Course Description

JuGoKen Kempo is a martial art style with original roots in the traditional Shaolin KungFu and has blended a few Japanese martial arts styles into a practical system. It applies the traditional and weapon techniques in practice and also encompasses new techniques and drill flows to enhance the practical application of the techniques.

A typical class starts with warm-up and stretching, followed by fundamentals and basic body movements and basic techniques in single form. After a short break, the students then practice in pairs with a partner and according to their levels/ experience. There is a variety of techniques being taught from hard forms(Kicks and punches) to soft forms (Deflections, evasions, locks and throws and take-downs) as well as weapons training )primarily shirt and long sticks).

The typical training uniform is similar to a karate or Judo jacket and pants and the students progress through various colored belt ranks all the way up to a black belt.