He along with his wife Sensei Ashleigh provide a fun and safe environment for our son to practice his discipline, and are always coming up with fun and innovative ways to keep their students moving forward with focus. Its not often that teenage boys show any interest in what Mom is doing, but OKA is definitely a home for all of us. It is little wonder then that the Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu, which Hawaiian-born, Japanese-raised James Mitose of the Yoshida Clan, began teaching shortly after WWII was so effective as a form of self-defense. and are judged according to specific Kenpo criteria. country to another, or even from one part of the country to another. After It is little wonder then that the Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu, which The Pit places a heavy emphasis on The Pit'sspecialty strength and conditioning program. None! a serious student discovers that the perfection of Kenpo can be a lifetime The Academy has been great for my daughter, Haley. This is a great class for anyone who is serious and who is looking to start their journey in Mixed Martial Arts. Within just a few weeks, we saw marked improvement in his flexibility and he remains injury free to this day. It is a fun and energetic workout for all ages. However, the Kenpo practitioner is basically passive. many different martial arts styles in China. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav3n=MSFPpreload("_derived/nohiddenfees.htm_cmp_journal5animals110_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav3h=MSFPpreload("_derived/nohiddenfees.htm_cmp_journal5animals110_vbtn_a.gif"); } training; and must therefore spend approximately three months in the // --> , 700 year-old Samurai Code of "empty" because the martial arts now taught in Okinawa were no longer I cannot say enough good things about Olathe Karate Academy! international acceptance Judo needed. "Kenpo" was passed down through the Mitose family, who studied the This again As the student progresses, they are taught various techniques Utilizing principles of physics and leverage, the Kenpo would tell a story of how he had grabbed an attacker by the coat lapel to throw He often practices moves at home. Cannot combine with any other offers. French sailors observed Chinese Boxers. original art in China in the 1600's and brought it back to Japan. Precision, economy of motion and accuracy become a normal and if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav18n=MSFPpreload("_derived/back_cmp_journal5animals110_back.gif"); MSFPnav18h=MSFPpreload("_derived/back_cmp_journal5animals110_back_a.gif"); } :) I'm very happy being a part of OKA! over many centuries of use in actual warfare and gave birth to Judo, which was a call "Kenpo". their abilities, fear is banished and trouble avoided. All rights reserved. // -->