For those of you on the East Coast that might be interested, May 26th
and 27th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center the North American
Federation of Martial Arts National Championships is taking place.
This is a good opportunity to test your skills and add to them with
various seminars.

Visit www.nafma.org for more details.

As for me... I had a brief stint in ishin karate when i was 7 but
didn't really start training until High school.  I trained in SK for
about 3 and a half years before going off to college.  Before college
I went out and joined the military and gained the boot camp version of
hand to hand combat.  In college I touched on various arts over the
four years including capoeira and kung fu.  I returned to Shaolin
kempo a little over a year ago after asking around to find
instructors.  Kempo is the art I enjoy the most and having seen other
kempo styles I believe I will stick with it.   Although I am currently
not studying ju jitsu, I have also been involved in Brazillian ju
jitsu and hope to restart when my schedule frees up.  Right now I'm
devoting my time to work, school, and shaolin kempo.

So... I guess I've only been training in martial arts for the past 9
years.

My name is Ed, and I train under Master Jesse Dwire at Dragon-Phoenix
Martial Arts in Massachusetts.  I am very new to Kempo, started
training right after the Seminar held at the beginning of November.  I
am currently 5th Rokkyu.  Our lineage goes through GM Fred Villari,
Sigung Rudy Duncan, Prof. Robert Nohelty and James Bryant, and Grand
Master Feliciano (Kimo) Ferreira.  Kempo is not the only formal
training I have.  When I was younger I studied TKD, then did some
wrestling in high school.  I then joined the Marine Corps and learned
fighting skills there.  I was involved in some nasty MMA stuff while I
was in the service and for a short time after my discharge.  I have
also studied JKD.  I do feel different about Kempo though, I feel as
if I have found a home.  I train everyday and twice a day (with formal
class) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  I look forward to
earning my orange belt as it opens the door for more teniques.

I've noticed several new members to this forum. Maybe they could take
a minute or two to introduce themselves. It might also help the
lagging activity on this board.

I'll start. I've been involved in with Shaolin Kempo for 23 years and
recently became involved with the original Shaolin Kempo called
Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu in the late 90s. I have also studied other arts
which helped make my Kempo better, more evolved.

I opened my first school in 1992 in San Diego and have been teaching
ever since. With the coming of the internet, my abilities to share
with other like-minded students and instructors has also allowed me to
grow and learn.

For those interested and in the San Diego area, I'll be scheduling a
Black Belt Forms Seminar sometime soon. Let me know if you're
interested in attending.

Sifu Bry

This last weekend I was in Atlantic City attending the Action Martial
Arts Hall of Fame banquet.  The seminars and expo were fantastic and I
hope some of you made it.

I'll post future events as I hear about them.

Tim.

Hello Mr. Baker,

Please look into www.shaolinkempo.com.  Master Ingargiola has a line
of DVD's up to 4th degree black belt that may benefit you.  I do not
have experience with Villari's DVD's but know Master Ingargiola
personally and would suggest that you see if his videos meet your
needs.

Tim.


--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, "tony_m_baker"
<tony_m_baker@y...> wrote:
>
> Has anyone here seen the Villari DVD's? If so what is your
opinion.  I
> have previously been a student in his schools, but currently I am
> practicing alone. I am considering buying them as a way to keep
> grounded in the style until I can return to formal instruction.
Any
> opinions?
>

Has anyone here seen the Villari DVD's? If so what is your opinion.  I
have previously been a student in his schools, but currently I am
practicing alone. I am considering buying them as a way to keep
grounded in the style until I can return to formal instruction. Any
opinions?

I'd like to organize a black belt seminar for Shaolin Kempo
instructors in the San Diego area. Would anyone be interested? It
would be open to anyone from American Shaolin Kempo (USSD, Villari's,
others), Karazenpo go Shinjutsu and Kajukenbo.

I wanted to go over advanced forms and concepts. Just putting out
feelers for interest.

Thanks,

Sifu Bry

I was a great seminar.  I cannot wait for Master Dwire to put another
one together.

The AMA weekend is fast upon us.  Hope to see you at the Tropicana in
Atlantic City!

Unfortunatly I had to work and couldn't get out of it.  I couldn't
make it to the last seminar.

The next one, in AC, I already am registered for and even have my room
set to go.  I hope I see you there.

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, "easy_rider_342" <debrajkumar@y...> wrote:
>
> It was an excellent seminar, I had a great time.
> All the instructors were fascinating and it was a great crowd.
> I worked out with 4-5 partners and learned something from each of them.
>
> -Debraj
>


I had a great time as well, although I spent pretty much all my time scurrying
back and
forth reloading the video cameras. I enjoyed seeing the folks 'doing their
thing', and
catching up with old friends. Maybe next time Master Hatch will want to trade
places with
me, though. He had the privilege of punching in for Professor Kimo for his
seminars;-)

I always enjoy Professor Kimo, Professor Ingargiola's insight into the basic
rank material
was inspiring, Sigung Duncan was really smooth (and is so nice.), and Hanshi
Seavey had
great finesse.

All in all it was a banner weekend. I'm already looking forward to next time.

Matt

It was an excellent seminar, I had a great time.
All the instructors were fascinating and it was a great crowd.
I worked out with 4-5 partners and learned something from each of them.

-Debraj

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, capemartialarts <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
>
>
> I'll be there as well. Hope to put some faces with names.
>
> Matt
>
> --- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > I should be heading to this seminar.  The seminar with prof kimo and
> > master ingargiola in Vegas was great.  Meeting with them again and
> > with the other instructors is a great opportunity.
> >
> > See you there!
> >
> > --- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, "easy_rider_342"
> > <debrajkumar@y...> wrote:
> > > If you live in or around MA/NH, this would certainly interest you.
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------
> > >
> > > SEMINAR - Sunday October 23
> > >
> > > Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts
> > > Presents the many Facets of Kempo/Kenpo Karate
> > >

If you haven't done so already make sure you get your registration in
for the November seminar.  If i don't see you there I hope to see you
at the AMA gathering in January at the Tropicana hotel in Atlantic
City, NJ.

Tim

If you have been removed as a member please renew your membership.
Those members that have emails that bounce messages because the email
has been discontinued have been removed.

The October 23rd Seminar has been moved to November.  If anyone has
questions please let me know.

Tim

Work and school and internships and family and other obligations...
how does one ever find time for him/herself...

What are suggestions for the martial artist that has no time to train
to keep up with his skills now that summer has ended?

Hello all...  I just received another event listing from Master
Ingargiola.  Remember that there is still an event in MA on October
23rd.  If you would like the information for that event please
contact me and I will get it to you.

MEGA MARTIAL ARTS WEEKEND:

Friday January 6th          Seminars from noon-6pm
Saturday January 7th        Seminars from 9am-4pm

Banquet from 6:30pm-10:30pm (Included with fee)

Annual Kempo Gathering in Atlantic City, NJ at the Tropicana Hotel.

"Please send a check for $110 dollars a person (10 to a table)  made
out to Shaolin or Action Martial Arts and mail it to  1  Arnold
ave.  West Babylon NY 11704   Please mail your check by OCTOBER 31
ST   , so that I can put the complete package together and hand it
in to the promoter during the first week of november (Tom
Ingargiola)".

Who Will Be There?!?

Professor Kimo
Tom Ingargiola
Frank Shamrock
Dan Severn
Cynthia Rothrock
Eric Lee
Don Wilson
Stephen Hayes
Michael Despaqulae

and more...

I'll be there as well. Hope to put some faces with names.

Matt

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> I should be heading to this seminar.  The seminar with prof kimo and
> master ingargiola in Vegas was great.  Meeting with them again and
> with the other instructors is a great opportunity.
>
> See you there!
>
> --- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, "easy_rider_342"
> <debrajkumar@y...> wrote:
> > If you live in or around MA/NH, this would certainly interest you.
> >
> > ----------------------------------------
> >
> > SEMINAR - Sunday October 23
> >
> > Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts
> > Presents the many Facets of Kempo/Kenpo Karate
> >
> > If you are a practitioner, teacher, have a love of Kempo/Kenpo
> Karate,
> > or other martial art, this seminar is for you. Whether you are a
> > beginner or own your own school, you cannot afford to miss this
> > seminar. For the first time, four (4) of the top specialists,
> masters
> > in their domain of Kempo/Kenpo karate will be sharing their
> knowledge
> > and wisdom to everyone who attends this very special event.
> >
> > Kempo Jutsu-Kai - Hawaii
> > Professor Feliciano "Kimo" Ferreira (10th Dan)
> >
> > Nick Cerio's Kenpo - Massachusetts
> > Hanshi Craig Seavey (9th Dan)
> >
> > Shaolin Kempo - Long Island
> > Professor Thomas Ingargiola (8th Dan)
> >
> > Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu - Syracuse NY
> > Sigung Rudy Duncan (6th Dan)
> >
> > The cost for a full day of instruction with these Master
> Instructors
> > is only $50. This seminar is open to anyone who wishes to meet and
> > learn from these truly great masters.
> >
> > October 23, 2005 @ 9:30 AM
> > Location: TBD (probably Salem, NH or Methuen, MA)
> > We will confirm the location and notify via email and our website:
> > www.dpkempo.com
> >
> > If you are interested please contact me by email or by phone.
> >
> > In Peace,
> > Jesse E. Dwire IV
> > Chief Instructor and Owner of Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts
> > jdwire4326@a...
> > (978) 441-2212

I should be heading to this seminar.  The seminar with prof kimo and
master ingargiola in Vegas was great.  Meeting with them again and
with the other instructors is a great opportunity.

See you there!

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, "easy_rider_342"
<debrajkumar@y...> wrote:
> If you live in or around MA/NH, this would certainly interest you.
>
> ----------------------------------------
>
> SEMINAR - Sunday October 23
>
> Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts
> Presents the many Facets of Kempo/Kenpo Karate
>
> If you are a practitioner, teacher, have a love of Kempo/Kenpo
Karate,
> or other martial art, this seminar is for you. Whether you are a
> beginner or own your own school, you cannot afford to miss this
> seminar. For the first time, four (4) of the top specialists,
masters
> in their domain of Kempo/Kenpo karate will be sharing their
knowledge
> and wisdom to everyone who attends this very special event.
>
> Kempo Jutsu-Kai - Hawaii
> Professor Feliciano "Kimo" Ferreira (10th Dan)
>
> Nick Cerio's Kenpo - Massachusetts
> Hanshi Craig Seavey (9th Dan)
>
> Shaolin Kempo - Long Island
> Professor Thomas Ingargiola (8th Dan)
>
> Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu - Syracuse NY
> Sigung Rudy Duncan (6th Dan)
>
> The cost for a full day of instruction with these Master
Instructors
> is only $50. This seminar is open to anyone who wishes to meet and
> learn from these truly great masters.
>
> October 23, 2005 @ 9:30 AM
> Location: TBD (probably Salem, NH or Methuen, MA)
> We will confirm the location and notify via email and our website:
> www.dpkempo.com
>
> If you are interested please contact me by email or by phone.
>
> In Peace,
> Jesse E. Dwire IV
> Chief Instructor and Owner of Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts
> jdwire4326@a...
> (978) 441-2212

If you live in or around MA/NH, this would certainly interest you.

----------------------------------------

SEMINAR - Sunday October 23

Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts
Presents the many Facets of Kempo/Kenpo Karate

If you are a practitioner, teacher, have a love of Kempo/Kenpo Karate,
or other martial art, this seminar is for you. Whether you are a
beginner or own your own school, you cannot afford to miss this
seminar. For the first time, four (4) of the top specialists, masters
in their domain of Kempo/Kenpo karate will be sharing their knowledge
and wisdom to everyone who attends this very special event.

Kempo Jutsu-Kai - Hawaii
Professor Feliciano "Kimo" Ferreira (10th Dan)

Nick Cerio's Kenpo - Massachusetts
Hanshi Craig Seavey (9th Dan)

Shaolin Kempo - Long Island
Professor Thomas Ingargiola (8th Dan)

Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu - Syracuse NY
Sigung Rudy Duncan (6th Dan)

The cost for a full day of instruction with these Master Instructors
is only $50. This seminar is open to anyone who wishes to meet and
learn from these truly great masters.

October 23, 2005 @ 9:30 AM
Location: TBD (probably Salem, NH or Methuen, MA)
We will confirm the location and notify via email and our website:
www.dpkempo.com

If you are interested please contact me by email or by phone.

In Peace,
Jesse E. Dwire IV
Chief Instructor and Owner of Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts
jdwire4326@...
(978) 441-2212

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> OK, I am immediatly to the right of Prof. Kimo with the Red / White
> Lapels...  nice to meet u.

It seems you are one of the three or four people I didn't work out with
that weekend. Nice to meet you too. What a small world, eh?

Sifu B

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, zorak_zoran <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> --- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > When you get the group photograph lets figure out who we are... we may
> > have worked together and didn't know that the founder (me) of this
> > group... and the person that manages it most often, (sifu B/ you) were
> > actually meeting for the first time.
>
> Well, I was easy to spot. I was the only guy in a blue gi. Also the
> only person with the leopard patch (my school's logo). I was also
> Master Tom's uke for a technique or two. In such a small crowd, I'm
> sure we met.
>
> In the picture, I'm on the right side in the back. Again, in the blue
> gi.
>
> Sifu Bry

OK, I am immediatly to the right of Prof. Kimo with the Red / White
Lapels...  nice to meet u.

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> When you get the group photograph lets figure out who we are... we may
> have worked together and didn't know that the founder (me) of this
> group... and the person that manages it most often, (sifu B/ you) were
> actually meeting for the first time.

Well, I was easy to spot. I was the only guy in a blue gi. Also the
only person with the leopard patch (my school's logo). I was also
Master Tom's uke for a technique or two. In such a small crowd, I'm
sure we met.

In the picture, I'm on the right side in the back. Again, in the blue
gi.

Sifu Bry

When you get the group photograph lets figure out who we are... we may
have worked together and didn't know that the founder (me) of this
group... and the person that manages it most often, (sifu B/ you) were
actually meeting for the first time.

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> I was also at the seminar.  The next seminar should be in Atlantic
> City, New Jersey sometime in January.  I will post more information as
> I learn it.
>
>
>
> --- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, zorak_zoran <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > --- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > If you haven't already seen it, there is a conference scheduled for
> > > July.  There is a link if you would like to register.
> > >
> >
> > I have just returned from that seminar in Las Vegas featuring Motobu-
> > sensei and others. It was great. If you missed this one, be sure to
> > sign up for the next one.
> >
> > Sifu B

I was also at the seminar.  The next seminar should be in Atlantic
City, New Jersey sometime in January.  I will post more information as
I learn it.



--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, zorak_zoran <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> --- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> >
> > If you haven't already seen it, there is a conference scheduled for
> > July.  There is a link if you would like to register.
> >
>
> I have just returned from that seminar in Las Vegas featuring Motobu-
> sensei and others. It was great. If you missed this one, be sure to
> sign up for the next one.
>
> Sifu B

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, sadistico <no_reply@y...> wrote:
>
> If you haven't already seen it, there is a conference scheduled for
> July.  There is a link if you would like to register.
>

I have just returned from that seminar in Las Vegas featuring Motobu-
sensei and others. It was great. If you missed this one, be sure to
sign up for the next one.

Sifu B

--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, "lobstarodoom" <asa7277@a...>
wrote:
> I defenatly see your point, but it seems to ideal to work.  You'd
> have some masters in one school being all uppity and not wanting to
> change or adapt or even worse, saying their way should be the way
> its done.  Yeah, many schools may be able to make the adjustment,
> but many wouldnt.  Also, if dojo's in a school system have
different
> variations, imagine the huge differneces youd come up with once you
> start mixing schools.  Even in the same style.

I think uppity people wouldn't like anything anyway, from my
experience. However, it seems that a group of initial masters could
come up with an "official for now" way of doing things so we're all
reasonably consistent across the various schools.

> Youd also have trouble deciding who ran what areas and who ran the
> overall thing.

Being an american at heart, I imagined this thing working as a
democracy (or at least run by a board or council of masters) who vote
on things. No one would "run" things in regions, rather there would
be a board approved standard that others can use to remain consistent
with the "style" of kempo.

And there wouldn't be a grand poo-ba being the figure head. I think
that independent schools would rather be separate of those kinds of
things.

> It would be great to see that happen though.  I just moved to NY
for
> a year and now am back.  When I was there, there were karate dojo's
> but none the same exact style and I wasnt able to keep in Shaolin
> Kempo.  I'd love to be able to move around and be able to find a
> school of the same style.

I would like to see it happen too. However, I realize that it's
A) a lot of work for the initial board of master
B) most likely unpopular with people who don't want to change
C) deciding on standards will be a nightmare

As I travel from area to area within Shaolin Kempo, I see subtle to
drastic changes/variations to material. I'm not sure if this is a
good thing for SK or not.

> I noticed you saying "sifu"  are you an intructor or have your own
> dojo?  I only saw that title when taking kung-fu in college and
> didnt think it was also used in karate styles.
> Seth

After training in SK for a long time, I met a grandmaster (Sonny
Gascon) who basically sparked the initial changes that manifested
into Shaolin Kempo. He learned Kajukenbo from Emperado. He taught GM
Pesare, who taught Prof. Cerio, who taught GM Villari, and so on. I
now train with him.

He uses the chinese titles like Sibak, Sifu, Sigung for instructors,
in the Kajukenbo tradition. IIRC, Prof. Cerio started the use of
Karate titles for Shaolin Kempo -- sensei, shihan, etc. I use Sifu
because my instructor granted me that title on my rank certificate.

Of course, that will beg another question. How different is the older
style from the more modern one that most people study? In some areas,
quite a bit different. How will it get integrated into
the "standards" I was proposing? I haven't a clue.

I do know that my school (the one I run), we use both old and new
style minus redundant or extraneous material. Of course, that's my
perview in my school.

lobstarodoom, thanks for the great questions. All this typing is
really helping me envision how it could work.

Sifu Bryan