BUDO Institute - Nippon Kempo Kyokai

Is it a sport? Or may be just a street fight? There is something else: it is a martial art, which will help a warrior to survive on the battle field. In Japanese self-defense forces they call it “Tosyu kakuto” what means “Fight with bare hands”. “Tosyu kakuto”- is a fight without any weapon, barehanded, when there is nothing to hope except your own force. Even if there is no place for close fight in the modern battle, martial art is the last weapon for warrior on the battle field.

Art of Close Fight, which is used on battle field, includes a lot of things that we don't meet in sporting martial art. We can also say that art of close fight is a synthesis of several martial arts. In Japan - a military system of close fight is Japanese KEMPO.

It is a combined martial art. The founder of Kempo Masaru Savayama, developed new protective equipment in order to use it on training. In 1932 appeared combined martial art – KEMPO. But path of kempo from past to present was long and meandering. Tokyo region – is a place where situated school of Toyama- Japanese land forces military school. It is a place where art of unarmed close fight was developing and improving. In 1944 it was recommended for Tayam School to extend art of bayonet fighting, and Kempo was included in program of physical training of cadets. Technique of Okinawa karate was included to art of Kempo – master Funakosi Gitin. Kempo of those days was different than present one. The Fact that one don't use weapon in Kempo, made it, in that time, not so popular. In 1954 the law that Japan can't have its own army was abolished. General Headquarters of military force of Japan created the center of studying and developing art of close fight. While process of studying and creating of close fight system of self-defense force, the most effective technique aspects was taken from different kinds of martial arts. In that way in 1958 started the process of creating close fight system for land forces. As an invited instructor became trainer of Japanese Kempo Federation – Rekosuki Mori. Kendzu Tomiki –high level master of Aikido, professor of “Vaseda” university was also involved in this project. In process of mixing best elements of Aikido and Japanese Kempo, was created “Close Fight” system of Japanese army. Japanese Kempo develops in present time under the direction of chairman of board of directors of Nippon Kempo Kyokai by professor Genshu Igari sensei - holder of black belt and 9th Dan in Nippon Kempo.

On the 3 rd of January 1999 by invitation of ministry of defense of Uzbekistan, group of Nippon Kempo specialists visited Uzbekistan, Samarkand. Thanks to Uzbekistan ambassador in Japan Mr. Alisher Shayhov “Nippon Kempo” made its first step towards CIS countries, starting from Uzbekistan. In November 1999, close fight and Aikido instructor Ismoil Bababekov arrived in Tokyo for studying Nippon Kempo (Japanese close fight). During one year Mr. Bababekov studied this kind of combat, and became acquainted with leading experts and curators of Nippon Kempo. He also studied history, traditions and culture of Nippon Kempo, passed complete course of refereeing, fight tactics and applied aspects of technique. On the 3 rd of may 2000, Mr. Bababekov took part in open championship of Japan and won third place in absolute weight category, and became a holder of black belt. On his return to Uzbekistan in 2000 Ismoil Bababekov started development of Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan. In January 2001 was created instructor school attached to Federation of Oriental Martial arts (FERB)of Samarkand region. The first instructors were trained in Uzbekistan on the same yearly programm as Mr. Bababekov passed in Japan. In 2002 was created center of Nippon Kempo of Uzbekistan, attached to FERB of Samarkand region, and started process of training of law-enforcement authorities, military schools and citizens. Every year there more than three championships of different scales hold in Uzbekistan. In some regions of Uzbekistan, Nippon Kempo shows very good activities. In 2004 by suggestion of members of Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan, was established “Single Combat Research and Development Institute of Samarkand region” (BUDO Institute) Institute's goals are development and studying of Nippon Kempo and cultural exchange with those countries who has already rich experience in single combat art. Because of active work of Budo Institute and charitable organization “Vatan”, in November 2004 was created military-sport center Nippon Kempo Kyokai in Uzbekistan. Institute works in collaboration with different Funds, who help to develop Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan. Thanks to cooperation of Mr. Takeshi Hanazava, chairman of board of directors of Fund “Assistance Work in Asia” and Mr. Ismoil Bababekov representative of Nippon Kempo Kyokai in Uzbekistan, group of specialists in Nippon Kempo leading with his majesty prince Tsanyasu Takeda, dynasty of Meiji (curator of Nippon Kempo Kyokai) visited Uzbekistan from 30.12.2004 till 05.01.2005. Professor Kunio Ishiguro Sensei (9 th Dan) - chairman of board of directors of International Association of Nippon Kempo, professor Ikari Sensei – the chief trainer of Nippon Kempo Kyokai, Mr. Takeshi Hanazava, chairman of board of directors of Fund “Assistance Work in Asia” professor Hagivara (6 th Dan) expert in refereeing and kata – were also included in group. The main goal was to provide assistance in developing Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan. While visiting Uzbekistan, Japanese delegation hold several seminars in technique and refereeing in Nippon Kempo. Besides they had meetings with Mr. Sobirjon Hasanov – vice Minister of economy of Uzbekistan, with Mr. Ahat Nasirov - curator of oriental combat arts of Uzbekistan, Chief of Security Service of President of Uzbekistan. They also had several meetings with businessmen in Samarkand and Tashkent in order to develop business relationship between Uzbekistan and Japan, which in it's turn will help to develop Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan . In witness of development relations between our countries, Mr. Takeshi Hanazava, chairman of board of directors of Fund “Assistance Work in Asia” visited Uzbekistan. During his stay in Uzbekistan several seminars in technique and refereeing in Nippon Kempo were held. As a result of meetings with Uzbek businessmen, many interesting business projects were offered. Several meetings with clubs who cultivate Kempobiks and free calisthenics were held.

		Home \| Kempo \| Information \| Gallery \| Kempobics \| Contact \| по Русски What is a real martial art? Is it a sport? Or may be just a street fight? There is something else: it is a martial art, which will help a warrior to survive on the battle field. In Japanese self-defense forces they call it “Tosyu kakuto” what means “Fight with bare hands”. “Tosyu kakuto”- is a fight without any weapon, barehanded, when there is nothing to hope except your own force. Even if there is no place for close fight in the modern battle, martial art is the last weapon for warrior on the battle field. Art of Close Fight, which is used on battle field, includes a lot of things that we don't meet in sporting martial art. We can also say that art of close fight is a synthesis of several martial arts. In Japan - a military system of close fight is Japanese KEMPO. What is Nippon Kempo? It is a combined martial art. The founder of Kempo Masaru Savayama, developed new protective equipment in order to use it on training. In 1932 appeared combined martial art – KEMPO. But path of kempo from past to present was long and meandering. Tokyo region – is a place where situated school of Toyama- Japanese land forces military school. It is a place where art of unarmed close fight was developing and improving. In 1944 it was recommended for Tayam School to extend art of bayonet fighting, and Kempo was included in program of physical training of cadets. Technique of Okinawa karate was included to art of Kempo – master Funakosi Gitin. Kempo of those days was different than present one. The Fact that one don't use weapon in Kempo, made it, in that time, not so popular. In 1954 the law that Japan can't have its own army was abolished. General Headquarters of military force of Japan created the center of studying and developing art of close fight. While process of studying and creating of close fight system of self-defense force, the most effective technique aspects was taken from different kinds of martial arts. In that way in 1958 started the process of creating close fight system for land forces. As an invited instructor became trainer of Japanese Kempo Federation – Rekosuki Mori. Kendzu Tomiki –high level master of Aikido, professor of “Vaseda” university was also involved in this project. In process of mixing best elements of Aikido and Japanese Kempo, was created “Close Fight” system of Japanese army. Japanese Kempo develops in present time under the direction of chairman of board of directors of Nippon Kempo Kyokai by professor Genshu Igari sensei - holder of black belt and 9th Dan in Nippon Kempo. On the 3 rd of January 1999 by invitation of ministry of defense of Uzbekistan, group of Nippon Kempo specialists visited Uzbekistan, Samarkand. Thanks to Uzbekistan ambassador in Japan Mr. Alisher Shayhov “Nippon Kempo” made its first step towards CIS countries, starting from Uzbekistan. In November 1999, close fight and Aikido instructor Ismoil Bababekov arrived in Tokyo for studying Nippon Kempo (Japanese close fight). During one year Mr. Bababekov studied this kind of combat, and became acquainted with leading experts and curators of Nippon Kempo. He also studied history, traditions and culture of Nippon Kempo, passed complete course of refereeing, fight tactics and applied aspects of technique. On the 3 rd of may 2000, Mr. Bababekov took part in open championship of Japan and won third place in absolute weight category, and became a holder of black belt. On his return to Uzbekistan in 2000 Ismoil Bababekov started development of Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan. In January 2001 was created instructor school attached to Federation of Oriental Martial arts (FERB)of Samarkand region. The first instructors were trained in Uzbekistan on the same yearly programm as Mr. Bababekov passed in Japan. In 2002 was created center of Nippon Kempo of Uzbekistan, attached to FERB of Samarkand region, and started process of training of law-enforcement authorities, military schools and citizens. Every year there more than three championships of different scales hold in Uzbekistan. In some regions of Uzbekistan, Nippon Kempo shows very good activities. In 2004 by suggestion of members of Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan, was established “Single Combat Research and Development Institute of Samarkand region” (BUDO Institute) Institute's goals are development and studying of Nippon Kempo and cultural exchange with those countries who has already rich experience in single combat art. Because of active work of Budo Institute and charitable organization “Vatan”, in November 2004 was created military-sport center Nippon Kempo Kyokai in Uzbekistan. Institute works in collaboration with different Funds, who help to develop Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan. Thanks to cooperation of Mr. Takeshi Hanazava, chairman of board of directors of Fund “Assistance Work in Asia” and Mr. Ismoil Bababekov representative of Nippon Kempo Kyokai in Uzbekistan, group of specialists in Nippon Kempo leading with his majesty prince Tsanyasu Takeda, dynasty of Meiji (curator of Nippon Kempo Kyokai) visited Uzbekistan from 30.12.2004 till 05.01.2005. Professor Kunio Ishiguro Sensei (9 th Dan) - chairman of board of directors of International Association of Nippon Kempo, professor Ikari Sensei – the chief trainer of Nippon Kempo Kyokai, Mr. Takeshi Hanazava, chairman of board of directors of Fund “Assistance Work in Asia” professor Hagivara (6 th Dan) expert in refereeing and kata – were also included in group. The main goal was to provide assistance in developing Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan. While visiting Uzbekistan, Japanese delegation hold several seminars in technique and refereeing in Nippon Kempo. Besides they had meetings with Mr. Sobirjon Hasanov – vice Minister of economy of Uzbekistan, with Mr. Ahat Nasirov - curator of oriental combat arts of Uzbekistan, Chief of Security Service of President of Uzbekistan. They also had several meetings with businessmen in Samarkand and Tashkent in order to develop business relationship between Uzbekistan and Japan, which in it's turn will help to develop Nippon Kempo in Uzbekistan . In witness of development relations between our countries, Mr. Takeshi Hanazava, chairman of board of directors of Fund “Assistance Work in Asia” visited Uzbekistan. During his stay in Uzbekistan several seminars in technique and refereeing in Nippon Kempo were held. As a result of meetings with Uzbek businessmen, many interesting business projects were offered. Several meetings with clubs who cultivate Kempobiks and free calisthenics were held.
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