Professor
Ferreira conducts extensive research on the history of
Kempo (Kenpo) in Hawaii. He is studying the lives and
accomplishments of pioneers such as James Mitose, William
Chow, and many others.
In April, 2001, Professor Ferreira sponsored the visit of
Chosei Motobu and Takeji Inaba of the Motobu-Ryu Daidokan
dojo in Osaka, Japan, to Hawaii. Chosei Motobu is the son
of legendary Karate master Choki Motobu. At the behest of
Motobu Sensei, we are posting a letter
regarding the status of any instructor claiming to be
certified to teach Motubu Ryu Kempo or Motobu Ryu Udonde
outside of Japan.
Professor Ferreira and the Kempo Jutsu-Kai are supporters
of the
Hawaii Karate Seinenkai,
an
organization which conducts historical research on
martial arts in Hawaii and works to preserves the legacy
of the Hawaii's Karate and martial arts pioneers.
In February, the
Seinenkai added
a
"Salute to Professor
Ferreira". Professor
Ferreira is humbled and proud to be recognized in this
manner by an organization of the caliber of the
Seinenkai. Please consider supporting the Seinenkai and
the Hawaii Karate Museum given the work they do
preserving an important part of the martial heritage of
Hawaii.
We also produce articles based on our research and based on
contributions by notable martial artists which can be found
on our "Articles"
page.
