What are you trying to do?

Please note: This post contains some technical Kenpo information, and I assume a certain amount of knowledge of techniques…just so you know.

One of the coolest things about Kenpo is the method of learning the techniques. Techniques are simply tools for Kenpo students to learn the rules and principles of motion. They are bite-sized morsels of [...]

You will be judged

Don’t judge me.

That’s a common mantra, howled by lowly and lofty alike. But, why? What is it about the spectre of judgment that sends people into such a tizzy? Maybe it’s because we are afraid that our critics will be correct.

Like it or not, you are judged everyday by loved ones and strangers. [...]

The secret to weight loss (that the fitness industry won’t tell you)

You want to know the biggest secret in the fitness industry, one that the entire industry will never tell you? It’s a secret so powerful, and yet so simple, that the majority of people knew it, the whole fitness industry would dissolve.

This secret has been protected for years so that people will continue to [...]

Six easy ways to fail at Kenpo, or any martial art, or anything else for that matter

Are you tired of people telling you how you can improve, succeed, excel, or triumph? Then this is the post for you. Below, I have laid out a thorough, full-proof methodology for maintaining a solid level of failure.

1. Don’t practice

Whenever you learn something new, the last thing you want to do is practice. [...]

Five ridiculous fitness myths

The title says it all. The fitness industry has many methods of keeping myths alive so they can make money to address the false problems these myths create.

Myth 1: You need fancy/specialized/expensive products

If you have ever been up late, you have seen some silly infomercials for some ridiculous fitness products that make outlandish and [...]

The secret to becoming awesome

Take a look at any profession, any activity, any pastime, any hobby, or any sport and you will find at least one individual who can be described as awesome. Kenpo is no exception. There are hundreds of excellent Kenpo practitioners, but there are only a handful of awesome Kenpo practitioners. Many of [...]

Five things I learned from my daughter’s dance recital

I recently attended my daughter’s dance recital and I decided to share some of the things I learned while watching.

1. Dance is powerful More accurately, movement is powerful. The human body is amazing. It was interesting to watch crowd reaction to movement on stage. There is a connection between movement and emotion, and [...]

Dancing to her own heartbeat

She stood in the back row, as far to the left as she could get and still be on stage. Her eyes darted around with a mixture of fear and resolve.

In dance recitals, from what I understand, the more polished performers take their place in the front, and the less polished remain in the back.

When [...]

Kenpo and integrity

I would like to take a moment to vent. I read an article about a karate school owner who cheated his students recently…and I wanted to add my two cents.

I am a martial artist. I take my training seriously. I have dedicated a large portion of my life to the study of [...]

Kenpo and Humility

I recently read an article about a group of black belt instructors in North Carolina who decided to demonstrate to their students, in a small way, what it means to be a martial artist. In all honesty, they could have chosen any number of ways to demonstrate any number of characteristics. They could [...]