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.

Discussion Points:

[01:01:44] They touch on their favorite Kempo techniques and forms, with Angelo mentioning snapping twig and hooking wings.

[00:31] The host, Reggie Darden, introduces the podcast and his guest, Angelo Collado.

[02:13] Angelo talks about his early martial arts training, beginning with Chinese Kung Fu before training in the Tracy system.

[05:26] He recounts his challenging experience joining the “Friday Night Line” class at Ed Parker’s studio.

[18:18] Angelo discusses his competitive success, including being the first Kempoist to win the grand championship at the Long Beach Internationals.

[51:17] Angelo and Reggie discuss their concerns about the current state of Kempo.