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Students, Announcements, Events. Information about and for our students and our greater Kajukenbo family. Martial arts and martial artists in the local, national, or world news.
Loyalty and Lineage
I become increasingly frustrated with the state of affairs in the Kempo community, in the world of karate, for that matter. Almost weekly, I learn […]
Common Kata Mistakes and How to Fix Them
I made a mistake at my fourth-degree black belt test. Grandmaster (GM) Gascon called me up, “Bagnas, get up here.” I was sitting crisscross, so […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building Confidence Through Martial Arts: Becoming Proud of Who You Are, Pt. 4
Martial arts training is often associated with physical fitness, discipline, and self-defense, but one of its most profound benefits is the growth of self-esteem and […]
The Personal Journey of Martial Arts: From Ordinary to Extraordinary, Pt. 3
When people first walk into a martial arts school, they often do so with expectations shaped by movies, competitions, or stories of legendary black belts. […]
I’m Not Ready for the Journey, Pt. 2
Often, students come to Kempo excited to start. Doubt and worry will creep into their minds when they get to school. They think they are […]
Blogging about my Martial Arts Journey
Golden Leopard Info is a blog for students of Kempo or any style that finds it useful. It is also about the martial arts journey […]