Note: This article is only for students of Golden Leopard Kempo (GLK) Martial Arts School. It does not apply to other arts or other schools […]
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 Waist Drives: Tai Chi Characteristics in Kempo
Don’t be fooled by the gentleness of Tai Chi; it is a devastating art. Its slow practice pace hides the real benefits of this art. […]
Twister: Axial rotations and torque
In the 1980s, the roller rink was the favorite pastime for kids, teens, and young adults. One of the themed skates at the rink was […]
Redirected Lever
I dreaded replacing the five-gallon water bottle for the water cooler at the office. The bottle was awkward. It wasn’t too heavy to lift, just […]
Scotch Tape Kung Fu
You’ve heard about it in class or from the rumor mill in the Kempo community. I didn’t invent the method; instead, I gave it a […]
What is Golden Leopard Kempo?
Golden Leopard Kempo is a professional martial arts center teaching the ancient warrior arts with modern methods. Founded on the principles of teaching excellence, personal […]
Softening Moves
Most of the entry moves in Kempo are softening actions. You smack the enemy to distract them. This distraction provides the time necessary to perform […]
The Right Angles
Many of my students use to shudder when I explained that trigonometry is in Kempo. “How can that be?” they would protest, “This is karate, […]
Should Kata End Where They Begin?
In the movie Karate Kid, the final section of the story takes place at the All Valley Karate Tournament. Daniel only participates in the sparring […]
The Galloping Horse
What is it? The galloping horse is a rhythmic method of striking for maximum effect. All three strikes (or more in some cases) hit the […]