Somehow we are pre-built with the instinct to back up when something dangerous approaches. In Kempo this translates to retreating straight back when the opponent […]
Tag: Life Coaching
5 Ways to Improve Your Karate Moves
I mention in my previous article on Ghestalting (such as Remember Your Kempos) that the mind uses chunks of information when accessing or encoding memories. […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Learn Other Arts?
Learning a new martial arts style (or one that is upstream or cousin to your current art) is like learning a new language. It opens […]
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 […]