When you go on a Journey you’re only supposed to come home once, right? But what if home is in many places? You see, a couple of years ago I was invited by this strange woman to learn another Martial Art — American Kenpo Karate. It is very similar to — but slightly different — from my native…
Someone once told me that to become great we must be “happy but not satisfied.” Some people are very happy with their progress, so happy that they become satisfied with where they are. Which in a twisted way is good, because their satisfaction leads to stagnation — and they never improve again. Other people…
Finding a dojo in Cuba is harder than it probably should be. Google Maps coverage is weak and Yelp is nonexistent. Cellular internet does not exist in Cuba and you can’t get internet to your home or hotel either (at least not legally). Want to surf the interwebs? Head to any public park with a…
It’s More than Punches and Kicks, it’s a Way of Life by Sensei Gary Covington Running a dojo or martial arts school is just fun! My students vary in age from 4 to 64 and I enjoy working with them all. While all of my students are hard working and dedicated to learning this art,…
It is often said — and sometimes even understood — that the Circle Beats the Line and the Line Beats the Circle but it merits discussion what this really means. Linear and Circular Movements If we consider power we know that linear movements radiating from our center are the most powerful category of movements. However,…
The Pillars of Kempo explain how we got here and – at the very least – try to explain where here is: Learning – We yearn to become more than we are. Integrity – We prove ourselves worthy of it, either intrinsically or through ordeal. Service We pass it on, sharing with the next generation so that they might have…
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