Kajukenbo Concepts - Part 1

This is the first in a series on "Kajukenbo Concepts". More information on Kajukenbo training, DVD's, and schools, available at: kajukenboinfo.com

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Kajukenbo
• Kajukembo
• Kenpo
• Kempo
• karate
• martial arts

[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.

[veshkeat]

@jebishop in most japanese styles too

[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.

[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!

[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!

[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.

[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

[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.