During my initial training, we only learned a few defenses against kicks. To become proficient in fighting especially in a kick heavy confrontation, you need […]
Tag: Advanced Kempo Training
10 Laws of Kempo
In an ongoing effort to provide I don’t know everything, let me highlight the excellent albeit short descriptions (posts) of the Ten Laws of Kempo. […]
How to Develop Blind Fighting
What do you do when it’s dark? How do you defend yourself when you can’t see? This condition can be caused either by an injury […]
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 […]
Gaseous Expansion
“Gaseous Expansion is the concept of ‘filling the volume’ of the defensive situation at hand.” (Quoted from Advanced American Kenpo Concepts article on Gaseous Expansion) […]
Kajukenbo’s Link to Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu and Shaolin Kempo Karate
Kajukenbo was found in 1947 combining western boxing, judo, jujutsu, kenpo karate, Tang Soo Do and kung fu. Brief histories of this art can be […]
Why Chi Gung is good for you
Meditation develops the ability to listen to your body, not a physical hearing of talking arms or other silly notions. I’m talking sensing what your […]
Step and Punch
During class last night, we worked on a knife defense. Normally, we practice in the simplified format (beginner method) of right step forward and a […]
How to Control Fear
Fear is a cruel master. It can cause you to flee or react without planning. Fear just is a warning device. Do not let it […]
5 Ways to Distract Your Opponent
The best way to overcome your opponent’s guard and defenses is not to overpower or out run them. Rather it is better to defeat them […]