JUDO AND JUIJITSU
      Since many self defense situations end up on the ground, Keichu-Do also emphasizes ground fighting or grappling. As a sport, this can also be thought of as martial arts wrestling. We teach throws, take-downs, chokes, submission holds, and pins. For many students, this is one of their favorite aspects of class, as it is fun, exciting, safe, and practical.

SELF-DEFENSE
      In many respects, this is the backbone of Keichu. Almost everything we do has applications for self-defense.
      Keichu-Do differs from a number of other self-defense systems in that it is designed for smaller people, without much strength, to defend themselves against larger opponents. In addition, it is designed for protection against the ways in which Americans fight and attack. Thus, it is immensely practical for children and women---but also effective and powerful for men.
      One important aspect of self-defense is having realistic confidence in one's skills and abilities. This is stressed in Keichu, as is responsible and appropriate use of the techniques being studied and mastered.
      While teaching individuals to defend themselves, our desire is also to equip our students with an enjoyable lifetime sport, appropriate for all ages and entire families.

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     Sometimes people think of Keichu-Do as being simply karate, especially since we refer to it as "Cajun Karate". However, the system is far more comprehensive than that.

KARATE
      Keichu-Do is considered a "hard style", as opposed to a "soft" or "internal" style, although it does have some soft style elements. However, the techniques are designed in such a way as not to require significant strength. Keichu-Do is truly an art that anyone can master. As a fighting style, Keichu-Do is practical, relying on proven elements such as street fighting and boxing techniques. We fight from a front stance, which offers us better speed, control, flexibility, stability, and power.
      Another important element of Keichu is kata, or forms. Although the the forms in our system have a great deal of beauty, they serve to enhance our fighting and self-defense capabilities. They too are immensely practical---those who diligently practice them gain a wealth of knowledge and skill.

WEAPONS
      Usually beginning at the green belt level, students have the choice to study a variety of weapons . The "bo", or long staff, is the first weapon introduced, in part because of its practicality in self-defense. We teach traditional martial arts weapons such as kamas, sickles, eiku, sword, etc.



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