SACRAMENTO KENPO KARATE

Sacramento Kenpo Karate

 

NOVEMBER is already halfway through. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I am thankful for all of our students and that we have a place to train.

 

AMERICAN KENPO KNOWLEDGE 101

 

UPWARD BLOCK(S) – All types of blocks that redirect an attacking weapon up, above, over, out or away from your head. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 132)

 

INWARD PARRY – A blocking method that requires your blocking arm to travel from outside to inside, as it redirects a blow or kick, by riding or going with the force. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 68)

 

OUTWARD PARRY – A block that travels from inside out as it redirects and rides the force or your opponents action. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 89)

 

SKK Monthly Update –

 

The children class is happy to welcome Gabe, Frank, Michael and Anthony. Ben, Andrew, Evan and Alex are almost ready for yellow belt. David, Kaitlin, Bradley, Ceasar, Alma are working towards their orange belt. Matthew and Joshua are just about ready for purple belt. As usual keep up the good work everyone.

 

Our adult class is still very fun and they are all progressing very well. Good job everyone. We admire your dedication.

 

Those of you that are teaching, know that your efforts are greatly appreciated.

 

**********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

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

SACRAMENTO KENPO KARATE SEPTEMBER UPDATE

 

Wow!! Now we really do have some weird and serious weather.

 

HYDRATION! Drink water on karate days.

 

We gave Jeff Lane his green belt, which he most definitely earned. Kudos and Congrats, Jeff!

 

Sept 17-18 Scott Halsey Camp w/ Huk Planas in Whiskeytown, CA

Sept 24 Ohana in Downey, CA

 

KENPO KNOWLEDGE 101

 

WINDING – Rotating descent. Rotating of the body while gradually descending.

(Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 139)

 

UNWIND(ING) – To uncoil or rotate in reverse. Uncoiling from a TWIST STANCE can be effective if the momentum of the rotation is synchronized with a strike.

(Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 131)

 

 

SKK Monthly Update –

 

Our children class now has more color in it. We now have orange, yellow and white belts. Awesome! I am very impressed with how hard everyone is working. Keep up the hard work everyone. We still need to receive the $10.00 belt fee from some of our newly appointed yellow belts, please get that to us promptly.

 

We have some new students for September. Please say hi to Flying Eagle Claw, Robert, Ciera and Maddie.  We are starting to get a little more color amongst our students. It is very exciting to see how well everyone is progressing. Keep up the good work guys and gals.

 

**********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

Sacramento Kenpo Karate

 All right! It seems the heat wave has officially arrived in the Sacramento area.

 

Make sure that you keep hydrated. Drink lots of water.  Try and stay away from sodas, coffee or tea they will actually dehydrate you faster.

 

Make sure to bring water and/or sports drinks on karate days.

 

KENPO KNOWLEDGE 101

 

CLOSE KNEEL STANCE – 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 width, and not depth that exists between them.

(Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 27)

 

WIDE KNEEL STANCE - This stance can 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 width, and not depth that exists between them.

(Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 139)

 

SKK Monthly Update –

 

Our children class has seen the addition of Alex, Evan, and Andrew. Please say hi to them and welcome them to the class if you have not. I love the effort that everyone is putting out, keep up the good work. I would like to thank Matthew and Joshua for continuing to show leadership skills.

 

Adult class continues to be very fun. Please, feel free to come to us if you have any questions with regards to your training.

 

It is good to be back…Yaaaayyyyy!

 

**********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

Class Time Adjustment

Hello All!

Ron and I are back from vacation and will be at class tonight.  We both would like to thank Bryan, Jens, Aron and Gary, specifically, who taught the classes in our absence, and those of Mr. Tieman's students who were able to help as well.

At the suggestion of several students, we are going to start class at 7:15pm, instead of 7:30.  The kids' class ends at 7:15, generally, so there's no reason to wait the next 15 min. before starting.  If any of you can't make it until 7:30, that's okay, but we'd like to get started earlier to give us more class time.

The other thing we're going to do is have a consistent plan for warm-up, using weights.  Much of it we do already in class, but we're going to have a few things that we do every class.

Please, if you would, get some hand weights anywhere from 1-5lbs., depending.  I max out at 3lbs.  We do have some in class, but not enough for everyone right now.

Every class, we're going to do 100 upward blocks, 100 inward, 100 extended outward, and 100 punches.

We'll also be doing 40 sit-ups/crunches.

If, for some reason, the kids' class runs over, you can get started on those.  We will likely be adding bag work with kicks later. 

We'll be starting early tonight, so show up if you can.  If you can't make it early, we'll still let you in.  :)

Glad to be back!

--Amy

Sacramento Kenpo Karate

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY EVERYONE!!!! Have a safe and sane holiday.

 

Amy and I will be taking our annual 2 week vacation this month. We will announce the dates, as soon as, possible.  To all of the black belts who attend our classes, we would greatly appreciate your help in taking over the teaching duties during our vacation.

 

KENPO KNOWLEDGE 101

 

MAJOR MOVES – Strong and positive moves which cause immediate devastation.

(Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 78)

 

MINOR MOVE(S) -  Subordinate moves which are frequently prefixes, suffixes, or inserts that are often necessary ingredients in the set up and execution of major moves.

(Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 81)

 SKK Monthly Update –

 

The children class has been doing really well. We like the focus and drive that everyone has. We appreciate the patience that everyone has, especially the parents, SKK thanks you for your support.

 

We have some very talented new students showing up now. If you have not introduced yourself to Dallas, Matt, Kameron and Zach please do. We know that life hits and hits harder than most of us train for. We want to let you know that we appreciate everyone that shows up and brings with them a smile and a willingness to learn. By now, everyone must know how therapeutic our classes can be, so come by and say hello, anyway.

 

**********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