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 […]
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The Hidden Value of Antiquated Techniques
Many people have heard the phrase, “Throw out what doesn’t work, keep what does.” I have seen many martial artists stop practicing or teaching certain […]
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 […]
Forms for Thought
Form, set, kata, and pinan help you train in martial arts. The word form is the best word we have in the English language to […]
Forms in Practice
Practice your forms. Whether they are called kata, sayaw, set, or dance, you must use them in your training. The old masters developed forms as […]