Category Archives: KempoBlog

Should you create a Kata?

Posted on March 26, 2008 by matt

At one time or another, most of us who have practiced Kempo (or any kata based art for that matter) have been tempted to create our own kata. Perhaps it was for fun, or to help remember some techniques that … Continue reading →

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Why I think point sparring is harmful.

Posted on March 20, 2008 by matt

A short while back I posted about things I did (or wish I did sooner) to improve my Kempo. One of the things I mentioned that caught some attention was my wish that I could go back in time and never … Continue reading →

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A Blog I Admire

Posted on March 18, 2008 by matt

Years ago, I found this little Shotokan website that apparently grew out of a ‘usenet’ group. It was filled with thoughtful, incisive, and often heretical (at least to the Shotokan powers that be) articles presented with style. No, I didn’t always agree, … Continue reading →

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