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, […]
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A regular newsletter about enhancing your martial art training with theory, concepts, training tips, and descriptions of Golden Leopard Kempo and martial arts in general.
The Art of Distraction: How to Win the Mental Game in Martial Arts
There are famous commercial logos with hidden meaning. It was years before I saw the hidden arrow in the FedEx logo or the 31 in […]
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 […]
Why Attending Martial Arts Seminars is Beneficial for Students
From time to time, you’ll see promotions, flyers, and invites to various martial arts seminars around town or in nearby cities. Many feature famous celebrities, […]
Many to One Relationship
When you have one or two children, it’s easy to handle them because each parent can hold a child’s hand and keep an eye on […]
7 Ways to Retreat
When watching a skilled boxing match, you’ll notice that the best fighters rarely back up in a straight line. Instead, they move to the side—slipping, […]
Defense vs. Attacking the Offensive
As a kid, I loved watching old movies featuring knights in shining armor—classics like Ivanhoe were my favorite. The most thrilling scenes were always the […]
Zone Defense Versus Infinite What If Situations
There are infinite ways to be attacked. You can’t handle all the possible situations with a single set of techniques for each instance. This is […]
Five Smart Ways to Improve Your Kempo Karate Practice
I used to spend hours at the park or in large empty rooms practicing the many kata in our system. With so many moves, sequences, […]