Expertise My area of interest and expertise is in the research and reconstruction of the applications, principles and training methodologies of old style karate and its kata. In this regard I am available to answer questions relating to the history, philosophy, culture, technique and practice of okinawan based karate systems.
Experience Anthony R. DiFilippo is the owner/director of the Ryukyu Kodokan Dojo and webmaster of Silk Road Enterprises - www.silkroadenterprisecn.com. He has been a student of the martial arts for over thirty five years and holds yudansha grades in Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu and Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate. In 2001, Anthony R. DiFilippo was appointed the Africa Shibucho for the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society and Africa Region Style Head for Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu, under the auspices of Hanshi Patrick McCarthy.
Q: There seems to be so many martial arts out there. When I was young I took Aiki, which was my ... A: Ninjutsu is a versitile art with many empty hand and weapons techniques. When looking for a school, ...
Q: There seems to be so many martial arts out there. When I was young I took Aiki, which was my ... A: Greetings It's nice to know that you will be getting back into the martial arts. As you have said ...
Q: Anthony, It has been about a decade now since we first met in Antananarivo. I was a missionary for ... A: It is so very nice that you remembered me. I hope all is well with you. Please contact me privately ...
Q: other than founders, could you tell me the major differences between the shito ryu and the chito ... A: Tsuyoshi Chitose, a contemporary of Kenwa Mabuni and the founder of Chito ryu, grew up studying the ...
Q: Do you know of any information or websites for Shaolin Kung Fu martial arts in the mountains of ... A: This is really outside my expertise and would recommend forwarding the question to an ALLExpert ...
Q: i am a Indian student studying architecture. i will be going in the final year now. i am a martial ... A: WA (Harmony) KEI (Respect) SEI (Purity) JYAKU (Tranquility), these four principles guide all Asian ...
Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ... A: I believe that karate, IF properly taught can be an effective and brutal form of self-defense. To ...
Q: i am 32 years old and very interested in learning okinawian karate. i feel the need to study a ... A: I feel unqualified to comment on whether karate is an appropriate activity for you or if you can ...
