As a martial artist you are aware that belt testing comes with the program. There are certain requirements for each belt and it takes time, dedication, discipline, patience, and hard work to earn each belt – at least it should (and it does at my school). You are required to learn more material (basics, forms, …
Adult Kenpo Program
The Importance of Practice
Look at the best “most known” martial artists in the world such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Joe Lewis, Bill Wallace, and many others. How did they become such incredible martial artists? There are several reasons, but the most vital element that made them so good was constant practice/training. They practiced diligently and some of …
The True Journey of a Martial Artist
Being competitive is a good thing in some ways. It seems, however, that many people are infatuated with being the best, and always winning. You see it in sports all the time. In fact, the fans of sports usually react in a much worse way than the players do when it comes to losing. Then …
Principles We Follow at Miller’s Dojo
I have certain principles I believe in and follow that I expect my students to follow as well. It’s easy at times to stray from our path and become easily influenced by negative things. By reciting the principles below every day we can keep them fresh in our minds so that we don’t let the …
The Four Agreements
There is always room for improvement. No matter where you get in life, or how great you are, there is always room for you to become even better. You should always give 100 percent effort 100 percent of the time and not settle for lest than your best. With this come many roadblocks that will …
Our Mission at Miller’s Kenpo Karate
At Miller’s Kenpo Karate we believe in providing the best methods possible to succeed in all aspects of life. We genuinly care about every student and the progress that the student makes. We will do whatever we can to help every student reach his or her full potential and accomplish the goals he or she …
Black Belt – What does it Mean Today?
Back in the day, a black belt was like a superhero. He could break bricks with his hand, concrete slabs with his head, and boards with his fingers all while yelling a gut wrenching sound from his diaphragm with a piercing look in his eyes. Just by seeing his amazing power, focus, and control, you …
True Leadership
When it comes to life, you have those people who watch things happen, those who make things happen and those who say “what happened.” Leadership is something I believe is vital in life. We are all role models whether we like it or not. Question is, are we being good ones? You will always have people …
Three Things Everybody Should Do On Miller’s Kenpo Karate Web Site
There are three things everyone should do on our site www.millersdojo.com if you haven’t already. Our goal is to educate and assist you, whether you are a student of ours or not, in making progress in every aspect of your life to live a happier, healthier life. There are four things you can do on …
A Martial Art for Modern Times
This is an article written by Andrew Cauley that was placed on odeum entertainments Web site (www.odeumentertainment.com). Andrew came in to observe several classes and he participated in one adult class to write this article about us. Lead by Example, Follow by Choice Michael Miller’s Kenpo Karate Dojo teaches a martial art for modern times I never …