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Promotion News!

Newsflash! We had the awesome and exhilarating experience of promoting several students last week. 

Children's class promotions were:

Tyler Miller and Alexander "Alex" Raj were promoted to Yellow Belt on Feb. 11, 2010.

Keep up the good work!

Adult class promotions were:

Bryan Parker was promoted from second degree to first degree brown on Feb. 17, 2010.

Gary Arnold and Michael Cole were promoted from purple belt to blue belt Feb. 11, 2010.

Awesome job! Make sure to give them some kudos the next time you see them.

At the intermediate stage you are leaving the mechanical and entering the spontaneous stage. So when you practice, every so often let your reactions take charge and see what transpires.

REMINDERS:

Let us know by phone or e-mail if you cannot show up for class.

Dues paid by the 10^th of every month.

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. 

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.     

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Body Alignment

This involves the placing of angles into perspective. It is the coordination of body parts in order to harmonize the angles at which they travel. All parts of the body are aligned to travel in one direction. This principle, when followed, automatically triggers the principle of back-up-mass where body weight enhances your action.

Inward Parry

A blocking method (usually with an open hand) that requires your blocking arm to travel from outside in as it redirects a blow or kick by riding or going with the force.

SKK NEWS

Wow! One month down and eleven more to go.

SKK is on the move. We are growing. We are the premier American Kenpo Dojo in the greater Sacramento area.

Our children's class:

1. Travis
2. Alex
3. Tyler
4. Andrew
5. Daeton
6. James
7. Mackenzie

The children's class has been a real blast to teach. Tyler is a dedicated and hardcore Kenpo student and we are very pleased with his progress. Travis is learning his materials to earn purple. Alex is looking very good and is a very positive asset to his fellow students. Daeton and Andrew are the new dynamic duo, they are learning and progressing very nicely, James is our newest member and he is also a fast learner and it is a pleasure to work with him.

All of our students in our children's class are fast becoming junior Kenpoists.

Keep up the good work!

Our Adult Class:

1. Bryan
2. Eugene
3. Jeff
4. Michael
5. Gary
6. Lisa
7. Keith
8. Ron
9. Jason
10. Rob
11. Greg

Our adult class is slowly but surely growing. We have a wonderful group of students and it is amazing to experience the family atmosphere. Everyone is unique with what they bring to class, whether it is humor or skills or both. We all have a common desire to learn Kenpo. Please, if you have not done so already, please introduce yourself to Rob.

Again, please let us know by phone or e-mail if you cannot show up for class.

All students need to have their dues paid by the 10^th of every month. Thank you.

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.     

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Power--is the culmination of several principles--the sum total of which maximizes the expenditure of energy. It is the magnification of force aided by concentrated focus. Its capacity is proportionate to the physical strength, force, or energy exerted, in additions to the speed it is rendered.

Parrying Block--blocking moves that redirect, ride and go with the force of your opponent's action.

Check--to restrain, hinder, or repress an opponent from taking action. This is accomplished by pressing, pinning, or hugging an opponent usually at the joints so that it minimizes his leverage and nullifies his actions. SKK 2009 YEAR IN REVIEW
 
Wow! 2009 was an exciting and very fast paced year.
We got to see our children’s class grow at an alarming rate at the beginning of the year. Then summer came and just as easy as they came in, they all left. Our adult class always remained pretty steady with attendance. 

We had a couple of great seminars put on by Dr. Dave Crouch (5^th degree). Thanks to Dr. Dave’s cool concepts we have been able to take our techniques up a few notches. Tara, Amy and I went to a few seminars / camps to represent SKK. 

In October / November Sensei Tara Turnbull, one half of the original founding members of SKK, decided to leave teaching at SKK for personal reasons. We all wish her luck and hope she does not become a stranger to our school. We miss you Tara!

SKK NEWS Now that it is a New Year. Let’s start if off right. We hope to have "everyone" come back. 

Keep checking out the SKK web site calendar function to see about class schedules and upcoming events. Plus, let us know if you have an announcement or information of your own to pass on, we will be more than happy to put it up.
Please let us know if you are unable to show up to class. Below is our contact information… Ron Nakamoto - Cell 916-832-2882 Ronnak4967@gmail.com or rnakamoto@chw.edu
Amy Long – Cell 916-690-1682 Kenpokaratechick@gmail.com

Monthly dues should be paid by the 10^th of every month. Thank you.

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.     

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Palindrome video

This is too brilliant not to share.  A palindrome reads the same backwards as forward. This video reads the exact opposite backwards as forward.  Not only does it read the opposite, the meaning is the exact opposite. This is only a 1 minute, 44 second video and it is brilliant.   Make sure you read as well as listen…forward and backward.               This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20-year old.   The contest was titled "u @ 50"  by  AARP. This video won second place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause.  So simple and yet so brilliant. Take a minute and watch it.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA  American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.      Kenpo Tool Bar

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Happy Holidays from SKK!!

KENPO TERMINOLOGY 101 -
Angle of No Return--refers to the position and angle of the upper-body and hips while delivering a front kick or forward motion, making it awkward, difficult, and illogical to attempt to return to your starting position. Because of the awkwardness and the time needed to return to your original position, exposure of your vital areas would work in your opponent's favor--not to mention your inability to render an immediate counter. SKK NEWS Whew! Okay! Made it through Thanksgiving, and more importantly I found out that I do not want to go out on 'Black Friday' ever again. Amy and I tried. We got up to get to Target by 6:30 am and got nothing. The lesson learned is to avoid the crowds and sleep in.
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Please note that SKK will take the week of Christmas off (December 22 Tuesday – 24 Thursday)

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I am throwing out another reminder to check out the SKK web site calendar function to see about class schedules and upcoming events. Plus, let me know if you have an announcement or information of your own to pass on, I will be more than happy to put it up.
Well, our youth class continues to be a blast to teach. We have a really fun bunch of kids. They are all very enthusiastic. We would like to extend a special thank you and a very merry Christmas to Travis, Omari, Alex, Mackenzie, Jon, Jordan, Skyler, Tyler, Andrew and Daeton. We hope your Christmas wish lists are fulfilled.
So, where is everyone? Our adult class has been very small these past couple of weeks. We really miss everyone's smiley faces. Please, if you can remember, let us know if you are unable to show up to class. Below is our contact information…
Ron Nakamoto - Cell 916-832-2882 Ronnak4967@gmail.com Amy Long – Cell 916-690-1682 Kenpokaratechick@gmail.com

  So far we have seen Ron, Keith, Michael, Bryan and Eugene since Thanksgiving Day. Please, come on by, even if it is just for a quick hello. The invitation is open to anyone interested or curious about what we do at SKK.

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.     

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--- KENPO TERMINOLOGY 101 ---
Toe-Heel – The method of determining the proper width of a neutral bow stance; where the toe of the forward foot is in line with the heel of the rear foot.

Torque - The twisting action used with your offensive or defensive movements which positions your body and muscles to work at maximum efficiency and power.

Tailoring - Fitting moves to your body size, makeup and strength, in order to maximize your physical efforts.
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Wow!!!! Hello everyone!!! Is everybody ready for Thanksgiving? It seems we are still recovering from Halloween. Sheesh!! Can you believe that we have less than 40 shopping days till Christmas? 

I am throwing out another reminder to check out the SKK web site calendar function to see about class schedules and upcoming events. Plus, let me know if you have an announcement or information of your own to pass on, I will be more than happy to put it up. Contact me at rnakamoto@chw.edu or ronnak4967@gmail.com.
Okay! Okay! Two months ago I stated how small our children’s class had become, well, that is no longer the case. Tyler, Andrew, and Daeton have recently joined our kids class. Travis, Omari and Alex I would like to thank you guys for helping me in the children’s class. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Jordan is back with us after taking a personal leave of absence. Mackenzie, Jon and Skyler continue to wow us with their skills. I am very happy to see the wonderful group of kids we have now. Everyone keep up the positive attitudes.

Our adult class continues to grow. We would like to welcome Sonny, Ron and Zach to our humble school. They are very eager to learn and we are just as excited to have them. Gary, the newlywed of our group, is finally back from his honeymoon. After a year hiatus it is good to have Eugene back. Shane and Shannon have been M.I.A. (Missing in Action) lately. I believe Shane has been caught up in the strife of moving and Shannon has been very ill. We hope to see you guys soon, we miss your smiley happy faces. Keith is going strong and learning at a phenomenal rate. Greg and Jeff continue to discover new things about Kenpo. Michael is really moving along with his skills. Bryan continues to be instrumental in helping us teach the adults. Robert and Erick, hopefully we will see you two sooner than later and hope everything is going well. Sure is good to see everyone out and enthusiastic about kenpo. 

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.     

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Happy Halloween Everyone!!

KENPO TERMINOLOGY 101 -
Opposites and Reverses –
Delayed Sword and Sword of Destruction are the same technique using opposite hand sides. Techniques can be run on both left and right sides as well as inside and outside (leaping crane run right side against a left or right punch). It's not necessary to run them on both sides because Mr. Parker devised the techniques so that for every left side defense there is a matching technique on the right side and vice versa with the assumption that the right side is the power side.

SKK NEWS

Whew!! The year is still going by to fast. 

We at SKK are very sad to announce the early retirement of Mrs. Tara Turnbull, 1^st Degree black. She has thought it over and decided that her personal / family life is getting just way to busy and it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain her teaching schedule. So if you can please let Sensei Turnbull know that she will be missed and wish her luck. Remember, there aren’t any ‘Good byes’ just ‘Til next time’.

Our children/beginners class has picked up a new student. His name is Skyler. He is a very talented young man. Travis and Omari continue their studies and are always happy to help us out. Travis, I want to thank you for your extra effort helping out. Jon and Alex have been really working hard and it definitely shows. Mackenzie, is picking up her game to meet the challenge of being the only girl in class. Watch out boys she does not mess around.
Oh and make sure you work memorizing the Kenpo Creed… Okay!

Keep up the good work in class, children!

The adult class has signed up Keith. He is new to martial arts in general, please introduce yourself if you have not. Overall classes have been pretty steady. We would like to thank Bryan Parker, 2^nd Brown, for all of the teaching he has been doing lately. For those of you who do not know, when you attain brown belt status, teaching is part of the curriculum to getting your black belt. Shannon and Shane continue to make improvements. It is really good to see Lisa showing up on a regular basis. Jeff is practically a kenpo fixture in our classes and that is a good thing, he is showing really good improvement.

Those of you who have not shown up lately, and ‘You know who you are’. Please, let us know what is going on with your schedule. Also, know that you are missed. We are getting tired of beating up the same people every week. Come by and say hello, even if you cannot work out. 

Thanks to Dr. Dave Crouch, 5^th Dan for coming out and giving us an impromptu class on knife fighting tactics. As always his teachings are a value to us and we always appreciate what he has to offer our humble class. Thank you Dr. Dave.

Special announcement keep your calendars as open as possible in December, as we may have Master Lee Wedlake out at our humble class to give us some awesome instruction. 

As a reminder, please have your dues paid to Cordova Recreation and Park District by the 10^th of every month. Thank you.

American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.     

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Ohana Schedule 2009 KEKOA OHANA FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18th 5:00pm-5:55pm Registration Indoor Mat Only 6:00pm-6:10pm Welcome ~ Introduction ~ Bow In 6:00pm-7:30pm Sensei Hans Ingebretsen Kui Lima Kenpo Jujitsu 7:35pm-9:00pm Grandmaster Vinton Koklich American Kenpo 9:00pm Bow Out SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th 8:00am-8:55am Registration 8:55am-9:00am Welcome ~ Introduction ~ Bow In Indoor Mat Outdoor Mat 9:00am-10:25am Grandmaster Ted Sumner Tracy Kenpo Grandmaster Bob White American Kenpo 10:35am-12:00pm Grandmaster John Sepulvada American Kenpo Professor James Muro Kosho Ryu Kenpo ~ Danzan Ryu Jujitsu 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm-2:25pm Grandmaster Bob Maschmeier Kajukenbo Grandmaster Stephen LaBounty American Kenpo 2:30pm-3:55pm Grandmaster Ron Chape'l American Kenpo Grandmaster William Chun, Jr. Goshin Jitsu Kenpo-Chinese Kempo 4:05pm-5:30pm Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu Hawaiian Lua Sifu Pat Tyrrell & Tim Gaskell Kajukenbo 5:30pm Bow Out Late Afternoon Break 7:00pm - 9:30pm KEKOA OHANA LUAU Hawaiian Theme Feast & Music (Please wear Island attire) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th Indoor Mat Only 9:00pm-9:05pm Bow In 9:05am-10:30am Professor Robert Austin International Kenpo Karate Jujitsu 10:35am-12:00pm Grandmaster's Forum Favorite Techniques & Concepts 12:00pm Bow Out (GM Questions & Answers to follow) American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.      Kenpo Tool Bar

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Better a late picture than NO picture.  :)  Here are a couple of pictures from Dr. Dave Crouch's seminar a couple of months ago. American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.      Kenpo Tool Bar

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Here are a couple of pictures from my trip to Maryland.  This is the class I visited when I was visiting my dear friend Camey. Oh, and something that Ron failed to mention in his most recent post was that he was promoted to 4th degree last week!  He was surprised, humbled and completely thrilled. We, of course, were and are very proud of him.  He's doing a really great job. American Kenpo Karate is a hard/soft style of martial arts, created by Ed Parker, 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 at Mather Sports Facility.      Kenpo Tool Bar