APSK Martial Arts

APSK Martial Arts History

Late   in 1994 Jerold Shaw Jr. Moved to Mesa, Arizona and open the first Arizona   Shaolin Kenpo Academy. 

Master Tony Sandoval and The Sandoval Karate Kobudo Federation.

In   early 1997 Master Shaw was approached by Larry Naranaho and asked to continue   his studies under his direction. Larry was the senor student under Master   Tony Sandoval and the Sandoval Karate Kobudo Federation. Master Shaw   continued his studies with Larry the next couple of year. He was awarded his   2nd degree Black Belt from the Sandoval Karate Kobudo Federation. 

Soke Robert R. Bugh and The Shebu Ryu Aiki-Turi-te Jujutsu   Kobujutsu Asssociation

From   2000 to 2004 Master Shaw continued to study with Larry but also studied at   numerous seminars with a wide variety of styles. During this time, he met   Master Albert Fabian the senor student of Soke Robert R. Bugh. Master Fabian spent the next year teaching   Shebu Ryu Aiki-turi-te Jujutsu Kobujutsu at Arizona Shaolin Kenpo Academy. In   2006 Master Shaw was asked to test with the Shebu Ryu Aiki-turi-te Jujutsu   Kobujutsu association. Master Shaw was promoted to his 4th degree   Black Belt. 

Grandmaster George Lim and   The Lim Hawaii Kenpo Federation

During this time Master Shaw met Grandmaster   George Lim from Lim Hawaii Kenpo Federation. Master Shaw and his students took seminars and attended Belt Promotion   given by the Lim Kenpo Federation. Master Shaw was asked by Grandmaster Lim to teach at the gathering of   the Master's Seminar that Grandmaster Lim hosted each year. Master Shaw was   honored to get the chance to teach Martial Artist from all over the world. He   was also very honored to be promoted by Grandmaster to the rank of 5th degree Black Belt in 2007.   This had very special meaning to Master Shaw. Not only was he being promoted   by Grandmaster Lim, but it was done at the gathering of the master's which   was attended the blessed by the late Grandmaster Sijo Adriano Emperado.   Master Shaw continues to maintain a great relationship with Grandmaster Lim   and the Lim Hawaii Kenpo Federation.

Master Sam F.S Chin from The Chin Family Iliqbhuan association.

Also during this time Master Shaw met Master Sam F.S Chin from the   Chin Family Iliqbhuan association. APSK hosted Master Chin's workshops and seminars for the next six years.   Although Master Shaw spent very little time with Master Chin, his Tai Chi and   Zen principles change Master Shaw. He learned how to be more aware. He   understood how to combine the internal and the external into a more effective   self defense combination. I-liqbhuan.com 

Master Shaw and Master Carlos Daniel Tamayo Sr.

In 2003 Master Shaw met Carlos Daniel Tamayo Sr. Carlos Tamayo and Master Shaw became good friend and exchange martial arts techniques and principles. In 2005 Master Shaw promoted Carlos Tamayo to the rank of Master Carlos Daniel Tamayo Sr. 

APSK Martial Arts Federation

In   2006 Master Shaw and Master Carlos Tamayo Sr. formed the APSK Martial Arts   Federation and changed the name of the Dojo's to APSK Martial Arts Academy.   The Masters of the APSK Martial Arts   Federation realized, because of his varied wealth of experience and his   dedication in seeking the ultimate fighting system, that each fighting system   they had studied offered something unique. Each also had its glaring   weaknesses that could make a fighter vulnerable. The master's from the APSK   Martial Arts Federation concluded that, there were only four ways of fighting. 

1.   First is Kicking (with foot, leg, knee, shin). This will keep distance from   the opponent 

2. 2nd is striking with your hands or use of any part of the arms, elbows, forearms, etc. 

3.3rd is felling – this is to trap, break, throw, or knock an opponent off his   feet. This includes tripping, pulling, pushing, shoving, or scooping him.

4.   Grappling - by either wrestling, holding, breaking, locking bones or joints   against nerve centers

APSK Martial Arts Master's understand that   the ultimate in self-defense lay not in one way or style of fighting. By   combining the "Four Ways of Fighting." We devised and developed   ways to integrate diverse methods of fighting into one, eliminating   weaknesses and vulnerabilities. “APSK Martial Arts uses the fast and straight-line approach of the American, Japanese, and Polynesian Kenpo styles   and mixes it with the circular movements of the Shaolin Kung Fu. In addition to teaching self-defense, APSK   Martial Arts has proven itself to have the modern-day advantage that helps   our students to achieve success and become a leader in all areas of their   life. "This is the central theory and method behind APSK Martial Arts art.   This fighting system is the backbone of the APSK Martial Arts system. APSK   feels that this is the best for promoting overall good health, wisdom and   longevity. This system is well balanced, incorporating mind, body and spirit   into one in the real fighting, APSK is renowned for its devastating kicking   and punching techniques. It incorporates the movements of five animals:   Tiger, Crane, Dragon, Snake, and Leopard. The APSK Martial Arts theory of   fighting is based on circular movements, speed, conditioning, and developing   strong internal energy, tendons, and ligaments. These are essential for   producing a superior fighter.

APSK   system also incorporates the venerable art of Chin Na. It is the form of   neutralizing an opponent, utilizing holding, seizing, locking, throwing, felling and delivering controlled pain. No other martial art gives such   control over an attacker. 

The   masters of APSK are pioneers of martial arts in the Western World. They have   enhanced the martial arts, directing it to better understand how to combine the internal and the   external into a more effective self-defense combination