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 […]
Author: Bryan Bagnas
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 […]
The Difference Between the Dragon Dance and the Lion Dance
The Lunar New Year ends with the lantern festival, signaled by the arrival of dancers. The most impressive is the Dragon Dance featuring a long […]
What is the Lunar New Year?
What is the Lunar New Year? It is the start of the year for calendars that use the lunar cycle, from new moon to dark […]
6 Tips for an Unbeatable New Year’s Resolution
It is the time of the year to set your new resolution. What is the resolution? Think of it as a goal for the next […]
How to Make Your Self-Defense Training More Effective
The first time I practiced a complicated kata outside, I got lost. I forgot the sequence of the kata. I felt dumb. My instructor used […]
Is Kempo Karate Effective for the Streets?
The theater is dark. The colossal screen depicts two men locked in hand-to-hand combat. The immense sound emanates from the large speakers surrounding your seat. […]
Americanization of the Martial Arts
It is no secret that Asian martial arts are incredibly popular in the United States. Any given town may have two or three Korean Tae […]
Blocks from Canada
I got an email regarding my last post on Blocking Sets from my friend and fellow instructor Marlon Anthony Wilson. Here’s what he had to say: […]
Moving Blocking Set 1
Moving sets allows the students to practice blocking techniques while moving and against a prearranged, predictable attack. We use these for white and yellow belts […]