With the digital tsunami of the modern era, where screens often dominate our children’s lives, physical activity is crucial for a well-nurtured child. Encouraging children […]
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.
Why Attending Martial Arts Seminars is Beneficial for Students
From time to time, you’ll see promotions, flyers, and invites to various martial arts seminars around town or in nearby cities. Many feature famous celebrities, […]
Many to One Relationship
When you have one or two children, it’s easy to handle them because each parent can hold a child’s hand and keep an eye on […]
7 Ways to Retreat
When watching a skilled boxing match, you’ll notice that the best fighters rarely back up in a straight line. Instead, they move to the side—slipping, […]
Defense vs. Attacking the Offensive
As a kid, I loved watching old movies featuring knights in shining armor—classics like Ivanhoe were my favorite. The most thrilling scenes were always the […]
Zone Defense Versus Infinite What If Situations
There are infinite ways to be attacked. You can’t handle all the possible situations with a single set of techniques for each instance. This is […]
Five Smart Ways to Improve Your Kempo Karate Practice
I used to spend hours at the park or in large empty rooms practicing the many kata in our system. With so many moves, sequences, […]
Do Your Homework
In the dark days of elementary school, I dreaded doing my daily homework. I had hours of assignments, and my grandmother was watching like a […]
Remembering 9/11: A Reflection on Tragedy, Unity, and Resolve
There are moments in history so profound that they leave a permanent mark on our collective memory. One such moment was the day we watched […]
10 Ways to Help Your Dojo Stay Open for Business
When I first began training in martial arts, dojos were gritty, raw places. The air was heavy with sweat, the mats were worn, and the […]