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Kajukenbo: Hawaii's Street-Fighting Mix of Many Arts: Karate, judo, boxing, and kung fu combined
by Niedermann, Adams Christoph
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A no-nonsense exploration of Hawaii's most effective street combat system, tracing its origins from the violent neighborhoods of post-war Honolulu to its global influence today. This book examines how five martial artists created Kajukenbo by blending techniques from karate, judo, kenpo, and boxing into a ruthless self-defense method designed for real-world survival. Through firsthand accounts and historical analysis, it reveals the art's core philosophy: adapt or perish. The narrative follows Kajukenbo's evolution from back-alley training sessions to military/police applications, while maintaining its original street-tough mentality. Practical chapters break down the founders' mindset, the Hawaiian cultural influences, and why this hybrid system remains relevant in modern self-defense training. More than just techniques, this is the story of how ordinary people developed extraordinary fighting skills out of necessity - and how those same principles continue helping people protect themselves today.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Niedermann, Adams Christoph
- ISBN: 9798319349439
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.19
- Number Of Pages: 94
- Publication Year: 2025
Language:
English