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Archive for February, 2009

Bill Piper Seminar

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Last weekend, Bill Piper came in from TEXAS STORM KENPO to do a seminar based on his new book on grafting, which is how we flow from one technique to another.  At it’s simplest, we finish one technique, like Five Swords, and then jump into another technique, like Deflecting Hammer.  Bill has a lot of different ideas on this subject - including my favorite, NATURAL BRIDGES, which let us flow instantly from one technique to another by finding common elements in the techniques.  We’ve been working on it all week in class, and it’s feeling pretty good to us. Of course, we’re just scratching the surface, so the next few months will be a good time to be in class and do it with us!

Check out Bills site and order his new book, and get to class soon to see how it works!

New PowerKenpo Web Site Launched

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

We recently launched our new web site, www.PowerKenpo.com! The new site features a variety of tools for current and prospective martial arts students at PowerKenpo, including detailed training tools, class schedules, a photo gallery, video demonstrations and more.

As part of the web site launch, the staff at PowerKenpo have developed even more ways for students to interact with the school, including:

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be adding even more features to the site, including a blog and even more instructional videos. Meanwhile, spread the word about our new web site and invite your friends to sign up for a free introductory martial arts lesson at PowerKenpo — the most family-friendly martial arts school in the Dallas metroplex.

Sifu Jim Dryburgh Receives His Fourth Degree Black Belt, PowerKenpo Students and Staff Are Promoted

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Several PowerKenpo students recently tested for and were awarded their black belts in American Kenpo Karate — including Sifu Jim Dryburgh, now a fourth degree black belt.

On December 20, 2008 at Rick Fowler’s studio in Irving, Texas, these PowerKenpo students were promoted:

Congratulations to everyone who tested!

You can see more video of the test on the PowerKenpo YouTube Channel, and view pictures of the test in our photo gallery.

Hello world!

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Hello all! We’ve been busy onboarding new students since the launch of this web site and are just getting around to installing a blogging tool that will allow us to keep in touch with each of you. Keep your eyes and ears peeled, and meanwhile come on in for a class or two!