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.
First anniversary of my blog
Today I have written in this blog for a complete year. It is a milestone in of itself. Last year, I hoped I could maintain […]
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? […]
Old Style Kata
Doing kata in the traditional manner requires a calm mind and steady stance. There is a difference between the glitzy, acrobatic extreme kata and the […]
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 […]