Madison Seabrook Promoted to Children's Advanced Blue Belt

On September 20th, 2012, my youngest daughter Madison was promoted by me to children's advanced Blue Belt in American Kenpo. Madison began training with me back in early 2009, so she now has about 3.5 years experience in Kenpo. In addition to her martial arts skills, Madison is also a very talented soccer and hockey player and plays in competitive leagues in both sports. Way to go Madison!!

Results from the 2012 Ontario Grand Nationals

Congratulations to all five of my new students who competed in the Ontario Grand Nationals in London, Ontario, yesterday. This tournament is an elite AAA rated event with some of the best competitors around.

I would like to highlight two of my advanced students who did exceptionally well:

Ryan Welsh won 1st place in Black Belt Weapons and 2nd place in Black Belt Fighting, and then went on to win the overall Grand Championships as well! Ryan is one of the top competitors around and will be grading for his 2nd Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo on November 2nd.

In addition to Ryan's accomplishments, Dana Broadhead won 1st place in 18+ Advanced Fighting, 2nd place in 30-39 Women's Forms, 2nd place in Women's Weapons, 3rd place in 18+ Advanced Forms, and 3rd Place in 30-39 Advanced Women's Fighting. Dana is a two-time WKC World Champion, and will be testing for her 1st Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo on November 2nd.

Another great day of success!

August 2012 Belt Promotions

Congratulations to the following students on their recent American Kenpo belt promotions:

Scott B: Advanced White
Noah B: Yellow
Ethan B: Purple
Luke N: Advanced Purple
Maxim F: Advanced Purple
Timothy B:: Advanced Purple
Vince B: Blue
Chloe B: Advanced Blue

New Modern Arnis Video

Hi Everyone,

It has been about a year since I lasted posted a martial arts video on youtube, but here is one of my newest videos that was made just this past week. In the video clip, I break down modern single sinawali with double vs. double and single vs. double poking drills, respectively. The drills come from Modern Arnis, which is a Filipino martial arts system founded by the late Grandmaster Remy Presas, whom I had the privilege of training with and being promoted to Black Belt by, back in 1991 in East Lansing, Michigan.

My partner for this drill is one of my two, 3rd Degree Black Belts, Evan Wiley.

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJAYk5US0_w

July 2012 Belt Promotions

Congratulations to the following 3 students who were promoted by me in American Kenpo this month:

Faith J: Advanced White
Jennifer B: Blue
Tiffany B: Blue

2012 Power Nationals Martial Arts Challenge

I wanted to take this time to congratulate Jennifer Brock, a Blue Belt with me in American Kenpo, who won 2nd place in Kata (Forms) at the 2012 Power Nationals Martial Arts Challenge in London, Ontario. Jenn performed Long Form 2, which she has been diligently practicing over the last several months. Congratulations Jenn!!

June 2012 Belt Promotions

Congratulations to the following students who were promoted at my school in June:

Evan M: Advanced White
Madison M: Advanced White
Noah B: Advanced White
Payton M: Advanced White
Angus M: Yellow
Claire H: Advanced Blue
Reese W: Advanced Blue
Jacob C: Green