There is a lot of value for any martial artist to learn about the characteristics and weaknesses of other martial arts styles other than...

A Lesson from Kenjutsu - Be Honest with Yourself “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred...

Learn to Respect other Martial Arts One of the most common mistakes among martial artists is holding onto the "my style is better than...

Situational Awareness Most self-defense experts agree that situational awareness is the most important aspect of threat avoidance. First...

Black Belt Excellence What is black belt excellence? Black belt excellence means to apply full effort into whatever it is you are trying...

Humility is a cornerstone of martial arts virtues. In order to become a successful student of martial arts, as well as anything in life,...

Overcome Anger to Become a Better Fighter Anger can be one of the worst poisons people deal with. It is very deceptive in that it can...

Shinjutsu Kempo Karate - The Art of Spirit In Shinjutsu Kempo, the word shinjutsu translates to "Art of Heart" or "Art of Spirit". Kempo...

The First Step in Martial Arts Begins with Courage A new martial arts student begins their journey by exhibiting courage. It takes...

Get Out of Your Own Way! There are many reasons prospective martial arts students never begin their martial arts journey. Statements such...

How to pick the right martial arts school: How do I select the right martial arts school for myself or my kids? 1. Ask yourself what your...

I used to be incredibly clumsy and awkward, especially in my youth. I was uncoordinated, and in poor physical condition. Even though I...

What is the Point of Trapping? Some view trapping techniques as out-dated and no longer relevant. Some of this is because many arts that...

U.K.G.A. Code of Ethics The United Kempo and Gung Fu Academies adheres to a code of ethics that bind us together as a family oriented...

The Japanese concept of "Kaizen" or "Change for the Better" is at the heart of the martial arts journey. This concept catapulted Japanese...

Everyone has their reason for beginning their journey into martial arts. We all have different goals and completely different measures of...

One of the biggest keys to a successful self-defense program is to have the proper mindset. Effective self-defense as well as most things...

The best fighter is not the one that imposes their will on an opponent, but rather one that can "listen" to the opponent's actions and...

Discouragement is the true killer of dreams. As long as we don't give in to it, things will work themselves out. It is only when we give...

A group of fellow martial artists recently asked the question, “What is the most important thing to teach in a self-defense curriculum?”...