I am glad to be part of the A.D. Emperado family!!! Like my Sifu
says, "Our goal is to inflick pain!!" I agree with her 100%. Don't
mess with us!!! Also, I blessed to have my dad as a black belt who has
trained since he was 11 years old, and have gotten the opportunity to
work with Bruce Lee's cousin down in West Oakland, Ca. during the 70's.


Renee"

actually i found the article very fulfilling .since i am 3rd degree
blackbelt and have been teaching those very words in my teachers school
as well as mine for years.i no longer teach as the intensity of student
enrollment has dwindled.they dont seem to share my thoughts on the
subject.so to them i say good luck but as for me real training is the
only way to be REAL in my defense arsenal.so i thank you for your time
and for including me in the mail system.TRAIN   on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--- In kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com, xoyqyycuurya <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Most people reading this article won't appreciate this advice. My
> only comment is that the truth is sometimes a hard pill to
> swallow ... especially when talking about Street Fights.
> Please read this article to the end -- I offer a simple solution to
> the dilemma. Without the distinction, you'll never be sure you are
> reacting at 100% in a real street fight.
> So, what is this terrible truth I am talking about? Here it is -- if
> you are competing in martial arts competitions, then you aren't
> efficiently preparing for self defense.
> The very rules that you must adhere to in the ring -- kicking above
> the waist, not hitting the groin, no punching to the face, no wrist
> locks that lift both feet off the ground -- whatever -- are the rules
> that will keep you from responding (automatically) with the "best
> defense" in a real street fight.
>
>
>
> Note: I am not saying that martial competition is bad. Not at all.
> It's just not practical for real self defense.
>
> OK, maybe "no contact" or "light contact" tournaments aren't
> realistic, but what about UFC and Pride Fights?...
>
> http://groups.msn.com/martialartsqen
>



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Most people reading this article won't appreciate this advice. My
only comment is that the truth is sometimes a hard pill to
swallow ... especially when talking about Street Fights.
Please read this article to the end -- I offer a simple solution to
the dilemma. Without the distinction, you'll never be sure you are
reacting at 100% in a real street fight.
So, what is this terrible truth I am talking about? Here it is -- if
you are competing in martial arts competitions, then you aren't
efficiently preparing for self defense.
The very rules that you must adhere to in the ring -- kicking above
the waist, not hitting the groin, no punching to the face, no wrist
locks that lift both feet off the ground -- whatever -- are the rules
that will keep you from responding (automatically) with the "best
defense" in a real street fight.



Note: I am not saying that martial competition is bad. Not at all.
It's just not practical for real self defense.

OK, maybe "no contact" or "light contact" tournaments aren't
realistic, but what about UFC and Pride Fights?...

http://groups.msn.com/martialartsqen

Distance AttacksSometimes, real fights start with your attacker at a
distance. Not all fights start with your enemy right on top of you.
Fortunately, some of the time, you get a little advanced warning.
Your aggressor may try to get past your long range defenses, for an
in-fight attack.
Or maybe he (or she) is a long-range fighter -- someone who will
start with distance kicks. Your attacker's kick may come flying
through the air, follow a giant step toward you, or just reach with a
long leg.
How to Defend Against a Long-Range KickWhichever long-range kick you
have to counter, you still probably have a situation where your
aggressor's kick is reaching you, but you can't get in to reach your
attacker.
So, what do you do?
The answer is you don't go after your attacker ... yet.
Instead of reaching for your attacker, think in terms of protecting
your own body space. Stop the limb that is approaching.
Ala Bruce Lee, you want to reach with your weapon -- maybe a shin
kick -- to the closest part of your opponent. In this case, you kick
your attacker's shin....

http://groups.google.com/group/martialartsqen

Is it possible to fight power with power?
If someone punches with a power hit, and your best response is also a
power punch, can you be successful with your counter punch?
The quick answer is yes, you can make your counter attack another
power punch. There are some qualifications:



1) I'll assume you won't punches. None of this, first your attacker
punches you in the face. You take it and respond with your punch to
his (or her) face. That's not martial intelligence. It would come
down to, "Who can survive the beating?"
2) Exact force meeting force is probably not the best idea, either.
You both punch at the exact same time, and your knuckles come
crashing into each other. Or you both make contact with each other's
kidneys at the same time. Also situations to be avoided.
3) Don't take your attacker's punch at all, if you don't have to. A
fight shouldn't be filled with proper etiquette. No rules. So, don't
allow your attacker to make contact if you can avoid it.


If you have a well-developed power punch, then think about using it
as your counter punch. Consider:...

http://groups.google.com/group/martialartsqen

Since my sifu moved away I have all this time on my hands (class time,
lol). Anyways, I wanted to share a few things with the rest of my
Kajukenbo chatmates.


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Vickie

I am a 4th Deg under Proffessor Woody Sims and Grand Master Emil
Bautista. I have recently relocated for work to Washington, DC and I am
looking for a Kaju School to work out and train at. Any information
would be appreciated.

Thanks, Rich

Hi I have been trying to find a school in the boston area or nyc area
that will allow to have students train with a partner by video and
then come to his aor her school and test for a belt in person does
anybody know of a person that owns a school in nyc or boston that will
allow that thanks
perry

http://www.usadojo.com/biographies/charles-gaylord.htm

"PEACE AND LOVE"



----- Original Message ----
From: sauce023 <sauce023@...>
To: kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2007 1:19:51 PM
Subject: [Kajukenbo WorldWide] Gaylord Method

I have heard of many different off shoots of Kajukenbo, I am currently in the
study of Tam Pai
Kajukenbo, but there is another place in town that teaches the Gaylord Method. I
have done
some prying online with no luck.....what is the Gaylord Method? Thanks




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I Study Gaylord At Delta 1 Martal arts Sifu Tim Calvin who studied under Jordan
Pallen. gaylore is simply the same technics but a bit more basic. Thats all I
also studied Wunhopkeundo under Sifu Bill Owenes.

"PEACE AND LOVE"



----- Original Message ----
From: sauce023 <sauce023@...>
To: kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2007 1:19:51 PM
Subject: [Kajukenbo WorldWide] Gaylord Method

I have heard of many different off shoots of Kajukenbo, I am currently in the
study of Tam Pai
Kajukenbo, but there is another place in town that teaches the Gaylord Method. I
have done
some prying online with no luck.....what is the Gaylord Method? Thanks




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have heard of many different off shoots of Kajukenbo, I am currently in the
study of Tam Pai
Kajukenbo, but there is another place in town that teaches the Gaylord Method. 
I have done
some prying online with no luck.....what is the Gaylord Method?  Thanks

The most common place to buy martial arts or self defense equipment
is in the local dojo. Most dojos, training centers, etc., have a
small store where you can buy or order the martial arts or self
defense equipment you need for your practice.
Buying your martial arts or self defense equipment at your local dojo
has a lot of advantages. You will get expert advise from your
teacher. He knows your needs and what type of martial arts or self
defense equipment you are going to need for his classes. He will also
be the best person to advise you on the quality of the different
brands due to his years of experience with many different suppliers.
The negative part of buying martial arts or self defense equipment at
your local dojo is the price. Buying only a minor wholesaler, the
discount margins are very small and this will reflect itself in the
prices your teacher has to charge for the martial arts and self
defense equipment he or she sells.
The second possibility is buy your martial arts and self defense
equipment at a local specialized store. The advantage is a lower
price than in your local dojo or gym, you can touch, feel and try on
the equipment before you buy to see if you like it and if the size
fits you. You can get some advise from the salesperson about the
different brands of martial arts and self defense equipment they
sell....

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/martialartsqen

Hello Group - NEW MEMBER

Just saying hi.. Thanks again for letting me sign up and keep up to
date with your posts/blog; stop by if you want.


http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/kkskenpo
http://www.geocities.com/gkhdojo
http://www.safeliving.usana.com
http://www.usanachoice.blogspot.com

Just saying hi.. Thanks again for letting me sign up and keep up to
date with your posts/blog; stop by if you want.


http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/kkskenpo
http://www.geocities.com/gkhdojo
http://www.safeliving.usana.com
http://www.usanachoice.blogspot.com

DIRECCION DONDE SE PUEDE VER EL VIDEO DE LA KAJUKENBO SELF DEFENSE
ACADEMY MEXICO:

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=3LzoPvIBe88

please unscribe me from your website thanks perry

norsewolf7777 <norsewolf7777@...> wrote:          While I agree that many
styles use to much, there are excellent
styles like Kajukenbo that do meet the needs of the street. Reality is
that most street attacks are on people who are not aware of there
surroundings. I teach the three codes Yellow, Red, Green. Its all
about being alert. Kajukenbo is tried and tested. Okamigokenbo is a
new style created from Goju, Kenpo(core), Tae Kwon Do and Chinese
boxing. Lets all have an open mind.






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While I agree that many styles use to much, there are excellent
styles like Kajukenbo that do meet the needs of the street.  Reality is
that most street attacks are on people who are not aware of there
surroundings.  I teach the three codes Yellow, Red, Green.  Its all
about being alert.  Kajukenbo is tried and tested.  Okamigokenbo is a
new style created from Goju, Kenpo(core), Tae Kwon Do and Chinese
boxing.  Lets all have an open mind.

It's nice that the two biggest names in MMA are merged so that fights
like Chuck Liddell vs Quinton Jackson of Pride can be possible. Hmmm..I
saw the card at ufc.com and i think its very good. Can't wait for this
one. I even searched for Jackson's fights on youtube. Here's my
pick>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO_WfqOUbZo

What's more is a lot of people training in a martial art reach a
plateau. They don't feel like they are progressing. They feel that
there's something missing. Or even if starting, the basic training
seems just so boring. They're right, there is something missing which
enriches the whole experience many times over. But for you it could be
very different.
http://martialartsdsp.blogspot.com/#

Norsewolf7777,You're absolutely right my friend.Life doesn't end
at 53,or in my case 56. I have a little more kicking and punching
left in me.Although I have had to tone down the way I work out.
I am somewhat in the same fix as you,in that I am very much interested
in the Art of Kenpo/Kajukenbo but have no formal training in those arts.
I'm located in the beautiful state of South Carolina out in the boon docks
and the only martial arts schools in my area are designed for kids and
tournaments.At my age,I'm mostly into self defense now,and that's why
I choose Kajukenbo in this stage of my developement.The TKD I learned
years ago from a Master Instructor doesn't fit my present body conditions,
for injuries and old age is creeping in.I like to keep my feet on the ground
now and those beautiful TKD side kicks just don't measure up any more.
Good luck in your search for finding Instruction in Kajukenbo.
-Randy Sutton.

----- Original Message -----
From: Burt Vickers <burtvickers@...>
Date: Friday, March 9, 2007 10:56 am
Subject: Re: [Kajukenbo WorldWide] Re: Thank you
To: kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com


> Where in MASS are you located?? I have allot of contacts in the Boston
> area.. Good Kenpo instructors
>  There are alot of Nick Cerio's students still teaching in Mass. His
> system is a branch off of the original kajukenbo system.  and I know
> there are allot of Sony Gascon students still around.
>
>  Drop me a line if you wish I will check around for you.
>  I have a direct email : burtvickers@...
>  I have a few clips out on the web : google and You tube.com
>  search for kajukembo or kajukenbo
>
>  I hope you find a good instructor to train under.. Then you will
> truly appreciate Kajukenbo.
>  Burt Vickers
>
>
>  ----- Original Message ----
>  From: norsewolf7777 <norsewolf7777@...>
>  To: kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com
>  Sent: Friday, March 9, 2007 9:21:17 AM
>  Subject: [Kajukenbo WorldWide] Re: Thank you
>
>  Thank you all. True there is no replacement for a good instructor.
>  But when there is no Kajukenbo school(Western MASS) then parents and
>
>  families like my own have to resort to other means to defend
> ourselves.
>  True, a good instructor is a must. But those of us who are over 50 do
>
>  not want Tai Chi, we want something that we can defend ourselves
> with.
>  While it true that it is hard to learn in some ways from DVDs or
> Tapes,
>  I would rather learn a little then be a victim. I once read several
>  articles by a gentlemen martial artist out west who is an Apache and
>
>  was said that in most street fights, stay simple. While Tae Kwon Do
> is
>  one art I have studied, I believe that we should use whatever we need
>
>  to survive. Most street encounters can be avoided, if we just think.
>
>  I was really impressed with the short kata of Kajukenbo. Also I have
>
>  been impressed with the self defense. While the horse stance is not
> my
>  stance I can see where it would help train the lower ranks.
>  Thank you very much for your comment. If we move soon I will try to
>  find a Kajukenbo school. Life doesn't end at 53.
>
>
>
>
>  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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Where in MASS are you located?? I have allot of contacts in the Boston area..
Good Kenpo instructors
There are alot of Nick Cerio's students still teaching in Mass. His system is a
branch off of the original kajukenbo system.  and I know there are allot of Sony
Gascon students still around.

Drop me a line if you wish I will check around for you.
I have a direct email : burtvickers@...
I have a few clips out on the web : google and You tube.com
search for kajukembo or kajukenbo

I hope you find a good instructor to train under.. Then you will truly
appreciate Kajukenbo.
Burt Vickers


----- Original Message ----
From: norsewolf7777 <norsewolf7777@...>
To: kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2007 9:21:17 AM
Subject: [Kajukenbo WorldWide] Re: Thank you

Thank you all. True there is no replacement for a good instructor.
But when there is no Kajukenbo school(Western MASS) then parents and
families like my own have to resort to other means to defend ourselves.
True, a good instructor is a must. But those of us who are over 50 do
not want Tai Chi, we want something that we can defend ourselves with.
While it true that it is hard to learn in some ways from DVDs or Tapes,
I would rather learn a little then be a victim. I once read several
articles by a gentlemen martial artist out west who is an Apache and
was said that in most street fights, stay simple. While Tae Kwon Do is
one art I have studied, I believe that we should use whatever we need
to survive. Most street encounters can be avoided, if we just think.
I was really impressed with the short kata of Kajukenbo. Also I have
been impressed with the self defense. While the horse stance is not my
stance I can see where it would help train the lower ranks.
Thank you very much for your comment. If we move soon I will try to
find a Kajukenbo school. Life doesn't end at 53.




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thank you all.  True there is no replacement for a good instructor.
But when there is no Kajukenbo school(Western MASS) then parents and
families like my own have to resort to other means to defend ourselves.
True, a good instructor is a must.  But those of us who are over 50 do
not want Tai Chi, we want something that we can defend ourselves with.
While it true that it is hard to learn in some ways from DVDs or Tapes,
I would rather learn a little then be a victim.  I once read several
articles by a gentlemen martial artist out west who is an Apache and
was said that in most street fights, stay simple.  While Tae Kwon Do is
one art I have studied, I believe that we should use whatever we need
to survive.  Most street encounters can be avoided, if we just think.
I was really impressed with the short kata of Kajukenbo.  Also I have
been impressed with the self defense.  While the horse stance is not my
stance I can see where it would help train the lower ranks.
Thank you very much for your comment.  If we move soon I will try to
find a Kajukenbo school.  Life doesn't end at 53.

--- In kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com, "norsewolf7777"
<norsewolf7777@...> wrote:
>
>  Hi
> this is in reply to all the good messages.  Thank you all.  We did
find
> all the other tapes.  Now in answer.  To the gentleman who asked if
you
> can learn from a tape or DVD, the answer is yes.  There are no
> Kajukenbo schools around here except near Boston all the way over
to
> the coast.  As for the other messages.  They talked of blood on the
> floor and so on.  True after a certain rank.  I look at the art
itself
> and what it teaches.  I also know that the courts are against the
> martial artists.  This in itself causes major problems.  As for the
> blood and guts most style teach it, but they have fogotten the true
way.
> I train with what I see and have no style, because of the attitude
of
> some arts.  I respect you all.  Maybe I am wrong but all styles are
> one, all of us are brothers.  It does not matter what style Tang
Soo
> Do, Shoto-kan, Kajukenbo, Kung Fu, JKD, Okami Go Ryu, Goju Ryu or
> whatever style.  They are all good.  Our streets are even more
> dangerous now, so we must have open minds.  As one martial artist
said
> once "Take what works, and disgard the rest".  Kajukenbo from what
I
> have seen is a beautiful art and I deeply respect its teachings.
But
> from what I have been told I guess I am not allowed to study the
art.
> Thank you all for your comments.
>
Why do you say "you are not allowed to study the art"?

You really can't understand the art with out having a valid
instructor to train under. If you only watch video tape's you will
not understand the  concepts and understand that each person can be
creative in there own way. Most Martial art systems are restricted to
only forming to there belief's. Meaning "You should only block this
way" ect... With Kajukenbo you learn threw a good instructor how to
bring out the best in your ability, and you shouldn't be limited to a
certain movement of defense. The problem occurs when a student wants
all the information and techniques of the system, but you still have
to know how and when to apply the techniques correctly. You can only
get this type of training from an experienced Sifu "Instructor or
Professor in the ART.  Think about it. Do you really think you can
learn the system from a video?? You will have question that will need
answers and you will need to understand why and how you perform a
technique a certain way? I have made video tapes for my students "but
only as a helpful reminder of the movements and to have some sort of
a reference to look at.  Any one can practice the Art on the surface.
But you only understand the art by training hard with other students
and threw a good instructor. "YOU MAKE THE ART" IN WHAT EVER ART YOU
STUDY. MARTIAL ARTS ARE PREFORMANCED BASED. HOW YOU PREFORM IT. The
same as Actor's, there art is a performance based art. You can study
how to be an actor and watch video's on acting. But to become a
recognized actor you must have good coaching and you must be able to
perform what you do.
Ill stop here... but really think about it. Can you really learn a
system by just watching it on tape?

Sigung Burt Vickers

Hi
this is in reply to all the good messages.  Thank you all.  We did find
all the other tapes.  Now in answer.  To the gentleman who asked if you
can learn from a tape or DVD, the answer is yes.  There are no
Kajukenbo schools around here except near Boston all the way over to
the coast.  As for the other messages.  They talked of blood on the
floor and so on.  True after a certain rank.  I look at the art itself
and what it teaches.  I also know that the courts are against the
martial artists.  This in itself causes major problems.  As for the
blood and guts most style teach it, but they have fogotten the true way.
I train with what I see and have no style, because of the attitude of
some arts.  I respect you all.  Maybe I am wrong but all styles are
one, all of us are brothers.  It does not matter what style Tang Soo
Do, Shoto-kan, Kajukenbo, Kung Fu, JKD, Okami Go Ryu, Goju Ryu or
whatever style.  They are all good.  Our streets are even more
dangerous now, so we must have open minds.  As one martial artist said
once "Take what works, and disgard the rest".  Kajukenbo from what I
have seen is a beautiful art and I deeply respect its teachings.  But
from what I have been told I guess I am not allowed to study the art.
Thank you all for your comments.

Can you learn this sytem through video? If so where cani buy them

-----Original Message-----
From: "Christopher Lee Garner" <chrisgarner57@...>
To: kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 3/7/2007 2:35 PM
Subject: [Kajukenbo WorldWide] Re: Convert

--- In kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com, "Burt Vickers"
<burtvickers@...> wrote:
>
> --- In kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com, "norsewolf7777"
> <norsewolf7777@> wrote:
> >
> >  I am a martial artist.  I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.  I
> also
> > have distance learning rank in Dragon Kenpo from Indiana.  I have
> just
> > recently discovered Kajukenbo and was so impressed with the style.
> My
> > field gave me a tape of Purple belt Kajukenbo and I and my family
> > started to practice it.  But why when you say your studying
> Kajukenbo,
> > you can't say you style is now Kajukenbo?  I consider my style now
> > Kajukenbo and I reminded people that Korean karate is part of
> > Kajukenbo. Tang Soo Do is korean.  Can someone help me with this
> and
> > answer why?
> > Thank you
> >
>  I feel I can respond to your comments: All martial artists feel a
> great sense of pride with in there martial art.  All of us have a
> great sense of Accomplishments in what we study.
> When you study Kajukenbo, you're not just learning a martial art you
> re learning how to deal with Life.  Everyone that has struggled threw
> the Hard training in Kajukenbo creates a personal awareness of the
> system.  This is only created by years of hard hits and blood left on
> the floor. When you go threw something like that you don't want
> others to claim the status of the art without being true to It.
> Meaning  You want them to graduate threw the ranks before you can
> claim ownership of the Art of Kajukembo. Or Calling it your Art while
> training in other system as well.
>
> I was a Black-belt in Tae Kwon Do before I found the Kajukembo
> system. When I found my professor I no longer claimed rank status in
> the other art. I became true only to Kajukembo and only wanted to
> train in this system. Because I wanted to master the art. But what I
> found out is I learned how to Master myself.
>
> Sigung Burt Vickers
> 6th degree Black belt
> Kajukembo Self Defense System




Sigung Vickers is perfectly correct! Kajukembo is the most special
thing in my life and I will continue to learn and grow as a martial
artist and as a man. It has taught me more than good, strong, low
stances in katas, or lightning fast sidekicks and fackfists in
sparring or the original aplahbets or my instructor's scarecrow drills
(teaching vital points and vulnerabilities to the body) and Grand
Master Peralta's counters and tricks.... Kajukembo has saved me... it
has saved me from myself and others. It is a great workout, it teaches
you trust in your classmates and instructors, raises your
self-confidence and makes you prepared for the unknown. As Sigung
James Cox always said of Mr. Peralta, "it is better to know it and
never need it than need it and never have known it." When you spend
and hour doing trick 1 or 30 minutes in a horse or squatting stance

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--- In kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com, "Burt Vickers"
<burtvickers@...> wrote:
>
> --- In kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com, "norsewolf7777"
> <norsewolf7777@> wrote:
> >
> >  I am a martial artist.  I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.  I
> also
> > have distance learning rank in Dragon Kenpo from Indiana.  I have
> just
> > recently discovered Kajukenbo and was so impressed with the style.
> My
> > field gave me a tape of Purple belt Kajukenbo and I and my family
> > started to practice it.  But why when you say your studying
> Kajukenbo,
> > you can't say you style is now Kajukenbo?  I consider my style now
> > Kajukenbo and I reminded people that Korean karate is part of
> > Kajukenbo. Tang Soo Do is korean.  Can someone help me with this
> and
> > answer why?
> > Thank you
> >
>  I feel I can respond to your comments: All martial artists feel a
> great sense of pride with in there martial art.  All of us have a
> great sense of Accomplishments in what we study.
> When you study Kajukenbo, you're not just learning a martial art you
> re learning how to deal with Life.  Everyone that has struggled threw
> the Hard training in Kajukenbo creates a personal awareness of the
> system.  This is only created by years of hard hits and blood left on
> the floor. When you go threw something like that you don't want
> others to claim the status of the art without being true to It.
> Meaning  You want them to graduate threw the ranks before you can
> claim ownership of the Art of Kajukembo. Or Calling it your Art while
> training in other system as well.
>
> I was a Black-belt in Tae Kwon Do before I found the Kajukembo
> system. When I found my professor I no longer claimed rank status in
> the other art. I became true only to Kajukembo and only wanted to
> train in this system. Because I wanted to master the art. But what I
> found out is I learned how to Master myself.
>
> Sigung Burt Vickers
> 6th degree Black belt
> Kajukembo Self Defense System




Sigung Vickers is perfectly correct! Kajukembo is the most special
thing in my life and I will continue to learn and grow as a martial
artist and as a man. It has taught me more than good, strong, low
stances in katas, or lightning fast sidekicks and fackfists in
sparring or the original aplahbets or my instructor's scarecrow drills
(teaching vital points and vulnerabilities to the body) and Grand
Master Peralta's counters and tricks.... Kajukembo has saved me... it
has saved me from myself and others. It is a great workout, it teaches
you trust in your classmates and instructors, raises your
self-confidence and makes you prepared for the unknown. As Sigung
James Cox always said of Mr. Peralta, "it is better to know it and
never need it than need it and never have known it." When you spend
and hour doing trick 1 or 30 minutes in a horse or squatting stance
while your instructor talks on the phone or at your black belt testing
breaking your nose and laying in a pool of blood... you become more
than classmates....you become brothers. I spend most of my days at the
dojo from 4-11 Monday through Friday, at tournaments on Saturday,
church then lunch then more training on Sunday. Sigung Cox and Sifu
Claude Lawson always have told me "you get out of it what you put into
it." No other system has gone through the pain that we have. When you
say you are training in Kajukembo, there is an automatic connection
and loyalty and respect and brotherhood because we know deep down what
hell each other has been through; not to be cocky but... thats what
makes us better than everyone else.... we were America's first mixed
martial art and we continue to adapt and change and make ourselves
better by gaining new knowledge and keeping and improving the old (a
perfect example of the balance of opposites, aka the ying and the
yang. you have to have both to be well rounded and thats what
Kajukembo gives you... traditional and new katas, amazing self-defense
concepts that allow you to be creative and brainstorm and find your
own identity in drills, sport karate, weapon techniques, etc...) Keep
up the hard work and good luck... stay with Kajukembo and you will
only improve, as a martial artist and a person. Be true to you and
your worldwide brothers of Kajukembo. Mahalo and Aloha.

--- In kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com, "norsewolf7777"
<norsewolf7777@...> wrote:
>
>  I am a martial artist.  I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.  I
also
> have distance learning rank in Dragon Kenpo from Indiana.  I have
just
> recently discovered Kajukenbo and was so impressed with the style.
My
> field gave me a tape of Purple belt Kajukenbo and I and my family
> started to practice it.  But why when you say your studying
Kajukenbo,
> you can't say you style is now Kajukenbo?  I consider my style now
> Kajukenbo and I reminded people that Korean karate is part of
> Kajukenbo. Tang Soo Do is korean.  Can someone help me with this
and
> answer why?
> Thank you
>
  I feel I can respond to your comments: All martial artists feel a
great sense of pride with in there martial art.  All of us have a
great sense of Accomplishments in what we study.
When you study Kajukenbo, you're not just learning a martial art you
re learning how to deal with Life.  Everyone that has struggled threw
the Hard training in Kajukenbo creates a personal awareness of the
system.  This is only created by years of hard hits and blood left on
the floor. When you go threw something like that you don't want
others to claim the status of the art without being true to It.
Meaning  You want them to graduate threw the ranks before you can
claim ownership of the Art of Kajukembo. Or Calling it your Art while
training in other system as well.

I was a Black-belt in Tae Kwon Do before I found the Kajukembo
system. When I found my professor I no longer claimed rank status in
the other art. I became true only to Kajukembo and only wanted to
train in this system. Because I wanted to master the art. But what I
found out is I learned how to Master myself.

Sigung Burt Vickers
6th degree Black belt
Kajukembo Self Defense System

I am a martial artist.  I hold a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.  I also
have distance learning rank in Dragon Kenpo from Indiana.  I have just
recently discovered Kajukenbo and was so impressed with the style.  My
field gave me a tape of Purple belt Kajukenbo and I and my family
started to practice it.  But why when you say your studying Kajukenbo,
you can't say you style is now Kajukenbo?  I consider my style now
Kajukenbo and I reminded people that Korean karate is part of
Kajukenbo. Tang Soo Do is korean.  Can someone help me with this and
answer why?
Thank you

--- In kajukenboworldwide@yahoogroups.com, "perrys1_2000"
<perrys1_2000@...> wrote:
>
> I wanted to learn kajukenbo from videos and go to a school and test
> this way. I was wondering which is the best tapes to learn from
thanks
> perry
> I know nothing beats going to an accredited KAJU school but for
review the tapes I saw out there and obtained were from the late
grandmaster Halbunda....ebay and other places like that..peace

I wanted to learn kajukenbo from videos and go to a school and test
this way. I was wondering which is the best tapes to learn from thanks
perry