Fred villari jr

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Grandmaster Fred Villariholds a prestigious 15th-degree black belt, the highest rank in his system, and is a pioneer in the martial arts world. His influence has extended globally, with over 500 schools teaching his method worldwide. Grandmaster Villari's contributions to martial arts have earned him recognition alongside legends like Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Jackie Chan in the World Masters Hall of Fame.

The impact of Villari’s teachings is profound, with the system emphasizing not just physical training but also personal growth, self-confidence, and mental fortitude. His martial arts studios have become a prominent fixture in communities, offering programs for children, teens, and adults, helping them build self-discipline, leadership skills, and a sense of belonging.

Today, Fred Villari's Studios of Self Defense continues to thrive as a leader in martial arts education, promoting health, fitness, and self-defense while maintaining the core values of respect, integrity, and excellence.

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Shaolin Kempo Karate

Martial art style

Also known asSKK, Villari Kenpo
FocusStriking, Kicking, Felling, & Grappling
HardnessPoint Sparring
Country of originUnited States
CreatorFredrick J. Villari
ParenthoodKarazenpo Goshin Jitsu, Kosho Shorei-ryū Kempo, Shōrin-ryū Karate, Shaolin Kung Fu, Danzan-ryū Jujutsu, Chin Na, Bökh

Shaolin Kenpo Karate (or SKK) is a martial art style that combines the Five Animals of Shaolin Kung Fu (Shaolinquan), the core competency of Kenpo, the hard-hitting linear explosiveness of traditional Karate, as well as the power of Western boxing and the felling and grappling arts of Jujutsu, Chin Na, and Mongolian wrestling.[1] This system was founded and developed by Fredrick J. Villari (a former black belt student of Nick Cerio and William Kwai Sun Chow),[2][3] who devised a hybrid system which integrated the four ways of fighting: striking, kicking, felling, and grappling to eliminate the inherent weakness of martial arts systems that focus on just one or two of fighting techniq

FRED VILLARI - A HISTORY

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From March 1974 thru August of 1975 I actively attended the Fred Villari's
schools of self-defense. As such, I am qualified to answer several questions
concerning the style, how it was taught, what it was, who studied it, etc.

HISTORY:

Fred Villari originally studied in several styles, earning a black belt in
kempo (or kenpo, depending on how you want to spell it) karate. For those
unfamiliar with it, kenpo is a mismash of Chinese boxing, Japanese karate,
jujitsu techniques, and a few other things thrown it for good measure. After
opening a school in northeastern Massachusetts (during the late sixties to
early seventies) he decided to expand his operations. Little did he know that
he would expand

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