Thrusting Salute - American Kenpo

Five Swords - American Kenpo

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American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, designed to promote good self-esteem.  We teach Sacramento Martial Arts and Amy Long is putting together another copy volume of the Kenpo Continuum.

SACRAMENTO KENPO KARATE NEWS & UPDATES

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 8^th 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 (1^st degree black), Jared (1^st 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 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, 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

 

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Sincerely,


Ronald Nakamoto  
Kenpo Karate Dude

Great Class As Always!

 It's hard not to just LOVE kenpo.  We're back from our vacation and boy have we missed class!  This week we have been banging through all kinds of techniques, working on torque, upper and lower body connection and a lot more.

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American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, designed to promote good self-esteem.  We teach Sacramento Martial Arts and Amy Long is putting together another copy volume of the Kenpo Continuum.

Sacramento Kenpo Karate

Sacramento Kenpo Karate

June, means happy Father's Day and most children are starting "Summer Vacation".

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We are taking a two (2) week vacation starting June 29 and ending in July 15.

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AMERICAN KENPO KNOWLEDGE 101

PARTIAL ARTISTS – A slang term describing those martial artists whose system is very limited in knowledge, substance, and material, but who profess to be superior over all others. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 90)

PATTERN ADDICT – One who is caught up in traditionally prescribed movements.  (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo pg 90)

It's not the purpose of kenpo to teach you overkill, but rather to become over-skilled. (The Zen of Kenpo, pg 109)

SKK SKK SKK SKK SKK SKK   "Every little bit, counts…"   SKK SKK SKK SKK SKK SKK

SKK Monthly Update –

The children class is currently moving along well. Matthew and Joshua continue to show us excellent examples of how students are to behave in class. We have some new students who have joined us for the month of June please say hi to them if you have not already. Oh my gosh!!! We are up to around 26 children in our class. I thank everyone for their patience and understanding. I would love to be able to work with everyone of them on an individual basis, but that is not to be. Thank you for your support.

The adult class is as fun as always. Again, those adults that show up early and help with the children class, thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated. Our adult class is becoming more entertaining and lively. We have some more adult females who are becoming quite deadly in their endeavors. Watch out everyone.

Our Wednesday "advanced" training/practice session has become an issue lately. Please note it is specifically for Brown belts and higher. Those individuals that are interested in showing up on Wednesdays need to be at least Orange belt and it will be a case by case assessment.

Below are general rank/promotion outlines. Obviously, these estimates will vary according to individuals…   

• Yellow Belt   This level introduces you to the fundamentals and will help you achieve better physical conditioning. Sparring is introduced at this level for the purpose of condition. It takes the average person about three to five months to earn a Yellow Belt.
• Orange Belt   You begin to create speed and power in your kicks and punches. You learn to block and counter-punch with amazing effectiveness. It takes about five to seven months to earn a Orange Belt.
• Purple Belt   At this level you begin to learn free-style sparring. You will notice that your confidence has increased by this time. You are now well on your way to Black Belt. The Purple Belt is reached from about seven to twelve months from beginning Martial Arts.
• Blue Belt   At this belt level you begin to feel comfortable with free-sparring. Your skills will be sharpened from intermediate to an advanced level of training. Blue Belt is reached after about one and a half years of training.
• Green Belt   Your posture and body stances will express your new-found confidence. In fact, both you hands and feet will become effective weapons. It takes about 24 months of training to earn a Green Belt.
• Brown Belt   As a Brown Belt your emotional and mental outlook is deepened and you become even more confident. You develop expertise in the Martial Arts. The average duration to Brown Belt is three years.

**********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

SACRAMENTO KENPO KARATE

Happy May!!!

We have Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day May 13^th and Memorial Day the 28^th.

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.

SKK/AMERICAN KENPO 101

 

CONTROL – 

1. The regulation of force to produce (a) accuracy as well as (b) the degree of injury. For example, a punch that strikes a specific target without injuring it requires control. Control may or may not involve touching your target. It takes even greater CONTROL to avoid injuring a person who is constantly moving.
2. The ability (a) to prevent or curtail your opponent's actions, or (b) to guide your opponent wherever, however, and whenever. Checks are types of controls. They are good examples of how one can temporarily prevent or curtail an opponent from taking action. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 33)

 

Mind , breath, and strength must culminate simultaneously, if you plan to maximize power. 

(The Zen of Kenpo, pg 91)

 

Self-defense techniques are expansions of Katas or Forms. (The Zen of Kenpo, pg 117)

SKK Monthly Update –

Well, children class seems to be holding steady at around 22 students. Please have your child/children be ready before class starts, so that we can start on time and everyone involved gets their allotted learning in. Kudos, to those students who are looking good. Some of the older white belts are getting ready for promotion, we will make sure that you are ready. Keep up the excellent work everyone.

 

The adult class is moving along really well. Some of our students are ready for promotion. We really appreciate and enjoy working with all of our adults. Keep on smackin…

 

**********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, 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

 

Sacramento Kenpo Karate

April is here already…Sheesh. I hope all of our children are enjoying "Spring Break".

Classes are still happening during "Spring Break".

Easter Sunday April 8^th! Have a Happy Easter Everyone!

AMERICAN KENPO KNOWLEDGE 101

PRACTICAL MOVES – Realistic moves that are functional in combat. Moves that not only work during practice, but on the streets as well. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo, pg 96)

PRACTICE – To engage in frequent workouts so that the increased number of repetitions proportionately adds to one's proficiency. (Ed Parker's Encyclopedia of Kenpo pg 96)

He who does not practice has no advantage over one who can never practice. (The Zen of Kenpo, pg 94)

SKK SKK SKK SKK SKK SKK   "Every little bit, counts…"   SKK SKK SKK SKK SKK SKK

 SKK Monthly Update –

Our children class is so big. It is awesome to see everyone learning and getting along. I need to restate that I will not hand out colored stripes; to those children who keep asking me if and when do they get a new stripe. We need to get on track with the training. Some of you guys need to get promoted. A lot of our new White belts need to learn short form one. I hope you guys are ready…

The adult class is as fun as always. Again, those adults that show up early and help with the children class, thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Our Wednesday "advanced" training/practice session has become an issue lately. Please note it is specifically for Brown belts and higher. Those individuals that are interested in showing up on Wednesdays need to be at least Orange belt and it will be a case by case assessment.

Below are general rank/promotion outlines. Obviously, these estimates will vary according to individuals…   

• Yellow Belt   This level introduces you to the fundamentals and will help you achieve better physical conditioning. Sparring is introduced at this level for the purpose of condition. It takes the average person about three to five months to earn a Yellow Belt.
• Orange Belt   You begin to create speed and power in your kicks and punches. You learn to block and counter-punch with amazing effectiveness. It takes about five to seven months to earn a Orange Belt.
• Purple Belt   At this level you begin to learn free-style sparring. You will notice that your confidence has increased by this time. You are now well on your way to Black Belt. The Purple Belt is reached from about seven to twelve months from beginning Martial Arts.
• Blue Belt   At this belt level you begin to feel comfortable with free-sparring. Your skills will be sharpened from intermediate to an advanced level of training. Blue Belt is reached after about one and a half years of training.
• Green Belt   Your posture and body stances will express your new-found confidence. In fact, both you hands and feet will become effective weapons. It takes about 24 months of training to earn a Green Belt.
• Brown Belt   As a Brown Belt your emotional and mental outlook is deepened and you become even more confident. You develop expertise in the Martial Arts. The average duration to Brown Belt is three years.

 

**********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