In the bustling symphony of modern life, time is a finite and precious resource, often overlooked in its actual value. How much is your time […]
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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 […]
There is No Try: How to Practice Your Martial Arts
On a swampy, muggy planet in the remote part of the galaxy, there you are. You found that old, cranky master to teach you the […]
Do Your Homework
In the dark days of elementary school, I dreaded doing my daily homework. I had hours of assignments, and my grandmother was watching like a […]
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 […]
The Bonsai and the Black Belt: Cultivating Mastery in Martial Arts
The bonsai tree was made famous in martial arts circles by the classic film The Karate Kid, where Mr. Miyagi carefully tended to a room […]
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 […]