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 […]
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Why You Should Learn Other Martial Arts
In the 1990s, when I opened my first martial arts school, I found myself with some extra time and curiosity—so I started taking Tai Chi […]
How to tie your Karate belt
The karate belt knot is a simple square knot. The tricky part is getting the belt around the waist. There are two methods of doing […]
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 […]
Your Sensei and Dojo Need You
You develop a bond with your martial arts school after a few months or even years of training. It becomes your second home, a place […]
My Spare Brain: Tips to Improve Your Memory
During my studies in Cognitive Science, I delved deeply into the intricacies of human cognition, memory, and thinking. We explored how simple tricks can enhance […]
Distance Training
Over the years, I saw lots of students leave the school. Many of these long-time students were also family members. Most of them still wish […]
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 […]