New Year Resolution, to attend Sacramento Kenpo Karate on a regular basis. Come on folks, this is an easy one to keep for at least a couple of years.
2012 will be an amazing year.
Stay positive, focused and happy. What you put out into the universe, will come back to you likewise…
AMERICAN KENPO KNOWLEDGE 101
NEUTRAL BOW / FIGHTING STANCE – This stance allows for greater mobility than the FORWARD BOW in terms of retreating or advancing with ease. The width of this stance is formed by having one foot ahead of the other, utilizing the Toe/Heel relationship, that is the toe of the forward foot should be in line with the heel of the reat foot on a 180 degree line intersecting your opponent's vertical axis. The depth of this stance is formed by a Heel/Knee relationship, that is the heel of the forward foot should be in line with the knee of the rear leg when it is smartly and naturally placed on the ground. Both feet should run parallel to each other at an angle of 45 degrees from your opponent. Your weight should be evenly distributed (50/50), with your knees slightly bent. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 85)
FORWARD BOW – A stance that can easily be initiated from a NEUTRAL BOW by rotating on the vertical axis so that the rear hip is even with the forward hip, the rear leg is straightened, and 60% of your body weight is transferred to the forward leg. The formation of this stance can give you greater reach, enhance your power, and can effectively be used as a leg check, buckle, bracing angle, or break. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 56-57)
SKK Monthly Update –
The children class is really fun. All of our children are doing really well in class. The bright smiley faces and enthusiasm is always wonderful to see. Keep up the hard work guys.
The adult class is slowly but surely growing with new students. We have a couple of new students so if you have not met them please introduce yourselves. The adult class is the main reason why we keep teaching it is always a pleasure to teach people who enjoy learning how to 'move the meat-bag'.
Thank you! To those of you who have taken on teaching roles or have been asked to help teach. Please know, that it is really appreciated. Oh, and that we will more than likely keep asking for your help. hehehehe
**********SKK REMINDERS **********
Please pay your dues by the 10th 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
