What style of Martial Arts do you teach? And why did you choose that style?

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Permalink Reply by Mick Jolly on April 7, 2011 at 10:01am

My base art is Chinese Kenpo, though I have had the opportunity to cross train as well as be a law enforcement officer and tactics instructor. As a result I teach everything I can that I believe will be helpful to my students while using the principle based applications from the Chinese Kenpo as the core of their training. Incidentally, I am always training and learning when I can so that I can refine my own skills. Of course with the influence of others teaching me it benefits my students. It is my belief that if you have a good core system that is principle based then as you blend in other techniques and concepts it is like having a vehicle that you then may modify and personalize to fit your goals, be they sports martial arts, MMA or reality based combatives.

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Permalink Reply by David Skelton on April 7, 2011 at 10:04am

I teach an eclectic style called Neshamat Elohim (God Breathed). This has the base in Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu. It is coupled with Kenpo, TKD, Muay Thai and Judo. My style chose me.

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Permalink Reply by Sensei Nick on April 7, 2011 at 10:33am

Ed Parker Kenpo

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Permalink Reply by James Roberts on April 7, 2011 at 12:05pm

Gracie BJJ & Kajukenbo. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because the foundation is proven true, but the style is continuous & always open for progression. Also, it's a martial art that you can't fake, you always have to prove yourself on the mat, no matter what belt rank you are. Kajukenbo was my first love and I appreciated its aggressive nature and humble teachings. Being from Hawaii, I teach it to keep alive Kajukenbo roots and traditions in hopes to pass it on to future generations.

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Permalink Reply by Alex Lamas on April 7, 2011 at 12:51pm

I study and teach Fu Jow Pai Kung Fu (Tiger Claw). I always wanted to learn Chinese Kung Fu since I was small but only untill recently has Kung Fu become more available. Still, hear in Westchester County, NY, their are only 3 or 4 Kung Fu schools. When I found my Sifu and walked into his school, from the first class, I knew I was home. His attitude and the culture of the kwoon is what got me hooked. Also, Kung Fu is one of the few martial arts where I see people in their 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and above still training. Wu Tu-Nan was 105 years old and still teaching! To me Fu Jow is not only a complete system, street combat tested (i.e. NYC Chinatown in the 1970's and 80's) but health based in a way where it is not damaging on the body, so one can still practice well into one's senior years. Ultimatly almost all systems are basically the same and what truly makes the difference is what fits you personally. It's like trying on a suit. What fits your body best and what fits the way you move, is what is going to determine which style or system is best for you.

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Permalink Reply by Sensei Nick on April 7, 2011 at 2:56pm

I totally agree.

The style is only part of it, the principles are even more valuable!

Mick Jolly said:

My base art is Chinese Kenpo, though I have had the opportunity to cross train as well as be a law enforcement officer and tactics instructor. As a result I teach everything I can that I believe will be helpful to my students while using the principle based applications from the Chinese Kenpo as the core of their training. Incidentally, I am always training and learning when I can so that I can refine my own skills. Of course with the influence of others teaching me it benefits my students. It is my belief that if you have a good core system that is principle based then as you blend in other techniques and concepts it is like having a vehicle that you then may modify and personalize to fit your goals, be they sports martial arts, MMA or reality based combatives.

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Permalink Reply by Sensei Nick on April 7, 2011 at 2:57pm

Very similiar to Parker Kenpo. And Ed Parker has a great quote----"Its not who's right, its who's left."

Kenpo is a system, the style is the person doing it!

Alex Lamas said:

I study and teach Fu Jow Pai Kung Fu (Tiger Claw). I always wanted to learn Chinese Kung Fu since I was small but only untill recently has Kung Fu become more available. Still, hear in Westchester County, NY, their are only 3 or 4 Kung Fu schools. When I found my Sifu and walked into his school, from the first class, I knew I was home. His attitude and the culture of the kwoon is what got me hooked. Also, Kung Fu is one of the few martial arts where I see people in their 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and above still training. Wu Tu-Nan was 105 years old and still teaching! To me Fu Jow is not only a complete system, street combat tested (i.e. NYC Chinatown in the 1970's and 80's) but health based in a way where it is not damaging on the body, so one can still practice well into one's senior years. Ultimatly almost all systems are basically the same and what truly makes the difference is what fits you personally. It's like trying on a suit. What fits your body best and what fits the way you move, is what is going to determine which style or system is best for you.

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Permalink Reply by Sensei Nick on April 7, 2011 at 2:58pm

Thanks James! We hope to see you in the community more often!

James Roberts said:

Gracie BJJ & Kajukenbo. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because the foundation is proven true, but the style is continuous & always open for progression. Also, it's a martial art that you can't fake, you always have to prove yourself on the mat, no matter what belt rank you are. Kajukenbo was my first love and I appreciated its aggressive nature and humble teachings. Being from Hawaii, I teach it to keep alive Kajukenbo roots and traditions in hopes to pass it on to future generations.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Doc Rogers on April 7, 2011 at 5:19pm

I started with JuDo then moved to JiuJitsu to IshinRyu Karate in South Carolina. From there the journey has been broad, to include studies in Florida, Virgina, Colorado, and Texas. Additional forms studied: AiKiDo, KenPo/ChuanFa, WingChun, ChinNa, JeetKuneDo, TaiKwonDo, TangSooDo, HapKiDo, KenDo, Okinawan Karate styles, Muay Tai, Krav Maga, European-American boxing, Greco-Roman wrestling, and miscellaneous short form techniques culminating in Qí Zhí Fa (KiShyuDo), a mixed discipline, formless style.

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin Moriniere on April 7, 2011 at 9:13pm

Capoeira because it is addictive like McDonald's fries. LOL. It involves music, tradition, ritual and combat. You really make it your own, its about malicia (streetwise cunning) and deceptive movements that create a powerful, yet fluid martial form.

Also, Yudansha Fighting System, est. 1988. I am the local instructor here in Okinawa, Japan. This style consists of curriculum and belt testing in Judo, Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing and Arnis. It was MMA long before MMA was popular. It has expanded around the globe since MMA became popular and there are now Yudansha gyms here in Japan, Germany, Mexico and in about 10 states in the US. Yudansha teachers were also foundational in creating the modern military combatives for both the Marine Corps and very recently the Air Force.

I love all styles, but I don't have enough time in a day! (= I also like being in Japan, very few people have their work ethic, and you can't fake the funk here cause almost every one is a martial artist LOL. Here on Okinawa, I am one of 3,500 dojos with just on a 70 mile long, 12 mile wide island.