MALDONADO KENPO KARATE
About us
A Brief History of Kenpo - The Law of the Fist in Motion
While
Kenpo traces it’s roots through Japan to China, it really had its
renaissance in Hawaii in the 1900’s. Hawaii was a melting pot for
people from all over the world and therefore a mecca for a variety of
martial arts. It was in this melting pot that Kenpo was reborn. These
pioneers recognized the need to adapt to the modern world so they began
studying other arts, taking what worked from each of them, and making
Kenpo a better and more complete system. It has continued to evolve and
improve with every new generation. Our teacher, Rick Alemany, is a
world renowned tournament champion and has spent nearly four decades
refining his unique style of Kenpo Karate. With Kenpo as his base, he
achieved black belts in other disciplines including Jujitsu, Kajukenbo,
Arnis, Japanese Hard Style, and Wing Chun. Beyond tournaments and
teaching, he has been a fight choreographer for feature films and
television and worked in executive protection and training. His
incredibly vast knowledge in so many styles has made his school a
university for the martial arts. Professor Louis Maldonado been with
Grand Master Alemany since 1991 and continues to teach his unique style.
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Master Professor Louis Maldonado
8th Degree Black Belt
Louis began his training in Ueichi Ryu Karate with Alan Dollar before moving on to Isshin Ryu with Don Rethage where he received a 2nd degree black belt. He has spent the last 20 years with Grand Master Rick Alemany where he has received his 8th degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. With Alemany he also learned Jujitsu, Gracie Jujitsu, Wing Chun, and Modern Arnis.
Law Enforcement Training
Master Professor Louis Maldonado
8th Degree Black Belt
Louis began his training in Ueichi Ryu Karate with Alan Dollar before moving on to Isshin Ryu with Don Rethage where he received a 2nd degree black belt. He has spent the last 20 years with Grand Master Rick Alemany where he has received his 8th degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. With Alemany he also learned Jujitsu, Gracie Jujitsu, Wing Chun, and Modern Arnis.
Law Enforcement Training
Building leadership, confidence in police units. Louis works with your DT instructor to improve their skills in ground work and stand up in order to enhance their safety. Louis will put you through real life situations under stress which will improve you and your department’s skills as officers.
