Hey everybody,
I have a couple of questions on Hakko Ryu and was wondering if anyone out there might have a couple of answers to go with them:
First, I would like to know whether or not the system involves the use of any weapons as its founder seems have have been well versed in a number of tool-based systems.
Also I would like to know to what extent, if any nerve-pinching or cavity pressing plays a part in the system's approach to combat. For that matter how large a part do atemi (including kicks), chokes, or submission (floor) grappling play?
Finally, I would like to know something about the art's history here in the states. The "official" webiste seems rather down on the idea of people training outside of hombu auspices, yet Hakko Ryu seems to have had a large impact on the development of the arts here. I am particularly interested in Jun Saito, Albert Church, Naraki Hara and D. Palumbo. If there are any other notable figures, students etc. that I should know about, I'd be happy to learn about someone new.
Thanks in advance,
Bryan