Sifu Michael Benjamin's
CLOSE-QUARTERS-KEMPO | C.Q.K.

“A modern expression of

ancient knowledge.”

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-About CQK-

CQK has been formulated solely for maximum efficacy in street self-defense and is not intended for sport or ring applications. As such, CQK utilizes a tactical approach to striking, grappling, and weaponry. Strikes are delivered to the body’s most vulnerable targets in rapid sequences that capitalize off of physiological reactions. The feet are used for efficient low-line kicking, base disruption, reaps/sweeps, trips, and stomps. CQK grappling specializes in joint destruction, lock-flow, pain compliance, chokes/strangles, takedowns, and projection throws. Weapons covered are those most applicable for today including knife, stick, staff, hand-loads, O.C., pistol, and improvised environmental arms. In expressing the infinite techniques possible within its core curriculum, CQK not only edifies a comprehensive fighting system, but also teaches the strategy, philosophy, and psychology of Asian martial arts adapted for modern society.

-Mission Statement-

CQK perpetuates the essence of Asian martial arts by adapting the ancient Masters’ teachings on health and safety to the unique challenges of today’s reality. Through the discipline of tactical training our curriculum fosters personal growth and security by the betterment of mind (li), body (yi), and spirit (qi). We strive for the harmony of the individual with the many facets of him/herself, and with all of Life and Nature. Our purpose is to facilitate the student’s evolution into the New Warrior, and in so doing, improve society’s structure one building stone at a time.

-About the Founder-

Instructor Michael Benjamin holds advanced black belts in Quanfa & Qin Na Gongfu, Kempo Karate, and Okinawan weaponry, as well as a B.A. in History and minor in Southeast Asian Studies from NIU. A former bouncer and juvenile corrections officer, he has trained under such renowned martial arts masters as Sigung Mike Knipprath (inheritor of Kang-Nei-Chin Kung-Fu), the late-great Professor Remy Presas (Grandmaster-Modern Arnis, Black Belt Hall of Fame), Datu Kelly S. Worden (Grandmaster-Natural Spirit International, instructor to the US Army’s First Special Forces Group), Soke Rodney Sacharnoski (Grandmaster-Juko Kai Intl., featured on TV’s “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not” & “More Than Human”), and PKA heavy-weight kick-boxing world champion “Bad” Brad Hefton. A published writer, Mr. Benjamin is the only Mid-Western martial artist with articles appearing in Inside Kung-Fu, Black Belt, and Blade magazines; in Kelly Worden’s WDS Newsletter & website; on Master James Keating’s MaajakWorld e-zine; & on Alex Jones’ Infowars.com.

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