Kempo Karate Techniques, Principles, and Theory: An Online Newlsetter
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 hip name. The concept is also known as checking and hooking. Silat players call it adhering. Scotch Tape Kung Fu is the silly name I gave to adhering. The tape […]
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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 complex maneuvers, especially locks and traps. They play a vital role in your arsenal of weapons. The concept is known as tenderizing. Distraction with a Wet Blanket Sometimes termed the […]
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, not math.” To me, martial arts is “applied mathematics.” Just as math has laws and theorems, so too does Kempo. In fact (according to several masters), the translation of Kempo […]
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 emotion and others feel it’s a place to start your life and still others feel its nothing more than to structure the kata and build discipline. Spiritual: One that starts […]
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 same spot on the opponent. These strikes disrupt the flesh and penetrate the target area twice. These movements are in the kata and expressed in the bunkai. If taught correctly, […]
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 pace for a moment of solace. What can I do? The answer is easy, daily meditation. Regular relaxation and meditation allow the mind to analyze, learn and understand. Use meditation […]
“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: “1. Of, pertaining to, or constituting a basis; underlying; fundamental.” Constituting a basis The material first taught are the building blocks from which other techniques can be taught. It is […]
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 also be described by reach: elbow, fist, and foot. Therefore, close range means the elbow is in play. Medium range means the hands are in play and long range means […]
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 be very wealthy. I understand the reasons for asking. The student wants to know how to address other similar situations. However, it’s interpreted as disrespectful to the instructor. Why don’t […]