Strikes and Kicks in Kempo

One of the best known styles of martial art worldwide is Kempo, which is most known for its fast strikes. This form of martial art began on the battlefields of Japan and has been around for many years. Kempo includes grappling, punches, and kicks as well as weapons and disarming techniques. Kempo is quite a devastating form of self defense, making use of many of the techniques which have been banned from karate and kickboxing. Stylist of this martial art know that every block is a counter and vice versa. With this as a base the blocks of the Kempo stylist will also be a strike.

Speed is the trademark of Kempo. Those who have been Kemp stylist for many years can execute moves with incredible speed. This allows the Kempo stylist to actually land several strikes before their opponent and block or counter. Speed striking is what accounts for the hand speed of Kempo. Kempo focuses on defending yourself in any situation, and therefore is mainly an unarmed martial art although the use of weapons is taught. Along with the techniques which can be used to devastate their opponents, Kempo styles are also taught incredible self control so that they react only when necessary. It takes years of daily practice to properly master the speed striking of Kempo. Students gain speed by practicing the same movement repeatedly. Other students, instructors, and punching bags are all utilized in their practice sessions. The strikes of the experienced Kempo stylist will be fast and precise.

Another essential tool for developing speed with Kempo is shadow boxing. Students gain improved physical fitness, resistance, and skills as the result of the extended time spent shadow boxing. Sparring is the main place where speed striking comes into play. The instructor pays close attention as the students square off against one another to see how well they are learning the techniques. Watching two black belts sparring can actually be quite exciting. Kempo has proved itself to be the martial art of fast strikes over the years. While students are taught to avoid confrontations, they are also given the speed skills they need to defend themselves. Kempo is the perfect martial art for children and adults alike and is taught around the world.

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