FalammichiTM System
Native Choctaw: to Defend, to Restore
Native Kenpo
Native Kenpo is English generic name of this system. The true name of this body of work is Falammichi in Hashtali Romans native Choctaw language. The founder of this system was created by Adrian Roman, a 67 year old full blood Choctaw Indian. Roman is a 9th degree black belt in the late Grandmaster Edmond K. Parker American Kenpo System. After Parkers death in 1990 Roman began to modify Parkers Kenpo system into yet another completely different system call Falammichi.
He began blending Parkers principals with information and movements (ilhkoli) learned as a young boy in the 40’s and 50’s from his Native elders in Oklahoma and began to teach it. Today its almost complete but is being tweaked while teaching this new system to his current Black Belts. This system is in keeping with Parkers principals yet adding Roman philosophy of shorter techniques with the underlying theme of total control. Roman has his share of doubter out there, but why would anyone question a full blood Choctaw his age, who speaks his native language, have doubts about the authenticity of his body of work. This system is available to all who want to become certified instructors as a member of the Native American Kenpo Council.
For me personally, Ed Parker's American Kenpo has been a wonderful vehicle to get me where I am today. It teaches the destructive force that we can have on a human body, but Kenpo’s most important lesson is not to take that destructive path. We are men above physical violence and we must be gentleman and set the bar high for the ones that follow us. We should have impeccable character and integrity and wish the best for all people. However there is more to life than the study of Kenpo. When I outgrow Kenpo and/or when you outgrow your particular system/style, we can move on to something new, never to forget our roots.
My Native System, Tushka-homa (Red Warrior), Falammichi System with the Movement of Life, and Seven Sacred Feathers philosophies and my NAKC is a big part of my future. My system was introduced in 2000 and has evolved into something of which I am very proud. We have small, but growing, numbers. Through the involvement of family members and close friends, that will change. Last but not least is my Falammichi Philosophy.
As some of you know, I am full blood Choctaw Indian from Oklahoma. Falammichi is a Native Choctaw word, is not easily translated into English, and has many meanings.
Falammichi: to sing, to answer, to bring back, to give back, to defend, to replace, to return to each other, a restorer, to reinstate, to acquire much knowledge, to teach and return, a man of integrity, achukma hatak (good man) a great man. Hatak Falammichi is a man who had these qualities about him.
I am now 67 years and my 1st priority each day is to be a better person today than I was yesterday. If I succeed, I know the Great Spirit will smile graciously upon me and give me the tools to help others. My goal is to become Hatak Falammichi. My journey is different now that I'm in the autumn of my life. My heart is Chukma (good).
My new book The Apprentice Warrior is now available for purchase thru Barns & Nobel, Amazon.com. Look for in in the book stores in May. You can purchase the corresponding self-defense techniques on DVD by contacting Chief Roman
Chief Roman will be appearing on the Summmer issue of Canada's top martial arts magazine, Martial Arts Expert with a feature article inside. A free DVD of The Apprentice Warrior is included.
Study With Hashtali "Chief' Adrian Roman
If you live and work in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area you can train with Chief Roman personally. His training is suited for the discriminating adult professional who's time is important. You can choose a private or small group classes to complete your journey into this new martial arts system. It's a proven self-defense that you can trust to protect your personal body and family members. A certificate of achievement or Black Belt certification is available when you train with the Chief.
Distant Learning Programs Now available on DVD
Falammichi Distant Learning Program
1st Degree American Kenpo
Apprentice Warrior
Free Testing in Person or Video/DVD
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Adrian Roman
3434 Briaroaks Drive Garland, TX 75044
214-728-6080