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Sacramento Kenpo Karate is a very warm and friendly school teaching the art of self-defense. It's a great place for women to feel safe and for men to smack the heck out of each other, if that's what they want. The men can feel safe too. :)

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

SACRAMENTO KENPO KARATE NEWS& UPDATES


May 2013
Allergies!!! Allergies!!! Wow!!! This season seems to be really tough on everyone with allergies. Please take care of yourselves.
May 24-28 Wonder Valley Kenpo Camp.
Attention to all Kenpoists. We now have a series of videos up on Youtube –Amy Long Kenpo is the name of the channel. Our goal is to have the SKK curriculum up.
To the parents whose children attend our class – Please, make sure your child/s are hydrated and groomed. We appreciate your patience and continued support.
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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.
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Our children class has a maximum capacity of 25 students. Returning students please make sure your parents pay your tuition on time.
SKK terminology as presented in…
Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo
The Zen of Kenpo
Infinite Insights Volumes 1 – 5
Secrets of Chinese Karate
DOUBLE FACTOR – (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg. 45)
It entails utilizing dual movements to defend yourself. These moves can incorporate any combination of blocks, parries, and checks. It also refers to sophisticated moves which are dually defensive and offensive. REVERSE MOTION is an integral part of this concept.
ATTENTION– (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg. 16)
(1) The erect, motionless posture of students in readiness for another command. (2) A command to assume this posture..
ATTENTION STANCE – (Ed Parker's Infinite Insights into Kenpo Volume 2, pg. 49)
1. Eyes focused and forward
2. Chin up / Head erect
3. Back Straight
4. Hands placed at your side
5. Feet together and weight equal (50/50) Heel to Heel / Toe to Toe
As mental attitudes improve, so does confidence. (The Zen of Kenpo, pg 6)
Uncontrolled anger can lead to uncontrolled fighting. (The Zen of Kenpo, pg 120)
In the SKK Dojo –
Well, our children class is moving along pretty good. I believe everyone is having an excellent time. Please, check out the You tube videos that we have recently uploaded. The videos have Ms. Long and I going over the techniques for the lower belts. I need to mention that although, it is very chaotic at times in class, I appreciate the students patience. I also want to mention, that the more the children practice and pay attention in class, the sooner they are to get promoted. I will try and get to everyone throughout the month and apologize ahead of time if I do not.
Some of our new adults are almost ready for promotion. I would like to re-iterate that we want you to work on your intent / certainty. We are looking for your techniques to have some energy and power. Of course, we also want you to exercise control. Otherwise, keep up the excellent work. You are all awesome students and we love what you bring and do for the class.
**********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
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· 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