HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE

 

KENPO TERMINOLOGY 101 -

Opposites & Reverses –

Delayed Sword and Sword of Destruction are the same technique using opposite hand sides. Techniques can be run on both left and right sides as well as inside and outside (leaping crane run right side against a left or right punch). It's not necessary to run them on both sides because Mr. Parker devised the techniques so that for every left side defense there is a matching technique on the right side and vice versa with the assumption that the right side is the power side.

SKK NEWS

Whew!! The year is still going by to fast.

We at SKK are very sad to announce the early retirement of Mrs. Tara Turnbull, 1^st Degree black. She has thought it over and decided that her personal / family life is getting just way to busy and it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain her teaching schedule. So if you can please let Sensei Turnbull know that she will be missed and wish her luck. Remember, there aren’t any ‘Good byes’ just ‘Til next time’.

Our children/beginners class has picked up a new student. His name is Skyler. He is a very talented young man. Travis and Omari continue their studies and are always happy to help us out. Travis, I want to thank you for your extra effort helping out. Jon and Alex have been really working hard and it definitely shows. Mackenzie, is picking up her game to meet the challenge of being the only girl in class. Watch out boys she does not mess around.

Oh and make sure you work memorizing the Kenpo Creed… Okay!

Keep up the good work in class, children!

The adult class has signed up Keith. He is new to martial arts in general, please introduce yourself if you have not. Overall classes have been pretty steady. We would like to thank Bryan Parker, 2^nd Brown, for all of the teaching he has been doing lately. For those of you who do not know, when you attain brown belt status, teaching is part of the curriculum to getting your black belt. Shannon and Shane continue to make improvements. It is really good to see Lisa showing up on a regular basis. Jeff is practically a kenpo fixture in our classes and that is a good thing, he is showing really good improvement.

Those of you who have not shown up lately, and ‘You know who you are’. Please, let us know what is going on with your schedule. Also, know that you are missed. We are getting tired of beating up the same people every week. Come by and say hello, even if you cannot work out.

Thanks to Dr. Dave Crouch, 5^th Dan for coming out and giving us an impromptu class on knife fighting tactics. As always his teachings are a value to us and we always appreciate what he has to offer our humble class. Thank you Dr. Dave.

Special announcement keep your calendars as open as possible in December, as we may have Master Lee Wedlake out at our humble class to give us some awesome instruction.

As a reminder, please have your dues paid to Cordova Recreation & Park District by the 10^th of every month. Thank you.

 

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style designed to promote good self-esteem, excellent defensive skills and is a lot of fun. We teach Kenpo Karate in Rancho Cordova for the Cordova Recreation & Park District at Mather Sports Facility.

 

Ohana Schedule

2009 KEKOA OHANA FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18th 5:00pm-5:55pm Registration Indoor Mat Only 6:00pm-6:10pm Welcome ~ Introduction ~ Bow In 6:00pm-7:30pm Sensei Hans Ingebretsen Kui Lima Kenpo Jujitsu 7:35pm-9:00pm Grandmaster Vinton Koklich American Kenpo 9:00pm Bow Out SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th 8:00am-8:55am Registration 8:55am-9:00am Welcome ~ Introduction ~ Bow In Indoor Mat Outdoor Mat 9:00am-10:25am Grandmaster Ted Sumner Tracy Kenpo Grandmaster Bob White American Kenpo 10:35am-12:00pm Grandmaster John Sepulvada American Kenpo Professor James Muro Kosho Ryu Kenpo ~ Danzan Ryu Jujitsu 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm-2:25pm Grandmaster Bob Maschmeier Kajukenbo Grandmaster Stephen LaBounty American Kenpo 2:30pm-3:55pm Grandmaster Ron Chape'l American Kenpo Grandmaster William Chun, Jr. Goshin Jitsu Kenpo-Chinese Kempo 4:05pm-5:30pm Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu Hawaiian Lua Sifu Pat Tyrrell & Tim Gaskell Kajukenbo 5:30pm Bow Out Late Afternoon Break 7:00pm - 9:30pm KEKOA OHANA LUAU Hawaiian Theme Feast & Music (Please wear Island attire) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th Indoor Mat Only 9:00pm-9:05pm Bow In 9:05am-10:30am Professor Robert Austin International Kenpo Karate Jujitsu 10:35am-12:00pm Grandmaster's Forum Favorite Techniques & Concepts 12:00pm Bow Out (GM Questions & Answers to follow)

Dr. Dave's Seminar

Better a late picture than NO picture.  :)  Here are a couple of pictures from Dr. Dave Crouch's seminar a couple of months ago.

Amy is in Maryland

Here are a couple of pictures from my trip to Maryland.  This is the class I visited when I was visiting my dear friend Camey. Oh, and something that Ron failed to mention in his most recent post was that he was promoted to 4th degree last week!  He was surprised, humbled and completely thrilled. We, of course, were and are very proud of him.  He's doing a really great job.

KENPO TERMINOLOGY 101 -

Back-Up-Mass - The use of body weight that is directly behind the action that is taking place. For example, (1) a punch delivered when the elbow is directly behind the fist, or (2) the bracing of one finger directly behind the other when delivering a two finger chop to the throat, etc. Back-Up Mass is greatly enhanced when proper body alignment is achieved. Body alignment gets mass into proper perspective and allows the body to take full advantage of channeling weight and energy while traveling in the same direction (directional harmony)

SKK NEWS

Wow!!!! Hello everyone!!! It is the time of the year for the California State Fair and back to school. Another sign of how fast time flies by, especially for those of us having so much fun doing Kenpo.

Please remember to check out the SKK web site calendar function to see about class schedules and upcoming events. Plus, let me know if you have an announcement or information of your own to pass on, I will be more than happy to put it up. Contact me at rnakamoto@chw.edu or ronnak4967@gmail.com.

Children’s class has really gotten down to the bare minimum of 3 or 4 students, lately. Travis and Alyssa are now Orange belts, congratulations and keep up the work you 2. Omari has been working really hard and it really shows. We are proud of you Omari. McKenzie is starting to add those tips on her belt, ‘Way to go!!!’ Jon is another beginner who is starting to add more color to his white belt too. ‘Yay!!! Jon!.’

Adult class has picked up some newcomers. Shannon and Shane are new to our class and martial arts, make sure you give them your hellos if you have not yet. Eric is a returnee to Kenpo after a long absence or can you say ‘I have a life’? It was good seeing Lisa the other night.

*****Just so everyone knows, it is good to see you all period. We love to teach and we could not ask for a better bunch of students then what we have now.*****

Oh and just as a reminder, ‘all’ students need to have their dues paid by the 10^th of every month.

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style designed to promote good self-esteem, excellent defensive skills and is a lot of fun. We teach Kenpo Karate in Rancho Cordova at Mather Sports Facility.

 

Hello Everyone,

Quote - “I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend” -- J.R.R. Tolkien

Wow! Can you believe that we are already more than halfway through the year? Before you know it, it will be Christmas time, can you say Whoa!

 

Do not forget to visit the Sacramento Kenpo Karate web-site to check out the new calendar feature.  It'll tell you when classes are and when any special events occur.  The 4^th of July is coming up fast folks. I would like to extend our thanks to all of our students for showing the dedication and perseverance.

 

Our children’s class has gotten smaller as of late. S.K.K. would like to welcome Jon and Jonathan both are showing tremendous enthusiasm in our children’s class. Alyssa is moving along really well, she is one of the best students we have.Omari has been showing great promise and leadership abilities.

 

A reminder to all of the parents and all the adults, we have been directed by Cordova Parks and Recreation to make sure that the monthly tuition is paid for by the 10^th of every month.

 

Thank you to all those wonderful parents who have also made the commitment to make sure their child/children show up neat, clean and ready to go for 6:30 pm class.We like to see clean gis and clipped fingernails. 

 

The adult class has been a blast lately. Please take your time out to introduce yourself to Shannon and Jason, both are starting out fresh, although Jason has a brown belt in another style.  Gary works with Shannon and Jason is a good friend of Aron's. We would also like to introduce Erick, a first degree brown under Arnie Inouye from a long time ago.  We are glad to see Thomas's triumphant return and look forward to having both Eugene and Robert come back.  "Robert, Robert! -- Where ARE you??"

 

Welcome to all of the new people who have started up and thank you, it is and will be an honor and a pleasure to work with you all.

 

Tara is coming back from vacation in Alaska. Amy and Ron will be going on vacation from July 11^th to July 26^th. We already have Bryan, Erick, Thomas, and Gary lined up to help Tara with the children’s class. If any other adult students are available, I encourage you to come earlier and help teach in the children’s class.  Teaching is the best way to improve your knowledge and understanding of the art.  Thank you to those who decide to help out.

 

Have a happy, safe, and sane Fourth of July.

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style designed to promote good self-esteem, excellent defensive skills and is a lot of fun. We teach Kenpo Karate in Rancho Cordova at Mather Sports Facility.

Dr. Dave's Seminar in May 2009

The group shot from Dr. Dave's seminar.  More to come.  :)