LIMA LAMA

Lima Lama (means "Hands of wisdom") is an American/Polynesian/Samoan art. It was created by Grandmaster Mr. Tino and began teaching it in 1965 and is based in Hawaii. The philosphy is defense over offense and often using the attacker's momentum against him. It is the combination of atleast 13 different arts that uncludes Aikido, Boxing, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, forms of Kenpo, Karate, Kung Fu, and other arts to. It is meant to take the best of what works in real life situations and is designed for multiple attackers. The art is smooth and flows with no wasted movements. It uses flexible wrist manipulations, kicks, throws, and thundering hammer blocks.

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The basis for most of my information can be found at www.limalama.com/, limalama.20m.com/History.htm and www.angelfire.com/ny/kungfu123/LimaLama.html