|
What is Kensho-Ryu ?
Kensho-Ryu Kenpo Karate is a dynamic art comprised of Kenpo and Shotokan
Karate. The name Kensho-Ryu is derived from KENpo, SHOtokan and the Japanese word Ryu, which means "way". Kensho-Ryu
Kenpo Karate seeks to maintain the integrity of Nick Cerio's Kenpo Karate, and to pass the teachings of Professor Cerio on
to new generations of martial arts students. Kensho-Ryu Kenpo is also closely allied with the Martial Arts Collective
Society, which supports Kensho-Ryu Kenpo in preserving the teachings of Professor Cerio
Professor Cerio was an admirer of Shotokan
Karate, and in the development of his own uniquely powerful system of Kenpo drew upon many of the strengths of Shotokan while
maintaining the fluidity, speed and devastating effectiveness of the art of Kenpo that he learned from Professor William K.
S. Chow. Kensho-Ryu maintains the blend of Shotokan's linear power along with the speed and ferocity of Kenpo that Professor
Cerio developed.
It is the intention of the grand masters' lineage that the system remain
fluid and street effective. All training in Kensho Ryu, is taught with an eye on giving the practitioner the means of defending
themselves in the street. Mass attack with both open hand and weapons is the emphasis of advanced training. In addition, Kensho
Ryu is a complete Kobudo system with emphasis on Okinawan and Japanese weaponry including the bo, kama, sai, tonfa, ekku,
nunchaku, bokken, katana, naginata, koboton and yari. Extensive self defense training against knife, club, gun and improvised
weaponry is the focus of the modern weapons training.
Kensho Ryu is the largest Kenpo Karate organization on the East
coast with 16 schools throughout the United States. As members of the World Martial Arts Federation, Kensho Ryu practitioners
are affiliated with 68 other schools in a network of seminars, workshops, demonstrations and tournaments. In fact, Kensho
Ryu is the home of several International and World martial arts champions, with one as young as seven years old.
|
