8TH BUTA SCHOOL OF KEMPO
29 South Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
ph: 203 315-1331
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News
Instructor Testing
On April 16th, 2008 Sensei Vincent DeStefanis (Stratford) & Sensei Bernard Williams (8th Buta School of Kempo, Branford) were tested by Grandmaster Brian Hanson for their 4th DAN. It was a gruelling number or hours of hard work including sparring, techiques with rocks, bare fists, branches, bare fighting with wooden staffs and no protective gear just a little padding on the staffs, running a trail up and down a hill and many more interesting drills and exercises.
They both managed to 'survive the ordeal' and earned their 4th DAN in Shaolin Kempo Karate under the line and dedication to William K. S. Chow's system of Kempo. It was fun and exciting to see both Instructors doing their best, and their efforts paid off.
Please check out the link in the Home page to see a performance of the 2 Instructors as they demonstrate one of the basic Mantis 2 Man Staff forms.
We would like to extend our 'Congratulations' to both of them and hope they keep up the good work and PRACTICE!!!
KEMPO Seminar
(Prof. Kimo Ferreira & Choki Motubo)4/21/08
Professor Kimo Ferreira and Choki Motubo taught a seminar on Kempo Jiu-Jutsu and Motubo Ryu Kempo. The seminar was very informative and many questions were posed on the history of certain aspects of Kempo and there was an open forum on questions that some of the participants had and misbeliefs. There was a special appearance by Nick Cerio's wife at the event.
We learned some techniques and took pictures to commemorate the event. Included was a DVD of the seminar compiled by the Valley Shore Martial Arts in Centerbrook where the event was held.
Other News
Instructor Testing
Kempo Seminar
Summer Camp
Movie/Game Night
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29 South Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
ph: 203 315-1331
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