Kajukenfu
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| Also known as | KBKK |
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| Focus | Hybrid |
| Country of origin | Territory of Hawaii United States of America |
| Creator | Harold Rogelio Laranang Sr. |
| Parenthood | Kosho-ryū Kenpo, Kajukenbo, Chinese Kenpo, Judo, Kung Fu, Shotokan Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Akido, Iaido, Eskrima, Kendo |
| Olympic sport | No |
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Kajukenfu Budo Kai Kan Kenpo Karate or KBKK is an American hybrid martial art that derives itself from a broad, diverse range of sources. Using several forms of martial arts Harold Rogelio Laranang Sr. studied across the world while in the Army, after working years on his system, proving what worked and discarding what did not, Kajukenfu was born. Laranang opened the first Dojo on Ft. Polk, Louisiana but the Army had other plans and with the Army, Laranang took KBKK to places like Hawaii, Germany and Minnesota.
The name Kajukenfu Budo Kai Kan is a portmanteau of the various arts from which its style is derived: KA for Karate, JU for Judo, KEN for Kenpo, FU for Kung Fu, Budo for Martial Art, Kai Kan for Style. KBKK training incorporates a blend of striking, kicking, throwing, takedowns, joint locks and weapon disarmament.
History[edit]
On June 14, 1978, Harold Rogelio Laranang Sr. established the systems Official Hombu at Leesville, Louisiana as Kajukenfu Budo Kai Kan Kenpo Karate Martial Arts Inc.[1] Leesville KBKK ceased operations in 1988, however Roy Bruce Adams has continuously had a KBKK school open since the 80’s at NSU and in Natchitoches, Louisiana. There are currently 3 active KBKK Schools, Twin Dragon Kenpo Academy under Bruce Adams in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Fishers Sports Kenpo Academy in Natchitoches, Louisiana – under Romulus Rouqemore and Thomson Karate in Thomson, Georgia – under San Walker Tharpe (John Pereda 2013) After Harold Rogelio Laranang died in 1998, John Pereda was named the master and caretaker of the KBKK system. Pereda passed away unexpectedly. Bruce Adams was named master and caretaker of the system in 2015 and currently holds this position.
Modern Kajukenfu[edit]
Kajukenfu continues to evolve with each generation and maintains its primary focus on realism and practicality. There are usually martial arts schools that will change along with time to fit into the day's society. It is generally thought that "unfair" moves, such as strikes to the eyes or groin, are perfectly acceptable, as is whatever else the practitioner feels is necessary to get home that day.
Training workouts emphasize cardio conditioning and functional strength. While individual schools may show variation, it would not be unusual to train with sandbags or boxing gloves. There are core self-defense techniques at the heart of Kajukenfu and Kajukenfu schools eschew impractical and flashy moves. Most Kajukenfu curricula feature counter-attacks to punches, kicks, grabs, as well as using knives, sticks and guns to counter back. While this base of common knowledge will keep schools' styles similar, there is plenty of room for variation. This openness tends to encourage schools to incorporate other arts into their practice. The primary concentration of all Kajukenfu schools remains real world self-defense, because protecting one's self in a street-fighting situation is primary.
Ranking[edit]
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Ranking hierarchies may vary from school to school.
Traditional Japanese martial art ranking is often followed. One common belt order is as follows: white, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown (3 levels), black, followed by the other various degrees of black belt. Some schools may have "in-between" belts that feature a white or black stripe running down the center of the belt.
Black belt rankings and titles can also vary.
UKKS[edit]
Angelito "Bobby" Barongan[2] head of the Unified Kenpo Karate Systems, promoted longtime friend Harold Rogelito Laranang Sr. to Judan 10th Degree Kaisho Master and Founder of Kajukenfu Budo Kai Kan Kenpo Karate on behalf of the Unified Kenpo Karate Systems. Harold Rogelito Laranang Sr. died on August 18, 1998 of Health Complications.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Kajukenfu Budo Kai Kan Kenpo Karate Martial Arts, Inc. in Leesville, LA - Reviews - Bizapedia Profile". Bizapedia.com.
- ↑ "Barongan Kempo Karate - Des Moines, Iowa". Barongan Kempo School of Karate.
- ↑ "Harold R Laranang (1940 - 1998) - Find A Grave Memorial".
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