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Vadha Kempo Karate is a form of martial art that uses empty hands to slay its opponents. Literally the term ‘vadha’ is a Tibetan derivative for slaying without weapons or with a poison hand. American Vadha Kempo Karate therefore refers to an adaptation or an offspring of the martial art form for the American subcontinent.
History
American Vadha Kempo Karate, a form of empty hand martial art, is said to have come to America in 1975 when Omah Kellie a Vadha Karate practitioner settled here. However Vadha Kempo traces its roots back to Tibet in Asia.
The story goes on to reveal how Omah Kellie taught a brick layer by the name of Jack McGrave this new form of martial art. Jack McGrave after mastering the technique continued to practice and eventually popularized this form of martial art. He is said to have taught many aspiring martial artists one of whom in particular reached the highest grade. This student after achieving black belt status added some innovative moves and techniques that ultimately resulted in what we call American Vadha Kempo.
Principles of American Vadha Kempo Karate
Based on the same principals of karate and martial art, the American Vadha Kempo form of karate has changed from a street martial art to one that includes the best of most martial art forms. It is considered the definitive self protection method as it integrates parts of Judo, Grappling, Kicking and large parts of Zen Training.
American Vadha Kempo also incorporates the basic vadha principle of circular or arc method training. In this style the student is taught to succumb to the opponents force until the opponent loses his balance and becomes unsteady in the face of multiple counters.
American Vadha Kempo Karate has become more popular as a martial art in the last ten years as it is also a form of exercise, increasing flexibility and coordination. Practitioners of Vadha Kempo are generally more in control of their wandering thoughts and stress levels as this type of martial art borrows largely from Zen teachings and practices.
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