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Tag: Advanced Kempo Training
Mastering the Art of Uprooting: Three Gates of Daruma
One of the fundamental elements in martial arts, particularly in Kempo, is the ability to uproot an opponent. Achieving this effectively can be challenging without […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Galloping Horse
What is it? The galloping horse is a rhythmic method of striking for maximum effect. All three strikes (or more in some cases) hit the […]
The Importance of Basics: Building a Strong Foundation
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: New College Edition defines “basic” as: “1. Of, pertaining to, or constituting a basis; underlying; fundamental.” This […]
Attack Ranges: Speed and Distance
When we talk about close, medium, and long range in martial arts, we’re not just referring to how far apart two fighters are. We’re also […]
The Right Ingredients
Adding the right ingredients to your cooking determines whether or not your meal is a success. The same is true for martial arts training. Do […]
Thunder Kiai and Lightning Hands
Kiai is an attack on the sensory system of the enemy. The lightning hands of Kempo are a decidedly aggressive, unrelenting assault. Power of Kiai […]