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KAJUKENBO: The Emperado Legacy Paperback – January 1, 2011

by John Bishop (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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“KAJUKENBO: The Emperado Legacy” This book has descriptions and technique photos from several of the major Kajukenbo lineages. It also has a extensive chapter on Sijo Adriano D. Emperado, and a chapter with biographies and interviews of 17 Kajukenbo grandmasters. It is a large book (8 ½” X 11”) with 237 pages, 35,970 words, and 549 photos. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Sijo Adriano D. Emperado, Chapter 2: The Styles and Methods, Chapter 3: The Abad Lineage, Chapter 4: The Asuncion Lineage (Kenkabo, Chuan Fa, Wun Hop Kuen Do), Chapter 5: The Gaylord Lineage (Gaylord Method), Chapter 6: The Halbuna Lineage, Chapter 7: The Leoning Lineage, Chapter 8: The Ramos Lineage (Ramos Method, Tum Pai), Chapter 9: The Reyes Lineage (Original Method, Kajukembo, Peralta Method), Chapter 10: The Grandmasters Speak: (Biographies and interviews with: Sam Allred, Manuel Arcos, Jaime Basquez, Emil Bautista, Vince Black, Doug Bunda, Gerald Chavez, Al Dacascos, Gary Forbach, Charles Gaylord, Philip Gelinas, George Jackson, Rick Kingi, Tony Lasit, Cherry Ortega, Bob Maschmeier, Eugene Sedeno)
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    instantpublisher.com
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    January 1, 2011
  3. ISBN-10
    1604588446
  4. ISBN-13
    978-1604588446
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ instantpublisher.com (January 1, 2011)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1604588446
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1604588446
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Sc00bz
5.0 out of 5 stars The Next Best Chapter Of Kajukenbo
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2012
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You will be amazed at the content of this book when you receive it! I've purchased Professor Bishop's first Kajukenbo book and was blown away by the information, detail, and quality. This book took me into a Kajukenbo wonderland. The first few chapters discuss Sijo Adriano Emperado, Shizu Allen Abad, and many other great Grand Masters. You learn about the different branches of Kajukenbo and how they developed to where they are now. Includes photos of techniques including each sequence of the technique performed by Grand Masters. Not only do you embark in a historical journey, but you gain knowledge by seeing the demonstrations for each branch. I specifically enjoyed and took to heart the last chapters where the Grand Masters give a little Q & A on what they feel in their hearts. For anyone directly training in Kajukenbo, has roots in Kajukenbo, or trains in other styles please consider ordering yourself a copy. You will learn a lot from this to further enhance your knowledge and spirit in the martial arts. Think of these books as a martial arts scroll full of a particular styles history, techniques, and knowledge passed down from master to master available for you to view. Study, study, study history. Every person who left a mark in this world never did so without hard work and perseverance. For in history, lays the secrets for our future.
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Harold G. Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015
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It is okay and refreshing ion parts.
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Miroku Nemeth
5.0 out of 5 stars As all in the Kajukenbo Ohana know, this should be on all our shelves. If you don't know Kajukenbo, buy it as well.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015
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There are many similarities between this book and Bishop's earlier Kajukenbo: The Original Mixed Martial Art; in fact, several sections are identical. I did not mind this, for, though there were identical, the information provided was excellent, especially for someone interested in the rich history of Kajukenbo, and it leads well into the other material in the book. The sections on the various lineages are informative, there are more photographic sequences with illustrations of techniques, but the most informative and engaging addition, in my opinion, is the section "The Grandmasters Speak" which comprises perhaps the greatest portion of the actual text of the book.
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Dennis R. Rohwer
5.0 out of 5 stars Got to have it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2013
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I have other items from Professor Bishop. This book is a great value and insight for any practitioner of the arts. I do highly recommend this book for its graphics and better understanding of Kajukenbo from some of the biggest names in their own words. I couldn't be more grateful to Professor Bishop for the time & energy to collaborate on putting this book together for are benefit. Thank very much Professor Bishop.
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Kaleo J. Waiau
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
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Makes you wish you started earlier in life. Its incredible the sense of belonging and respect among multiple generations of practitioners!
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Pachinko
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
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Perfect book for a complete martial arts history library. Any Kajukenbo black belt should have one. Very interesting facts, indeed.
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Daniel Weston
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2012
This is the perfect companion to John Bishop's first book. In this he not only expands on the history of the art, but also compares and contrasts the various methods and techniques that make up the rich tapestry of the Kajukenbo system. The descriptions are clear as are the photographs and one comes away with a genuine feel for this highly effective martial art.

In addition, Bishop publishes several interviews with many of the prime-movers in Kajukenbo. In each interview, they give their opinons on what kajukenbo is, where they see it headed and what it means to them.

This is a perfect compliment to the first volume by John Bishop and no martial art library should be without it.
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Ron Esteller
5.0 out of 5 stars Kajukenbo Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2012
This is a "must have" book for any practitioner of Kajukenbo, and a great read with informative history for ANY martial artist.
John Bishop has told the story of it's past, and shows the future of Kajukenbo, I couldn't put it down.
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