The origins of Shaolin Kempo Karate dates back as far as 1,500 years ago when the art was used by the military to ward off invading Tartars and Barbarians. The first Shaolin monastery was erected on Mt Su in the Hunan Province by the true monks who were seeking the salvation of their souls and bodies, as well as the military monks, who were preparing to restore the overthrown Ming dynasty. The Sha
olin Kempo Karate movements were derived from the five original animal forms, namely the Dragon, the Tiger, the Leopard, the Snake, and the Crane. This art was introduced to Japan through Okinawa where it became Shorinji Kempo. BRENT J. CRISCI’ UNITED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMIES HEALTH & FITNESS CENTERS is willing to share with you the secrets of Kosho Ryu Kempo Karate, Shaolin Kung Fu and Jui Jitsu. Men, women and children, just like you, have joined our classes because of the high incidence of crime and violence, daily stress and pressure, or simply for weight control. It’s exciting to be a member of BRENT J. CRISCI’S UNITED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMIES and there is no magic formula required. As a member, you will be entitled to the use of our facilities and available classes six days a week, morning noon and night. You will have the opportunity to make many new friends, travel, participate in competitions, clinics and seminars in some of the most picturesque settings in New England. All classes group and private, are taught by highly qualified instructors, whose training and ability are constantly being upgraded and supervised by Director and Chief Instructor Shihan Brent J. Crisci. Shihan Crisci, has visited and trained at the actual Shaolin Temple in China on more than one occasion, is an inductee in the World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame as Master Instructor of the Year, and been ranked one of the of Top Ten martial arts competitors in the entire United States and is a member of TEAMUSA. Within a few weeks at the UNITED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMIES, you will have begun to develop an awareness of inner peace, and an ability to deal with emotional tensions so prevalent in these times. We believe that self confidence and self discipline are valuable commodities in today's times. On the physical side, the efficiency of our various exercise programs are excellent for providing weight loss and control, and for cultivating strong and flexible bodies, thus promoting good health and longer life. The fundamentals of Kosho Ryu Kempo Karate teach restraint when provoked, and defense when attacked. Rarely will you find a true student of this art involved in a fight or brawl, simply because he or she has the confidence of knowing they will be the ultimate victor, and will be able to walk away from most confrontations without loss of self respect
