To be a modern warrior, you should (or must) know how to be a primitive warrior. The ability to build and use simple, effective weapons […]
Tag: All About Kempo
Monkey style block against street fighters
One of the key strengths of the monkey style is its adaptability. Therefore it behooves the student to practice in street clothes, in their everyday […]
How to Become a Martial Arts Instructor
Have you ever watched your instructor teach and thought, “I’d love to do that someday”? Many martial arts students ask, “How do I become a […]
Fighting in the Dark: Developing Your Blind Combat Skills
What do you do when it’s pitch black and you’re faced with a threat? How do you defend yourself when you can’t see your opponent? […]
The Three Forms of Pushing Hands in Hawaiian Shaolin Kempo
In Hawaiian Shaolin Kempo, developing sensitivity, balance, and adaptability is just as important as learning to strike or block. One of the most effective ways […]
Training on Slippery Socks: When the Mat Teaches You More Than the Instructor
Last night in class, we had an unexpected teaching moment — all thanks to a pair of slippery socks. One of our students was cold […]
Gaseous Expansion: Adapting Techniques in Real-Time
Refinement of movement is only the beginning. As practitioners grow in skill and insight, they begin to explore how techniques must evolve under pressure, in […]
Kajukenbo’s Link to Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu and Shaolin Kempo Karate
Kajukenbo was founded in 1947, combining western boxing, judo, jujutsu, kenpo karate, Tang Soo Do, and kung fu. Brief histories of this art can be […]
5 Ways to Distract Your Opponent
In the movie The Perfect Weapon, the protagonist, Jeff, is suddenly attacked by his teacher, Master Lo. Jeff easily blocks the initial strike and smiles, thinking […]
The Five Levels of Implementing Defense Techniques
In martial arts instruction, I’m often criticized for teaching in a simplified format—using a compliant attacker (uke) who throws a static punch while the defender […]