Category Archives: Marlon

At Home in the Crane

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Marlon

When I last tested with MSDC, I noted a big deficiency in myself.  When exhausted, dehydrated and hungry standing in a crane / flamingo stance was not easy.  I was shaky and those testing me not only noticed but made … Continue reading →

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Getting Around

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Marlon

Where I am after I ‘block’ not only depends on my footwork but also my attackers reaction to my response.  So much of our kempo involves us getting to the side of an attacker or behind them , so the … Continue reading →

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Winter and Kempo

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Marlon

GM Villari is from the northern East coast and this could explain a big difference in our skk and other styles of kempo.  Almost all of our techniques gets us in close and we start to manipulate the musculoskeletal system…why?  … Continue reading →

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