In the bustling symphony of modern life, time is a finite and precious resource, often overlooked in its actual value. How much is your time […]
Author: Bryan Bagnas
Master and Founder of Golden Leopard Kempo Martial Arts School, teaching Philippine Combatives, Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu, Combat Kickboxing, Hawaiian Shaolin Kempo, and Self-Defense to San Diego students for over three decades.
The Three Forms of Pushing Hands in Hawaiian Shaolin Kempo
In Hawaiian Shaolin Kempo, developing sensitivity, balance, and adaptability is just as important as learning to strike or block. One of the most effective ways […]
Training on Slippery Socks: When the Mat Teaches You More Than the Instructor
Last night in class, we had an unexpected teaching moment — all thanks to a pair of slippery socks. One of our students was cold […]
Gaseous Expansion: Adapting Techniques in Real-Time
Refinement of movement is only the beginning. As practitioners grow in skill and insight, they begin to explore how techniques must evolve under pressure, in […]
High water or carpet dragger?
Over the years—perhaps even decades—I’ve noticed a quiet but noticeable shift in martial arts uniform styles. When I first began training, the options were simple: […]
Congratulations to Test Takers
Last week, the entire school took the two-day belt test, and all passed. Congratulations to everyone who is now in higher ranks, and thank you […]
The Hawaiian Blessing and Other Customs
It is always a special honor to attend another school’s Black Belt test. The students are performing at peak skill. The air is serious and […]
Kajukenbo’s Link to Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu and Shaolin Kempo Karate
Kajukenbo was founded in 1947, combining western boxing, judo, jujutsu, kenpo karate, Tang Soo Do, and kung fu. Brief histories of this art can be […]
Meditation, Recovery, and the Power of Chi Gung
Meditation is more than sitting still—it’s about developing the ability to listen to your body truly. Not in the sense of hearing your arms talk […]
Why Karate Students Step and Punch: Tradition, Purpose, and Practical Application
If you’ve ever watched a traditional karate class, you’ve likely seen students performing lines of oi-zuki—a stepping punch—down the floor in unison. One foot steps […]