KAN SHU KENPO Review Writing a review about Kan Shu Kenpo is a source of great interest and joy for me. We can define Kan Shu Kenpo as a style that, on the one hand, incorporates technical material mainly derived from “American Kenpo” and, on the other hand, concepts and Katas that are mainly derived from “Chinese Kenpo.” This provides us with a very interesting combination of Japanese, Okinawan, and Chinese elements in terms of the origin of the technical content, which makes perfect sense, since this system was founded by John Cozatt and Christopher Fournier, both students of Diana Schmoyer, who was a student of John Weininger, who was a student of Dr. Daniel K. Pai. If we pay attention to Dr. Pai's learning from Richard Takamoto, a student of Emperado, who was a student of Chow, who in turn was a student of Mitose, and Takamoto also learned from Okazaki, a big name in Japanese Jujutsu, Pai himself also learned from Okazaki, and Pai also had connections and training with Mr. Ed...
Okami Sumika Ninjutsu BOOK by Michael "Kinjo" Robinson. Review: As a martial arts practitioner and student of the Okami Sumika Ninjutsu system, I can say with absolute certainty: this manual is not merely a book it is a pathway into the martial and ninpo dimensions of ninjutsu. It serves not just as a technical guide, but as a profound companion on the journey of Budo and Shinobi no Michi. Robinson Sensei accomplishes something truly remarkable in this work. Rather than confining himself to the transmission of techniques alone, although he certainly provides a comprehensive exploration of our school’s bujutsu and ninjutsu curriculum he offers a holistic framework that seamlessly integrates body, mind, and spirit. From foundational elements like Taihenjutsu (body movement, ukemi, and acrobatics), through taijutsu (unarmed combat), various kobuki (traditional weapons),, Shinobi strategy , and Kuji in Mudras study, every aspect is approached with both precision and depth. Wh...