I have run into a dead end in a lineage research project and could use some help, on the off chance that someone knows. I am looking for who was the chief instructor at the Westfield MA Villari Kempo/United Studios of Self-Defense school. The school is now closed, so if anyone happens to know who taught there in the 1980s, I would be very grateful.
I’m 54, started doing Kenpo about two years ago (Sunfuki, a Nick Cerio lineage style), purple belt. I’m coming back from about 15-20 years sedentary lifestyle, so not very springy, to say the least. Trained at a dojo that alternates between Kenpo, Brazilian jiujitsu and Goju-ryu. Great repertoire, not a lot of specialization. Dojo just closed by new owner for family reasons.
I know I have a lot to learn, but whenever I train point fighting, especially against teenagers, I feel soooo old! 👴😆 I move like molasses compared to them.
And while my old dojo’s adult class age average was around 50, this new dojo is filled with teenagers, so few real sparring partners. Plus, at a weight of 190lbs to their scrawny 95-100, I have to really hold back, while they go all in!
Anyone else can relate? 😉