Mitose also taught the use of the makiwara, a signature okinawan training method. Kosho ryu kempo is primarily a battlefield proven art for selfdefence but also an art for developing internal and physical wellbeing. Kssk kosho shorei shin kai a history of kosho shorei ryu. Kosho ryu as i am studying it is a branch of kenpo that split off before the techniques as we know them were invented and systematized. He relates the philosophies briefly touched upon here to physical arts, strategies and philosophies of solving conflict. The eightdirection drills and combat applications of kosho shorei ryu kempo. The spirit and technique of kosho ryu a study in movement, motion and balance for effective selfdefense dvd included driscoll, jeff, juchnik, bruce on. It began around 0 ad in china, in the shaolin temple, emigrated to japan, and finally to the united states of america through james mitose. It teaches you how to avoid conflict through an understanding of kosho ryus unique mental discipline and philosophy developed by the thirteenthcentury japanese buddhist priest, kosho bosatsu. We utilise proactive proven principle based methodologies of kosho ryu kempo to minimise the sportive chances for your opponents to gain a position of strength and in an ideal scenario you can choose to what extent it is necessary to inflict damage to. This book and its dvd are very well created and crafted to match any other such aids to learning and applying kempo or kenpo arts. With hundreds of photographs of kempo techniques and an accompanying dvd, this kempo book gives you systematic guidance for maximum effectiveness in the.
Mitose was and remains a controversial figure in the history of kenpo in america. Mitose is known to have taught only one kata at his school. Japan, a disciple of the chinese master chen yuam bin. Every person who participates in the dojoryu must sign the book to gain. This site contains information on the true system of kempo taught to grandmaster nimr hassan by the great grandmaster james m. Kosho ryu the collection ebook and training videos bruce. If you can find kosho ryu kempo, the last disciple and can afford it get it. Many hawaii kenpo arts do have kosho ryu kempo as one major ancestor as well as others. Most of the history and information has a focus towards kempo systems descending from james mitoses koshoryu kempo. Mitose listed motobu as a kenpo master in his book. However, lopriore sensei was inspired by the spirit of what had been taught in the previous generations of kosho shorei ryu the parent art to the. Founder of shurite, worked as a bodyguard to last 3 sho kings. Get unique insights from my journey with kosho ryu and james mitose. Many of the monks would often choose disciples or teach at various buddhist.
Universal concepts kata history weaponry cultural arts kumite kempo curriculum connecting the dots insights to kosho ryu magic. This book is filled with principals and concepts that while at the forefront of kosho ryu, are inherent in many formsstyles of martial arts, sometimes lost, sometimes. The octagon itself contains the rest of the symbols. Buy the limited edition, 630 page hardbound kosho ryu collection book and get this pack of videos for free. The last disciple an overview of the story of kosho ryu, including curriculum, concepts and principles. The academy of karate martial arts supplies martial arts supermarket is one of the largest martial arts supply companies in the usa and has been serving martial arts enthusiasts for over 26 years. The mon japanese for crest or seal sums up all of kosho ryu. James masayoshi mitose born masayoshi mitose, december 30, 1916 march 26, 1981 was a japanese american martial artist who brought the art of kenpo to the united states starting in 1936 many kenpo teachers trace their lineage to him.
At kosho ryu kempo uk also referred to as the martial arts principles club we study selfdefence against single and multiple attackers. Dave donald teaches kosho shorei ryu kempo youtube. Kosho ryu kenpo now sometimes called koshoshorei ryu kenpo is one of the most thorough martial arts systems. At least from hawaii and onward, kenpo jiujitsu, and derivative kenpo arts, originate from kosho ryu kempo mitose. Jeff driscoll, renshi, has been a student of the martial arts for 31 years, holding the ranks of 6th dan in kosho ryu kempo, 5th dan in ryu kyu kempo karate, 4rd dan in muso jikiden eishin ryu iaijutsu and a 1st dan in tae kwon do. Grandmaster richard buchan conducts seminars on real combat principles. The spirit and technique of kosho ryu downloadable media included by.
Mitose taught entirely the art of kosho shorei ryu kempo and the only person to receive the certification of menkyo kaiden and inka shomei in kosho shorei ryu, from the hands of the honorable grand master who. The guiding principles of kosho ryu with two dvd supplements as excellent as the book by jeff driscoll shihan is somewhat rare but sometimes still available including via amazon. The last disciple bruce juchnik fall seven, rise eight bruce juchnik karatedo kyohan gichin funakoshi karatedo, my way of life gichinfunakoshi karate do nyumon gichin funakoshi the hand is my sword robert trias the pinnacle of karate robert trias karatedo. One of the earliest authors on kempokarate okinawan kempo toudijutsu. According to mitose, it was a complete martial art, sogo bujutsu, which included weaponry, flower arranging, and empty handed skills. Ed parker as he was known was the last highly significant figure in the current. Strategies and studies of kosho ryu kempo, hanshi bruce juchnik. Kosho ryu timeline sei kosho shorei kai international. Grandmaster buchan founded kosho ryu international martial arts organization in 1992. Hanshi bruce juchnik was the only student to whom grand master james m. Kempo even developed into ninjutsu in certain rural areas of japan, especially in the koga region.
While in japan, he learned the family martial art, which was known as kosho ryu kempo. Kosho, a branch of the jodo shinshu buddhist tradition. The last disciple ebook with bonus videos bruce juchniks. Kosho ryu is a very subtle and complex art best appreciated from the floor of the training hall. Includes details of the curriculum and concepts taught in our system. The koshokempo system consisted of techniques modified from chinese chuanfa and combined with jiu jitsu and with other martial and philosophical arts of the. Purchase this option with videos and ebooks for immediate download. Some teach under the name of koshoshorei ryu kenpo which teach the psychological aspects of the art, others teach koshoryu kenpo which. The spirit and technique of kosho ryu by jeff driscoll. Kosho ryu kenmpo is a philosophical art much like jeet kune do but. They consist of beginners, disciples kiri kami and mokuroku and menkyo. Kosho shorei ryu kempo is an ancient art with a rich history and tradition. Born in hawaii, at the age of four years old, james mitose was sent to japan to study the family art. It covers all ranges, and has in my opinion better weapons training that tracy or parker.
Kumitehenin 1926 and watashi no toudijutsu in 1933. The last disciple to fall seven, rise eight strategies and studies of kosho ryu kosho ryu no. Most students start training kempo based on the strong selfdefence aspects of the art but it is the cultivation of a strong feeling of a purpose in life and selfdevelopment that keeps students showing up to the classes each week. The five pinan kata are simultaneously the bedrock training for the hardstyle aspet of the kempo of kosho shorei shin kai, and a comprehensive introduction to the more advanced, soft or internal aspects of our martial arts. Kosho shorei ryu is 750 year old combat principles 750 year old combat principles. What is self defense kenpo kempo jiu jitsu kosho ryu. Kosho shorei ryu kempo, a martial art system of kenpo. Kosho shorei ryu kempo was a separate area of kosho shorei ryu which was studied only by the sohei. After listening two the first two books on audible, i had to read the final installment. Beginners curriculum the beginners curriculum is divided into three sections. Its primary focus is not to inflict harm, but to avoid conflict through an understanding of kosho ryus. Bruce juchniks warrior scholar library bruce juchniks. Forewordbruce juchnik and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The organization was founded to preserve the teachings of 750 year old ancient combat concepts. It is a partially intended direct followon to the very rare manual, kosho ryu kempo, the last disciple, by bruce juchnik hanshi the teacher of the. Some of the japanese ryu which are suppose to have close ties to chinese martial arts. We are looking for feedback from instructors, students, and anyone interested in spending some time with us. Teacher information submission martial arts collective society. The ultimate kosho ryu collection includes four books in one hardbound edition. During the last four decades of study he has worked hard to form and combined these ancient concepts with modern combat principles capturing the essence of.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Ranking and curriculum koga ha kosho shorei ryu kempo. Unfortunately, within a few years of lopriore sensei dropping everything else to study kosho ryu kempo, the last of the bucho in those areas quit or was asked to leave juchnik senseis organization. Emperor kosho, the fifth imperial ruler of japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. Chow united, like many kempo masters before him the arts of kosho ryu. The last two methods were used in okinawa, with the aspect of renzoku ken. Juchnik hanshi goes into great detail on the octagon, the eightfold path, mon gaku, and hakkakkei densho gaku in his first book, the last disciple, pages 95 to 171. What is self defense kenpo kempo jiu jitsu kosho ryu addeddate 20160208 01. Kosho ryu kempo, koga ryu ninjutsu, togakure ryu nimpo, fukuno ryu jujutsu, ryoi shinto ryu jujutsu, yoshin ryu jujutsu, and kito ryu jujutsu.
The spirit and technique of kosho ryua study in movement, motion and balance for effective selfdefense dvd included usually ships within 4 to 5 days. Mon gaku, and hakkakkei densho gaku in his first book, the last disciple, pages. Ultimate kempo also known as kenpo is more than a book about technique and style. Since that time, he has studied many different disciplines such as judo, karate, aikido, jiujitsu, boxing, and kempo. If you have this book and are having difficulty understanding its usage, please feel free to contact me, nimr r. Kosho ryu kenpo newsletter would you be willing to travel to california and train for a week with the mitose family. Kosho ryu is a family art that has been taught and passed down through twentyone generations of my ancestors. The story was excellent, and i learned a lot of the events surrounding the destruction of the jewish temple in ad 70. It is an amalgam of symbols that describe the rich heritage of kosho.
This book is strongly recommended to anyone seriously studying kempo. Sei kosho shorei kai international is dedicated to preserving the teachings of the late james m. The last living founder of kajukenbo is sijo adriano d. Jucknik hanshi has written many books including the last disciple, to fall 7. Grandmaster nimr hassan koga ha kosho shorei ryu kempo. My father, james mitose who was also known under his business name of kenposai kosho learned this art as a child and taught it in hawaii during the 1930s and 1940s. Japan, kenji shimizu, 8 dan from ueshiba, one of ueshibas last students. Kosho ryu kempo is a martial arts system original practiced by the koshoji monks of the shakain temple, a temple of the rinzai sect located on mount kinkai in kumamoto, kyushu, japan. Mitose taught entirely the art of kosho shorei ryu kempo and the only person to receive the certification of menkyo kaiden and inka shomei in kosho shorei ryu, from the hands of the honorable grand master who brought kempo from japan to the west. Koga ha ninjutsu, kosho ryu kempo jiujitsu, and shorei ryu kempo karate.
He relates the philosophies briefly touched upon here to physical arts, strategies and. The sho chiku bai mon pine, bamboo, plum crest is the basic foundation of study for all kosho ryu practitioners, and for that matter, all traditional martial artists. These are the definitive writings on kosho shorei kempo by bruce juchnik, hanshi. The kosho collection includes the first four books by juchnik, hanshi. The last disciple ebook with bonus videos bruce juchnik. Nov 30, 2015 david donald teaches a class about kosho shorei ryu kempo at the hernando ninpo training center. We feature a wide selection of katana, fighting gear, karate uniforms, bo staffs and other martial arts weapons. In the early 70s, menkyo hanshi nimr hassan sought out the great grand master james masayoshi mitose, who is considered the great grand master of all the kosho shorei ryu kempo systems in the world. Kosho ryu international martial arts organization was established in 1992. Introduction to kosho ryu did you know james mitose kempo. Some teach under the name of koshoshorei ryu kenpo which teach the psychological aspects of the art, others teach koshoryu kenpo which are the physical aspects. Kosho shorei ryu is 750 year old combat principles 750 year old combat principlesmodern military scienceancient concepts kosho ryu international martial arts organization was established in 1992. Unlike the first two books, the last temple was told from the viewpoint of one man. The spirit and technique of kosho ryu a study in movement, motion and balance for effective selfdefense dvd included.
Currently the odori of kosho ryu is preserved in the teachings of the koga ha kosho shorei ryu kempo system of nimr hassan, who trained with james masayoshi mitose in the seventies and was taught personally the odori of kosho ryu kempo in the backyard of. Dave was born and raised in providence,rhode island. Hanshi bruce juchnik is the 22nd inheritor of kosho ryu kempo from. Jeff driscoll, shihan, has been a student of the martial arts for 28 years, holding the ranks of 5th dan in ryu kyu kempo karate, 4th dan in kosho ryu kempo, 3rd dan in muso jikiden eishin ryu iaijutsu and a 1st dan in tae kwon do. Kosho shorei ryu kempo, our martial art, as well as all other aspects of kosho shorei ryu, are based on the revelation received by the monk under that old pine tree over 750 years ago. Kenpo books archives academy of karate martial arts. From the books of the han dynasty we learn nothing is impossible to a willing mind. Driscoll has been the owner and instructor at the driscoll institute of the martial arts in pottsville, pa since 1986. Martial arts of the world mccalls american freestyle karate. The sho chiku bai crest of kosho ryu has elements that are over 750 years old. Introduction to kosho ryu did you know james mitose kempo history the octagon the kosho. The family art which had been the art of chuan fa chinese, kenpo, or kempo japanese which mitose masters had modified successively, until it became kosho ryu old pine tree style kenpo. The books listed below are available for students to borrow. One of the earliest authors on kempokarate okinawan kempo.
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