One must always remember that the technique is not complete until the opponent is immobilized or submits, yet many students hope the throw, leg hock, […]
Three Gates of Daruma
One of the elements of our attacks is to uproot the opponent. This is also one of the most difficult things to accomplish without a […]
Who Can Test Anyway?
Note: This article is only for students of Golden Leopard Kempo (GLK) Martial Arts School. It does not apply to other arts or other schools […]
The Waist Drives: Tai Chi Characteristics in Kempo
Don’t be fooled by the gentleness of Tai Chi; it is a devastating art. Its slow practice pace hides the real benefits of this art. […]
Twister: Axial rotations and torque
In the 1980s, the roller rink was the favorite pastime for kids, teens, and young adults. One of the themed skates at the rink was […]
Redirected Lever
I dreaded replacing the five-gallon water bottle for the water cooler at the office. The bottle was awkward. It wasn’t too heavy to lift, just […]
Scotch Tape Kung Fu
You’ve heard about it in class or from the rumor mill in the Kempo community. I didn’t invent the method; instead, I gave it a […]
What is Golden Leopard Kempo?
Golden Leopard Kempo is a professional martial arts center teaching the ancient warrior arts with modern methods. Founded on the principles of teaching excellence, personal […]
Softening Moves
Most of the entry moves in Kempo are softening actions. You smack the enemy to distract them. This distraction provides the time necessary to perform […]
The Right Angles
Many of my students use to shudder when I explained that trigonometry is in Kempo. “How can that be?” they would protest, “This is karate, […]