Goal Setting

With Test time coming, we thought it’d be a good time to take a minute and talk about Goal Setting. Having a goal in mind is a wonderful way to keep yourself motivated and to keep improving. Martial Arts are perfect for this since there are several levels or belts to...

It’s Test Time!!!

Hey everybody, it that time again, rank testing is coming up on Saturday the 26th! The schedule is as follows: 10:30-11:30: Kids Basic Kenpo Test and Fitness Class 11:30-12:30 Adults Kenpo Test 11:30-1:00 Kali Test 12:30-1:30 Kids Intermediate Kenpo Test Followed by a...

Happy 4th of July!!!

Happy 4th of July!!! Hey everybody, just wanted to take a few moments to wish every one a wonderful 4th of July. Just for fun, here are some interesting trivia tid bits to share while your celebrating: 1. It’s well known that John Adams loved the Fourth of July,...

Independence Day

Independence Day. Hey everybody, so just a heads up, this Friday is the 4th and the school is going to be closed in observance of Independence day. We’ll be closed Friday and Saturday and back at it on Monday the 7th. Also remember testing is coming up fast,...

Improvised Weapons

Improvised Weapons. So should I grab something to use as an improvised weapon or should I just stick with the empty hand techniques that I know? This is a very old debate in the self defense and martial arts fields and the answer is of course you should grab something...

Adaptability vs. Static Techniques

Adaptability vs. Static Techniques. A static technique is one that can only be used in one way, in one range and only the way your training partner gives you the set up. On the other hand a technique that has a high level of adaptability can be use in multiple ranges,...