8TH BUTA SCHOOL OF KEMPO
29 South Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
ph: 203 315-1331
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Our main style is called Shaolin Kempo or Shaolin Ch’uan Fa. Shaolin refers to the birthplace of the Style and Kempo loosely translated means ‘Fist Law’.
Today, Kempo is a blend of Chinese Kung Fu (Wushu) and Japanese Karate.
Kung Fu is very circular & indirect as a Martial Art and Karate is very linear & direct. Thus Kempo is referred to as blending the circle with the line.
Our School also offers separate lessons in authentic Shaolin Martial Arts training from the 5 animals, Praying Mantis, Weapons training, and Chi Kung forms under the tutelage of our Chief Instructor.
We also teach traditional Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Weapons classes.
Combinations or Shaolin Defensive Maneuvers
The Combinations or Shaolin Defensive Maneuvers have evolved over the decades as each Master Instructor or Sensei has put their own input, essence or point of view into the art. For the most part though, all the techinques retain the same principle or kempo objective they were originally created for. In these few clips, I demonstrate the techniques as taught in my school by rank. Amongst other Kempo Schools, the ranks may vary or a few techniques may be unfamiliar. THAT IS TO BE EXPECTED. This information is to be used as a resource guide only - Not as a teaching guide. I taped the combinations through a mirror, so the movements are mirrored or reflected. Thus it looks like I am performing left handed and the practitioner does not have to look over his or her shoulder to the screen to practice the movements. You can look straight at the screen to see the techniques and practice. If you are not confused thus far, enjoy. Any questions, please contact me and I will get back to you asap. Thank you.
Disclaimer: Please make sure you are physically okay to do these movements. Please consult your parents or a physician or certified Instructor for permission first. The 8th Buta School of Kempo is not responsible for any injury sustained by you as a result of trying to do these techniques without proper instruction. These videos were initially only intended for my use as archives so please excuse the quality and the informality: by Sensei Bernard (4th Dan)
White Belt Combinations - Beginner
Yellow Belt Combinations - Beginner
Orange Belt Combinations - Beginner
Purple Belt Combinations - Beginner
Blue Belt Combinations - Beginner
Blue Belt/Green Stripe Combinations - Beginner
Green Belt Combinations - Advanced
Green Belt/Brown Stripe Combinations - Advanced
1st Brown Belt Combinations - Advanced
Apart from the Stretching, Aerobic and Anaerobic exercises, our training offers Self-Defense Techniques geared to protect you in any everyday situation.
If you have any questions or comments please click on the Contact Us link and let us know what your questions are or what you think. We would be glad to hear from you and have personnel to attend and respond to you as soon as possible.
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CURRICULUM:
- Stretching
- Exercises
- Kempo Techniques
- Combination Maneuvers
- Forms - Pinans & Katas
- Jiu-Jitsus
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29 South Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
ph: 203 315-1331
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