Just a few notes from class in regards to kicking. Crane before and after each kick for snap and to prevent someone catching the strike. […]
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.
Ninja Kids and the Pee-Wee Class
What’s a PeeWee? The PeeWee class consists of five and six-year-olds. Their class is a simplified version of a regular class. It runs for 35 […]
Veterans Day: Honoring All Those Who Served in the Military
On this Veterans Day, let us honor the brave men and women who have served (and are serving) honorably and protected (and are protecting) our […]
How to Control Fear During a Real Fight
The first time fear took over my motor functions was when I was a child. The observation tower at Magic Mountain was very tall, on […]
The Power of Family Dinners and Intergenerational Interaction: Nurturing the Next Generation
Gone are the days when families have time in their day. Sitting down for a family dinner holds immense value in our fast-paced world, where […]
5 Ways to Distract Your Opponent
The best way to overcome your opponent’s guard and defenses is not to overpower or out run them. Rather it is better to defeat them […]
Training with Music and Drums to Develop Rhythm in Kata
During my time at the university, I attended a Filipino Folk Dance workshop where we learned traditional dances. Two stood out as very peculiar. First, […]
The Hidden Triangle
We all know that a tripod is more stable than a biped. This is evident in how a tricycle and bicycle are parked. The tricycle, […]
There is No Try: How to Practice Your Martial Arts
On a swampy, muggy planet in the remote part of the galaxy, there you are. You found that old, cranky master to teach you the […]
Three Levels to Develop Great Techniques
Every four years, my family watches the Olympic Games. The physical and mental skills of these athletes are beyond compare. At the end of each […]