Caption Contest

Work in progress by Alejandro Stawsky.
We are looking for a caption for this.
Any Ideas ?

~Sensei~

Here Comes the Century Club !

For a few months now I have been hinting about the Kenshokan Century Club. This is a personal achievement club where students take it upon themselves to push a little harder and "max out" on their basic fitness skills. The rules are simple. To enter "the club" First be able to perform 100 push ups in a 2 minuet time period. Once this is done you are a member of the club. Your photo will go up on the website, and there will be a certificate, but that’s not why you do it. You do it for you because you can, or until you can.

I am proud to announce the first junior members of the Century Club.
Alejandro Stawski
Allen Sokolov
both completed 100 push ups in the time allotted. Congratulations !
Next up leg lifts, hill climbers, burpies, pole sits, etc.

Special thanks to Zachary Kauffman for helping the parameters of the club.
By the way he completed the 100 pushups in 53 seconds. Good luck beating that !

Ivy Academia Demonstration a Resounding Success!

Tuesday November 11th the Kenshokan Martial Arts Academy held two back to back demonstrations of Schoolyard-safe self defense techniques at the Ivy academia charter school here in Woodland Hills. Participating in the demo were Sensei Poretz, Sempai Rosa Moreno, Sempai Zack Kauffman. Kenshokan students; Alejandro & Annette Stawski, and Elan Koulax. The demo began with Sensei Poretz giving a brief and somewhat humorous demonstration on the right and wrong way to defend oneself on the playground. We then invited the Ivy kids up to show how easy the basic arts are to learn and then apply.
The 50 or so Ivy students were eager to learn and with the help of the Kenshokan instructors and students the Ivy kids performed their techniques well and with a great spirit. Alejandro and Annette, both Ivy students demonstrated and the students followed and received thunderous applause.
Next up was Elan and Annette who demonstrated a very smooth “wrist whip” throw, a leg take down and a very smooth hip throw. Alejandro and Annette then demonstrated transitions from basic arts to more advanced arts, wowing the crowd. Showing that size doesn’t matter 5’ tall Alejandro threw 6’ Zack over his hip and backwards. Not to be out done Zack made sure that Alejandro got some air time of his own with an outside thigh sweep throw. Then Sensei Poretz demonstrated some advanced arts on Zack, appearing to violate the laws of gravity and getting “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowd.
We then had a Q&A session and the Ivy kids had a lot of great questions about jujitsu and other martial arts. They are an incredible and lively bunch.
I am looking forward to the Kenshokan providing more demos at schools and events throughout the school year.

The event photos are up for viewing CLICK HERE.
~Sensei

New Member

The Kenshokan welcomes Danny H. to the dojo. Welcome. Enjoy. Train with sincerity.

Also Welcome home to Aaron and Maya R. It was a long summer and we certainly missed you.

Jealousy and Paradise

I sat at the desk thrilled that some new was joining the dojo and at the same time we had someone trying it out for the first time. I know the benefits of DZR and wouldn't trade them for the world, but still it amazes me that someone new is joining the Ryu. Will they train for a year or two take the knowledge with them and move on or is this new student a future professor guiding and coloring our art.
Then it hits me. I cant stay, the mental battle begins. train with my students, and guest instructor Mat, or keep the word to the Misses ? She would understand. I am sure she would...............Family wins. Iam home, my 3 year old has Tammy last bit of patience on a thread, and I sit down to dinner with my family. Something I give up four nights a week for my other love the Kenshokan.
See you on the mat. Soon.

AM workout Schedule.

Ok lets hear from you blue and greens, (gokyu and Yonkyu) I'd like to hold some AM classes for you guys. I am available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday AM best times between 8am and 10am. Nage and Shime and Blue lists to be covered.
Answer here and we'll get the gang together.
~Sesnei~

The Photoshop Effect and Self Image

Watch the video, show it to all the women and girls you know. Don't let a magazine tell you how you should look. Be yourself, love yourself, be healthy.

Welcome

The Kenshokan welcomes Michael S. as a full member of the dojo.

Message From Sensei Rainey

Thank you so very much for attending my dojo's inaugural contest and
making it a great success. Thanks for encouraging and attending with
your students, as well as helping out with the judging. I greatly
appreciate that all of you played in the black belt division and
contributed to the enjoyment of the contestants and their families.

Sincerely,
Robbie

Professor Jenkins Visit.

THIS WEEKEND !

The Kenshokan Martial Arts Academy is excited to be hosting Professor Tom Jenkins. Prof holds the rank of Sichidan (7th) in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, also has extensive experience in Aikido and judo. He is the publisher of the Martial Arts Character Dictionary and is an expert on the Danzan Ryu mokuroku (catalogue). Expect to work your body and your mind Saturday and Sunday.
The dojo is responsible for Prof’s meals and lodging while he is with us, so any donation you would like to make will appreciated.

I will need voulentiers to help drive Professor and help secure lunch meals. Let me know ASAP if you can help.

Schedule
Saturday Aug 9 - Intradojo workout (10:00-12:00 AM),
Scroll Class (1:00-2:00 PM),
AJJF Black Belt Class (2:00-3:00) at Kenshokan
Sunday morning, Aug 10 - Kenshokan (Sensei Greg Poretz)

DOJO Calendar http://calendar.yahoo.com/kensho_kan

So You Want to Break Some Bricks ?

Mmmmm bone crunching !
Enjoy your training.

Freestyle & Sumo Sunday !

This Sunday we will be headed down to Lawndale Jujitsu Kai for the Freestyle and Sumo contests. Everyone has been making great effort and I am looking forward to seeing the dojo enjoying the completion.
The event is located at Lawndale High School (gymnasium)14901 S. Inglewood Avenue Lawndale, CA 90260
The start time is 11:00 AM/ we will be leaving from the dojo promptly at 9:30, there are a couple of parents who have offered to drive if needed.
Please have your payments in to me ASAP along with your judging forms (4 copies).
Here is the FLYER and the JUDGING FORM

any questions please contact me 818-347-3656 or kensho_kan@yahoo.com

New Kids On The Block

The Kenshokan Martial Arts Academy proudly welcomes Norbert Nebusz (the Z is silent-like a ninja) and Reina O'Neil as members of the dojo.

Greg, Thabiti, & Alex Dojo Devolopment Page

This is it.
I am printing up the ebooks. Am a little swamped with exams coming but, ever forward !

To Camp or Not to Camp

Parents,

I am hearing a general rumbling of a desire for a summer camp. Tammy and I have been talking about it at length and think it is a workable possibility. I would like for us to meet as a group this Saturday evening or Sunday if possible to discuss our options. Please post responses and or questions here.

Gregory & Tammy