In high school, we were all issued lockers secured with combination locks. I remember the frustration during the first week of school—I couldn’t remember the […]
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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 Bad Guy Weapon: Surviving Multiple Attackers Without A Weapon
At secure locations such as courthouses and airports, security checkpoints scan your belongings for weapons. I’ve seen people attempt to pass through with knives, brass […]
Kempo in Action 5
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual bully situation. “James” vs. the BB […]
Decide What’s Valuable—Before a Mugger Asks You
Picture this: it’s late at night, and you’re walking alone down a dimly lit street. Suddenly, two individuals step out of the shadows, one pointing […]
Energy as a Visual Tool
The term “energy” has several meanings often conflicting. In terms of Kempo, we should consider the scientific notion defined as: “In physics, energy is a […]
Kempo in Action 4
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual mugging attempt. “David” a man waiting […]
Why Slow is Actually Fast
The slowness of Tai Chi is the fastest way to develop proper waist-power, correct weight shifts, smooth movement, and muscle memory. You see it in […]
Why Learn Other Arts?
Learning a new martial arts style (or one that is upstream or cousin to your current art) is like learning a new language. It opens […]
Kempo in Action 3
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual robbery attempt. The names are changed […]
How to tie your Karate belt
The karate belt knot is a simple square knot. The tricky part is getting the belt around the waist. There are two methods of doing […]