Evelyn demonstrates proper form and technique used for a reverse punch in kumite(sparring)! Body is low, back leg is bent and pushing off the ball of the foot! Her back is straight, keeping her hips under her shoulders for maximum power! She has a nice straight wrist with...
Congratulations to everyone who tested recently! It’s great to see everyone working so hard to get to the next level! Great job again! Sensei
Congratulations to everyone who tested in August! Everyone looked very good and did a great job! See you in your new classes! Sensei
Kyoshi Yoshiko Dometrich was here for a kobudo seminar Aug. 2nd! It was a great day of training covering bo and sai. Sai basics was emphasized and the review of the kata Chikinshitahaku no Sai, Chatan Yara no Sai, Hamahiga no Sai, and Kugusuku no Sai! Bo basics...
No classes, Saturday, August 2nd! Kyoshi Yoshiko Dometrich will be here teaching a kobudo seminar from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.! Seminar will cover basics, kata, and applications. Testing and advancement will be available for those who are ready. Seminar cost is $50 and we will all be...
Congratulations to Nancy Chase and Nathan Henshall for their recent outstanding performances at the AAU National Championships in Florida! Nathan received Silver medals in both kobudo and kumite! Nancy received Gold in both short and long kobudo, Silver in her age group kata, and Bronze in mandatory kata...
Shihan Gurganus received the Living Legends award for lifetime achievement in the martial arts and over forty years of training, teaching, and community contributions! He received the award at the Traditional Shorin-ryu/Shorinkan tournament in Raleigh, N.C. on April 29th. Thank you to all who had a hand in...
Team CMAC competed in the AAU State Championshps on Mar. 22nd and in the Traditional Shorin-ryu/Shorinkan tournament on Mar. 29th! Both events were held in Raleigh, N.C.! Congratulations to all of our competitors and state champions! Thank you to everyone who came out to show your support and...