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The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) is a mixed martial arts gym based in San Jose, California. It is one of the pioneering schools of mixed martial arts (MMA). In 2014, AKA opened the AKA Thailand gym in Phuket, Thailand. Prominent trainers include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Leandro Vieira, Bob Cook, Derek Yuen, Javier Mendez, and Andy Fong.
Previously named Ray Longo's International Martial Arts Academy, it was originally founded in 1990 [7] by Longo. Longo is the head instructor. Longo is the head instructor. He is a certified instructor of Bruce Lee 's Jeet Kun Do Concepts [ 8 ] and focuses mainly on the striking aspect.
The Bushidokan Federation is a union of dojos from around the world practicing the art of Dan Zan Ryu Zenyo Bujitsu. This system was originated by Herb Lague (student of Bud Estes) who began his martial arts studies in 1950, studying Boxing, Judo, Savate, Aikido, Lama Pai, and Jujitsu. Dan Zan Ryu Zenyo Bujutsu was formulated from these systems ...
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (TSMA) [5] has 52 schools in five states. At TSMA, students are taught self-defense, including submission grappling (jiujitsu), and a hybrid style of kyokushin and kickboxing. [6] Some TSMA students have competed in national MMA-style events such as in the UFC and for Bellator MMA. [7]
Chakuriki Gym was founded in 1972 by Thom Harinck, who originally began teaching his own style named "Chakuriki". [1] The word Chakuriki is derived from the word "shakuriki” (借力 - "borrowing power") [citation needed], referring the original style being a mixture of techniques from boxing, Kyokushin karate, judo, jujutsu and wrestling. [2]
The name Kajukenbo is a combination of the various arts from which its style is derived. The name of the system has been derived from the beginnings of the names of the styles that had become components of kajukenbo: [3] [6] [7] [failed verification] [8]
American Kenpo Karate (/ ˈ k ɛ n p oʊ /), also known as American Kenpo or Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate, is an American martial art [2] [3] founded and codified by Ed Parker.It is synthesized mainly from Japanese and Okinawan martial arts such as karate and judo, [1] with influence from Chinese martial arts.
The private company is headquartered in Dubai and was founded by Robert Bryan. The brand also encompasses sports equipment, a worldwide Dojo network and mobile apps for viewers. Karate Combat was founded in order to promote karate as a sport and martial art to the new generation of sports fans.