The notion of absolute opposites, such as “good vs. evil” or “light vs. dark,” is crude and unsophisticated. It’s too simplistic and doesn’t accurately reflect […]
Tag: Advanced Kempo Training
What do you do when you can’t reach?
Technically correct targets are not immutable. Our curriculum is made up of techniques with prescribed movements and targets. Many students ask me the dreaded “what […]
Personal space and overcoming fear
Kempo or any martial arts practiced for the purpose of self-defense requires the violation of personal space and boundaries. This means someone will be very […]
Grow a Little Bonsai
The bonsai tree was made famous in martial arts circles by the movie “The Karate Kid”. Mr. Miyagi had a room full of these tiny, […]
31 Flavors of Shaolin Kempo Karate
On the Shaolin Kempo message board (sponsored by Yahoo! Groups and moderated by Golden Leopard Kempo), an interesting question was brought up years ago. Below […]
Half Knowing is Not Knowing
Just knowing a bit of a technique or recognize it doesn’t mean you “know” it at a competent level. This is a key frustration for […]
The Bad Guy Weapon
In the modern day, you are rarely armed when attacked. Between gun control laws, air port security and knife limitations, we don’t have many options. […]
3 Things to think about before you get mugged
There you are, at night, on a dark street with two thugs pointing a gun at you. They want your money and jewelry. Is that […]
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 […]
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 […]