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Houston Seminars & Events

Promotions for Houston Kenpo during this years Texas Spirit Camp

Oct 2009 - During this years Spirit camp hosted by Mr. Brian Duffy, 7th Degree Black Belt several members of Houston Kenpo were promoted. Jason Bugg, 1st Black, Monte Dudley, 1st Brown, Todd Agers, 1st Brown.

Houston Kenpo visits Guro Thomas Lomax

Sept 2009 - While visiting family in Memphis, Tn, Houston Kenpo had a chance to visit with Guro Thomas Lomax. Guro Lomax is a master instructor in the art of Silat under both Guro Cliff Stewart and Pendekar Paul Dethuars. Professor Lomax spent several hours discussion martial arts, Silat and show various applications and concepts within the system. It was informative and enlightening. Professor Lomax agreed to allow Houston Kenpo to come back for further study in these fascinating topics.

Frank Garza visits Houston Kenpo

August 2009 - During a business trip to Houston, Tx Houston Kenpo has the pleasure of meeting Mr. Frank Garza, 4th Degree Black Belt from Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Garza was able to visit and teach a class at Houston Kenpo's then newly formed Wednesday night class. It was a great opportunity for the students to work with another instructor who displayed various skill sets and system understands that they had not been exposed to. Topics included filipino drills: hubud into kenpo techniques, Humble Tiger Silat and various concepts and principles of combat. It was a great experience and we look forward to his next visit.

Houston Kenpo Teaches at Texas Storm

Feb 2009 - During a business trip to Dallas Houston Kenpo had a chance to visit Bill Piper and Texas Storm Kenpo in Richland Hills, Tx. During the visit I was able to lead the class and share Cinco Teros and the 6 count sumbrada along with the empty hand drill application and the opportunities for spontaneous flow into Kenpo techniques. Thanks to Texas Storm and Mr. Piper for their open minds and hospitality.

Houston Kenpo Teaches at AKF Black Belt/ Brown Belt mini-camp

Jan 2009 - During the 1st Black Belt/Brown Belt AKF mini-camp of 2009, Houston Kenpo had the opportunity to share Cinco Teros with participants. The basic offensive strikes and defense responses were covered, the 6 count sumbrada was then explored along with applications using empty hand and knife. All are foundation components taught in the IMUA Kenpo system. It was a well received session and we were invited to share additional information during the next mini-camp.

HAKTP attends Martial Blade Concepts work session

July 2008 - Participated in a 2 day session on the MBC program with Michael Janich in Victoria, Tx

Platform has visit from member of the King Tiger International

Academy of Indonesian Martial Arts

November 5, 2006 - A member of the King Tiger International

Academy of Indonesian Martial Arts visited the platform and shared

the art of Pukulan Cimande Pusaka Pencak Silat. It was a good time of

sharing concepts and principles.

Houston Platform attends American Kenpo Federation Camp, Oct 7-9, 2006

October 7-9, 2006 - The AKF Texas Spirit Camp featured Mr. Frank Trejo, Mr. Dennis Conatser & Dr. Ron Chapel. The program was well attended and the presenters shared insights into American Kenpo that amazed and delighted participants. Mr. Conatser's topics included master key movements of the system, focused basics and insights into the Infinite Insights series. Mr. Trejo covered advanced applications of the sticky hands, Kenpo techniques with defensive boxing suffixes and a knife template based on the Bondo system of martial arts. Dr. Chapel amazed people with his understanding and knowledge of structural integrity, anatomical alignment and various Sub-Level Four Concepts that are specific to that study of the martial arts

HAKTP attends Black Belt / Brown Belt mini-camp

September 2, 2006 - I was fortunate enough to be able to attend this quarters AKF mini-camp in Austin, Texas. The topics covered included form 4 & form 5. After the mini-camp was complete most participants packed up and drove down to San Antonio, Tx to participate in a Jeff Speakman seminar.

Irish Kenpo visits the Houston American Kenpo Training Platform

July 8, 2006 - Representatives from the Baggot Street Kenpo Club in Dublin, Ireland were in Houston, Texas and had an opportunity to come to at the Houston Training Platform. The training session lasted approximately 2 1/2 hours. The information covered included concepts and principles of American Kenpo, basic 5 stick angles of attack and defense, Pekiti Tirsia empty hand vs knife, and introduction to Mr. Zach Whitson's empty hand Kenpo Counter Point, IMUA Kenpo matrix (Kali entry system), basic sparring concepts and principles, demonstrations of Traditional Irish Kenpo (based on the original teachings of Mr. McSweeny). Afterwards the group was treated to a Houston Astro's baseball game (they don't have baseball in Ireland). It was a great time and a chance to see real Kenpo spirit in action.

Darren Jordann - visits Houston American Kenpo Training Platform

June 24, 2006 - Darren Jordan, AKF 1st Black traveled to Houston, TX to share in a training session with Jason Bugg. The session lasted 3 1/2 hours. Topics covered included the IMUA Kenpo's matrix (Kali entry system) and applications into Kenpo techniques,the 12 step knife strip (Inosanto blend), Pekiti Tirsia empty hand vs knife, Zach Whitson's Kenpo Knife Counterpoint, basic 5 stick angles (cinco teros) and defenses, basic 3 count and 5 count sumbrada. The was a good deal of laughing and sharing of information. The day was closed out with a trip to the Chinese buffet.

Dr. Chapel seminar - Saturday, June 3, 2006

June 3, 2006 - The Houston American Kenpo Training Platform (AKF Club) hosted an American Kenpo Concepts SubLevel 4 seminar with guest instructor Dr. Ron Chapel. In the 4 hour seminar Dr. Chapel covered the base principles and concepts of SubLevel 4. There was an emphasis on anatomical alignment and structural integrity. The event was well received and attended with representatives from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Nacogdoches and Miami, FL.

Zach Whitson - Counter Point Tactical Retreat , May 20 & 21, 2006

May 20 & 21, 2006 - The Houston American Kenpo Training Platform (AKF Club) hosted a Tactical Training Retreat with guest instructor Professor Zach Whitson. Mr. Whitson a Mataas na Guro "Master Instructor" rank in the blade art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali and seventh degree black belt in Ed Parker's American Kenpo.The primary focus of the retreat was on CST (Counterpoint Tactial Systems). Professor Whitson is the founder of the Counterpoint Tactical System, which is a weapon based mixed martial art designed for the street with an emphasis on tactical counter offense. Topics covered at the retreat included single & double baston, stand up grappling applications and empty hand vs knife concepts and princples.

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