When we try something new, we are nervous. This nervous feeling is because we think that we’ll feel foolish if we make a mistake. The […]
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.
Kempo Karate Helps Your Children Protect Themselves
Did you know that a child is abducted or missing every 40 seconds in the United States? Most potential abductors make their first contact with […]
No One Achieves Greatness Alone
Take a look at all of your heroes and idols. Each of them has a team of trainers, role models, and mentors that they respect […]
Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Died in Military Service
Memorial Day is one of the United States’ most moving holidays. It’s a day to remember and honor those who have lost their lives in […]
Defense against kicks aka kick defense techniques
During my initial training, we only learned a few defenses against kicks. To become proficient in fighting especially in a kick heavy confrontation, you need […]
Warrior Weapons
To be a modern warrior, you should (or must) know how to be a primitive warrior. The ability to build and use simple, effective weapons […]
You are the Director of the Combat
There you are, keen eyes watching the actors of the next multi-million dollar blockbuster movie repeating the same scene over and over until you are […]
5 Examples of Humility
Humility is a great character-builder, especially if you value your friends. It means you have self-control and are not arrogant. Leaders practice humility. People who […]
Is Punch Defense 14 Really Effective?
I was working out with some friends who also practice Shaolin Kempo Karate. As we quickly reviewed the early punch defenses, called combinations by the […]
Why are Punch Defense 8 and 9 So Similar?
Redundancy in the curriculum creates duplicate efforts. That effort is only helpful if the information teaches us something. However, in the case of 8 and […]