Why Kissaki Kai is Different

         Kissaki is Karate for the REAL world
The sword was considered to be the "Soul" of the Samurai, and the blade itself a venerated object of both beauty and deadly efficiency; a fusion of harmony and function.
The Kissaki is the term for the deadly sharp cutting edge of the very tip.
Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do was founded by Vince Morris, in March 1993 at the behest of senior black belt members who had become disillusioned with what the supposed "traditional" karate schools had to offer in terms of "real" fighting techniques.
At most, many karate schools boasted that they were champions of this and champions of that competition format,  or any other competition format and they were just that, champions of a competition format, where rules and regulations prohibited the use of real, effective techniques in the sporting arena. And rightly so, as these techniques were highly dangerous and some even lethal if/when applied properly.
 
'Kissaki Kai is not like fighting an opponent, it is an execution.'
Kissaki Kai has taken karate back to its origins, past the era of point-scoring sports formats, and right back to the art of self-defense it once was.
Kissaki teaches the fundamental 5 elements of Combat.
  1. Nage-waza - Throwing techniques
  2. Atemi-waza - Vital point striking
  3. Ne-waza - Groundwork, grappling
  4. Shime-waza - Choking techniques
  5. Kansetsu-waza - Joint Locking Techniques
The application of all these waza are being guided by the Rules of Combat and the bunkai (the practical applications) hidden within the ancient kata.








About Vince Morris

Vince Morris BA(Hons.) 8th Dan kisaki-kai (8th Dan I.S.O.K.)

Now in his sixties, with more than 50 years Martial Arts experience, Vince Morris is a leading authority in the world of karate and his effective no-nonsense approach to his art has earned him worldwide respect. He regularly taught Tactical Officer Protection courses at the Antwerp Police Academy and for a variety of other Law Enforcement agencies which has brought him many commendations and citations for his extraordinary skills along with the acknowledgement that these skills have saved lives! Always concerned with making the art of karate as effective as he knew it could be, Vince developed Kissaki-Kai Karate, and by utilizing his knowledge of pressure points and the "Rules of Combat" has seen it develop into a well-rounded system of personal protection.
Vince Morris has influenced many of today's leading instructors both directly and indirectly via his teaching and numerous books and videos on applied karate. Kissaki-Kai has branch Dojo all over the world, in Europe, China and the USA. Now based in America at the Kissaki-Kai Honbu Dojo, Vince continues to oversee the development of Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do International.

  • Chairman & Chief Instructor: Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do
  • Chairman International Society for Okinawa and Japanese Karate.
  • Senior Coach English Karate Governing Body.
  • Director: Law Enforcement Training Services International.
  • Member ILEETA (Int. Law Enforcement Trainers and Educators Assn.
  • Consultant Instructor to various Law Enforcement Services world-wide - Law Enforcement Tactics & Officer Protection
  • Twice awarded Police Academy Citations for "Professionalism and amazing skills."
  • Recognised authority on close-range combat tactics and the use of vital points.
  • Acknowledged as one of the world's foremost instructors and lecturers in the field of Police Officer Tactics and safety, and of karate and allied combat arts.
  • Called by Ex-White House Security Advisor: "The Master who teaches the Professionals."
  • Former Director: International Institute for Kyusho-Jutsu Research.
  • Former Chairman of the Martial Arts Commission, a UK Government (Home Office) instigated body to oversee the standards and practice of all martial arts in England, reporting to the Sports Council and the Minister for Sport.
  • For many years a senior student of Shiro Asano SKI 8th Dan
  • SKI International and medalist in both kumite and kata, consistent member of the Asano sensei's SKI (GB) British championship winning team.
  • Respected and recognised worldwide; coach to British Team at JKA World Championships - Dubai.
  • Experienced Judo-ka.
  • Designated by the US Govt. as possessing "Exceptional Skills and Talents."
  • Author of 12 books published world-wide, plus a series of instructional videos & DVDs
  • Regular National Magazine columnist in the UK and the USA.
  • In 2005 invited on to the board of technical advisors for Martial Arts Teachers.
Rank Awards
  • 2017 Awarded 9th Dan Black Belt by International Society of Okinawan/Japanese Karate
  • 2007 Awarded 8th Dan Black Belt by International Society of Okinawan/Japanese Karate
  • 2007 Awarded title of "Meijin" by International Martial Arts Symposium in recognition of..."Lifetime of dedication and leadership to the Martial Arts community and as a model of noble character..."
  • 2008 Awarded 8th Dan by awards panel of Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do.
Seminars
  • Law Enforcement seminars in New Jersey, South Carolina, Chicago, California and Michigan.
  • Kissaki seminars in various US locations plus internationally in the UK, China, Thailand and Europe.
  • Presented the inaugural 'Master Class' seminar in conjunction with 'American Samurai' magazine in the HQ, New Jersey.
Instrumental in purchasing and designing premises as HQ training centre for Kissaki-Kai and Law Enforcement Training International. Presents regular classes at the HQ including classes for overseas visiting instructors in Law Enforcement and Karate.
 
Some DVD Productions
  •  DVD - The Art of Pressure Point Fighting
  • DVD - Gojushiho -Dai
  • DVD - 'Tekki Shodan'
  •  DVD - 'Kanku Dai Revisited'
  •  DVD - 'Karate's Hidden Throws'
  •  DVD - 'Nijushiho'
  • DVD - 'Extreme Self Defense'
  • DVD - 'Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do'
  •  DVD - 'Empi'
  • DVD - Jion
  • DVD - Kansetsu Waza Kata

The Rules of Combat

Rules of Combat - The Development Of Warrior Tactics

Described as a "Modern Book of Five Rings" it serves as a guide for all students and instructors on the journey to principle based training and mastery of their skills.
All fights, large battles or individual encounters, follow certain rules. And if you know the rules, you can win any fight.

Here are just some examples:
Rule #4: Never stop until it's over - Would you walk away from a fight in which the assailant still has a weapon and can use it against you again?

Rule #7: Never fight at the same speed - Do not let a fight deteriorate into a one-for-one exchange of blows. Once you have started your techniques, the assailant should have no window of opportunity to regain the initiative.

Rule #12: A lock is only a prelude - In many dojos techniques are only practiced in isolation. For a more realistic training you must remember that a hold or a lock is often only a prelude to control or finish, not the control or finish itself.

The Rules of Combat can help you to structure your techniques in a way that maximises your chances to win any confrontation. These rules are principles that can be applied to any martial art, not just karate.
Like no other martial art, all of Kissaki Kai's techniques and bunkai are based on these rules or principles.