The age-old myth that Shaolin Kempo Karate (SKK) is a modern derivation of the famed temple boxers is wrong. Sadly, visible and structural evidence is […]
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Loyalty and Lineage
I become increasingly frustrated with the state of affairs in the Kempo community, in the world of karate for that matter. Almost weekly, I learn […]
Lights, Camera, Kata!
When you compete in tournaments, remember that you are being judged on your performance of the kata not only the technical execution. Kata are subjectively […]
Musical Kata
“The irony of musical kata is that the kata were probably folk dances to start with. They lost their musical ties and have since been […]
Who Can Test Anyway?
Note: This article is only for students of Golden Leopard Kempo (GLK) Martial Arts School. It does not apply to other arts or other schools […]
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 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 […]
Daily Meditation
How do I relieve stress and pressure from my daily life? How do I relax and think clearly? I need to break the day’s fast […]
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 […]
Yeahbuts and What Ifs: A Student’s Excuse Not To Learn
How many times has an instructor had to hear, “Yeah, but what if…?” I understand the reasons for asking. The student wants to know how […]