Barrett's Xtreme Kenpo Karate Association
History
Professor William K.S. "Thunderbolt" Chow trained under James Mitose in the art of Kenpo Jiujutsu, and attained the rank of black belt. In 1944 Professor Chow began to teach what he called Kenpo Karate, showing his departure from Mitose. The Professor wanted to maintain focus on the 'martial' or 'war' aspect of the art while relaxing the focus on the traditional form of the art. In fact, his original system contained no forms or katas at all.
The art of Kenpo Karate has been passed down from master to master, evolving along the way as each master excelled in their desire to keep the art true to its founders wishes, to remain focused on the application of the 'martial' aspect of the art.
Many styles of Kenpo have branched out from this original. Some adjusting the techniques within the system while others have added other influencial arts using the original kenpo foundations and principals as a base system.
Barrett's Xtreme Kenpo Karate is a system which has applied the core fundamentals, philosophies, and principals to todays reality street survival scenarios. By blending aspects of Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Kali, and Muay Tai into Kenpo Karate principles and techniques, an extremely effective style has been born to ensure confidence levels are at their highest when the pressure is on! Increasing attention to chi building, and inner balance adds to the overall life and experience of being a great Kenpo martial artist.
The art of Kenpo Karate has been passed down from master to master, evolving along the way as each master excelled in their desire to keep the art true to its founders wishes, to remain focused on the application of the 'martial' aspect of the art.
Many styles of Kenpo have branched out from this original. Some adjusting the techniques within the system while others have added other influencial arts using the original kenpo foundations and principals as a base system.
Barrett's Xtreme Kenpo Karate is a system which has applied the core fundamentals, philosophies, and principals to todays reality street survival scenarios. By blending aspects of Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Kali, and Muay Tai into Kenpo Karate principles and techniques, an extremely effective style has been born to ensure confidence levels are at their highest when the pressure is on! Increasing attention to chi building, and inner balance adds to the overall life and experience of being a great Kenpo martial artist.
Professor William K.S. "Thunderbolt" Chow
GM Bret Barrett APA
