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Kara-Ho Kempo History: My Lessons With Founder William K.S. Chow
My Time With Professor William K.S. Chow It was April 1986, and I was piloting a rental up a long hill in Honolulu. Just as I started to doubt the directions, I topped out and spotted the church. The structure was dark and silent, almost looking abandoned, but nearby stood another building, the fellowship hall. The lights were on, and cars were in the lot. I parked and nervously approached the open door, a briefcase containing my letter of introduction and some photos in han
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Black Belt Legacy: James Mitose — Kenpo Legend or Convicted Killer?
James Mitose , a Japanese American martial artist, is credited with bringing the art of kenpo to the United States in 1936. Brilliant...
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Don’t Be a Victim: Simple Tactics to Help You Beat Self-Taught MMA Thugs
There was a time when the haymaker was the most advanced technique you were likely to encounter in a typical sidewalk scrap. Sadly, those...
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Unlock Your Fighting Potential: 5 Must-Master Boxing Punches for Every Martial Artist!
For decades, I’ve wished I could supplement my martial arts skill set with a few years of boxing without subjecting myself to the punishment
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Correcting a Common Misconception About Kenpo
You don’t have to spend much time on social media before you stumble across videos of people performing martial arts techniques,...
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