Curriculum of KMA
Keefe’s Martial Arts Theory
What We Teach
KMA teaches a style of martial arts called Dynamic Fist Law. It is a combination of Traditional Martial Arts and Street Defense (taught separately) in the same course (classes).
The Traditional - "Martial Arts"
Learning the traditional martial arts is learning the art of martial arts that builds focus, discipline, concentration along with learning the foundation of the fundamentals of how to punch, block, kick and move. The student also learns the history and respect of the martial arts. The style utilized is mostly Karate, but also taught is Kung Fu, Kenpo and traditional weapons. The focus is on forms (katas) in this training.
Street Defense - "Martial Fighting"
Street Defense is a combination of learning techniques for various self defense situations utilizing the styles of Kenpo and Jujitsu against punches, grabs and even weapon attacks. Taught along side this is learning the more offensive styles of Boxing, Taekwondo, and various other martial arts techniques and training methods for squared off situations. This builds a well rounded martial artist.
Tournaments - "Martial Sport"
The focus of KMA is not on tournament training. However, if a student is interested in competing, the school has vast experience in tournaments, from directing numerous tournaments sponsored by the school, to having students place in prestigious tournaments around New England. Furthermore, Sensei Keefe is a judge, yearly, for black belt divisions in nationally rated tournaments.
DYNAMIC FIST LAW - Is the system of martial arts that you learn that you get ranked in (White Belt to Black Belt). This includes having to learn and memorize forms (kata). It's a street defense system that also includes learning traditional martial arts.
We also teach a course:
KMA ON GUARD - It’s the same system except learning and memorizing forms are not required. You are not tested or ranked in this system. It is a system that focuses on street defense and fitness.
FORMS
Karate
Taikyoku
1-5 Hiean
Basai Dai, Empi, Kanku Dai, Gankaku
Other Styles/Systems
Cat 3, Circle of the Tiger - Nick Cerio's Kenpo
Honsuki - Kenpo
Kata 1 - Oki Ryu Kenpo
Yi Lu Mai Fu - Long Fist Kung Fu
Lin Wan Kune - Sil Lum Kung Fu
WEAPON FORMS
Okinawan
Kama - Kanigawa No Nicho Gama
Tonfa - Matsu Higa No Tonfa
Sai - Matsu Higa No Sai
Bo - Shushi No Kon Sho
American
Bo - Cerio No Kon Sho
Nobanu - Don Rodrigues
Chinese
(Right Hand Stick) Staff - Wah Lum Kung Fu
Continuous Broad Sword - Wah Lum Kung Fu
SELF DEFENSE/STREET DEFENSE
Kenpo defense techniques
Ju-Jitsu defense techniques
Reflex Drills
Boxing and TKD offensive combinations and drills
SPORT KARATE
Point Sparring
Sport Karate combinations and strategies
Tournament Forms
Individualized or Traditional forms training
TAI CHI
Simplified Ta Chi (24 Movement, Yang Style)
Combined Ta Chi (Developed by the Physical Culture and Sports Commission of China
Tai Chi Sword (Yang Style)
Eight Section Brocade
Basai Dai, Empi, Kanku Dai, Lin Wan Kune, Cat 3, and all Japanese weapon forms taught to John Keefe by Professor Nick Cerio.
Statue of Crane, 2 Man Fist Set, 1-6 Kata taught to John Keefe by Master Paul Taylor.
Wah Lum Kung Fu forms and and Choy Li Fut forms taught to John Keefe by a student of Wah Lum Kung Fu (Kevin) last name is lost.
Kenpo and Ju-Jitsu techniques taught John Keefe by Paul Taylor, revised and added to by Professor Nick Cerio and John Keefe.
Taekwondo taught to John Keefe by Bill Keefe student of Bruce McCorry student of Jhoon Rhee.
Ta Chi taught to John Keefe by Master Bow Sim Mark.
Parker Kenpo and Oki Ryu Kenpo taught to John Keefe by Don Rodrigues
Certified Black Belts
Kenpo Karate Lineage
Tai Chi Lineage
