Kenpo Conversations
Brittnay and Brandon Searles
In this episode, I chat with Derek Wayne Johnson.
He is a filmmaker and black belt, in the Superfoot System.
Episode Overview
In this episode, host Reggie Darden sits down with Mr. Shawn Knight, a lifelong martial artist and Kempo instructor with 35 years of experience. Shawn shares his journey from a “rough childhood” to becoming a dedicated practitioner and school owner. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of American Kempo, the transition between the Tracy and Ed Parker systems, and the mental and emotional b...
In this episode, I speak with Paul Coffey, the host of the Keep Kicking Podcast.
On this episode, Duval Hamilton returns to talk about the 50 and 100 man kumite.
Today’s episode is with fencing coach, Charles Johnson. This episode is a “lost” episode. We recorded in early 2025 but somehow, it got lost in the shuffle of my busy life.
I’m so excited to chat with one of my BJJ Professors, Phillip Bulloch. He got his martial arts start in Kenpo. We chat about his Kenpo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey.
He’s also co-host of the Legends and Dragons podcast with previous guest Jimmy Clouse.
Christine Bannon-Rodrigues
In honor of being a guest on the Kim Hoang Podcast Experience, I’m dropping this episode a little early.
This episode of My Empty Hands features host Reggie Darden talking with Kempo veteran A.C. Rainey about his extensive journey in martial arts, from his unexpected start in Kempo to his candid views on training, and the mentors who shaped his career.
A.C. Rainey describes how Kempo found him in the 19...
Host: Reggie Darden Guest: John Sepulveda URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq5U2MSC9r0
Reggie Darden sits down with Kempo Black Belt John Sepulveda to discuss his journey in the martial arts, the evolution of his teaching philosophy, the intellectual concepts of Kempo, and the importance of preserving Ed Parker’s legacy.
In Episode 80 of My Empty Hands, host Reggie Darden sits down with martial artist Jeff Grant for an insightful Kenpo Conversation. Jeff takes us through his decades-long journey, starting from watching Bruce Lee movies as a kid in Germany to finding his true martial arts home in the comprehensive system of Kajukenbo.
Listen as Jeff shares his unique experience cross-training across multiple disciplines—from Texas Blood and Guts...
This episode of “My Empty Hands” features an interview with martial artist Sal Luciano, who discusses his journey and insights into the martial arts, with a specific focus on Kempo. The conversation covers his background in Judo and Aikido, his transition to Kempo, and his philosophy on training and teaching.
Discussion Points:
[49:45] Criticism of chasing rank over genuine skill and self-improvement.
[00:37] ...
In this episode of “My Empty Hands,” host Reggie Darden interviews Evan Wiley about his journey in martial arts. The discussion covers Evan’s start in Kenpo, his long-term relationship with his teacher, and his evolution from student to teacher and opening his own school, 519 Combatives.
Discussion Points:
[50:16] A lightning round where Evan shares his favorite techniques and forms.
[00:30] Introduction...
In this episode of “My Empty Hands,” host Reggie Darden interviews Paul Britton. They discuss Paul’s martial arts journey, including his early experiences with Taekwondo and his transition to Kempo. Britton shares his teaching philosophy, which is heavily influenced by his 25 years as a police officer, and his thoughts on the future of Kempo.
Discussion Points:
[56:47] Britton shares his thoughts on the evo...
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