Happy Birthday Chantel :)

I just wanted to take the time to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my amazing wife Chantel. I love you more and more every day Chantel. Thanks so much for being the best wife and friend that anyone could ever ask for. You have made my life so complete. Maddie, Morgan and myself have such a better life because of YOU!! I love you honey.

Sean Kelley Seminars - Sept 16-18th, Bradford, PA

Hi Everyone,

If at all possible, don't miss this great opportunity to train with the Chinese Karate Federation (CKF) President, Sean P. Kelley, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, September 16-18th. The seminars are being held at Michael Miller's Dojo. The cost of the event is only $50 for all non-Miller dojo students.


CLASSES AND TOPICS:

Friday, Sept. 16 (6:00-7:00pm): Adult Class
Topic: Returning the Storm

Saturday, Sept. 17 (10:00am-11:00am) Children's class
Topic: “Buddy Day” Karate Class with a Kenpo Legend

Saturday, Sept. 17 (1:00 – 2:00pm) Adult Class
Topic: Speak with a Knife: Part 2 (bring practice knives)

Saturday, Sept. 17 (2:30 – 4:00pm) Adult Class
Topic: The “What if” and Formulation Phases of Kenpo

4:00 to 4:30pm Open sparring (Adult blue belts and up only)


Special Sunday:

Brown and Black belt class 11:00am – 1:00pm

Topic: The following techniques:

Intercepting the Ram
Deceptive Panther
Destructive Fans
Unfurling Crane
Grasping Eagles
Parting of the Snakes
Thrusting Lance

Chris Newsome and Dana Broadhead: 2nd Degree Brown Belt Promotion

On July 27th, Chris Newsome and Dana Broadhead were both promoted to 2nd Degree Brown Belt in American Kenpo Karate. The testing was 2 hours in duration, and consisted of forms, sets, self-defense techniques, and sparring. Both of these students were phenomenal and put forth an outstanding effort.

At my school, all Brown belts and higher participate in the testing to enhance their skills, although only those being graded receive rank. Attached are a few photos from the event.

Summary of Seminars

I wanted to take the time to thank everyone who attended my martial art seminars on July 15th. The seminars were well attended and I even had three black belts out from different schools, which is always exciting.

In the first seminar I taught a Kung Fu form called Gowcha Ch'aun Yut Lo (Cross Attack 1). The second seminar consisted of basic and advanced Kenpo grafting techniques with a lot of hands-on body work. Although we didn't end up taking a group photo for each seminar, we did manage to take a photo of several of us. I have also provided links to a few videos from the seminars:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC284jMRmaU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNlJCLZLQoc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=samKQGu8SoA

Jamie

Happy Birthday Morgan!

Today is Morgan's 9th birthday. It seems like yesterday when she was born. I have such an amazing family, and wanted to share a few photos of her. Happy Birthday Morgan!

Jamie Seabrook Martial Art Seminars

On Friday, July 15th, I will be conducting two martial art seminars in London, Ontario, at the Berkshire Club, 500 Berkshire Drive.

The first seminar will run from 5:30-6:30 pm and will be open to students of all ages. In this seminar, I will be teaching a special Kung Fu Form called Gowcha Ch'aun Yut Lo (Cross Attack I). This form is the first in the Black Dragon System of Kung Fu, of which I also hold a black belt. The seminar will be beneficial to everyone, regardless of rank.

The second seminar will run from 6:35-8:05 pm and will be open to adults only. This seminar will focus on American Kenpo self-defense techniques and, particularly, advanced grafting. The seminar will be "hands on," working on live bodies utilizing consistent partner work.

The cost of the first seminar is $15, and the cost of the second seminar is $20. Adults have the option of attending both seminars for just $30.

I hope to see you there.

Madison Seabrook Tournament Competition

Today my youngest daughter, Madison (age 6), competed in her first ever martial arts tournament. The Crispin Shiai was held in Georgetown, Ontario, and Madison had approximately 10-20 competitors in each of her divisions. Madison won 1st place in the self-defense technique division, and performed the American Kenpo techniques 'Delayed Sword," 'Five Swords,' and 'Obscure Wing' on me. Wow, does she hit hard!

Madison also won 3rd place in sparring, by winning 2 out of 3 of her fights, and landed some really hard roundhouse kicks and punches to the body. Madison also won
5th place in her forms and weapons divisions. I was really proud of her, and it was great to see so much of her hard work come out in the demonstration of her skills. I have attached a picture of her with all of her trophies.