Karitsu is the base of kenpo blended with Ju Jitsu.
In 2005 we created the badge seen here, that had two arrows, the top with an american flag and the bottom with the japanese flag, the top arrow signifies kenpo, and is going to the ground, and the bottom arrow is ju jitsu from the ground up. The blue circle around the outside keeping everything strong within,was representing the brazillian Ju Jitsu also added here and there. The circle is within the square, significant of returning the storm.
The name Karitsu came from kenpo KARate and ju jITSU.
in 2OO6 I was tested in front of 7th dan. Mr Paul Smith and 5th Dan Ray House, Mr Smith who has competed and coached the England karate team, is a multi styles examiner and the representetive to FEKO, the governing body for karate. I presented EVERYTHING I knew upto 2nd deg black in Kenpo and also everything required upto Brown Belt in Ju Jitsu. I was successfull in being promoted to Nidan, and kenpo karitsu was officially recognised by FEKO. Which is the governing body for the Federation of Martial Arts. who we licenced through.
I feel obliged to keep the Karitsu flag flying, and remember the Students ,teachers parents and friends from the UK that without,.... our journey would of been pretty plain, if we had not have met so many wonderfull people .
Coming Soon more demos, pictures and video clips..
My Eldest Daughter Lorren taking me down with a flying scissor sweep
While my Youngest Casey throws me with a classic Judo Throw tomonagi
A 100% blend of Ed Parkers Kenpo KARate and Traditional JujITSU
THE CORE OF WHAT WE TEACH IS THE ED PARKER KENPO SYSTEM
KENPO KARITSU IS NOT! A HYBRID FABRICATED SYSTEM. 100% IS KENPO THAT FULLY UTILISES THE EQUATION FORMULA
As Taught to us in England by First Generation Black Belt Mr Gary Ellis
Founder of P.K.S Systems. and Student of Snr, Grandmaster and founder of American Kenpo, Ed. Parker,
A totally up to date and modern system based on one of the worlds most advanced system,
Ed Parkers American Kenpo.
The following text is taken directly from the definition of "The Equation Formula" in the Encyclopedia of Kenpo.
This is a special formula that one can follow to develop specific, practical, and logical fighting patterns. The formula allows you a more conclusive basis for negotiating your alternate actions. It reads as follows: To any given base, whether it is a single move or a series of movements, you can:
Prefix it - add a move or moves before it,
Suffix it - add a move or moves after it,
Insert - add a simultaneous move with the already established sequence (this move can be used as a (a) pinning check - using pressure against an opponent's weapons to nullify their delivery, or (b) positioned check - where you place the hand or leg in a defensive position or angle to minimize entry to your vital areas
Re-arrange - change the sequence of the moves,
Alter the - (a) weapon, (b) target, or (c) both weapon and target,
Adjust the - (a) range, (b) angle of execution (which affects width and height), or (c) both angle of execution and range,
Regulate the - (a) speed, (b) force, (c) both speed and force, or (d) intent and speed,
Delete - exclude a move or moves from the sequence.
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The Equation Formula is one of the central concepts of Kenpo. However, to really understand its sublteties, it must be used in conjunction with the Universal pattern.Within the Equation Formula, the sixth change is to "Adjust", but you need to remember that you can Adjust the angle of execution in three dimensions. If you really understand the use of three dimensions for angle adjustments and movement in general, you begin to realize that Kenpo KARITSU really is just a handful of core techniques with hundreds of different Adjustments (or variations).
Mr Gartland, is a second generation Black Belt of the late Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker.
and (probably) the only instructor in Adelaide with this direct lineage, having trained with the same instructor for over 20 years.Directly, not from videos, or internet promotions.
He has Trained with, Ed Parker, Gary Ellis, Richard Huk Planas, John Sepulveda, Lee Wedlake, Trevor Sherman ,Jeff Speakman, Angelo Collado, Paul Dye, Jaki Mc Vicar, Larry Beltramo, Ingmar Johannson, Gilbert Valez, Rainer Shulte, Ed Downey, Bill Wallace, Martin Whealer, Nigel Romerill, Graham Lelliot, Brian Duffy, Steve White, Len Brassard ,as well as Danny Dameral, Pierre Rovigatti,in Ju Jitsu
What is Karitsu?
Our approach to training is geared around having fun, after all.... Why would you ever do something that you do not enjoy or makes you happy?
Any excuse for a party, or a social gathering. We regularly are asked to demonstrate our art within the community, and at workshops around Adelaide.
And the rewards of personal achivements, speak for itself
When we opened our first Kenpo Karitsu school at Sellicks in 2009, My Wife and Myself, we had two Students. Jason Taylor, and Neil Irvine, who's Daughter Kiara was our first kids Student and still with us today, as keen and loyal as her father. Neil was promoted to 1st Degree Black belt in 2016.
Brian Castleman, Our first Kenpo Karitsu Black Belt With Kym Reid Vice President to the IBF Martial Arts Association.who we are proud to be associated with.
What We Teach: