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 […]
Tag: Advanced Kempo Training
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
What do I mean by close, medium and long range? You have often heard me talk about this subject indirectly. Each of those ranges can […]
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 […]
Self Defense Basics, No Kempo Required
The title is a little misleading, it should be 8 Tips for Simple Self-Defense. We’ll indeed be discussing self-defense basics. However, the “no Kempo required” […]
Last Possible Moment
There is a vital element to the effectiveness of Kempo techniques. Wait for the last possible moment (LPM) and maximum committal of the enemy to […]
Ego and the Humble Student
Keep your ego in check. Don’t permit the beast of vanity to create emotional openings. The humble warrior can see a fight for what it […]
The Lost Teachings of Shaolin Kempo
It seems strange to say there are lost teachings for a relatively new style, such as Shaolin Kempo Karate. Many would claim otherwise, yet the […]
Peaks, Plateaus, and Valleys
When you experience a peak in training, your progress in the art is quite apparent. You often feel a sense of euphoria over the hard-earned […]