True humility is about recognizing personal potential and growth opportunities, not downplaying achievements. It’s linked to genuine pride, which arises from personal effort and improvement, regardless of external comparisons. Practicing Kempo exemplifies this balance, allowing individuals to strive for excellence while remaining grounded and respectful in their journey.
Martial arts training is more than just practicing techniques and movements. It requires a balanced approach that incorporates various training methods. In this post, we explore three complementary training methods: practicing to the air, with a punching bag, and with a partner. Each method offers unique benefits that, when combined, help students develop a well-rounded skill set, refine technique, and achieve their fitness and martial arts goals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, incorporating these training methods into your practice can help you excel in the martial arts.
Sometimes the best amongst us are the humblest, which is certainly the case with these exemplary martial artists. For many people, the practice of martial arts is a strange—possibly intimidating—concept. People often wonder what happens in a ‘dojo’ with unfortunate misconceptions often perpetuated by movies and television. But the martial arts, and specifically the art…
Our path to Belgium started a decade ago in Pennsylvania. Obviously. One of my students was headed to a martial arts seminar in Pennsylvania. I reached out to the host, and he graciously invited me to join the roster of instructors. It was a humbling experience, and I say without reservation that I learned far…
Some people describe a punch in terms of the structure of the body that supports and projects the arm and fist. Others harken to the term “throwing a punch” and explain that a punch is led by the hand and that the body needs but to form behind it. Of course, they are both correct…
I’ve opened a number of dojos over the years. One of the exciting things about opening a new martial arts studio is seeing the time when it is just a construction site and experiencing the magical moment when it becomes a dojo. Yesterday the painter was working in his coveralls and boots, taking his lunch…
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