Adding the right ingredients to your cooking determines whether or not your meal is a success. The same is true for martial arts training. Do […]
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8 Reasons Why Our Cardio Karate Lessons are Extraordinary
Energizing, explosive, powerful, uplifting…fitness. That’s how students from all walks of life, from Hollywood stars to homemakers, police officers, athletes, professionals, and thousands of other […]
Thunder Kiai and Lightning Hands
Kiai is an attack on the sensory system of the enemy. The lightning hands of Kempo are a decidedly aggressive, unrelenting assault. Power of Kiai […]
Self Defense Basics, No Kempo Required
The title is a little misleading, it should be 8 Tips for Simple Self-Defense. We’ll indeed be discussing self-defense basics. However, the “no Kempo required” […]
Last Possible Moment
There is a vital element to the effectiveness of Kempo techniques. Wait for the last possible moment (LPM) and maximum committal of the enemy to […]
Ego and the Humble Student
Keep your ego in check. Don’t permit the beast of vanity to create emotional openings. The humble warrior can see a fight for what it […]
The Hidden Value of Antiquated Techniques
Many people have heard the phrase, “Throw out what doesn’t work, keep what does.” I have seen many martial artists stop practicing or teaching certain […]