I came across an article written by a friend of mine, American Kenpo expert Rich Hale, about what we as instructors wish parents of our students would learn. He hit the nail on the head and it inspired me to write an article myself on the subject and, of course, share his article. It made …
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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 …
Are You in an Abusive Relationship?
Abuse happens in many different forms. Just because someone hasn’t become physically violent with you doesn’t mean he isn’t being abusive, or won’t become abusive. You need to be able to recognize the signs of someone who is abusive, or who may become abusive. In martial arts you develop a great deal of confidence and …
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 …
The Hall of Fame Scam in the Martial Arts Industry
Having been in the martial arts industry for most of my life, I’ve become educated throughout the years about certain martial arts myths as well as scams that occur throughout the industry. If you are a logical martial artist you know what I’m talking about. If you aren’t a martial artist, or are a beginner …
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 …
Boxing – Great for Self-Defense and Health and Fitness
Boxing is a great sport for several reasons. First off, in boxing, you learn the proper ways to punch, how to have good body mechanics, how to have good rhythm (which builds coordination and agility), and how to have good timing. Secondly, it’s a good method of self-defense. One of the most well known street …
Morris Wins MMA Fight in 2nd Round
Miller’s Kenpo Karate student Matt Morris won another MMA fight on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Logan, Ohio. This was Morris’s fifth MMA fight with the win taking his record up to 3-2. Morris’s only losses came by split decisions, which means they could have went either way. All three of his wins, however, have …
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 …