In this episode of “My Empty Hands,” host Reggie Darden interviews Angelo Collado, a Kempo practitioner and competitor. The discussion covers Angelo’s early martial arts training, his transition to American Kempo, his competitive career, and his thoughts on the current state of Kempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [01:01:44<\/a>]<\/strong> They touch on their favorite Kempo techniques and forms, with Angelo mentioning snapping twig and hooking wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [00:31<\/a>]<\/strong> The host, Reggie Darden, introduces the podcast and his guest, Angelo Collado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [02:13<\/a>]<\/strong> Angelo talks about his early martial arts training, beginning with Chinese Kung Fu before training in the Tracy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [05:26<\/a>]<\/strong> He recounts his challenging experience joining the “Friday Night Line” class at Ed Parker’s studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n