“Gaseous Expansion is the concept of ‘filling the volume’ of the defensive situation at hand.” (Quoted from Advanced American Kenpo Concepts article on Gaseous Expansion) […]
Year: 2009
High water or carpet dragger?
Over the years, perhaps decades, I’ve notice a trend in marital arts uniforms. Back when I started training there were two choices, black or the […]
Congratulations to Test Takers
Last week, the entire school took the two-day belt test and all passed. Congratulations to everyone who are now higher ranks and thank you to […]
The Hawaiian Blessing and Other Customs
It is always a special honor to attend another school’s Black Belt test. The students are performing at peak skill. The air is serious and […]
Kajukenbo’s Link to Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu and Shaolin Kempo Karate
Kajukenbo was found in 1947 combining western boxing, judo, jujutsu, kenpo karate, Tang Soo Do and kung fu. Brief histories of this art can be […]
Why Chi Gung is good for you
Meditation develops the ability to listen to your body, not a physical hearing of talking arms or other silly notions. I’m talking sensing what your […]
Step and Punch
During class last night, we worked on a knife defense. Normally, we practice in the simplified format (beginner method) of right step forward and a […]
Kicking Notes
Just a few notes from class in regards to kicking. Crane before and after each kick for snap and to prevent someone catching the strike. […]
Ninja Kids and the Pee-Wee Class
What’s a PeeWee? The PeeWee class consists of five and six-year-olds. Their class is a simplified version of a regular class. It runs for 35 […]
Veterans Day: Honoring All Those Who Served in the Military
On this Veterans Day, let us honor the brave men and women who have served (and are serving) honorably and protected (and are protecting) our […]