Kick, jab, punch! Not having any formal martial arts training, I’ll admit that checking out Martin Buell’s kempo karate class was a bit intimidating, but upon arrival, I was welcomed into the group ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Martial arts have long been associated with self-defense and combat skills. However, the benefits of martial arts training extend far beyond the physical ability to defend oneself.

I TRIED NOT to grab, placing my hand on my partner’s head, instead, for a self-defense technique called clutching feathers. I was next, and I hoped my partner would be nice as he pretended to hammer ...