The world is a crazy place right now. Especially here in California, where coronavirus has us all staying home and being responsible for our social […]
Year: 2020
At-Home Training Program for Our Young Students
We understand that COVID-19 is causing many significant events, schools, and other social gatherings to cancel their events. In the wake of this extraordinary situation, […]
How Does Rotating Curriculum Work?
As an instructor with a large class, I came across problems teaching so many people of different ranks. The prototypical solution is to divide the […]
What Rank is My Child When She Promotes or Ages Out of Her Program?
Our Children’s Curriculum runs differently than our Adult Curriculum. First, we divide the curriculum into age group programs: 3-4 years old, 5-6 years old, 8-10 […]
What are Kata Segments?
A kata is a traditional floor routine of kicks, punches, and body movements in a pre-defined order. The moves represent martial techniques. In my article, […]
What is the difference between Kickboxing and Muay Thai?
In the last twenty years, the distinction between Kickboxing and Muay Thai have blurred with the proliferation of sanctioning organizations, sponsored sporting events, and fighting […]
What is Kickboxing
The art and sport of Kickboxing began in 1970 with the exhibition bout featuring Joe Lewis. Lewis was a Black Belt in traditional Karate and […]
What is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is a full-contact sport similar to boxing, except these fighters can use fist, feet, shins, elbows, knees, and lots of clinching. It is […]
We Remember Black Heritage in Kenpo Karate
This month, we remember the inspirational life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His words and deed inspire men and women across the nation. He […]
Why is There a New Animal Every Lunar New Year?
Year of the Pig? Year of the Rat? Year of the Ox? Why is there a new animal every lunar new year? It has to […]