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Five Animals of Shaolin Kempo Karate

	From the Crane, we learn Grace and Balance in our Fighting strategies, techniques as well as in our daily life. The Crane is very aware and evasive. many people underestimate the Crane's power. It doesn't have much body weight, but it utilizes it very well and it positions itself effectively. The Crane has excellent stances, but understanding of being in the proper position at the proper time is properly it's most valuable tool.
	From The Snake we learn inner strength and rhythmic endurance in our fighting strategies, techniques as well as in our daily life. The Snake is very calm and accurate. Flexibility is a key part of Snake training. Don't neglect upper torso and arm flexibility; not just your legs. The Snake is completely supple in body and mind.
	From The Dragon, we learn Versatility and Indomitable sprit in our fighting strategies, techniques as well as in our daily life. The Dragon is the mystical aspect of our system. The Dragon is noted for its spinning movements, such as spinning heel and spinning back kicks as well as Dragon tail sweeps. Low level lunges in all directions are very useful during Dragon training. The Dragon can change into any animal at any movement. This is a key part of the secrets of our system of movement.
	From The Leopard, we learn speed and Agility in our Fighting strategies, techniques as well as in our daily life. The Leopard is extremely fast and angular .It is noted for its sudden changes of movement and varied angles of attack. The Leopard is not as big as the Tiger, but is capable of "providing great effect" force = speed (x) mass. The Leopard completes this equation quite well. Hand to eye coordination and reflex training drills are good foundations for effective Leopard techniques.
	From the Tiger we learn Strength and Tenacity in our fighting strategies, techniques as well as in our Daily Life. The Tiger is very powerful and direct. The Tiger commits it's entire mind and body into each move. There is no hesitation in the Tigers mind. Fingertip and revolving pushups are helpful during Tiger Training.

An outstanding martial artist in his youth, Fred Villari was initiated into the principles of Shaolin Temple boxing by his father at an early age. After mastering the techniques his father showed him, young Villari ventured out and worked with other martial artists of different styles. Eventually, Villari realized there were just four ways of fighting unarmed - punching, kicking, felling and grappling - and these four methods were originally meant to be used together, as one. So, he brought together the many techniques he had learned, using the systems of Shaolin, Kempo, Karate and Jiu Jitsu as guides in the forming of a new, integrated style, which he named SHAOLIN-KEMPO-KARATE. Unique in the world, it has become one of the most prevalent martial arts in the United States.