Kempo is one of the most ancient and effective martial arts-when taught properly. Making it so good is its complete nature. While most kempo teaching in the United States is incomplete, in its initial Asian form it is one of the most comprehensive of all arts. Kempo systems in Japan tended to be complete, with not only grappling and striking skills, but also weapons training. This is the way kiyojute ryu kempo bugei is taught. The kempo is complete. James Mitose used what is called renzoku ken to teach his most dangerous principles. To such an extent, in fact, that some people believe combination techniques are the totality of kempo. Combination techniques are central to kempo, but proper renzoku ken is more than memorizing combinations. This book will help those who need genuine self-defense skills to develop their techniques to the highest level. It has been said that Mitose was excellent in his mastery; that Ramon Lono Ancho, as a warrior who served America in several wars, was brilliant; and that Richard Stone, during his years as a police officer, was incomparable. These traditions are passed on through kiyojute ryu kempo and this book will do justice to these three truly great masters. Book jacket.