Sacramento Martial Arts

Dennis Conatser Seminar

HEADS UP EVERYONE – DENNIS CONATSER IS GOING TO GIVE US AN IMPROMPTU CLASS ON JULY 8^TH, 2010 – MATHER SPORTS FACILITY BETWEEN 7:15 AND 7:30 – WE ARE ASKING FOR A $25.00 DOLLAR DONATION AT THE DOOR. PLEASE COME SEE AND LEARN FROM ONE OF THE TOP AMERICAN KENPOIST AROUND.

ALSO – BOTH AMY AND I ARE GOING ON VACATION FROM JULY 16^TH TO JULY 30^TH WE WILL BE UP NORTH AT THE R-RANCH.

KENPO 101 –

The 3 Stages of learning –

Embryonic: You know nothing about karate and are just beginning to learn the basic steps involved in techniques and forms.

Mechanical: You understand the mechanics of running techniques, but not necessarily the flow between techniques and you can't react instinctively to an attack.

Spontaneous: You understand both the mechanics of running techniques and how they flow together. You properly react to an attack without thinking.

Torque –

Twisting and rotating action used to position your body and muscles to work at maximum efficiency.

SKK NEWS

Hello!

It appears that I did not post a blog for the month of June. Oops! I apologize for that little mishap.

SKK wants to congratulate both Matthew and James they were promoted to yellow belt on June 10, 2010. (please forgive me if I have the dates wrong)

SKK children's class has grown in the past month. Please welcome Adam, Jaden, Jonathan, Austin, and Giana to our school. We also want to throw out a "Hello!" to both Tyler M. and James G., they are both out of town and we do miss them, hurry back guys. Thanks to Alex, Matthew and Travis for being outstanding students, as well as, helpers for their instructors.

Our adult class is starting to shape up again. Please welcome Jessica Nguyen and Bryan Hill to the class. It is good to have Jeff Lane, Michael Cole and Rob Fillpot back in class.  Bryan P and Eugene are still gracing us with their presence. Everyone please keep up the awesome enthusiasm and lets keep it fun.

REMINDERS:

• 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 do not wear jewelry in class. These reminders are for the safety of your fellow students. Thank you.
• 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
• 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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Kenpo Terminology 101

Circular Movements - Moves that predominantly loop or follow a curve. Such moves can be used defensively or offensively.

Kiai - A loud noise cause by the rapid expulsion of air from the diaphragm of the body. This expulsion of air creates stability, increases force, fortifies the body and can have a psychological effect upon your opponent. Kiai originally meant "breathing exercise".

 

SKK NEWS

Hello all!

I apologize for the lateness for this months posting.

Well, our children' class is just amazing. Tyler '1' is very diligent and very solid in his work. Alex is the big brother and the strength both spiritually and physically in class. James is great with his happy spirit and continued growth in the arts. Matthew has boundless energy and a very positive attitude that is always present. Nehemiah continues to strive and grow with his knowledge of Kenpo. Our newest member, Tyler '2', is very enthusiastic and another fast learner. Kiaaaii!!! Kudos to our children's class. Keep up the excellent work, guys!

Sad to say, our adult class has diminished as of late.  Thanks to Eugene, Ron, Jeff, and Bryan for the consistent attendance.  We continue to modify, upgrade, and adapt basic principles thanks to Dr. Dave Crouch. SKK technique application is continuously gaining in power, speed, and efficiency.  

I know that life hits than we do (sometimes) and things come up, so if and when time permits, please come by our school and grace us with your presence. We miss you all, and you know who you are…

REMINDERS:

• All students must wear a karate uniform or workout clothes. Male students have to wear a groin protector.
• Hygiene is a good thing. Please make sure your karate uniform is clean, finger and toe nails are trimmed, and do not wear jewelry in class. These reminders are for the safety of your fellow students. Thank you.
• 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
• 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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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.

Forms – Is literally a short story of motion. It consists of basic movements of offense and defense incorporated into a dance-like routine for purposes of exercising, training without a partner, or training at home. It is an index of offensive and defensive maneuvers whereby one can get answers to certain situations. It is a physical expression of form, speed, power, continuity, poise, grace, timing, and knowledge.

SKK NEWS

Happy April everyone!

The children's class is really fun to teach. Travis, Tyler, Alex, James, and Nehemiah are fast becoming young kenpo practitioners. I find it very satisfying to teach to these students. They are very good listeners and they "want" to be in class, that is very refreshing to see that kind of attitude in class. We just picked up a new student and his name is Matthew, please say hi to him.

Our adult class continues to excel on all levels. Bryan and Eugene are hard at working on their form and technique. Gary and Michael are discovering new things the green belt has to offer, and loving them. Johnny has come back after a long hiatus. Ronald continues in his effort to become more relaxed and it is showing, good job Ron.

I know that life hits more than we do (sometimes) and things come up, so if and when time permits, please come by our school and grace us with your presence. We miss you all, and you know who you are…

REMINDERS:

Hygiene is a good thing. Please make sure your karate uniform is clean, finger and toe nails are trimmed, and do not wear jewelry in class. These reminders are for the safety of your fellow students. Thank you.

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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Mechanical Stage - Is that stage of learning where movements are clarified and defined thus, giving them meaning and purpose. Movements at this stage, however, are applied mechanically and a student is more equipped to verbalize answers than to physically utilize them.

Weight Distribution - The apportionment of weight related to a particular stance. It may vary, fifty-fifty, sixty-forty, ninety-ten, etc.

SKK NEWS

Daylight savings, already! Wow! Spring is here! The time sure does go by fast.

Children's classes are going really well. Travis is fast-tracking through long form 1 so that he can get working on short form 2. Tyler and Alex are both going through long form 1, too. James is picking up short form 1 really fast. Jon has come back from a short hiatus, welcome back, Jon. Mackenzie graces us with her bright smiley face every so often.

Jeff Lane got promoted to blue belt on Feb. 25, 2010. Congratulations!

We at SKK are proud to have a new student, her name is Sarah. She is humbly starting at white belt after having made it to junior brown "several" years ago. If you have not had the chance to say hi, please do so.

We are always happy to see Bryan, Eugene, Michael, Gary, Ron, Jason, and Rob. Keep up the good work guys.

Where are the others? Come out! Come out! Where ever you are! We miss you.

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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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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