Winnie the Pooh was always getting stuck while reaching for honey pots. Po, from Kung Fu Panda, was known for finding creative ways to reach […]
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31 Flavors of Shaolin Kempo Karate
As a child, my parents would often take us to a local ice cream shop with an astounding 31 flavors. The challenge was always the […]
Half Knowing is Not Knowing: The Myth of Recognition vs. Mastery in Martial Arts
In high school, we were all issued lockers secured with combination locks. I remember the frustration during the first week of school—I couldn’t remember the […]
Kempo in Action 5
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual bully situation. “James” vs. the BB […]
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 Slow is Actually Fast
The slowness of Tai Chi is the fastest way to develop proper waist-power, correct weight shifts, smooth movement, and muscle memory. You see it in […]
Kempo in Action 3
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual robbery attempt. The names are changed […]
How to shiko or knee walk
Shiko is a word I was taught for knee walking. I don’t know if that is the correct term but I’ll use it in this […]
Why is Monkey Dance 14 Different?
As a derived style of Kajukenbo, we must look to their required kata to learn more about our syllabus. Traditional Emperado Method Kajukenbo uses Monkey […]
Kempo in Action 2
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in a schoolyard bully situation. “Rebecca” in Third Grade. […]