For the chapter of the same name, see Chapter 188.
Okama Kenpo is the fighting style used by Bentham. It is a style that uses mainly kicks and is taken directly from ballet dancing, therefore most of its stances are ballet poses rather than 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.[1] Because of the complexity of the moves, Bentham can only use it with his own body which makes his Devil Fruit a liability. It is called Ballet Kenpo (ãã¬ãšæ³æ³,BarÄ KenpÅ?, literally meaning "Ballet Fist Way") in the Arabasta Arc in the anime.
Okama Dash (ãªã«ããã£ãŒãã·ã¥,Åkama Dasshu?, literally meaning "Crossdresser Dash"): Bentham taps the ground several times and then takes a giant leap forward.[3] With his long legs, Bentham is able to cross long distances quickly.[4] It is known as Swan Dash (ã¹ã¯ã³ããã·ã¥,Suwan Dasshu?) in the anime and Viz Manga and Primadonna in the 4Kids dub but retains its original (anime) name in the FUNimation dub.
Urabure Swan Butokai (ããã¶ãçœé³¥èèžäŒ,Urabure Suwan ButÅkai?, literally meaning "Shaking Swan Dance"): Bentham attacks the enemy with a flurry of kicks and punches. For some reason, Bentham's swans appear drunk and have their tongues hanging out when he uses this attack. This prepares Bentham for Swan Arabesque.[7] 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 (ãªã«ããã§ãã,Okama Choppu?, literally meaning "Crossdresser Chop"): Bentham strikes the enemy in the eyes with a chop, blinding them. This attack can prepare Bentham for Keri Pointe.[8] Unlike other attacks, this one can be made by Benthan transformed as Nami, implying it is a very simple technique with little to no practice required to perform. This is known as Ballet Chop in the anime and FUNimation dub, Karate Chop in the 4Kids dub, Swan Chop in the Viz Manga, and Crossdresser Chop in the FUNimation dub of Movie 8.
Keri Pointe (蹎çªå ,Keri Poanto?, literally meaning "Kick Claw First Pointe"): After blinding the enemy with Okama Chop, Bentham 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.[8] This is literally translated as Kick Pointe in the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub and called Tip-Toe Kick in the 4Kids dub.
Prima (䞻圹æ,Purima?, literally meaning "Leading Part Skill"): Bentham 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. According to Bentham, the power of his kicks when upgraded with Prima is equal to a rifle shot.[11] Not relevant to the attack, the swan on his right foot is female, the Pen, and the swan on his left foot is male, the Cob.[12]Prima is the ballet term for the lead performance, hence the particular kanji symbols written for this technique. In the 8th movie, they are more whip like. In the Viz Manga, this is called Prima Ballerina and in the FUNimation dub, it is called The Prima of Balet Kenpo.
Bombardier (çæçœé³¥,Bonbarudie?, literally meaning "Bombing Swan"): After using Prima, Bentham kicks the enemy with an extended and pointed kick. Before delivering the real kick, Bentham appears to kick several times, which may be used to confuse the enemy.[13]Bombardier is French for bomber. This attack is called Swan Bombardier in the Viz Manga and 4Kids dub and Bombardier in the FUNimation dub.
Ano Sabaku no Kuni no Memoir (ãã®ç æŒ ã®åœã®åæ³é²,Ano Sabaku no Kuni no MemowÄru?, literally meaning "Memories of That Desert Country"): An anime-only technique, Bentham 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. This move refers to Arabasta. In the FUNimation subs, this is called Memoirs of a Desert Kingdom.
Trivia
So far two different styles of Okama Kenpo have been seen, regular Okama and Newkama.
Both versions have a unique attack that involve the use of mascara or eyelashes.
So far, Bentham is the only person shown using Okama Kenpo.
References
âSBSOne Piece Manga â Vol. 40, Fan Question: To Oda-sensei. Hello, I am about to have my fourth child. My daughter hopes it's another girl, but if it's a boy, I intend to teach him Okama Kenpo just like Bentham. Where should I take him to learn this? Please tell me.
