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 Katas End Where They Begin?
To answer your question on kata and the ending point is not easy to give a definitive answer. Some feel that it is a spiritual […]
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 […]
Basics are the Foundation
“Basics” are not basic rather they are the foundation. Basic is defined by The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: New College Edition as: […]
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…?” If I had a dollar every time I heard that phrase, I’d […]