Academy of Ryukyu Kenpo

           The Academy of Ryukyu Kenpo (Kempo)(琉拳館) located at 17 Strauss in downtown Jerusalem, Israel, was established in 1975 in Independence, Missouri by D’veed Natan (徳維 納騰). The name is a direct translation of “Ryukenkan” (琉拳館), the Dojo name given to D’veed Natan by (Taika)(大家) Seiyu Oyata. The Academy oversees the activities of the other Ryukyu Kenpo Dojo, clubs and groups teaching in Israel. It is a member of the Ryukyu Kenpo Karate Kobudo Rengokai (琉球 拳法 唐手 古武道 連合会) an umbrella organization, encompassing the Ryukyu Kenpo Kobujutsu Kai (琉球 拳法 古武術 会). Lanten (Blue Sky) Ryukyu Kenpo Kobujutsu (藍天 琉球 拳法 古武術) is the system taught at the Ryukenkan and its affiliate Dojo.
            In days gone by, Kenpo was taught in great depth; but, only on a private basis. The most students many teachers on Okinawa ever had, at any one time, ran between one and six. It was not until karate was introduced into High School and University Physical Education programs that instruction was given in a large class setting. The teaching became more general and changed to suit the new era.
            Which is better, group or private instruction? At the Association, we believe that the best approach to learning the art is to have both individualized instruction and group lessons. Group lessons are great for partner training because of the large pool of fellow students available to work with; but, the opportunity for individual attention is naturally restricted. Private instruction ensures that students stay on track and enjoy a deeper understanding of the art through personalized attention with their own “personal trainer” - something we've been doing decades before it became “popular”
            At full service Licensed Dojo we start all new students on a Five Lesson Trial and Testing program. The program consists of five private half hour lessons; the cost of which is ₪ 290. The purpose of the program is to allow you to see the school, the lessons provided, and find out if Ryukyu Kenpo Kobujutsu is for you. On the last lesson, there will be a test over the material you have been taught to see if you will be staying with the school. Those who continue on will be offered their choice of programs consisting of weekly half hour private lessons and group classes.

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17 Rechov Nathan Strauss, Jerusalem Israel  ( 02-624-1288
Hours: Sunday thru Thursday: 12:00 - 21:00
             Friday: 09:00 - 13:30

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