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Frequently Asked Questions |
May I
sit back and watch a session?
Of course.
Anyone is more than welcome to one of our classes to observe and get
a feel of how
Renshi
Andrews teaches and interacts with students.
What does Renshi Andrews teach?
Renshi
Andrews teaches Ryukyu Kempo Tomari-te, an Okinawan life
protection art. Primary focuses include grappling (Tuite),
kata breakdowns (bunkai), pressure point applications (Kyusho-Jitsu), background history of
the art, and other aspects of Ryukyu Kempo. His classes
are very in-depth, but applicable to both beginner and advanced
practitioners.
Are pressure points
harmful?
Yes and no.
Renshi
Andrews with his 16+ years of extensive acupuncture studies
does not teach any harmful pressure points on the body. His
classes cover pressure points that are strictly for temporary
immobilization.
Renshi
Andrews teaches effective, yet safe
ways to use pressure points.
Do I need to have a
background in martial arts?
No.
Renshi
Andrews' teachings are readily and easily learned by first
time students. Background may be helpful in some aspects, but is not
necessary.
We have students of
various backgrounds, including but not limited to: military, law enforcement,
fire-rescue, Goju-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu, Taekwondo, Judo, and
commercial aviation.
Do I need to be in a
good physical condition?
No, as this art does not
require strength. Throughout training however you will
cultivate the body for better physical condition. Ryukyu Kempo
requires proper execution of techniques rather than strength and
speed.
With whom has Renshi
Andrews studied?
Grandmaster
Jack Hogan (Hogan Karate International), Grandmaster George
Dillman (Dillman Karate International), Grandmasters Wally
and Leon Jay (Small Circle Jujitsu), Professor Remy Presas
(Modern Arnis), Bruce Chiu (Arnis
International), and other well-known individuals of the martial
arts community.
Do I need to change
styles?
No.
Renshi
Andrews accepts and respects all styles of martial arts.
It is encouraged that people of different backgrounds join the
class.
Anyone is welcome and material covered can be
used to enhance any art.
Why are kata (forms)
so important?
Kata are preset
controlled movements that are utilized with breathing, proper
stances and strikes. These combined allow the practitioner to
further advance by use of muscle memory and applications of
techniques. Bunkai, or disassembly, is a term used to
describe breakdowns of kata for different methods of
striking/self-defense.
