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Kempo
Kempo - a martial art combining hand and foot strikes with self-defense techniques. Includes elements of karate, kung fu, and other martial arts.
History
Kempo has Chinese roots and was adapted in Japan. Combines hard and soft techniques, including strikes, blocks, throws, and joint locks.
Key Techniques
- Hand strikes (te-waza)
- Kicks (ashi-waza)
- Blocks (uke-waza)
- Throws (nage-waza)
- Joint locks (kansetsu-waza)