Postings on several Kenpo and Kajukenbo boards have announced the passing of GM Kalaii Griffin. He was a noted Kenpo and Kajukenbo man from Springfield, MA, and had been appointed to Sijo Adriano Emperado’s board of advisors for Kajukenbo. I’d like to offer my condolences to his family and students.
More regarding an independent Kempo organization.
Over at Martial Arts Planet, Karate-Dragon asked about a central Kempo organization. I had mentioned this earlier here based on a thread at a Kung Fu magazine forum. Karate Dragon Asked:
Has there been any interest in a main organization? Since there are now so many branches and schools that teach the basicsof a system but then have branched off on their own, wouldn’t it be nice to have a central group to work with and perhaps have a governing body for advancements? Also, what do you think about the importance in seeing some of the videos on your site of forms, and knowing that your school does them differently? How do we really know what is right??
And this was my reply: Continue reading
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Distance Training
No, not ‘how to find your range while sparring’ or ‘sniper 101’. Sensei Tim Gannon of Sierra Martial Arts & Fitness feels that distance training is a credible method of increasing his martial arts knowledge and a suitable method for advancement based on his 8 years of experience. He puts forth several good points, but I disagree with both his premise and his findings. In his examples he mentions distance learning programs for colleges and universities as proof that it is an acceptable method, but my experience at a college completing a physical education program points to the fact that: there were no distance learning opportunities because physical involvement was essential. Another point he raises, is that he had an instructor that had a high rank, and bad character. He uses this to point out that the ‘traditional method’ didn’t stop this. I can’t imagine distance learning under someone you may never meet in person would improve this in any way.Take a look at his article, and tell me what you think.
