Tag: Kempo

The End Of The Beginning

Looking back on my Kempo journey so far, I can proudly say that Kempo has changed my life. Truly. If you had told me before I started Kempo that a few years later I would be doing 204 burpees in 30 minutes for charity, and preparing to test for my black belt, I would have called you crazy.

Tags: black belt | kempo | shaolin kempo | ankylosing spondylitis

They don't know it, but my kids made my illness better!

In October 2014, my life changed significantly. Not only did I move 3,485 miles away from my family and friends, but I also gave up my career as a nurse so that I could take on my new role within the household — becoming a stay-at-home dad.

Tags: ankylosing spondylitis | kempo | parenting