You’ve heard about it in class or from the rumor mill in the Kempo community. I didn’t invent the method; instead, I gave it a […]
Month: May 2009
What is Golden Leopard Kempo?
Golden Leopard Kempo is a professional martial arts center teaching the ancient warrior arts with modern methods. Founded on the principles of teaching excellence, personal […]
Softening Moves
Most of the entry moves in Kempo are softening actions. You smack the enemy to distract them. This distraction provides the time necessary to perform […]
The Right Angles
Many of my students use to shudder when I explained that trigonometry is in Kempo. “How can that be?” they would protest, “This is karate, […]
Should Kata End Where They Begin?
In the movie Karate Kid, the final section of the story takes place at the All Valley Karate Tournament. Daniel only participates in the sparring […]
The Galloping Horse
What is it? The galloping horse is a rhythmic method of striking for maximum effect. All three strikes (or more in some cases) hit the […]
Daily Meditation
How do I relieve stress and pressure from my daily life? How do I relax and think clearly? I need to break the day’s fast […]
The Importance of Basics: Building a Strong Foundation
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: New College Edition defines “basic” as: “1. Of, pertaining to, or constituting a basis; underlying; fundamental.” This […]
Attack Ranges: Speed and Distance
What do I mean by close, medium and long range? You have often heard me talk about this subject indirectly. Each of those ranges can […]
Yeahbuts and What Ifs: A Student’s Excuse Not To Learn
How many times has an instructor had to hear, “Yeah, but what if…?” I understand the reasons for asking. The student wants to know how […]