Ultimate Kempo: The Spirit and Technique of Kosho Ryu-A Study in Movement, Motion and Balance for Effective Self-Defense [Dvd Included - Softcover

Jeff Driscoll

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080484447X ISBN 13: 9780804844475

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Ultimate Kempo is a study of movement, motion, and balance that can enhance anyone s fighting ability. Its primary focus is not to inflict harm, but to avoid conflict through an understanding of Kosho Ryu s unique mental discipline and philosophy. If physical confrontation is unavoidable, then the practitioner of this study will learn to manipulate the balance and the structure of an opponent for optimal results. With hundreds of photographs and the provided DVD, Ultimate Kempo gives systematic guidance for maximum effectiveness in the striking, throwing, and locking arts. Practical in its application, powerful in its philosophy, Ultimate Kempo is a martial arts foundation that any practitioner can use to hone their skills.

About this title

Review:

"Driscoll has been able to teach around the country and Europe, as well as become a published author." --Republican Herald

Book Description:

Kempo, also known as Kenpo, is a classic and effective system of self defense.

A Japanese martial art that teaches you how to avoid physical confrontations, the primary focus of Kempo, or "Fist Law" is to not inflict harm, but to manipulate the balance and structure of your opponent for optimal results. it teaches you how to avoid conflict through an understanding of Kosho Ryu's unique mental discipline and philosophy developed by the thirteenth century Japanese buddhist priest, Kosho bosatsu.

With hundreds of photographs of kempo techniques and an accompanying DVD, this Kempo book gives you systematic guidance for maximum effectiveness in the striking, throwing, and locking arts. Practical in its application, powerful in its philosophy, ultimate Kempo is a martial arts foundation that any practitioner can use to hone their skills. Chapters include:

• What is Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo?
• What is the Martial Way?
• Concepts of Study
• Escaping
• Joint Locking
• Throwing
• Striking
• Pressure Points

About this edition

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 080484447X
• ISBN 13: 9780804844475
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192