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SHOREI
RYU KEMPO |
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 This style of Kempo was
brought by visiting monks to the Mitose family in the 15th
century. Over the centuries this form of Shaolin Chuan Fa was
blended and refined with forms of Jujitsu that where common to
the area as well as Rinzai Zen philosophy, Kyudo, and other
arts. Kosho, the name of the Mitose clan means "Old Pine Tree",
and the Kempo art is referred to as "The Old Pine Tree Style."
Kosho-Ryu Kempo was brought to the United States by Hawaiian
born
James Mitose, who learned the art in Japan from his
uncle. One of his last students was Bruce Juchnik, who calls the
Kempo he teaches
Kosho Shorei-Ryu
Kempo. He is one of the few people to be issued a Masters
Certificate from James Mitose. He is considered by many to be
the current Grandmaster of Kosho Ryu Kempo. Before, Mr. Juchnik
even met James Mitose, he was a skilled instructor of American
Kenpo (Tracy System), and other martial arts. These included
Hung Gar,
Wing Chun,
Escima, and
Silat. He was one of the last people to receive training
from James Mitose. The training was limited to verbal
instruction only due to the fact that James Mitose was serving a
life sentence in a maximum security prison at the time. |
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