Oki-Ryu Kenpo translates literally to "Open System, Way of the
Fist". The Oki-Ryu style was created by 9th Degree Black Belt, Shihan Don Rodrigues and incorporates
elements of many different martial arts styles.
Shihan Rodrigues began his martial arts training in the 1960s, under the late Grandmaster Nick Cerio,
just as the first wave of martial arts was spreading across the United States. Shihan Rodrigues also
studied, and has been certified, under the late Grandmaster Ed Parker and Grandmaster George Pesare.
Oki-Ryu incorporates the core philosophies and techniques established by these early founders of
American Kenpo. To the basic Kenpo style, elements from other styles have been added, resulting
in a well rounded system that includes the best of the following:
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| Kenpo | Self Defense techniques emphasizing powerful blocks, punches and kicks |
| Judo | Features throws to knock an opponent to the ground |
| Ju-jitsu | Focuses on joint locks to immobilize an opponent |
| Kung Fu | Develops graceful, fluid, yet extraordinarily powerful motion |
| Tae Kwon Do | Features powerful kicks, including jumping and spinning kicks |
| Okinawan weapons | Learning to wield the Bo, Sai, Kama, and Nunchaku improves dexterity,
speed and coordination while developing the ability
to improvise and use your environment in your defense |
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