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8th degree black belt, Dr. John LaTourrette, is director of the American International Karate Kung-fu schools of self-defense. Dr. LaTourrette is also Chief Street Combat Instructor for the United States Police Defensive Tactics Association.
Soldier of Fortune magazine states: 'LaTourrette has
A Kenpo Karate student is a combination of warrior and scholar, using a superior blend of brain, brawn and body for aggressive defense and man stopping counter-attack.
Kenpo Karate teaches that turning the other cheek to those whose ways of life are set in strength and violence is wrong. Such a passive attitude enourages lawlessness and injustice. This book will help you overcome those who intimidate to survive.
Over 256 step-by-step photographs, diagrams and illsutrations cover:
Eighteen step-by-step techniques from the full course meal of attack and self defense
Kenpo's real secret of speed
Kenpo's techniques of aggression
Mind force principles of Kenpo Karate
Mind training, the best weapon
Philosophy of the Kenpo Karate practitioner
Secrets of internal power
Secrets of weapoon invisibility and much more
Some unique aspects of Kenpo Karate presented here are:
Strike him where least expected, when least expected. Strike first and strike fast and do maximum damage with that opening blow. Like the tiger, atttack at tha most apporpriate moment
It is much better to be tried by twelve than carried by six. Who ever was right really makes no difference to the loser. Your main objective is to survive the fight, not worry about rights.
A blow to the throat is very effective against a larger opponent. You do not need a cannon to kill a sparrow, nor superior power to crush a throat. Wisdom, accuracy, speed and power are the keys of wisdom to maximum self-protection.
Over kill is valid in combat. If you can stop him with one blow, fine....but make sure you are programmed to continue your meal-of-death. Otherwise, the opposition might stomp you into a greasy spot on the side walk.
When fighting for your life, neither your belt rank, nor your time-in-grade mean anything. The only thing that counts is when pure knuckles meet pure flesh. Study this book and discover for yourself the Kenpo Karate Art of Self Defense for subduing the enemy.
Contents
I The secret path
Purpose of a leader
The goal of practice, study and meditation
The mental science regards Kenpo Karate
The real secret
The secret barrior
Purpose of this bok
II Philosophy of the Kung-Fu Warrior
Ben Otaki's Kenpo Creed
Mr. LaTourrette's self defense creed
Real purpose of self defense
Non-violent end to viiolence
Salutation-Original meanng; Present day significance; Critical distance; Eyes for awareness
III Evolution of Kenpo Karate
General history
India roots
Daruma
Chinese roots
The dragon, tiger, leopard, snake, crane
Delayed death touch
Okinawa's influence
Chiki Motobu
James Mitose
William Chow
Ed Parker
Al Tracy
John LaTourrette
IV Mind training-The best weapon
External awareness
Color code of combat
Blind Master Po
Mental vision
Bugei vs. budo
V The Zones of Movement
The clock system
How to move for defense
How to move for attack
How to evade and counter-attack
Probable evasion zones
Probable hit zones
Zones of aggression
Size vs. directinal movement
Straight attack
Circular attack
VI The quadrants for defense and offense
The three general sectins
Six sub-sections
Centerline
Apetizer targets
Target areas covered in this book
Outline of the twenty quadrants
VII Kenpo's Counter Attack
The why of Kenpo self defense
Hammerlock
Kimono grab
Four fists
Deleayed sword
sword of destructin
Aggreassive twins
rising elbow
Cutting the pagoda
Spear of jade
Three winds claw
Clawing panther
Two headed serpent
VIII Kenpo's technique of aggression
Leopard movement (push-step drag)
Snake movement (front crossover)
Dragon movement (rear crossover)
Crane movement (step-kick-step through)
IX Techniques for body control and performance
Blocking set
Short form I
X Kicking line for single point balance
360 degrees defense and attack
Tan Tien balance point
Lower limit of practice
XI Etiquette of the Kenpo Warrior
Respect and its ritual
Studio dress code
Poprper attitude
Cleanliness code
XII Choosing a karate school
The many choices
Step one
who to inquire of
How to arrange an interview
Politeness goes both ways
Questions to ask of the instructor
Questions a good instructor will ask prior to your acceptance
Credentials
Costs
Know your own goals
Soldier of Fortune magazine states: 'LaTourrette has
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broken through the stagnant forms of classical and non-innovative present-day martial arts...La Tourrette knows as did Bruce Lee and Michael Echanis (did)....Win any way you can.'A Kenpo Karate student is a combination of warrior and scholar, using a superior blend of brain, brawn and body for aggressive defense and man stopping counter-attack.
Kenpo Karate teaches that turning the other cheek to those whose ways of life are set in strength and violence is wrong. Such a passive attitude enourages lawlessness and injustice. This book will help you overcome those who intimidate to survive.
Over 256 step-by-step photographs, diagrams and illsutrations cover:
Eighteen step-by-step techniques from the full course meal of attack and self defense
Kenpo's real secret of speed
Kenpo's techniques of aggression
Mind force principles of Kenpo Karate
Mind training, the best weapon
Philosophy of the Kenpo Karate practitioner
Secrets of internal power
Secrets of weapoon invisibility and much more
Some unique aspects of Kenpo Karate presented here are:
Strike him where least expected, when least expected. Strike first and strike fast and do maximum damage with that opening blow. Like the tiger, atttack at tha most apporpriate moment
It is much better to be tried by twelve than carried by six. Who ever was right really makes no difference to the loser. Your main objective is to survive the fight, not worry about rights.
A blow to the throat is very effective against a larger opponent. You do not need a cannon to kill a sparrow, nor superior power to crush a throat. Wisdom, accuracy, speed and power are the keys of wisdom to maximum self-protection.
Over kill is valid in combat. If you can stop him with one blow, fine....but make sure you are programmed to continue your meal-of-death. Otherwise, the opposition might stomp you into a greasy spot on the side walk.
When fighting for your life, neither your belt rank, nor your time-in-grade mean anything. The only thing that counts is when pure knuckles meet pure flesh. Study this book and discover for yourself the Kenpo Karate Art of Self Defense for subduing the enemy.
Contents
I The secret path
Purpose of a leader
The goal of practice, study and meditation
The mental science regards Kenpo Karate
The real secret
The secret barrior
Purpose of this bok
II Philosophy of the Kung-Fu Warrior
Ben Otaki's Kenpo Creed
Mr. LaTourrette's self defense creed
Real purpose of self defense
Non-violent end to viiolence
Salutation-Original meanng; Present day significance; Critical distance; Eyes for awareness
III Evolution of Kenpo Karate
General history
India roots
Daruma
Chinese roots
The dragon, tiger, leopard, snake, crane
Delayed death touch
Okinawa's influence
Chiki Motobu
James Mitose
William Chow
Ed Parker
Al Tracy
John LaTourrette
IV Mind training-The best weapon
External awareness
Color code of combat
Blind Master Po
Mental vision
Bugei vs. budo
V The Zones of Movement
The clock system
How to move for defense
How to move for attack
How to evade and counter-attack
Probable evasion zones
Probable hit zones
Zones of aggression
Size vs. directinal movement
Straight attack
Circular attack
VI The quadrants for defense and offense
The three general sectins
Six sub-sections
Centerline
Apetizer targets
Target areas covered in this book
Outline of the twenty quadrants
VII Kenpo's Counter Attack
The why of Kenpo self defense
Hammerlock
Kimono grab
Four fists
Deleayed sword
sword of destructin
Aggreassive twins
rising elbow
Cutting the pagoda
Spear of jade
Three winds claw
Clawing panther
Two headed serpent
VIII Kenpo's technique of aggression
Leopard movement (push-step drag)
Snake movement (front crossover)
Dragon movement (rear crossover)
Crane movement (step-kick-step through)
IX Techniques for body control and performance
Blocking set
Short form I
X Kicking line for single point balance
360 degrees defense and attack
Tan Tien balance point
Lower limit of practice
XI Etiquette of the Kenpo Warrior
Respect and its ritual
Studio dress code
Poprper attitude
Cleanliness code
XII Choosing a karate school
The many choices
Step one
who to inquire of
How to arrange an interview
Politeness goes both ways
Questions to ask of the instructor
Questions a good instructor will ask prior to your acceptance
Credentials
Costs
Know your own goals
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ISBN
933764014
Publication
American Sports Training Institute 6252 Dark Hollow Road Medford, Oregon 97501