Fighting: Kabadaro, Martial Arts from the Alley

By Master Furuka Nkosi

Author Travis Paul, originally born in Linden, Guyana, takes us into the sometimes dangerous world of street fighting. This is a book of martial arts real life application. The author has developed his own martial arts after 28 years of not being able to afford martial arts school but having to survive the gauntlet of street thugs of the 1980s and 90s New York City/New Jersey area. It combines the spiritual principles of martial arts with the physical training.

The book takes us through all the strategies that were developed through the author's experience with fighting. It leaves the reader with a deep insight into the many strategies the writer used to escape dangerous life threatening situations and to defeat many opponents. Kabadaro is the name of the martial art focused mainly on strikes and it was developed in the alley ways. However, it shows the originator's reverence for the spiritual side of martial arts which is all too often ignored.

The writing is based on the author's theory that no matter how big or small, old or young, weak or strong that one can defend themselves. Perfect for those who are looking to develop their striking strength and cope with grappling. The writing also contains well laid out philosophy for day to day living and well being.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Apr 9, 2012
• ISBN: 9781475907445

Master Furuka Nkosi

Originally from Guyana, South America where he was born Furuka Nkosi was a member of the US Air Force. He has spent the past 28 years developing his own martial arts in the streets of Brooklyn , New York City and New Jersey. With this book he hopes to share his tactics which helped him to win and survive several street fights. After observance of competitiveness promoted in today's martial arts the author felt that spirituality and philosophy was lacking. The writer has spent time to promote philosophy first in his book then technique. The writer has spent many years developing his own philosophy that he applies to the martial arts.

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Contents

Section I

Kabadaro Alley Cat Wisdom

Section II

About Kabadaro Alley Cat

Section III

Osebo Alley Cat Houses/Stages

Section IV

Cat Fighting Strategy Philosophy combination

Section V

Typical Kabadaro Workout

Section VI

Kabadaro nutrition

Section VII

The Lords

Section VIII

Expanding on similarities between other martial arts and Kabadaro

Section IX

The Importance of philosophy and meditation

Section X

Psychological warfare

Section XI

Strategies and tricks

Section XII

Expansion on strikes and training session advice for Kabadaros

Section XIII

Weapons of choice

Section XIV

Other skills

Section XV

Karabado dress

Section XVI

The tools of conditioning

Section XVII

The Best Way to Win a fight

Section XVIII

Types of fight

Section XIX

Fighting forms

Section XX

Heed the warning

Section XXI

Typical Schedules for an Kabadaro Class

Section I

Kabadaro Alley Cat Wisdom

1. In the numbers game we never separate. We stick together. A house divided can never stand strong.

2. Woe unto the warrior that says, I wish I had my gun, or why didn`t I use my knife or why didn’t I throw that punch or why didn`t I use that exit

3. Think quick, move fast and be sure.

4. I repeat the same kick slowly when the time comes the same kick comes fast. If I practice catching the blade I will either learn to cut my fingers or learn how to manipulate the blade.

5. The masters always said practice makes perfect. Therefore in my workout I practice to fight as I really would. Every move I make is the attempt to perfect my actions.

6. A fight is a dangerous thing always. It`s attempt is to defend, dominate, force and destroy the enemy. Therefore the best way to win a fight is avoid one.

7. In general a warriors mind should be peaceful filled with thoughts of beauty

8. The still mind leads to the still body which aims his arrow better.

9. A warrior must be ready to flip modes from 0 to 100 he must go from quiet cool to raging fire in no time flat

10. Who fights harder he who has no love or him who has much he loves?

11. Where I walk, how I walk and with whom I walk these are things that help to guide me on a good path of less harm.

12. Keep the positive thoughts in your mind they emanate from you like a sweet aroma and cover every factor of your life. Ashe.

13. Certainty & faith walk hand in hand to enhance a warrior.

14. To conquer is great to protect is greater.

15. You will find the more you observe nature the more you become in tune with it. Inhale star vapors, feel the wind and watch the leaf patterns.

16. Your focus becomes your meditation which becomes manifest in your life. Thought becomes alive.

17. Yes tournaments. Point fighting and set rules? Hmmm. This is so David doesn`t beat Goliath.

18. If it is evenly matched you may talk to it or directly contest it. If it is larger than you, evade it and sneak attack it.

19. It is rare to hear the Tiger coming you usually only feel his claws and teeth.

20. It is rare to see the Tiger coming you usually only feel his breath on your neck as he closes his mouth on it.

21. Learn to fall before you fight. Learn to run after you learn to fight.

22. How far up a mountain will you go before you realize you do not have to climb it?

23. The leopard being very much aware of his limits is limitless in strategy.

24. The leopard takes his prey to the top of the trees and eats where most can’t reach.

25. Of all the Leopard`s enemies the most difficult is not the lion, tiger, bear, hyena, dog, or wolf it is the Baboon that can also climb

26. The leopard takes his prey to the top of the trees and eats where most can`t reach.

27. The leopard cannot ward off Baboon troops by climbing he must go low and guard with tooth and claw.

28. 4 ways to approach life fire, water, earth, air. 5 Techniques to cope with life and present yourself, metal, wood, stone, fire, water.

29. You have the gift of four limbs and yet from these four limbs sprout an infinite amount of attacks.

30. A pack is 2 or more individuals that work in unison to survive.

31. The wolf pack is not just strong because of numbers but because of the number of strong individuals.

32. Due to his savage way of eating his prey alive people forget the wolf pack rely on very keen strategy.

33. Persistence and endurance allow the wolf to wear down his enemy and prey.

34. The good leader of the pack is strong but fair and kept in favor by his confidence and wise decisions

35. Time alone for a human is punishment and blessing. You have time to reflect and face inner turmoil as well as come up with solutions and feelings of serenity.

36. Never underestimate others.

37. A good defense is as good as a good offense. Learn to use your shield as well as spear.

38. My suffering is my purging my pain is my strengthening

39. The most impressive characteristic of liquid is its ability to adjust to the shape of its container. Become like water sometimes.

41. Sometimes you let them have the night in order to gain the day.

42. The wise leopard has learned not only from his master but also his enemies.

43. Hmm. A lot of people say they are ready and well conditioned. A lot of people say they are prepared to fight. Tell me then, when does a fight begin. Sometimes the fight has started before you even know it.

44. The true purpose of the martial art way was to help the weak defeat the strong and find a way for the small the defeat the big. Not to have the bigger man dispose of the smaller man. True martial art way is like David defeating Goliath.

45. Strike like a boxer, disappear like a leopard, kick when you need to. Let little touch you. Think of every strike as having the potential to kill you.

46. If you forget the spirit or lose your soul you have already lost the fight.

47. You are expecting to throw a punch and not get hit? Then your best bet is to fight the frailest person you can and we know that isn’t the way. Don’t forget the dodge, duck, and

Reviews for Fighting

[gagimilo · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

There is some good info and advice in this book, but it is presented in a somewhat scattered and haphazard manner.