News From Oakland Kenpo Karate

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Congratulations to Connery Cepeda, Oakland Kenpo Karate's first promotion.  Connery was promoted to yellow belt on October 21, and has been studying privately with Gary since June.  Oakland Kenpo Karate also welcomes Chris Butner back to Kenpo-land after a two-year hiatus.  Chris is a purple belt who studied under George Calvillo, and came to the East Bay after finishing his college degree in finance.
 Also, thank you to Brian Kane, who came to the East Bay for graduate school and began looking for workout partners.  Brian is a 2nd Brown who studied several martial arts styles, and is returning from a long hiatus.  As life moved along, Brian studied under some great Kenpo instructors: Andy Smith, Bryan Hawkins, Jeff Speakman and Tony Martin.  We'll see how it all fits together, but suffice it to say, there is now American Kenpo in the East Bay.

Oakland Kenpo Karate classes are currently held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 6 at the Kaiser Center Rooftop Garden in Oakland.  Connery and Chris are students, while Brian joins Gary as a workout partner.  Brian will sit in on classes as possible.  A permanent, indoor venue remains in the works.  Stay tuned.

Sacramento Kenpo Karate

OCTOBER IS HERE!  Oh my goodness! Halloween and daylight savings, beware!

KENPO KNOWLEDGE 101

THE THREE BASIC POWER PRINCIPLES are (1) Back-up-mass, (2) Marriage of Gravity, and (3) Torque.

POSTURE – The position of the body that is characteristic of a specific individual, or one that is assumed for purposes of defense or offense.

(Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 96)

SKK Monthly Update –

Our children class is becoming very diverse. We are trying to cater to all of the different skill levels, and fully appreciate everyone's patience. My goal is to try and get to everyone on a more individual basis. I feel that reducing the ratio of instructor to students will help our children be able to learn more effectively and retain the curriculum. Again, thanks for your patience and your concerns when it comes to your children. You, the parents, are amazing. It is such a pleasure to see your participation.

The adult class is slowly getting new students. We now have Robert and his daughters Ciera and Maddie. We still have Mr. Tieman and his students attending our dojo and it has been very enlightening. They are a wonderful addition to our class.  All of our students are awesome and we love what you bring to our class.

I would like to extend a special thanks and kudos to our "instructors". You guys are doing us a huge favor by giving of yourselves as you do. Plus, it is a tool with which to gauge your knowledge of American Kenpo. Keep up the excellent work guys.

**********SKK REMINDERS **********

Please pay your dues by the 10^th of every month.

Make sure you keep your receipt when you pay your dues.

• All students must wear a karate uniform or workout clothes. Male students must wear a groin protector.
• Hygiene is a good thing. Please make sure your karate uniform is clean, finger and toe nails are trimmed, and remove jewelry in class. These reminders are for the safety of your fellow students. Thank you.
• Please, let us know by phone or e-mail if you cannot show up for class.
• Ms. Long's information
• Cell – 916-690-1682
• Email – kenpokaratechick@gmail.com
• Mr. Nakamoto's information
• Cell – 916-832-2882
• Email – ronnak4967@gmail.com
• We charge a $10.00 belt fee for all belt promotions.
• The SKK patch is on sale for $10.00 each or $16.00 for two.
• Karate uniforms range from $20.00 to $25.00 depending on size.

             

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style designed to promote good self-esteem, confidence, self-reliance, excellent defensive skills and is a lot of fun. If you want to learn the ultimate in self defense, we teach Kenpo Karate in Rancho Cordova for the Cordova Recreation & Park District at Mather Sports Facility