Our History
Our system came from the late Grandmaster
Donald Fong from China handed down to Grandmaster Tim Gasper.
Grandmaster Tim Gasper bestowed the rank and certification of Professorship
8th (dan) degree Black Belt on Master Taningco in 1998.
Master Taningco is the only student to ever continue
his studies under Grandmaster Gasper for over 26 years! Grandmaster
Gasper has integrated the arts of Chinese Shaolin Kung-fu, Okinawan
Kempo Karate-do, Judo and Jujitsu. Prior to Grandmaster Gasper's
guidance, Master Taningco studied Okinawan Shotokan Karate and Weaponries
under his older brother Master Alex Taningco.
Chinese martial arts dates back over 3,000 years
ago. There are over 1,000 styles of Kung-Fu and Kenpo
or Kempo system today. Our Tama Ryu Kenpo
Karate System is an eclectic and traditional technique.
It is simplified yet more challenging to learn than other Karate
systems today. Kenpo is aggressive and easier to learn than
the traditional Chinese Kung-fu, which we offer separately.
It is a very effective self-defense art against
multiple attackers. Tama Ryu Kenpo Karate students not only learn
effective hand techniques, trapping and into throwing techniques
and submission locks. It also emphasizes great range of kicking
techniques.
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Karate for Children
Our programs are based not only on developing the self discipline,
self-confidence, respect and self-esteem that better prepares them (and you) for the challenges
that lie ahead in life, but also on positive thinking and attitude.
Children come to TAMA Kenpo Karate for many reasons. Concerned parents become tired
of seeing their youngsters being abused and intimidated by school-yard bullies.
Many physicians, teachers and counselors recommend Karate as a way to help youngsters
achieve greater social, physical, mental and emotional growth. Children who are physically
clumsy, overweight, awkward or “all arms and legs” develop agility, grace, coordination and
a positive self-image through karate’s physical and mental training. As Karate skill is
developed, self-confidence is greatly increased until, finally, the school-yard bullies’
look for someone less confident and self-assured to pick on. Confident children are not
victims, they feel no need to demonstrate their physical superiority, and are
very unlikely to abuse their skills.
Through the self discipline that karate students learn, children develop an increase
in attention span, and an ability to “sit still” and learn. As their Karate skills improve,
so does their self-image. Children become more willing to try to excel and their fear of failure
is diminished. The achievement of the various Karate belt colors provide a short-term goal structure
that teaches children to be success oriented. At TAMA Kenpo all children are successful; some just
advance more quickly than others.
The Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids By Nancy Christie ( Better Homes and Gardens Magazine )
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