Ryan Welsh Wins at the 2013 Kumite Classic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A big congratulations goes out to Ryan Welsh for winning 1st place in Black Belt Kenpo forms this past weekend at the 2013 Kumite Classic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ryan is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy in London, Ontario.

2013 Summer Special at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy

For anyone interested in learning practical, life-saving self-defense in London, Ontario, if you sign up for 3 months at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy in the month of June, you will receive a FREE uniform as well an extra FREE MONTH of training! Seabrook Martial Arts Academy has been in consistent operation serving London since 1995, and students can expect to get in top physical condition, and improve their mental health. This promotion is for new students only. Spread the word!

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2nd Annual CKF East Coast Fall Kenpo Camp

From September 20-21st, 2013, CKF Associate Professor Michael Miller will be hosting the 2nd Annual Chinese Karate Federation (CKF) Fall Kenpo Camp at his school in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Camp instructors for this event include Grandmaster Michael Robert Pick, Senior Professor Sean P. Kelley, and myself. Mr. Pick will be teaching two seminars: (1) Quick Pick's; and (2) The knife. Mr. Kelley will also teach two seminars: (1) Black Belt Mindset; and (2) Principles of Grafting. I will be teaching a seminar on American Kenpo Orange belt technique extensions.

The camp is open to students ages 14 and older, and the cost of the event is $140 if pre-registered by September 1st, or $150 cash if paid at the door. Pre-registration for the event can be paid by cheque, money order, or through VISA, Mastercard or Discover.

This is an event that you just can't miss!!

American Kenpo Travels With Me Wherever I Go

This past Sunday my family and I returned from a 11 day vacation in Florida. We had an awesome time and spent pretty much every day at a theme park. We went to Discovery Cove where we had the opportunity to swim with dolphins and stingrays. We went to Aquatica which was a huge outdoor water-park. We also went to Sea World and Busch Gardens. At Busch Gardens, I overcame my fear of heights through a lot of persuasion from Morgan and went on the Sheikra, which takes you up 200 feet and then drops you straight down at 70 miles per hour (110 km). Throughout all the fun and excitement, I still make sure to pack American Kenpo in my suitcase wherever I go, and ensure that I get at least 1 hour of solid training in per day.

Here is a photo of me by the pool in the backyard of our condo. I also added in a photo of the Sheikra ride at Busch Gardens.