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Tag: Lifeskills
Martial Arts is About Expressing Emotions
A few years back, I interviewed motivational guru Anthony Robbins. I was a guest at his fire walk in Orlando, Fla., where I joined over […]
Slippery Socks
Last night in class, we had a case of slippery socks. A student was cold, after all it is raining in San Diego, a cold […]
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 […]
Many to one relationship
There are an infinite ways to be attacked. Learning a defense or two for each one of those way would is impossible. I’ve done a […]
Do Your Homework
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 […]
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 […]
My Neighbor the Grandmaster
Martial arts come in many, many styles. In turn, there are millions of practitioners of the warrior arts. This means there are all sorts of […]
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, […]