At Miller’s Kenpo Karate Dojo, we are forming a Sport Jujitsu Competition Team (Team Miller) to compete at the Annual AKT Combatives Sport Jujitsu Classic tournament held every year in April at Good Times in Olean, NY. The tournament is a US Sport Jujitsu Association (USSJA) sanctioned tournament that is a qualifier for Team USA. Sport …
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Miller Writes New Book – Kenpo Perspectives
International martial arts instructor Michael Miller of Miller’s Kenpo Karate Dojo in Bradford, PA wrote a new book called Kenpo Perspectives: The Diversity of American Kenpo. The book delves into the inner workings of American Kenpo, which is known as one of the top martial arts systems for self-defense primarily because it’s a modern practical …
Master Ken: An Exclusive Interview with the Man Behind the Mustache (Part Two)
Stomp the Bullying Kick-A-Thon at Miller’s Kenpo Karate Dojo
On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Miller’s Kenpo Karate Dojo will be hosting the 1st Annual Stomp the Bullying Kick-A-Thon to support the Stomp the Bullying program (Stomp the Bullying, Inc.) that owner Michael Miller co-founded. The event is open to the public and will be held from Noon – 2:00pm. Stomp the Bullying, Inc. …
How Reading Helps Your Martial Arts Journey
One of the greatest things you can do for your mind is read. It doesn’t even matter what you read – fiction, non-fiction, comic books, newspapers, magazines, etc. Just read. Not only is it great for the mind, but also it is relaxing and makes you more intelligent. It can help you learn to read …
The Importance of Private Lessons for Martial Arts Students
If you are enrolled in a martial art program, I am sure you want to become the best you are capable of becoming. Being a martial artist is not about coasting through classes half heartedly and just going through the motions. That will not help you reach your full potential. In fact, that would just …
Gratitude in Martial Arts
One thing children sometimes lack is gratitude. It’s not like it used to be. Nowadays, many children have a sense of entitlement and feel that they are owed things. Many children expect to get everything and have everything handed to them. They are not disciplined appropriately, usually get everything they want, and don’t appreciate life’s …
Guardian Angels East Coast Conference a Success
I was honored to attend the Guardian Angels East Coast Conference held inEaston,Pathis past weekend (May 18 – 20, 2012). I arrived at 6:00pm Friday evening and was greeted by Pa Regional Directors Scott Koppenhofer and Jason Weston. I was also introduced to a bunch of Guardian Angels I hadn’t met. I roomed with my …
Joe Lewis on the “Streetfighter”
If you are a martial artist you are fully aware of the legendary Joe Lewis. Rated by his peers as the best full contact fighter of all time, and was the first heavyweight kickboxing champion in the world. Aside from 8 and 1/2 years as an undefeated world champion, he captured 11 national and international grand championships …
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 …