New targets, second DAN
On the way to the second DAN: Which path has always been straight? Mine, at least in the martial arts,…
The questions never stop
In East Westphalia (OWL) the two main styles of Shaolin Kempo meet: the rather hard and Karate-like style of Meijers…
Silat meets Kempo 2.0
What could be better in the run-up to Christmas than to meet up in a cosy atmosphere and to slap…
Crack bones in Holland
Crack Bones in Holland – okay, that was not the official title. But the conditions were right. With Niki and…
Kempo in the Karate trap
Kempo in the karate trap – what is Kempo? More precisely, Shaolin Kempo. This question becomes more and more exciting…
24/7 for the martial arts
I’m a lucky man. Because I took the easy way out. In search of the origins of my Kempo I…
First choice running away?
Is running away always first choice? A question that’s been bothering me for years. Martial arts and self-defense are actually…
The sensei of diversity
There is hardly any other personality who has influenced Kempo Karate in East Westphalia in recent years as much as…
A 10th DAN in Kempo is ridiculous!
A 10th DAN is ridiculous! Witalli Reingard, trainer of the Lung Chuan Fa Kempo, 3rd DAN, has his own opinion…
You stink! – Martial arts and hygiene
How blessed are those who are allowed to train in a real Asian dojo! Wooden, shiny floors, fragrances, discreetly decorated…
DAN – Black is not just black
Black belt – and that was it? From now on you are a “master” or sensei? Nope, it’s not that…
Exam for the 1st DAN
The exam for the 1st DAN – “It’s about time”; was the comment of my long-time friend Peter Mixa. I…