Sam's All Star Karate Championships

Karate Tournament Results
Best Uniform
Taty Huhn 1st
Tate Sazama 2nd

Musical Kata
JoLea Wheeler 1st Youth

Kata
Shayla Johnson 1st, 7-8 Int.
Jolea Wheeler 3rd, 8-9 Int
Taty Huhn 1st, 10-11 Int.
Tate Sazama 3rd, 10-11 Int.

Kumite
Shayla Johnson 1st, 6-7 Int.
Jolea Wheeler 1st, 7-8 Int
Taty Huhn 2nd, 10-11 Int.
Tate Sazaman 3rd, 10-11 Int.

U-TUG
Jolea Wheeler 3rd, 7 year old


Saturday, November 20, 2010
Sam's All Star Karate Championships
Inman Wellness Center
Inman Kansas
Contact: Sam or Jessica Price 620-669-9051

Adult Class ages 13+

Adult Karate

American Karate & Martial Science Adult class has both men and women ages 18 to 50+. Classes are divided by belt rank into Adult Novice class (white and gold), Adult Intermediate class (Green - Purple), and Adult Advanced (Brown and Black).

Adult Karate students will learn:

- Honor - Respect - Self-discipline - Self-confidence - Positive attitude - Integrity - Goal-setting - Positive work ethic           - Courage - Leadership - Decision making

- Coordination & balance - Strength & stamina - Better flexibility - Self-defense - Stances - Blocks - Punches - Kicks - Basic techniques - Combinations - Kata - Sparring (kumite) is conducted by Mr. Williams in a controlled and safe environment.

What happens in the Adult Novice class?

The Adult Novice (open to all belt ranks) start by lining up by rank and then a period of meditation. Next students warm-up (jumping jacks) and then stretch. Adult Novice may be asked to do a variety of activities in a given class period. Some of those activities include: conditioning, basic techniques (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks), single and combination of basic techniques with a partner, targets, and bags, kata (prearranged basic defensive and offensive techniques), self-defense with a partner, step sparring (without physical contact) and sparring (physical contact using protective gear). The class ends with another period of meditation. Guests may watch the Adult Novice class from the seating area (children must be supervised).

Why are high ranked belts in the Adult Novice class?

Many times higher ranked students will "train down" and attend the novice class. This allows novice students to "see" the expectations and discipline required of higher ranks. (Higher ranked students may "train down" and attend the novice class, but novice students may not attend the intermediate and advanced classes.) It is important that students learn and apply proper basic technique, because the "basics" are the key to later karate development.

What happens in the Adult Intermediate & Advanced classes?

The Adult Intermediate and Adult Advanced student perform many of the same activities as the Adult Novice class, and also work on rank specific (intermediate and advanced) activities, including: step sparring, kata, self defense, break falls, and weapons (bo, kamas, and sai). (Weapons training at American Karate & Martial Science is open only to ranks purple belt and higher. Mr. Williams determines when a student has the karate skills and techniques and responsibility required for weapons training.)

Before Adult Karate class

Upon entering the dojo (training hall) all students will give courtesy by coming to attention by placing their arms by their side and bring both feet together and bow from the waist. Adult Karate students are expected to display respect to the dojo, students, and instructors. Prior to class Adult students will line up their shoes and gear bags, and then bow into the dojo (training area).

Once the student changes into their gi, they should proceed to the training area and warm up by doing light cardio, dynamic stretches, or warm up by practicing Kata or bag work. Kumite or sparring is not permitted without the permission of the instructor. When the Instructor comes into the dojo courtesy should be given, and the student should then continue to warm up. When class is called to order the Instructor will say, "Line up!" Students will line up according to belt rank with the senior belt on the right. All students will then come to attention and give courtesy as instructed.

Uniform & Belt

Adult Karate students will wear a black gi (uniform) and start with a white belt. Male students normally do not wear a t-shirt under their gi top. They may wear a black undershirt. The female students must always wear an under garment. They may wear a black t-shirt or one that matches the color of their obi (belt).

After acquiring the proper skills (mental and physical) students may have the opportunity to "belt test". Adult Karate students may advance through the ranks of gold, green, purple, brown, black.

Belt tests

Belt tests at American Karate & Martial Science are open ONLY to students that are ready and are individually identified by Mr. Williams. Student progress is evaluated by Mr. Williams during regular class time, and when a student has mastered the karate skills and techniques the student will receive an invitation for the upcoming belt test (it is inappropriate to ask, or suggest a student is ready to belt test). Belt tests only occur 2-3 times per year and occur outside of regularly schedule class (normally on a Friday for Adult students).

Adult Class ages 13+ Photos

Youth Class ages 6-12

Youth Karate is for girls and boys.

American Karate & Martial Science Youth class is almost half girls and half boys ranging from ages 6 to 12. Classes are divided by belt rank into Youth Novice class (white and gold) and Youth Intermediate class (Jr. green - Jr. black).

Youth Karate students will learn:

- Honor - Respect - Self-discipline - Self-confidence - Positive attitude - Integrity - Goal-setting - Positive work ethic                           - Courage - Leadership - Decision making

- Coordination & balance - Strength & stamina - Better flexibility - Self-defense - Stances - Blocks - Punches - Kicks - Basic techniques - Combinations - Kata - Sparring (kumite) is conducted by Mr. Williams in a controlled and safe environment

What happens in the Youth Novice class?

The Youth Novice (open to all belt ranks) start by lining up by rank and then a period of meditation. Next students warm-up (jumping jacks) and then stretch. Youth Novice may be asked to do a variety of activities in a given class period. Some of those activities include: conditioning, basic techniques (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks), single and combination of basic techniques with a partner, targets, and bags, kata (prearranged basic defensive and offensive techniques), self-defense with a partner, step sparring (without physical contact) and sparring (physical contact using protective gear). The class ends with another period of meditation. Parents may watch the Youth Novice class from the seating area.

Why are high ranked belts in the Youth Novice class?

Many times higher ranked students will "train down" and attend the novice class. This allows novice students to "see" the expectations and discipline required of higher ranks. (Higher ranked students may "train down" and attend the novice class, but novice students may not attend the intermediate class.) It is important that students learn and apply proper basic technique, because the "basics" are the key to later karate development.

What happens in the Youth Intermediate class?

The Youth Intermediate (only Jr. green belts and higher) student perform many of the same activities as the Youth Novice class, and also work on rank specific (intermediate and advanced) activities, including: step sparring, kata, self defense, break falls, and weapons (bo, kamas, and sai). (Weapons training at American Karate & Martial Science is open only to ranks Jr. purple belt and higher. Mr. Williams determines when a student has the karate skills and techniques and responsibility required for weapons training.)

Before Youth Karate class

Upon entering the dojo (training hall) all students will give courtesy by coming to attention by placing their arms by their side and bring both feet together and bow from the waist. Youth Karate students are expected to display respect to the dojo, students, and instructors. Prior to class Youth students will line up their shoes and gear bags, and then bow into the dojo (training area).

Once the student changes into their gi, they should proceed to the training area and warm up by doing light cardio, dynamic stretches, or warm up by practicing Kata or bag work. There is to be absolutely no horseplay, or joking around in the Dojo. Kumite or sparring is not permitted without the permission of the instructor.

Any activity prior to class starting that may be considered disturbing to the atmospheric conditions of the Dojo is not permitted. When the Instructor comes into the dojo courtesy should be given, and the student should then continue to warm up. When class is called to order the Instructor will say, "Line up!" Students will line up according to belt rank with the senior belt on the right. All students will then come to attention and give courtesy as instructed. Students are to show respect for each other, in and out of the Dojo and the instructor at all times.

Uniform & Belt

Youth Karate students will wear a black gi (uniform) and start with a white belt. Male students normally do not wear a t-shirt under their gi top. They may wear a black undershirt. The female students must always wear an under garment. They may wear a black t-shirt or one that matches the color of their obi (belt).

After acquiring the proper skills (mental and physical) students may have the opportunity to "belt test". Youth Karate students may advance through the ranks of gold, Jr. green, green, Jr. purple, purple, Jr. brown, brown, Jr. black. Youth should be 16 years old to be eligible for an adult Black Belt.

Youth Karate students will eventually move into the adult karate program. This usually happens around 13 years old.

Belt tests

Belt tests at American Karate & Martial Science are open ONLY to students that are ready and are individually identified by Mr. Williams. Student progress is evaluated by Mr. Williams during regular class time, and when a student has mastered the karate skills and techniques the student will receive an invitation for the upcoming belt test (it is inappropriate to ask, or suggest a student is ready to belt test). Belt tests only occur 2-3 times per year and occur outside of regularly schedule class (normally on a Saturday for Youth students).

Promotions

November 2010

Gold Belt

Jeff Geesling
Kaile Stowers
Kristin Stowers

Green Belt
Natalie Kolarik
Shayla Johnson
Levi Geesling
JoLea Wheeler

Jr. Purple Belt
Nolan Clarke
Payten Mayes

Purple Belt
Shalee Mog
Tatyana Huhn
Tate Sazama

AKMS-Sedan KS

American Karate & Martial Science - AKMSA-Sedan KS

Cristine Warring - Black belt and

student instructor at AKMS-Sedan KS

Cristine Warring holds a brown belt in Shotokan Karate and black belt in American Karate & Martial Science. She is a student instructor under the supervision of Mr. Williams. Cristine Warring actively competes in kata, weapons kata, and kumite at Karate Tournaments around the state.



Contact Cristine Warring at 620.249.7780 or warringc@gmail.com

AKMS-Sedan KS Photo Gallery (Click here)

AKMS-Sedan KS Photos

Thomas Williams & Cristine Warring kumite (fighting) at
Dave Estate's American Freestyle Tournament

Mr. Williams, Ms. Gaeddert, and Ms. Warring with new Gold Belts

Jeremy Monday - 2010 Outstanding Student Award

November 2010 Newsletter

WORLD MARTIAL ARTS DAY

Our students participated in the "Kicking in the USA" World Record Kick-A-Thon as part of World Martial Arts Day on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Mayor Cindy Proett and Governor Mark Parkinson proclaimed October 16th as World Martial Arts Day in Hutchinson and the State of Kansas. This fundraiser was sponsored by Hopeful Tomorrow, a national children’s charity. Although we fell short of our goal everyone had a great time. We totaled 25,486 kicks. Taty Huhn raised the most in pledges and had the highest number of kicks at 2,454. Woodly Yoder kicked non-stop for an hour. Great job Woodly!

Local television news station KWCH Channel 12 covered the event.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH

The Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women joins advocates, survivors , and communities around the country to observe October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a moment to elevate the conversation so the majority of Americans will understand that violence against women and girls is unacceptable.

Violence against women is the seed to so many other forms of violence. This shift in our conversation must happen because violence against women continues to have devastating effects on entire communities. When children witness violence in the home, those children are impacted by what they have seen and often experienced themselves. If we want to tackle violence in our country, in our communities, then we must address the violence that occurs in so many homes. And all members of the community must be engaged to end the violence.

We at American Karate & Martial Science observe and recognize Domestic Violence month every year by putting on a free self defense workshop. This year we started with over twenty participants. We will be having a follow up session in May which will be more intense and physical.

KARATE NI SENTE NASHI
"In Karate, never attack first"

Master Funakoshi used the term "karate" in stating this principle because he was expressing this philosophy to karate students, but this principle--like all of his principles--applies to life in general. In other words, one could say, "In life, never attack first."

Technically, karate is a fighting art. It involves kicking, punching and blocking. But this is only the physical side of karate. What we are training to do, really, is to change ourselves on the inside, so that we know how to avoid violent situations. When we train, the first move we make from the ready position is a blocking technique. This reinforces the philosophy of nonviolence and never attacking first. Rather than participate in violence, it is always better to stop it, or avoid it. Rather than initiate a conflict, it is always better to be prepared to react to it, to end it.

--Teruyuki Okazaki

COMING EVENTS

• Adult and Youth Belt tests
• Operation Christmas Child (Shoe box gift). Go to www.samaritanspurse.org/video/ 
• Enchilada Fundraiser
• Sam Price's All Star Karate Championships
  

SPARRING GEAR COMBO SET

We are offering several combo specials for the holidays like this sparring combo for $99.00. The new gift book also has over a hundred new items. Drop by a place an order today.

NEW STUDENT

James Francis

Student Photographs

If you have any digital or hard copy photos of any of our students please email copies to Mr. Williams so that he can place them on the website or put on the slide show during special activities.

If you or your employer would like to make a donation to the school to help purchase equipment or help a disadvantaged youth take martial arts lessons please fill out this form or pick one up at the school.