I'm really enjoying your videos! I am just beginning my studies into Kara-Ho Kempo; the art of William K S Chow. It was said, I think in Video #2, that Chow's Black Belt certification was not signed by Mitose and that Chow had essentially no right to teach Kosho Ryu because of that (and other reasons.) Was there a period where Chow claimed to lead the art? Did he continue teaching Kosho on his own, or did he establish Kara-Ho Kempo right after striking out on his own? Or Am I mistaken? This us all just fascinating to me. Thank you for any clarification you can provide! I wish there were classes in San Antonio, but I'll have to just keep enjoying your videos.
Thank you Ben. Professor Chow must be respected as he contributed a tremendous amount to the arts. He influenced thousands of practitioners. Kara-Ho, as you know, is led by Sam Kuoha. He happens to be a good friend of mine. If you like, I would be happy to discuss your questions with you. Give me a call if you would like to know more. I also have people in your area that I could put you in touch with. 916-308-2606.
@Bruce Juchnik Hanshi, is that phone number for you still good? I did study Kara-Ho but only achieved 8th Kyu. I have left the art because I feel that it has been altered from the art best represented by Thomas SH Young to the current art, which includes a massive influence from Taekwondo that I don't, personally, appreciate. I have found a dojo teaching GM Trias' Shuri-ryu Karate-Do, and that art speaks much more strongly to me with my background in Shotokan. But, I am still interested in meeting with a Kosho-Ryu practitioner in the San Antonio, TX area. Thank you very much!
I'm really enjoying your videos! I am just beginning my studies into Kara-Ho Kempo; the art of William K S Chow. It was said, I think in Video #2, that Chow's Black Belt certification was not signed by Mitose and that Chow had essentially no right to teach Kosho Ryu because of that (and other reasons.) Was there a period where Chow claimed to lead the art? Did he continue teaching Kosho on his own, or did he establish Kara-Ho Kempo right after striking out on his own?
Or Am I mistaken? This us all just fascinating to me.
Thank you for any clarification you can provide! I wish there were classes in San Antonio, but I'll have to just keep enjoying your videos.
Thank you Ben. Professor Chow must be respected as he contributed a tremendous amount to the arts. He influenced thousands of practitioners. Kara-Ho, as you know, is led by Sam Kuoha. He happens to be a good friend of mine. If you like, I would be happy to discuss your questions with you. Give me a call if you would like to know more. I also have people in your area that I could put you in touch with. 916-308-2606.
@Bruce Juchnik Hanshi, is that phone number for you still good?
I did study Kara-Ho but only achieved 8th Kyu. I have left the art because I feel that it has been altered from the art best represented by Thomas SH Young to the current art, which includes a massive influence from Taekwondo that I don't, personally, appreciate.
I have found a dojo teaching GM Trias' Shuri-ryu Karate-Do, and that art speaks much more strongly to me with my background in Shotokan. But, I am still interested in meeting with a Kosho-Ryu practitioner in the San Antonio, TX area.
Thank you very much!