Kajukenbo Concepts - Part 1

[NovaScotiaNewfie]

Wouldn't MMA be classified as a sport art vs one that concentrates on defense (ie) not in a ring or tournament, but for self protection?))

[sologtrstewie]

Thank you, Sir!

[vze21gwa]

Hi I like your videos. It's a shame we don't have any kajukenbo schools in nyc. I have a question though and don't mean any disrespect to your style. "You guys say you don't do kata type punches, instead you do boxer's type. Yet, what if the guy kicks you in the side?" My teacher taught me one of the reasons they do kata type pouches are to block kicks/ prepare for subsequent punches if needed. Just wandering

[koryute]

All Japonese Martial arts red is higer rank it's the equivelance ti 10th Dan black belt. in Vietnamese styles is from 4th dan black belt til 9th dan black belt. white belt in vietnamese martial arts is 10th dan black belt.

If u want more details I will be happy to to help u.

[KanzlerM]

I have a question - and it is an honest question, not meant to be smart aleck (I truly know very little about MA): If he is a Professor, wouldn't he wear a black belt? Or is the belt he wears (looks like orange?) higher than black belt?

[jebishop]

@KanzlerM

In Kajukenbo, the belts above 5th degree are red.

[KanzlerM]

@jebishop

Thanks for clarifying - I enjoy learning new stuff.

[KanzlerM]

@jebishop

Thanks.

BTW, I just noticed that I typed "here" instead of "hear" in one of my earlier posts... I do know better than that!

[veshkeat]

@jebishop in most japanese styles too

[trustyfedora]

@KanzlerM It's hard to see, but his belt is actually red with a black trim. That identifies him as a Professor or 8th degree Black belt.

[KanzlerM]

@trustyfedora

Thanks! (to everyone who responded about belt colors)

When I here "professor", it doesn't cause me the same reverent impression as Sensei or Master.

It's because of my own personal mind/emotion connections - I had a lot of professors in college,

some worthy of high respect... others, not so much. Somehow Sensei or Master evokes something

else in me.



[HigleyFootballRulz]

@KanzlerM

Most high ranking people (at least the ones I know) prefer to be called Sigung, if that helps any. Even a Grand Master that I know prefers to be called Sigung.

[KyleMac92109]

@KanzlerM Perhaps more importantly, a Master like Mr Bishop only wears his belt when he's training or teaching but his ability is with him 24/7. Beleive it or not, uniforms etc...etc.. are definetly important. But, what is perhaps most important is "what you know" and "what you can do"---since you're not gonna have your belt with you in the alley! Great info, thanks for posting Mr. Bishop.

[mojonm]

True but bjj is losing big time in UFC.The samuari used knives or swords it was a tecnique for attack _kill _and next opponet.Bjj should always be taken in consideration so that the worst is trained for.

[sidneyopela]

WESTERN PEOPLE DO NOT UNDERSTAND BUSHIDO. LIKE MASTER OYAMA SAID: KARATE DANCER!

DO YOU KNOW BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU? THATS DE REAL MARTIAL ART, WHERE THE WEAK FIGHTS AGAINST THE HEAVY MIGHT GUY, AND WIN!

GO TO THE UFC, MMA AND LOOK FOR THE WINNERS... ALL OF THEN, ARE MASTERS OF BJJ - BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU!

[chrizjackal]

Which art is more effective on the street? Kajukenbo or Hapkido?

[Herc2770]

@chrizjackal BOTH STYLES ARE SHIT WHEN UR LAYING ON UR BACK 4RM DA FIRST PUNCH, REALISTICALY ITS NEVER THE STYLE BUT MORE THE PRACTIONERS. IVE WALKED IN MANY DOJO'S AND HVE SEEN THE MOST PATHETIC DISPLAY OF FIGHTING OF EVER SEEN DESPITE THE FACT DA VERY STYLE TAUGHT I CONSIDER VERY EFFECTIVE. SENSEI'S THESE DAYZ R FAT SLOW POKES AND STUDENTS HVE NEVA BEEN IN A ACTUAL BRAWL OR FIGHT 4 LIFE N TRAIN IN THE DELUSION THAT THEY ARE BETTER THEN A STREET FIGHTER, U KNW WAT MEAN?

[mexitaligermapoll]

@chrizjackal Like Herc2770 said, it doesn't matter the style if you forget everything the first time you get hit. But to answer your question I've done both styles and I find Hapkido to be more effective. BUT I would say it was because of my instructor. My instructor did not take it easy on us and taught us every part of fighting from the ground to standup to joint locks and weapons. I would sit in on a few classes and watch the instructor before signing up for any class.

[abomb10]

tell that to ed parker and larry tatum

[veshkeat]

whats korean karate. kyokushin?

Kempo is the japanese term for chinese martial arts, its not hawain <.<

[SempaiMarc]

@veshkeat

Kyokushin is Japanese. "The Ultimate Truth" is what Kyokushin means. Mas Oyama created.

[veshkeat]

@SempaiMarc Mas Oyama was Korean, so i assumed "korean karate" must be kyokushin. No other form of karate could be considered korean

[MrByaeger]

@veshkeat i've known of Mas Oyama since the early 80's, but just learned a few months ago he was Korean. always more to learn i guess. or maybe i'm just the last guy to get on the bus! plan to keep digging into his history now though, very fascinating man and art. i remember how it looked painful even in pictures.

[otiasdsr]

It's a little like karate's Oï Tsuki

[slickg212]

This is a proper introduction, the same concepts exist in in the Kajukenfu system.

[6266aew]

MANUPDEPOT

[section99]

Amazing, it's rare to see a comprehensive explanation to Kajukenbo & the origins of the moves, most just show the technique, but I like it this way, even a black would love seeing these details explained.

Thank you for your effort and great job :)

[tphigdon]

Great video! My kids are yellow belts under Michael Whittle in Washington.

[zoransevic]

Thanks for the info!

[CupisHomines]

apply the one inch theory out of praying mantis. if there's one thing i learned out of this, it's the principle of flow.

[shaolinwarriormark]

keep up all the awesome info!!!

[bones4u]

I like the added humor Prof John

[AKKSNetherlands]

mr.Bishop,

this is a great and very informative video. I see a lot of similarities between Kajukenbo and Kenpo, for the most part of the video you could easily replace Kajukenbo for Kenpo. Interesting though to me is how you compare the different influences of the system and how they find their way in kajukenbo. I practice Eskrima myself but never looked at Kajukenbo this way. So again, great video and I am looking forward to see more of it.

Osu, mabuhay & respect,

Richard Baarspul