Kara-Ho Kempo
Kara-Ho Kempo (the unity of spirit, mind, soul and body, fist law) is a martial art created in the 1930s by the late William Kwai Sun Chow of Hawaii (July 3, 1914 - September 21, 1987). The system can best be described as a series of rapid strikes (punches and kicks) to the vital areas of an opponent. The system calls for an equal use of both the hands and feet and, also, teaches self-defense techniques against weapons and multiple attackers.
| Focus | Vital Point striking |
|---|---|
| Hardness | Unknown |
| Country of origin | Territory of Hawaii |
| Creator | William Kwai Sun Chow |
| Famous practitioners | Ron Alo, Sam Alama Kuoha, Ka'imi Kuoha, Bart Vale |
| Parenthood | Kosho Shorei-ryu Kempo |
| Descendant arts | Kajukenbo, American Kenpo, Hawaiian Kempo |
Part of the Kara-Ho Kempo curriculum consists of empty hand and weapons kata, featuring weapons originating in Ryukyu (modern day Okinawa, Japan), China, and the Philippines with 18 weapons total and 3 kata for each weapon.
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