American Kenpo or Kajukenbo?
I'm curious and want to start training in one of those two styles.
2006-09-24 10:08:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I'm sure you will get a lot of opinions. I recommend checking out the school. There will be differences in the teaching style. An instructor may suppliment with ground techniques, and such. Another may spar more than another. Look for the school that teaches practical applications, goes at different speeds, has solid students, and spars.
Having said that, I have yet to meet a incompetent American Kenpo student. Best of luck.
2006-09-25 06:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by calmman7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately for you, Kajukenbo is a shadow of it's former self. The creators of Kajukenbo used to fight, and fight, and fight some more, and this constant honing of their skills made them formidable fighters. One should keep in mind, however, that Mr Choo, one of the creators, was also a welterweight boxing champion.
Nowadays, Kajukenbo is nothing like what it was in the 50's and 60's (this is the sad case for many martial arts). Kajukenbo is just another grab-*** martial art that wants your money.
If you look into Kenpo, you'll find out the same thing. They're both lost for good, and the masters of the old days ain't comin' back :(
2006-09-25 16:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Kai 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well since Kajukenbo, is a mixture of Karate, Jiujitsu, Kenpo, and chinese and western boxing, I would think that Kajukenbo, would prob'ly be a good choice to go with
since with the mixture of the "Standing Game" Martial Arts like Karate, Kenpo, and the chinese and western boxing, mixed with the "Ground Game" aspects of Jiujitsu would work pretty well since it incorporates those two types of disciplines together.
so that would prob'ly be the choice to work with because you're studying several disciplines together.
but really there's no Martial Art better than another, or more effective than another.
but I'd go with Kajukenbo purely for it's mixture of those 5 fighting disciplines to get a more "rounded" fighting ability.
2006-09-24 20:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by quiksilver8676 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not seek a good style, seek a good school.
The quality and frequency of your training far outweigh the style you are training in.
Visit the schools in a reasonable area and make a choice based on what you observe, If you have done this and you are now choosing between these two schools then choose the one that seems to have a more positive atmosphere.
Whatever the case, refuse to pay for rank test and refuse to sign a contract.
2006-09-25 11:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All martial arts are very effective. Each has its own style and fighting points. Just remember that you get out of it what you put in it. Pick one that you like and study and train. Any stile will take hard work and training.
2006-09-24 23:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to each school and ask the instructor abut his philosophy of training. Take free lesson from each and then choose the one you think will meet your needs the best. Remember, it is not the art but the artist that makes the difference.
2006-09-25 10:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by dogpreacher@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kajukenbo...............
Lesson 1
If the other guy is as mean as hell than you don't have to do anything just show him a mirror and he will be so irritated that he will call you names and try everything to degrade you.Just forget about him and ignore him but keep giggling and see how you win without fighting with the dirty fellow.
hahaaaaaaaa lol
2006-09-25 08:44:53 · answer #7 · answered by ganga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kajukenbo most definitely.
I have a friend who is a master in it... its a great self defense art :)
2006-09-24 17:15:59 · answer #8 · answered by WhiteHat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2006-09-24 17:15:39 · answer #9 · answered by Yussef 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neither
Keichu Do Cajun Karate
2006-09-25 10:40:01 · answer #10 · answered by Chica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋