ABOUT THE KAMAU NJIA SYSTEM
Kamau Njia is one of the most innovative
and practical systems of self defense taught today. Kamau Njia specializes
in teaching defensive tactics ranging from the use of non-lethal
force to survival tactics. It is the perfect method for men, women,
and children of all ages, sizes, and strength.
Kamau Njia is based on instinctive movement, practical concepts,
and sound principles. This is coupled with the ability to develop skills
from an individuals natural defensive and offensive movements. These
skills are thoroughly enhanced through "REAL TIME" training
scenarios against grabs, strikes, weapons, and ground attacks. Through
these training scenarios, students are better prepared to function during
the pressure and distress of violent attacks.
What is Kamau Njia?
The name of our system is Kamau Njia. The word Kamau is Swahili
for Silent or Quiet Warrior. The word Njia is Swahili with the meaning
of Way. Thus Kamau Njia is defined as: The Way of the Silent Warrior.
Upon further examination of each individual word, as defined through Webster's
Desk Dictionary, we find that Silent means: Making no sound; unspoken or tacit.
Tacit meaning to be understood without being openly expressed. Warrior is explained
simply as a person engaged or experienced in warfare. Therefore a "Silent
Warrior" is defined as one who is knowledgeable in warfare, who
is unspoken yet understood without being openly expressed.
What is Self Defense?
According to the Random House dictionary the word Self is defined as 1. a person
or thing considered with respect to complete individuality or separate identity.
2. a person's nature or character. 3. the subject of experience as contrasted
with the object of experience; ego.
Defense is defined as: 1. resistance against attack; protection. 2. something
that defends a fortification. 3. the defending of a cause like by speech; argument.
Finally a Defensive Mechanism is defined as: 1. the defensive reaction of an
organism (self) as against a pathogenic microorganism (attacker).
So when the principles of self and defense are combined, we find the following.
Self defense: is an act of the defending one's person against physical, emotional,
spiritual, and cultural harm. The meaning of the word self defense helps us
establish the foundation of what would become Martial Arts or Martial Science.
Kamau Njia: The Silent Warrior
Ultimately a student of The Kamau Njia System of Self
Defense will be defined as: A person defending themselves, their
emotions, their spirit, or their culture through the knowledge of warfare,
yet is without sound but having the ability to be understood without
being openly expressed.
The ultimate goal of Kamau Njia, is to arm the student with the
ability to be competent in all life skills including defending themselves so
they may never have to lift a hand in physical combat, higher learning in the
Arts and Sciences, and fundamental survival skills. Instructors of Kamau strive
to instill the qualities of peace, harmony, and spiritual growth in each student.
Students are encouraged to expand themselves mentally, physically, and spiritually
through their studies in the martial sciences.
THE
SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF A WARRIOR
UMOJA Unity:
To become unified with the Universe. To discover the harmony within.
KUJICHAGULIA Self
Determination: Your entitlement to choose your own path in life.
UJIMA Collective
Work & Responsibility: To work conscientiously for progress in your
family and community.
UJAMAA Cooperative
Finances: To support your family and community to the best of your ability.
NIA Purpose: To unearth and conquer the purpose of your
life.
KUUMBA Creativity:
To employ the natural character of creativity in everything you do.
IMANI Faith: The accepting that All Things Are Possible through
your strong conviction in the Creator.
The
Martial Aspects of
The Kamau Njia System of Self Defense
THE
ART OF STREETOLOGY FOR TODAY'S SOCIETY!
The
Kamau Njia System of Self Defense is derived from a variety
of martial arts methods. These include Ju Jitsu, Aiki Jitsu,
Kempo, Boxing, Vee Jitsu, Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics,
Filipino/Indonesian Martial Arts and African Dance.
Beginning students are introduced to the fundamentals of the Art. This consist
of blocking, striking, rolling, falling, footwork, and basic self defense.
Physical fitness exercise and flexibility enhancement are also a major part
of the beginning curriculum.
Students learn proper training skills utilizing the five components of fitness
including: cardio vascular strength, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular
endurance, and body composition. Intermediate and advanced students are taught
more detailed and intricate movements of the Art. The development of fluid
movements is essential and is achieved through various kuzoeza (drills) and
kielezo (footwork patterns). Student's of the highest level of Kamau
Njia learn to become one with the attack as they utilize body movements
to harmonize and neutralize the attacker.
Kamau Njia encompasses striking methods along with restraining
tactics, ground fighting skills, weaponry, and much more. Our system
is meant to very gentle on the victim, but devastating on the attacker.
We call this training in the Art "Streetology" (The
science of street survival combat). Kamau was developed as a means
by which a person of any age, size, or strength, could effectively defend
themselves.
While Kamau Njia emphasizes many aspects of the traditional arts, instructors
also employ many modern methodologies as well. Kamau techniques are
swift, efficient, and powerful while at the same time exhibiting gracefulness
and beauty. Kamau Njia emphasizes devastating entering movements such
as trapping, redirecting, and limb destruction's coupled with controls, throws,
and pinning techniques.
While is imperative to follow the principles (kanuni) and philosophies
(filosofia) of Kamau Njia, it is even more important to
lead the life of a warrior. Although heavy emphasis is placed on the physical
aspects of training, the holistic and spiritual side of the Art not without
study. Kamau Njia is a complete system of martial science that can be
learned by students of all ages and sizes.
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