There are three forms of Pushing Hands drills that we practice in Shaolin Kempo. The first is similar to but not exactly like the Tai […]
Tag: Self-Defense
The collection of Self-Defense posts, including series of articles and information about the Self-Defense program.
Gaseous Expansion
“Gaseous Expansion is the concept of ‘filling the volume’ of the defensive situation at hand.” (Quoted from Advanced American Kenpo Concepts article on Gaseous Expansion) […]
Step and Punch
During class last night, we worked on a knife defense. Normally, we practice in the simplified format (beginner method) of right step forward and a […]
How to Control Fear
Fear is a cruel master. It can cause you to flee or react without planning. Fear just is a warning device. Do not let it […]
5 Ways to Distract Your Opponent
The best way to overcome your opponent’s guard and defenses is not to overpower or out run them. Rather it is better to defeat them […]
The Hidden Triangle
We all know that a tripod is more stable than a biped. This is evident in how a tricycle and bicycle are parked. The tricycle, […]
Three Levels to Develop Great Techniques
How do you develop great Kempo techniques through contemplation and exploration? The dojo is your martial laboratory. Test the techniques, evaluate them and then improve […]
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 […]
7 Ways to Retreat
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 […]
Defense vs. attacking the offensive attack
In the modern American mindset, we classify or think of defense as different from offense. In American football, the defensive lineup is different from the […]