Book Release: Resilience Parenting

7 years ago

It is well understood that martial arts training helps to develop kids who are resilient — strong, adaptable, and able…

Competitions That Matter

7 years ago

Everyone knows when it is tournament time for our studios. The practice rings are set up in every studio, inviting…

Kempo Essay: Emily

8 years ago

I have two wonderful daughters and a wonderful husband. I have full time job that is challenging and, I believe,…

Sticks and Stones

8 years ago

So the question is: “What should you do if someone punches you?” Almost reflexively many people will answer, “Hit them…

Three Truths

9 years ago

Here are three simple ideas that, when taken together, can change your life. They are so deceptively simple that I…

My Extended Martial Arts Family

9 years ago

When you go on a Journey you're only supposed to come home once, right? But what if home is in…

Humble in the Philippines

9 years ago

  Someone once told me that to become great we must be "happy but not satisfied." Some people are very…

Kempo in Cuba

9 years ago

Finding a dojo in Cuba is harder than it probably should be. Google Maps coverage is weak and Yelp is…

Kempo Essay: Marta

9 years ago

Journey from white coat to white belt Academia is forgiving – most of the time. . .   Frequent relocations…

Kempo Essay: Jordan

9 years ago

My Black Belt Essay by Jordan, age 8 Over the years, karate has taught me many things.  It has taught…