Okama Kenpo

Okama Kenpo (オカマ拳法, literally, Crossdresser Fist Way) is the fighting style used by Mr. 2 Bon Kurei of Baroque Works. It is a style that uses mainly kicks and is taken directly from ballet dancing, therefore most of its stances are ballet poses rather then martial art stances. In a response to a fan, in order to learn Okama Kenpo, a person must do three steps: First a person must learn ballet, secondly they must learn karate, and third, they work at one of "those" places. Because of the complexity of the moves, Mr. 2 Bon Kurei can only use it with his own body which makes his Devil Fruit a liability. It is called Ballet Kenpo in the Arabasta arc in the anime, Oh Come My Way Karate in the Viz Manga, Crossdresser Kenpo in the FUNimation dub of Movie 8, and Crazy Karate in the 4Kids dub.

Okama Kenpo attacks



 * Swan Arabesque (白鳥アラベスク, Hakuchō Arabesuku): Bon Kurei performs a powerful high kick, usually after a combination of kicks and punches. This attacks is equal in power to Sanji's Mouton Shot. Arabesque is a raised-leg position in ballet. This is called White Swan Arabesque in the Viz Manga and Swan Dive in the 4Kids dub.


 * Okama Dash (オカマデャーッシュ, Okama Dasshu, lit. Crossdresser Dash): Bon Kurei taps the ground several times and then takes a great leap forward. With his long legs, Bon Kurei is able to quickly cross long distances. It is known as Swan Dash in the anime and Viz Manga and Primadonna in the 4Kids dub.


 * Chi to Ase to Namida Relevé (血と汗と涙のルルヴェ, Chi to Ase to Namida no Ruruve, literally translated as Tip-Toe Stance of Blood and Sweat and Tears): Using his leg strength, Bon Kurei is able to sprint up a vertical cliff wall. Relevé means "Standing on Tip-Toes". In the Viz Manga, this is called Relevé of Blood, Sweat and Tears.


 * Dōzo Okamai Knuckle (どうぞオカマい拳 (ナックル), Dōzo Okamai Nakkuru, literally translated as Don't Mind My Fist): Bon Kurei simply punches the enemy in the face. (Manga Only). The name is a pun off of the Japanese phrase "Dōzo okamai naku" (roughly "Don't mind me") and the English word "knuckle". In the Viz Manga, this is called Pardon My Oh Come My Way Knuckle.


 * Urabure Swan Butokai (うらぶれ白鳥 (スワン)舞踏会, Urabure Suwan Butōkai, literally translated as Shaking Swan Dance): Bon Kurei attacks the enemy with a flurry of kicks and punches. This prepares Bon Kurei for Swan Arabesque. For some reason, Bon Kurei's swans appear drunk and have their tongues hanging out when he uses this attack. This is called Drunken Swan Soiree in the Viz Manga and FUNimation subs, Degenerate Swan Dance Recital in the FUNimation dub, and Smiling Swan Soiree in the 4Kids dub.


 * Okama Chop (オカマチョップ, Okama Choppu, literally translated as Crossdresser Chop): Bon Kurei strikes the enemy in the eyes with a chop, blinding them. This attack can prepare Bon Kurei for Keri Pointe. This is known as Ballet Chop in the anime, Swan Chop in the Viz Manga, and Crossdresser Chop in the FUNimation dub of Movie 8.


 * Keri Pointe (蹴爪先 (ケリポアント), Keri Poanto, literally translated as Kick Claw First Pointe): After blinding the enemy with Okama Chop, Bon Kurei jumps into the air and kicks the enemy in the face with both feet. He continues to push the enemy until he kicks them off into a nearby structure. This is literally translated as Kick Pointe in the Viz Manga and called Tip-Toe Kick in the 4Kids dub.


 * Mascara Boomerang (マスカラブーメラン, Masukara Būmeran): Bon Kurei peels off his mascara and throws it at the enemy, and, like an actual boomerang, it returns to his hand. The mascara is bladed so it cuts the enemy, and can hit the enemy upon return.


 * Ano Natsu no Hi no Memoir (あの夏の日の回想録 (メモワール), Ano Natsu no Hi no Memowāru, literally translated as Grand Whipping: I Reminisce of Summer Days): After spinning 320,000 times, Bon Kurei performs a kick using the momentum of the spins to increase the strength. The true power of the kick was not seen because Sanji was able to dodge and counter it. In ballet, Fouetté is the term for the whipping motion of a raised foot. This is called Memoir of that Summer Day in the Viz Manga and Spinning Summer Pirouette in the 4Kids dub.


 * Prima (主役技 (プリマ), Purima, literally translated as Leading Part Skill): Bon Kurei removes the two swans from his shoulders and places them on his feet. When he kicks in prima mode, the swan neck extends, giving him further reach, and the steel bill pierces the enemy. When he kicked a stone wall, it left a solid hole without any cracks around it. Prima is the ballet term for the lead performance, hence the particular kanji symbols written for this technique. Not relevant to the attack, the right swan is female and the left swan is male. In the 8th movie, they're more whip like. In the Viz Manga, this is called Prima Ballerina.


 * Bombardier (爆撃白鳥 (ボンバルディエ), Bonbarudeie; literally translated as, Swan Bombing Raid): In prima mode, Bon Kurei kicks the enemy with an extended and pointed kick. Before delivering the real kick, Bon Kurei appears to kick several times, which may be used to confuse the enemy. Bombardier is French for bomber. This attack is called Swan Bombardier in the Viz Manga and 4Kids and FUNimation dubs.


 * Ano Fuyu no Sora no Memoir (あの冬の空の回想録 (メモワール), Ano Fuyu no Sora no Memowāru, literally translated as I Reminisce of Winter Nights): In prima mode, Bon Kurei leaps into the air and begins to perform several somersaults in mid-air. After spinning enough times, Bon Kurei descends at a 45 degree angle and delivers a piercing kick strengthened by the momentum of the spins. The full power of this attack was not seen the first time because Sanji dodged and countered it. He used an alternate version of this move when using it against Minotaurus in Impel Down, in which he did so without his swans. It caused significant damage, and was even capable of knocking it down, but wasn't enough to defeat it. This is called Winter Wonderland Jete in the Viz Manga and 4Kids dub.


 * Bombardier Arabesque (爆撃白鳥 (ボンバルディエ) アラベスク, Bonbarudeie Arabesuku; literally translated as, Bomber Raised-Leg): This is the strongest attack Bon Kurei uses. In prima mode, Bon Kurei uses Bombardier after leaping into the air. The kick is also higher than the normal Bombardier. This attack is called Swan Bombardier Dive in the Viz Manga and 4Kids dub.


 * Ohikae Na Fouetté (お控え・ナ・鞭打 (フエッテ), Ohikae na Fuette, literally translated as Oh! Pardon My Whiplashing Feet): Bon Kurei lunges forward and does a backwards somersault in midair, to land a powerful kick on the opponent's head. This attack was strong enough to ram Minotaurus into a jail cell's bars, but not enough to slow him down. Fouetté is a ballet term for a whipping movement of one leg, made while turning on the other leg. In the Viz Manga and FUNimation subs, this is called Wait Just A Fouetté.


 * Ano Sabaku no Kuni no Memoir (あの砂漠の国の回想録 (メモワール), Ano Sabaku no Kuni no Memowāru, literally translated as Memory of a Desert Country): An anime-only technique, Bon Kurei leaps into the air and spins twice before ramming the tip of a foot downwards in a punishing kick. He uses this technique to destroy Impel Down's controls for their local Gate of Justice. In the FUNimation subs, this is called Memoirs of a Desert Kingdom.

Newkama Kenpo attacks
A new form of Okama Kenpo introduced by Emporio Ivankov. He describes it as the ultimate form of fighting from the Kamabakka Kingdom. It's possible this is a remodeled fighting style Ivankov created himself after forming Newkama Land in Level 5.5. As the former King/Queen of the Kamabakka kingdom and proclaimed the "greatest okama", Ivankov is likely a master of Newkama Kenpō, similar to Jinbei's mastery of Fishman Karate.


 * Death Wink (デスウインク, Desu Winku): A technique in which Ivankov can repel projectiles aimed at him with a blast of air pressure created merely by winking. It has also been demonstrated as a powerful close combat attack, similar to a punch, or a long-range attack.


 * Hell Wink (地獄のWINK (ヘルウインク), Heru Winku): A variation of Death Wink, after increasing the size of his head with Face Growth Hormones by using his Horu Horu no Mi abilities, he fires a much stronger wink; one with greater range, greater capacity for damage and a much-greater area of effect. It was powerful enough to take out a large group of Blugoris. Also, by using them both, he is able to propel himself even through strong materials, like the stone walls of Impel Down. Hell Wink was also used by Ivankov to propel himself, Luffy, and the other prisoners escaping Impel Down, away from the prison.


 * Newkama Kenpō: Aesthetic Art #44 Technique - Dream-Strike-Condemn-Reverse Fist (>ニューカマー拳法44のエステ奥義夢打撃処裏拳, Nyūkamā Kenpō: Yonjūyon no Esute Ōgi: Mudage Shori Ken, literally Waxing Fist): Ivankov stabs his hands rapidly at his opponent with his superhuman strength. This technique is somewhat similar to Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Gatling and was first seen used against Magellan. This is called 44 Secret Spa Arts Ultimate Attack... Hair Removal Fist in the Viz Manga and 44 - Aesthetic Technique! Hair Removal Fist in the FUNimation subs.
 * NOTE: Mudageshori means "removal of unnecessary hair" or "waxing". Therefore, this attack's literal translation is "Waxing Fist". However, the kanji seen here translates as "Dream-Strike-Condemn-Reverse Fist".


 * Rolling Aesthetic (ローリング･エステ, Rōringu Esute): This appears to be little more than a rapid roll that allows Ivankov to escape from projectile attacks with surprisingly-high speed. In the Viz Manga, this is called Rolling Spa.


 * Ganmen Spectrum (GANMEN･残像 (ガ･ン･メ･ン･スペクトラム), Ganmen Supekutoramu, literally translated as Huge Head Afterimage): By moving his head around at high speeds, Ivankov makes it look like he's multiplied his head. Ganmen means "huge head" in Japanese. This technique is required to perform Galaxy Wink. In the Viz Manga, this is called Face Spectrum.


 * Galaxy Wink (銀河･WINK (ギャラクシーウインク), Gyarakushī Winku): While moving his head around in Ganmen Spectrum, Ivankov winks at an opponent. Due to the great speed, this variation of his Death Wink attack is multiplied, as if several heads were winking all at once, at an opponent; much like a Gatling gun. This was first seen being used, with considerable force, against Bartholomew Kuma.


 * Newkama Kenpō Ultimate Technique - Awakening of the Maiden (>ニューカマー拳法奥義･乙女の目覚め, Nyūkamā Kenpō Ōgi: Otome no Mezame): An anime-only technique used by Caroline, the stand-in Queen of Kamabakka Kingdom, by starting off with a pair of feinting thrusts before grabbing Sanji in an embrace before pulling him into a stance reminiscent of a waltz, and then throwing him up into the air before catching him there. All the while he debates with himself over whether or not he's actually an okama or not, Caroline spins around twice, and the end result is that Sanji has somehow become an okama. However just before this happens Sanji says that he thinks he's losing himself, implying this technique is more then what it seems and is possibly a form of hypnotism. In the FUNimation subs, this is called New Kama Kempo Technique: Awakening of the Inner Maiden.

Trivia

 * So far two different style of Okama Kenpo have been seen, regular Okama and Newkama.
 * Both versions have a unique attack that involve the use of mascara or eyelashes.

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