If you teach Shaolin Kempo Karate, is it OK to include Kajukenbo forms in your curriculum/?

I teach SKK, yet I want to incorporate some Kajukenbo forms/katas, do you think it is improper to mix outside info into a martial arts curriculum. SKK is a branch off of Kajukenbo, yet the katas/forms are different

If you teach Shaolin Kempo Karate, is it OK to include Kajukenbo forms in your curriculum/?
Look, forget about this traditional "I must stick to a specific set of patterns" crap. You shouldn't need any approval from anyone.





Martial arts is about using whatever method that is necessary to defend yourself. It is about YOUR OWN unique self expression of combat. That is the ART part in martial arts. Being said that, if you find that the Kajukembo forms work for you, then use it, but ONLY if the techniques are useful. Otherwise it is just extra wasted movements that you have to remember.





If you (Along with many others) remained governed by a fixed set of techniques, then you are only holding yourself back. That is like saying that your instuctor is controlling the way how you move and you can't move in any other way except the way he taught you. Set yourself free from all of that or you will never be a TRUE martial artist.
Reply:It's not improper, whenever possible you should try to make your teachings as flexible as possible/incorporate different moves, so your students would be prepared for a greater variety of combat situations
Reply:first move in my opinion is to discuss this with your own Master,Sifu/Sensei. my own opinion is that if you feel theres a gap in your own knowledge then this should be bridged.weapons training are a definite positive attribute to any system.
Reply:Definetly run this through your instructor first. If he has no problem I don't see why you should. If you do I would restrict learning these to your higher ranked belts just for the simple fact that a student should have agood base in one style before learning another.


I do not really know either of these two styles well but I am guessing there is some differance between them. your instructor will know if you are qualified to include these and teach them properly.
Reply:I teach kajukenbo and wouldn't find it offensive in any way. The only problem I would have is if you claimed that you were teaching kajukenbo, instead of SKK with some forms and techniques from kaju. Sijo Emperado (founder of Kajukenbo)said you can add to Kajukenbo, just don't take anything out. I would think it would be the same with Shaolin Kempo Karate.


Are you a Villari SKK stylist ?
Reply:Shaolin Kempo has elements of Kajukenbo and reversed, as Kaju is a blending of the styles. It is a great style that Bruce did alot of experimenting with as well.


Shaolin Kempo is what it is, as is kaju. They are easily mixed as they both have so many of the same elements. You will simply grow in your skills. My art states mix as does Kaju. Kempo has been blended with arts in Hawaii and elsewhere already so your committing no sin.
Reply:As far as I know, most SKK schools (Villari's, United Studios) do not incorporate Kajukenbo forms into their curriculum...don't know if its okay?

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