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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- Published: 26-02-2020, 12:16 PM
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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...1 Photo -
American Combat Judo
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- Published: 26-02-2020, 12:14 PM
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Defendu
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- Published: 26-02-2020, 12:11 PM
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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,...2 Photos -
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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- Published: 26-02-2020, 12:08 PM
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Collegiate Wrestling
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- Published: 26-02-2020, 12:07 PM
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Collegiate Wrestling
Collegiate wrestling is an American form of College wrestling with no ring which is governed by pinning down offensivelyan opponent in order to win.
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Mani Stick Fighting
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Jail House Rock or JHR
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Jail House Rock or JHR
By Chris Crudelli
Although there is a lot of controversy debating the existence of this as an actual art form, practitioners and popular legend has it that it is a hybrid style developed in the U.S. amongst urban gang members and prisoners.
Although it seems there are different regional styles which vary greatly in content and methodology, the guiding principal of the system seems to be one of constant improvisation, deflection and effectiveness...1 Photo -
Calinda / Kalenda
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- Published: 26-02-2020, 11:53 AM
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Calinda (sometimes known or spelt as Kalenda).
By Chris Crudelli
Calinda is Afro-Caribbean form of stick fighting which is practiced today in Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago.
Although we are unclear of its exact origin, it is believed to have originated from Africa where it moved to the Caribbean through its practice by slaves. Most commonly nowadays it can be seen in its dance form at festivals and carnivals throughout the Caribbean, the most well known of which takes...1 Photo -
El Juego Del Garrote
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Tinku
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- Published: 26-02-2020, 11:50 AM
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Tinku
By Chris Crudelli
Participants and spectators wear brightly coloured cloaks and woven hats that are typical to the region. Weapons may be used during the Tinku fights...1 Photo