October 4, 2012
Wow! How time flies. Sorry about the last couple of months. Life got busy, and when you elect to postpone certain things, it seems they can easily be forgotten…hhhmmmmm.
October 8th is Columbus Day
October 31 is Halloween. (PLEASE BE ALERT AND STAY SAFE!)
ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION
Make sure that you get and keep your receipt for the monthly tuition to Cordova Recreation and Park District. The amount of students attending and the amount of students enrolled through the Park District are very different. Thank you.
ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION
Our children class has a maximum capacity of 25 students. Returning students please make sure your parents pay your tuition on time.
SKK / ED PARKER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KENPO
WIDE KNEEL STANCE – (pg. 139)
1. This stancecan stem from a NEUTRAL BOW AND ARROW STANCE by dropping the rear knee (about the length of your hand from the ground), and forcing it out. Your weight, at this point, should be evenly distributed (50-50). The drop in height can increase your stability, add power, help to avoid an attack, allow greater access to lower targets, and can be effectively used as a pin or check. The WIDE and CLOSE KNEEL STANCES obtain their names because of the differences in width, not in depth, that exist between them.
CLOSE KNEEL STANCE – (pg 27)
1. Similar to a neutral bow stance, with the exception that the rear knee is dropped two inches from the ground. The rear knee is kept in as well as close to the forward leg. The weight of the body is equally divided on both legs The WIDE and CLOSE KNEEL STANCES obtain their names because of the differences in width, not in depth, that exist between them.
The three stages of obtaining comprehensive knowledge are:
1. Embryonic basics
2. Complexity
3. Sophisticated simplicity
(The Zen of Kenpo, pg 60)
Knowledge can supercede strength when that knowledge is properly applied. (The Zen of Kenpo, pg 60)
SKK Monthly Update –
Wow! Our children / beginner class is holding steady at around 12 to 18 students. Parents and students, please make sure that homework comes first. Parents, I appreciate your patience when it comes to your child and learning SKK's curriculum. I know it is a lot and I do love teaching the little monsters…Ahem!
Make sure that you introduce yourselves to the new students.
We have some new additions to our class. Make sure you introduce yourselves to Fred Chavez (1st degree black), Jared (1st degree black) and Julie Durfee. Our class has seen a surge in attendance which is very nice to see. It is especially nice to have students come back after a hiatus. A special thanks to Jens, Fred, James, Jessica and Eugene in helping with the children / beginner class. In case you are wondering, yes teaching is part of the curriculum for the adult students.
**********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, excellentdefensive 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
