Hawai‘i holds a unique place in the history of martial arts, acting as a vibrant crossroads where Eastern traditions met Western ideas, and new systems […]
Month: July 2009
Loyalty and Lineage
I become increasingly frustrated with the state of affairs in the Kempo community, in the world of karate, for that matter. Almost weekly, I learn […]
Lights, Camera, Kata! Performing Like a Champion in Competition
My first kata competition was a whirlwind of nervous energy, confusion, and noise. I wasn’t prepared for the cacophony of sounds and activity surrounding a […]
Musical Kata: The Dance Within the Fight
I was attending a multicultural event featuring Filipino folk dancers when something unexpected caught my eye. One particular dance involved performers holding sticks, swaying from […]