Have you ever thought about being an instructor? Do you often ask, “How do I become a Kempo instructor?” My answer is quite simple. First […]
Tag: Rank Advancement
Kempo Marinate and Black Belt Stew
Or what black belts don’t understand about advanced training, time in grade, seeping in. There’s lots of disgruntled whispering at the Black Belt ranks when […]
How Phases Work
Teaching a room full of student at different skill levels has vexed instructors for years. What is the best way to keep everyone progressing towards […]
Who Can Test Anyway?
Note: This article is only for students of Golden Leopard Kempo (GLK) Martial Arts School. It does not apply to other arts or other schools […]
Gi Color Myth Revealed
During the 70s and 80s, it became fashionable for some Kempo instructors to propagate the myth of white and black gis. Before judo, there was […]
About Black Belt Testing
In the dark alleys, whispered legends tell of the grueling and mythical Black Belt test. An event where aspiring students seek to prove their worth […]
Are Colored Belt Ranks are traditional?
Colored belts are a tradition from the earliest times of martial arts history. Hmm, I think not. The colored belt ranking system is a recent […]