About Kempo

Relax, you’re falling.

What do you think about as you fall headfirst towards the ground? Or, more to the point, what should you…

5 years ago

Singleness of Purpose – Overcoming Life’s Obstacles Without Punching

Some people describe a punch in terms of the structure of the body that supports and projects the arm and…

5 years ago

Many Paths Up the Mountain

There are many paths up the mountain. That is what we say when discussing other arts, all of the different…

5 years ago

Dojo Is Where Your Class Is

I’ve opened a number of dojos over the years. One of the exciting things about opening a new martial arts…

6 years ago

The Instructor Connection and Your Personal Dojo

I was a teenager when I started my Kempo training. I didn’t own a car; if I couldn’t get a…

6 years ago

Two-Thirds of a Block — The Complexities of Blocking Simplified

At the risk of seeming to oversimplify a complicated issue, allow me to state that a block consists of three…

6 years ago

Take a Breath and Keep Practicing

At the Shaolin Temple, we had the privilege of training with a senior monk possessing the congenial, relaxed demeanor that…

6 years ago

Our Mission

Our Mission is to positively impact the world by inspiring excellence in the men, women, and children we serve —…

7 years ago

Challenge, Mentorship, and Growth

It has been correctly said that real growth occurs outside of our comfort zone. We all have a squishy area…

7 years ago

Book Release: Resilience Parenting

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

7 years ago