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 […]
Tag: Lifeskills
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, […]
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 […]
Kempo in Action 4
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual mugging attempt. “David” a man waiting […]
Kempo in Action 3
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual robbery attempt. The names are changed […]
Kempo in Action 2
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in a schoolyard bully situation. “Rebecca” in Third Grade. […]
Kempo in Action 1
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual mugging attempt. The names are changed […]
Your Sensei Needs You
After a few months or even years of training, you develop a bond with your school. It is your martial home away from home. What […]