As parents and caregivers, one of the fundamental questions we grapple with is whether children truly need rules. The answer, unequivocally, is yes. Rules serve […]
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.
Goals We Set Are The Goals We Get: The Power of Intentional Living
Setting goals is like charting a course for success in life’s journey. Whether big or small, goals provide us with direction, purpose, and a roadmap […]
New and exciting in 2006
The last few years have been hard for many students. I’ve made many mistakes in running the school. I’ve upset some, disappointing others. However, it’s […]
Motobu Seminar 2005 Review
In the study of Okinawan Karate history, Choki Motobu stands out as a legendary figure. However, this golden age of Karate was nearly a hundred […]
Introducing our new Little Ninjas program
The Little Ninjas Program is a detailed curriculum that focuses on improving children’s necessary motor and listening skills. These skills will help them enter society […]
Gi Color Myth Revealed
During the 70s and 80s, it became fashionable for some Kempo instructors to propagate the myth of white and black gis. Before judo, there was […]
About Black Belt Testing
In the dark alleys, whispered legends tell of the grueling and mythical Black Belt test. An event where aspiring students seek to prove their worth […]
The Right Ingredients
Adding the right ingredients to your cooking determines whether or not your meal is a success. The same is true for martial arts training. Do […]
8 Reasons Why Our Cardio Karate Lessons are Extraordinary
Energizing, explosive, powerful, uplifting…fitness. That’s how students from all walks of life, from Hollywood stars to homemakers, police officers, athletes, professionals, and thousands of other […]
Thunder Kiai and Lightning Hands
Kiai is an attack on the sensory system of the enemy. The lightning hands of Kempo are a decidedly aggressive, unrelenting assault. Power of Kiai […]