@daboodeef179 When doing techniques, how often are you going to be in a gaurded position? This method teaches you to be able to do a technique from a natural hands down position, which you will more then likely be in if a situation arises. We don't walk around with our hands in a guard position, so why would we train with our hands always in a gaurd position. If you look at his hands after a technique, you will see his hands in the guard because he is now aware of danger.
I would like to know if Nancy is still around,in an earlier post,still pending approval, I had mentioned starting my martial experience under them both(as Sijo and Sifu), and without this foundation,I would not be anything today.I currently study Kyokushinkan under Shihan Fujiwara,in Cromwell,CT.It is tough,but I came well prepared.Thanks to both of them for the honor of a great headstart.Also, my timeline is a little off(too many head shots,perhaps),but I believe it was '78 or '79.
Yes, Nancy Lee Cerio is now Shihan Nancy Lee Cerio and still going strong. Her dojo is called Ocean State Martial Arts, in North Kingston Rhode Island. We were honored to host a seminar given by Shihan Nancy Lee Cerio last year at Dracut Kenpo Karate. It was great! She would probably enjoy hearing from you.
I called him Sijo,and his wife(Nancy,later to become Shihan Lee of the Lee Do Kahn system),Sifu.In the mid seventies,I studied with them both on Post Road in North Kingstown,R.I..My grandparents put me through financially,and when Sijo and Sifu seperated,my grandfather thought it best to study elsewhere to avoid the potential angst and rivalry based things that sometimes accompany divorce.Thank you both for the honor of entering martial conciousness under you both.We miss you.Bill,be well.
Nick was a great man, I trained under him at the location on Post Road in the late 80's as well. I lived down the street. He used to let me hang by the pond behind the building. I was always catching turtles. That was 20+ years ago, and I still think of him all the time. Nick's the most dangerous man I've ever met. He's 1 of the small few that I would consider a "Hero" to me... Nick, thank you, it was an honor... p.s. Still live there, and still haven't outgrown my fascination with turtles...
incorrect translation. You cannot simply use a chinese dictionary, but need to understand Chinese language USAGE and thought-ken means FIST, Po means Method
There are a lot of incorrect (or better put, indirect) translations in the martial arts, "Kung Fu" being one of them. In the chinese martial arts, Wu Su (Shu) is a better translation but Kung Fu is widely accepted by Chinese and non-Chinese alike.
TenTigers has made a comment on Professor Nick Cerio Kenpo 1990:
actually "Gung-Fu" (Kung-Fu) is a perfect translation. Wu-Shu simply means Martial Art, It is a very dry translation, but lacks the philosphy and concept. But the term,"Kung-Fu" encapsulates the idea that to reach a level of mastery, time, effort, patience, dedication is required. Chinese language, especially in Martial Arts, is very conceptual. In China and Hong Kong, the majority of people use the term 'Kung-Fu".
Sorry, YouTube erased your excellent post when we hit "approve" so we posted it this way.
We agree completely which is why we use the term "indirect translation". One can have Gung Fu in cooking, brick laying, or any other skill not just martial arts.
Great to see Sensei Nick as I knew him when I was 5-7 (1985-1987) years old. I went to his school when it was over in norwood before they moved it to hoxie big gym over there now, haven't been in RI in a good 5 or 6 years. I switched over to Don Rodrigues because Sensei Nick's wife started instructing, anyway Don Rod's was fun for a kid my age, but I didn't learn as much at Don Rod's, than I did in my year and a half at Nick Cerio's.
Professor Cerio looks like he was a very progressive Kenpoist with his own distinct style, that my friends is true Kenpo! Innovation not imitation. Awesome man.
Someone asked if Nick was Italian. The answer is yes. In Rhode Island there are quite a few Italians. (and awesome food) I grew up in Rhode Island and Martial Arts particularly Kenpo/ kempo was very big. Nick's instructor was George Pesare Who still has a school in North Providence and Nick's most popular student is Fred Villari. George brought Kajukenbo back from Hawaii in about 1961 or so. All of the RI schools tended to be pretty street oriented. God Bless Professor Nick and his contributions
how come he doesn't put his guard up?
daboodeef179 4 months ago
@daboodeef179 When doing techniques, how often are you going to be in a gaurded position? This method teaches you to be able to do a technique from a natural hands down position, which you will more then likely be in if a situation arises. We don't walk around with our hands in a guard position, so why would we train with our hands always in a gaurd position. If you look at his hands after a technique, you will see his hands in the guard because he is now aware of danger.
nihilyst75 2 months ago
Im being taugjy by his wife....i feel so privilaged
OrochimaruSangre 7 months ago
I would like to know if Nancy is still around,in an earlier post,still pending approval, I had mentioned starting my martial experience under them both(as Sijo and Sifu), and without this foundation,I would not be anything today.I currently study Kyokushinkan under Shihan Fujiwara,in Cromwell,CT.It is tough,but I came well prepared.Thanks to both of them for the honor of a great headstart.Also, my timeline is a little off(too many head shots,perhaps),but I believe it was '78 or '79.
brianblackforest 8 months ago
@brianblackforest
Yes, Nancy Lee Cerio is now Shihan Nancy Lee Cerio and still going strong. Her dojo is called Ocean State Martial Arts, in North Kingston Rhode Island. We were honored to host a seminar given by Shihan Nancy Lee Cerio last year at Dracut Kenpo Karate. It was great! She would probably enjoy hearing from you.
JudyKiya 6 months ago
@brianblackforest Nancy is still in the kenpo buisness. Shes my proffesor and teaches in North Kingstown R.I
OrochimaruSangre 5 months ago
@brianblackforest Shes still involved with Kenpo. Shes my proffesor and she teaches at Ocean State Martial Arts Center in North KingstownR.I
OrochimaruSangre 5 months ago
I called him Sijo,and his wife(Nancy,later to become Shihan Lee of the Lee Do Kahn system),Sifu.In the mid seventies,I studied with them both on Post Road in North Kingstown,R.I..My grandparents put me through financially,and when Sijo and Sifu seperated,my grandfather thought it best to study elsewhere to avoid the potential angst and rivalry based things that sometimes accompany divorce.Thank you both for the honor of entering martial conciousness under you both.We miss you.Bill,be well.
brianblackforest 8 months ago
He didnt invent Kempo... He just made it better.
ockempo 1 year ago
Nick was a great man, I trained under him at the location on Post Road in the late 80's as well. I lived down the street. He used to let me hang by the pond behind the building. I was always catching turtles. That was 20+ years ago, and I still think of him all the time. Nick's the most dangerous man I've ever met. He's 1 of the small few that I would consider a "Hero" to me... Nick, thank you, it was an honor... p.s. Still live there, and still haven't outgrown my fascination with turtles...
NAP0LILL0 1 year ago
i miss this guy. i need to start training again but so hard to find any kind of teachers like him in this mcdojo world. :(
causticapocolypse 1 year ago
R.I.P. Professor.
Nievus1 1 year ago 2
oh the good old days when people trained hard and contact was expected.
dmd54 1 year ago
I have trained at a Nick Cerio's affilated school, the instructor and school was great, it was a memorable experience.
kempoxyz 2 years ago
Hes my great uncle, nick cerio
bambinojbrynes 2 years ago
cool i just went to camp for this a week ago. awesome.
evilresidence4 2 years ago
i take nick cerio and i can personally say from firsthand experiance tht it is truly amazing
jkillerblondy2 2 years ago 4
incorrect translation. You cannot simply use a chinese dictionary, but need to understand Chinese language USAGE and thought-ken means FIST, Po means Method
Kenpo, or Ch'uan-Fa means fist method.
RealDealKungFu 2 years ago
yes you are right I know because my wife is from China, she can verify this yet Nick Cerio was a great instructor
buzzardneckseahag 2 years ago
There are a lot of incorrect (or better put, indirect) translations in the martial arts, "Kung Fu" being one of them. In the chinese martial arts, Wu Su (Shu) is a better translation but Kung Fu is widely accepted by Chinese and non-Chinese alike.
MartialArchiveTv 2 years ago
TenTigers has made a comment on Professor Nick Cerio Kenpo 1990:
actually "Gung-Fu" (Kung-Fu) is a perfect translation. Wu-Shu simply means Martial Art, It is a very dry translation, but lacks the philosphy and concept. But the term,"Kung-Fu" encapsulates the idea that to reach a level of mastery, time, effort, patience, dedication is required. Chinese language, especially in Martial Arts, is very conceptual. In China and Hong Kong, the majority of people use the term 'Kung-Fu".
MartialArchiveTv 2 years ago
Sorry, YouTube erased your excellent post when we hit "approve" so we posted it this way.
We agree completely which is why we use the term "indirect translation". One can have Gung Fu in cooking, brick laying, or any other skill not just martial arts.
MartialArchiveTv 2 years ago
NIck Cerio and George Pesare are the grandfathers of east coast Kempo
Mstr. Pesare was Nick Cerios teacher
kempoxyz 3 years ago
Great to see Sensei Nick as I knew him when I was 5-7 (1985-1987) years old. I went to his school when it was over in norwood before they moved it to hoxie big gym over there now, haven't been in RI in a good 5 or 6 years. I switched over to Don Rodrigues because Sensei Nick's wife started instructing, anyway Don Rod's was fun for a kid my age, but I didn't learn as much at Don Rod's, than I did in my year and a half at Nick Cerio's.
Is his school over in Hoxsie still open?
Thaddeus
ThadMiles26 3 years ago
yea its still open. i go to coventry now, but its still open.
noodleroni1996 2 years ago
Professor Cerio looks like he was a very progressive Kenpoist with his own distinct style, that my friends is true Kenpo! Innovation not imitation. Awesome man.
ellul613 3 years ago
wats the difference between kempo and kenpo? if there is none, then why are there 2 different names for it?
p0rtugueser0b 3 years ago
great kenpo technique, thanks for posting.
::SALUTE::
chinesekenpohapkido 3 years ago
I train under one of his old students. I heard he was a really good man.
irontiger66 3 years ago
so do i......who do you train under?
noodleroni1996 2 years ago
@irontiger66 me too i traine on everett with one guy name shi han and the other sensei jones
supermanic258 5 months ago
one of the baddest....top notch authentic
udeenallah 3 years ago 5
2:03 is that master seavey?
evilresidence4 3 years ago
Thats my dad!
sensei12a 3 years ago
your dad is nick cerio?
razaviknows 3 years ago
I miss the professor so much. I have been studying his style for the past 7 years
yngINluv 3 years ago
Someone asked if Nick was Italian. The answer is yes. In Rhode Island there are quite a few Italians. (and awesome food) I grew up in Rhode Island and Martial Arts particularly Kenpo/ kempo was very big. Nick's instructor was George Pesare Who still has a school in North Providence and Nick's most popular student is Fred Villari. George brought Kajukenbo back from Hawaii in about 1961 or so. All of the RI schools tended to be pretty street oriented. God Bless Professor Nick and his contributions
womanaresraggs 3 years ago
Awesome. Thanks for sharing this video.
evilresidence4 3 years ago
Awesome techniques!
kenshin715 3 years ago
Very good video.
peacemaker281 3 years ago
hellow nice technics five stars
oalak7 3 years ago
nice
jwmvb 3 years ago
Fantastic Grand Master! maybe is he of Italian origin? ***** from Italy.
guerrierodelgiaguaro 3 years ago
awesome footage of Professor Cerio thanks for sharing
takeninj 3 years ago