Practice routines and techniques at home. Yes Kempo has homework! The best method of acquiring new skills is to practice daily. This helps on three […]
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10 ways to help your dojo stay open for business
If you’re like me, you see the dojo as your second home. You love being in the Hall of Training, working on your material to […]
Five Levels of Implementation
I’m often criticized for teaching students in a simplified format. That is having an uke (attacker) punch in and remain static while the tori (defender) […]
Personal space and overcoming fear
Kempo or any martial arts practiced for the purpose of self-defense requires the violation of personal space and boundaries. This means someone will be very […]
Grow a Little Bonsai
The bonsai tree was made famous in martial arts circles by the movie “The Karate Kid”. Mr. Miyagi had a room full of these tiny, […]
31 Flavors of Shaolin Kempo Karate
On the Shaolin Kempo message board (sponsored by Yahoo! Groups and moderated by Golden Leopard Kempo), an interesting question was brought up years ago. Below […]
Half Knowing is Not Knowing
Just knowing a bit of a technique or recognize it doesn’t mean you “know” it at a competent level. This is a key frustration for […]
3 Things to think about before you get mugged
There you are, at night, on a dark street with two thugs pointing a gun at you. They want your money and jewelry. Is that […]
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 […]