Yearwood Family Kempo Academy

08/29/2026

What is a black belt?

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the martial arts moms in the world!

04/11/2026

Only two people competed in our Federation CKKA tournament this year in Waterloo, Ontario. We are so proud of Lara and Sophie for representing our school. You have come a long way. Outstanding job!
Lara -3rd place in Kata
-4th place in Sparring
Sophie - 4th place in Kata
-2nd place in Sparring

04/06/2026

Everyone can have a black belt including Bunny. But not everyone can be a black belt....🙏

Thousands want a black belt. Hundreds think they deserve to have it. But only a few have the discipline, dedications,and tenacity to earn their black belt. And that’s when they realize the journey is just beginning .
A black belt should never be a stop along one’s path in life, but rather a continuous road in itself, a life long attitude of learning, humility and challenge....
Learning is endless. Be respectful, be humble to realize that how much you don't know. And be willing to learn from anyone. Everyone is your teacher….

….Jenny ( Kie Yiun ) Press

03/23/2026

Happy birthday Sensei Leah!!

03/22/2026

Self-Defense or Fighting? You Should Know the Difference.
Someone said “I teach people to fight first.” - Do you?
Because the moment fighting becomes the goal, you may have already misunderstood what self-defense really is.
Knowing how to fight is one thing.
Knowing when - or if - you should is something else entirely.
Full article link in the comments below. 👇

03/22/2026

03/21/2026

A mother told her kids to hit back if a bully hits them at school. The internet is divided. Do you teach your kids to fight back or walk away?

A TikTok video by 27-year-old mother Brittany Norris went viral after she said she teaches her children to physically defend themselves if attacked at school rather than simply reporting it to a teacher. She added that if fighting back isn't enough, she would personally step in. The video divided the internet instantly, with millions of views and thousands of comments arguing both sides.

Supporters said they grew up being told to "tell a teacher" and nothing ever changed. Many parents shared experiences of their children being bullied repeatedly while schools failed to act. They argued that self-defense is a basic right, even for children, and that teaching kids to stand up for themselves builds confidence and stops the cycle.

Critics said encouraging violence teaches kids the wrong lesson and could lead to suspensions or escalation. The debate continues, but most parents in the comments sided with the mom.

03/21/2026

This is why to fully know your katas, forms and patterns is to understand what the bunkai is. Otherwise it means nothing. You have to picture your opponent.

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03/19/2026

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