thank you for stopping by.


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Are Ninjas Real?

Hello Everyone! We hope you all had a great weekend.The question of the year, "Are ninjas really real?" Yes, Ninjas or rather shinobi are real. When ninjas came about they were used as assassins and spies paid by either the lower class to kill certain samurai or hired by samurai to kill other samurai leaders. Here is a link for more on the history of the ninja: History of the Ninja. We do have one 15th Don in Bujinkan Shirowashi in Hawaii Robert Fraser: Bunjinkan Shirowashi. If you are interested  in studying the form do not hesitate to ask us any questions we will be glad to direct you in the right direction. So do ninjas really exist?

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Krav Maga similar to kajukenbo? Great styles for self defense!

Ladies and gentlemen if you are looking for a self defense martial art form we highly suggest looking at krav maga and the kajukenbo systems. Enjoy the Video and have a great day!


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KCMA Team

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Product of the day: Hand Wraps

 

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Today's featured product is the hand wraps. We carry 118" wraps available in black, red, yellow, and natural at $7.95 per pair. There has always been battles on how to wrap your hands the right way. Honestly, there is no wrong or right way to wrap your hands: It all depends on how and what you are training for. A traditional boxer will wrap his hands different from a Muay Thai boxer and a mixed martial artist will wrap his hands different than a kenpo person. The point we are getting at is to know your goals and wrap the way that fits your training style. Here is a link to help get you started: Hand wraps 101. Have a great day!

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