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Month: May 1999

move second, arrive first
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Last Possible Moment

- 1999 May 252021 March 28 - Bryan Bagnas

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 begin your counterattack. Once they fully commit to the attack, they’ll be unable to adjust to (or counter) your counterattack. LPM provides time to build a better defense. The distance

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be humble and accept help
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Ego and the Humble Student

- 1999 May 232021 March 28 - Bryan Bagnas

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 is. A warrior who believes his rhetoric must constantly alter the battle to prove his delusional beliefs. Ego leads to self-deception, which leads to defeat. Let the world be your

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antiquated books
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The Hidden Value of Antiquated Techniques

- 1999 May 92021 March 28 - Bryan Bagnas

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 “older” techniques because they think those methods are antiquated. These older techniques involve situations or things that are no longer common in the modern age. However, you never know when

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