American Bujutsu Kempo, created by Grandmaster R.J. Oak, is an American martial art based upon the best techniques of Combat Kempo, Jujitsu, Aikijitsu, Arnis, Grappling, Kobujitsu, and Combative Kickboxing. It was first recognized as a Martial Art in April of 1998 by the United States Martial Arts Association or U.S.M.A. The main focus is on Combat self-defense, emphasizing drills and techniques instead of katas and forms.
American Bujutsu Kempo methods include blocking, striking, kicking, throws, takedowns, chokes, jointlocks, nerve strikes, groundfighting and weapons. American Bujutsu Kempo (A.B.K.) is a traditional system where uniforms and colored belts are worn and promotion to black belt rank requires through knowledge of block and counters, Jujitsu, Aiki-jitsu, arnis and weaponry..