Congratulations to the following people on their rank promotions: JD S, yellow belt; Tony L, yellow belt; Alex J, orange belt; Elias R, purple belt; Kent H,...
Just a note about uniforms and other gear... I hope no one has the wrong impression that your gi will last your martial arts lifetime. Depending on use and...
Most of the manual is done now. I'm just proofreading it and fixing any mistakes. Right now I'm just going back and adding diagrams such as how to tie your...
July 2005 Newsletter Just a note about rank levels. We have discussed creating a junior belt rank system for younger students (age 7 and under). We don't...
On 7/9/05 we held our student appreciation day at the dojo after calss at 11AM. We fired up the BBQ and grilled hot dogs. We also watched a movie "Karate...
The student manual text is done. Mr. Holland is proofreading and adding a few things. I'm working on pics, drawings, and diagrams to go along with it....
I hope to get the demo team up & running in August. SO if you're interested let me know. We will probably meet once a month. Also, I'll be checking into...
Testing was held July 30th. Congratulations to the following people on their promotions: Jensen Knoll, jr yellow belt stripe; Logan Ramsey, yellow belt;...
Testing was held August 27th. Congratulations to the following people on their promotions: Austin H, yellow belt; Alex J, purple belt; and Kent H, blue...
Testing was held September 24th. Congratulations to the following people on their promotions: Paige Haugen, yellow belt; James Haugen, orange belt; Elias...
Some of you may notice changes to the techniques for each belt level. We are doing this for several reasons. First, the higher belt material builds on the...
Hi, I'm gnostic and I would like show link beetween kung fu and spirituality. So, read this fabulous article: An interview with Vernon Kitabu Turner by Simeon...
Belt Promotions: Testing was held October 29th. Congratulations to the following people on their promotions: Zack Bumpous, yellow belt; Brandon Bumpous,...
Some students might be asking your two instructors what it takes to become a black belt and what do you need to do for the testing. Here is a little message...
The following is from the brown belt portion of the student manual: The American popularity of Asian martial arts may have caused some considerable problems...
As some of you may know I attended a PCR class and have become a certified instructor. So what exactly is PCR and how will it impact training at the dojo? PCR...
Happy Thanksgiving Day to everyone. Just a reminder that there will be NO class tonight. We will have class Saturday morning as no one will be testing....
From Associated Press: Actor Pat Morita, whose portrayal of the wise and dry-witted Mr. Miyagi in "The Karate Kid" earned him an Oscar nomination, has died. He...
Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas Karateka! Belt Promotions: Congratulations to JD Shultis on his orange belt promotion. The next testing will be held December...
My last post wasn't meant to scare anyone off from testing for black belt. I posted it to show you that black belt isn't given to anyone. Well hopefully not...
The following are the required techniques for each belt level: YELLOW BELT Defense Against a Double Lapel Grab Defense Against a Front Choke Defense Against a...
Happy New Year!! Belt Promotions: Congratulations to the following people on their belt promotions: Athena Mouw, orange belt; Tony LaPorte, purple belt;...
Redman training pics and LEO training pics have been posted. There's over 30 new photos so check them out. They each have their own folder. A few class pics...
South Dakota Civilian Killed in Iraq One of two American civilians killed in a roadside bombing today in Iraq was from Aberdeen. By Tom Hanson KDLT-TV Roland...
Aberdeen man killed in Iraq Former police officer died when roadside bomb hits convoy near Basra By Emily Arthur American News Writer A former Aberdeen police...
Belt Promotions: The testing scheduled for 1/28/06 has been postponed until 2/4/06 because of Officer Roland Barvels' funeral. There will also be a testing on...
Hey, Bill... I enjoyed visiting your dojo last month and the opportunity to get to know each other. I had fun training with you... hope you had fun also. ...
Black Belt Promotion: The Aberdeen Kenpo Karate Academy is proud to have promoted it's first black belt. Mr. Kent Holland was promoted to shodan (1st degree...
Belt Promotions: Testing was held March 18th. Congratulations to the following students on their promotions: Elias Rostad, green belt; Madison Lammon, purple...
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