Winnie the Pooh was always getting stuck while reaching for honey pots. Po, from Kung Fu Panda, was known for finding creative ways to reach […]
Month: August 2009
Personal Space and Self-Defense: Why You Must Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Have you ever been in an overcrowded elevator, only to have more people squeeze in at the next floor? Do you remember that feeling—tightness in […]
The Bonsai and the Black Belt: Cultivating Mastery in Martial Arts
The bonsai tree was made famous in martial arts circles by the classic film The Karate Kid, where Mr. Miyagi carefully tended to a room […]
31 Flavors of Shaolin Kempo Karate
As a child, my parents would often take us to a local ice cream shop with an astounding 31 flavors. The challenge was always the […]
Half Knowing is Not Knowing: The Myth of Recognition vs. Mastery in Martial Arts
In high school, we were all issued lockers secured with combination locks. I remember the frustration during the first week of school—I couldn’t remember the […]
The Bad Guy Weapon: Surviving Multiple Attackers Without A Weapon
At secure locations such as courthouses and airports, security checkpoints scan your belongings for weapons. I’ve seen people attempt to pass through with knives, brass […]
Kempo in Action 5
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual bully situation. “James” vs. the BB […]
Decide What’s Valuable—Before a Mugger Asks You
Picture this: it’s late at night, and you’re walking alone down a dimly lit street. Suddenly, two individuals step out of the shadows, one pointing […]
Energy as a Visual Tool
The term “energy” has several meanings often conflicting. In terms of Kempo, we should consider the scientific notion defined as: “In physics, energy is a […]
Kempo in Action 4
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual mugging attempt. “David” a man waiting […]