Neko Ryu Goshinjitsu
We have little information on the legendary founder of the concept on which this art was based, Nakabiyashi Sensei, who developed the cat style self defence movement for Japanese businessmen.
It is said these businessmen were able to learn the system reasonably effectively within a four hour timeframe. The teachings eventually made their way into the U.S. Marine Core training programme. One marine in particular, Ernie Cates, also known as Professor Cates,...
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Wen-Do
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Wen-Do
Wen-Do
Wen-Do is not considered by practitioners to be a martial art form, but rather an organisation dedicated to practising various self defence techniques for women.
Its central philosophy is to draw from all martial arts and engender women with knowledge, skills, self defence ability and personal power, celebrating survival and a resistance to injustice.
This feminist organisation is by virtue of the fact that its core philosophy is the training of self defence techniques... -
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Shen Lung Kung Fu
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Shen Lung Kung Fu
Shen Lung Kung Fu
In alignment with the traditional Chinese virtuous characteristics the ultimate aim of Shen Lung practitioners is to encapsulate the spirit of a priest and the mind of a scholar in the body of a warrior. Unlike the traditional... -
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Progressive Fighting System (PFS)
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Progressive Fighting System (PFS)
Progressive Fighting System (PFS)
The progressive fighting system is a version of Jeet Kune Do known for its heavy use of head butts, knees and elbows delivered at extreme close quarters. Pilipino stick and knife techniques are also heavily relied upon for training. Training methodology, as opposed to technique is considered more important and the training of multiple combinations areconsidered the most effective way to neutralise an opponent.
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Jeet Kune Do
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Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do is also commonly known as Jun San Jeet Kune Do. The art developed and promoted by Bruce Lee, is a hybrid style whose movements are direct, non classical and straightforward and known influences include boxing, fencing, Wing Chun and Judo.
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American Kempo
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American Kempo
American Kempo
American Kempo or Kempo Karate is characterised by successions of quick fire movements designed to disable and overwhelm opponents.
The training syllabus is very similar to that of other Chinese Kung fu systems of Southern origin such as Choy Li Fut and Hung Gar.
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Combato and Defendo
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Combato and Defendo
Combato and Defendo
Developed by Bill Underwood and taught to a Canadian and taught to American soldiers during WW2, the two systems are very similar and up until 1945, Bill Underwood taught his unique system of striking and Jiu-Jitsu style grappling and then after the war changed the name of the system to Defendo.
He removed the techniques that were aimed at causing permanent injury or death and focussed the system more on techniques of restraint. These basic changes... -
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Defendu
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Defendu
Defendu
Developed by William E Fairborn is fighting form of close quarter, hand to hand combat system that is not regarded as a martial art or a sport but more a systemised method of ending physical confrontation as quickly as possible.
Fairbarn borrowed heavily, from his training at the famed Kodokan School in Tokyo adding many techniques from Jiu-Jitsu, and added with it practical experience of hand to hand fighting gained while serving in the Shanghai Municipal Police in China,... -
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Han Kum Do
A Korean sword system comprising of basic cutting techniques that mimic the Korean script known as Hangul. Developed by the late Myung Jae Nam,the art came to popular attention during the third international H.K.D. Games in 1997. Although, arguably, it is easier for those familiar with the Korean language, Hangul, known as the most scientific alphabet in existence today, is in fact remarkably easy to learn. It is estimated that most foreigners should be able...28-02-2020, 10:32 AM -
Shin Gum Do
An interesting juxtaposition of peaceful Zen practice combined with the art of killing...28-02-2020, 10:27 AM -
Haedong Gum Do
The Korean art of swordmanship and sword fighting practiced with the Jukdo, a bamboo sword, and then the Mokgum and Jingum, the wooden sword and the live sword respectively. It is said to be based on GiCheon, an older internal martial art similar to Tai Chi as described in the Myue Bobo Tongji, the ancient book of martial arts.
The system incorporates aspects of Ki Gong the internal energy development exercises, cutting practices, begi,...28-02-2020, 10:17 AM -
Hoi Jeon Moo Sool
Utilizing circular and revolving movements to generate power. Legend has it that the art was developed from the Dol Gae Soolwhich was originated by King Tae Jo during the Koryo dynasty of Korea 994-1392 A.D. It is said that he was inspired by the force found circular motions, commonly observed in nature, and that the inspiration behind its development and popularisation was...28-02-2020, 09:54 AM