One of the key strengths of the monkey style is its adaptability. Therefore it behooves the student to practice in street clothes, in their everyday […]
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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.
Reflections on One Year of Blogging
Today marks one whole year since I began writing this blog—a milestone in and of itself. When I started last year, I wasn’t sure I […]
How to Become a Martial Arts Instructor
Have you ever thought about being an instructor? Do you often ask, “How do I become a Kempo instructor?” My answer is quite simple. First […]
10 Laws of Kempo
In an ongoing effort to provide information about Kempo, since I don’t know everything, let me highlight the excellent, albeit brief, descriptions of the Ten […]
What If Question Again
As usual, the “What if the bad guy did this?” and “What if he did that?” question arose again. It’s natural to think of these […]
Fighting in the Dark: Developing Your Blind Combat Skills
What do you do when it’s pitch black and you’re faced with a threat? How do you defend yourself when you can’t see your opponent? […]
The Art of Old Style Kata: Calm, Power, and Precision
Doing kata in the traditional manner requires a calm mind and steady stance. There is a difference between performing kata in the traditional manner, which […]
The Currency of Time: How Much Is Your Time Worth?
In the bustling symphony of modern life, time is a finite and precious resource, often overlooked in its actual value. How much is your time […]
Three Forms of Pushing Hands
There are three forms of Pushing Hands drills that we practice in Shaolin Kempo. The first is similar to but not exactly like the Tai […]
Slippery Socks
Last night in class, we had a case of slippery socks. A student was cold, after all it is raining in San Diego, a cold […]