Gage Teaney Jr. Gold Belt
Charlie Miller Gold Belt
Brandon Kiatoukaysy Gold Belt
Dylan Kiatoukaysy Gold Belt
Jake Winters Jr. Green Belt
Everette Gould Green Belt
LoXao Kiatoukaysy Green Belt
Cayden Deetz Jr. Purple Belt
Saturday, July 26, 2014
PROMOTIONS
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Gage Teaney Jr. Gold Belt
Charlie Miller Gold Belt
Brandon Kiatoukaysy Gold Belt
Dylan Kiatoukaysy Gold Belt
Jake Winters Jr. Green Belt
Everette Gould Green Belt
LoXao Kiatoukaysy Green Belt
Cayden Deetz Jr. Purple Belt
Gage Teaney Jr. Gold Belt
Charlie Miller Gold Belt
Brandon Kiatoukaysy Gold Belt
Dylan Kiatoukaysy Gold Belt
Jake Winters Jr. Green Belt
Everette Gould Green Belt
LoXao Kiatoukaysy Green Belt
Cayden Deetz Jr. Purple Belt
Saturday, July 12, 2014
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
Christ the King Church
25th and Wanamaker
Topeka, Kansas
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz, 785-554-4220, anthonymielenz@yahoo.com
Results
Jake Winters 5-8 Novice
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring
Charlie Miller 8-9 Novice
1st Place Kata
2nd Place Sparring
Gage Teaney 10-11 Novice
1st Place Kata
2nd Place Sparring
Yvonne Pearman-Adult Novice
2nd Place 18+ Kata
1st Place 35+ Kata
2nd Place 18+ Sparring
Everette Gould-Adult Novice
1st Place 18+ Kata
2nd Place 35+ Kata
1st Place 50+ Kata
1st Place 50+ Sparring
Chance Barr 5-8 Intermediate
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring
Alex Johnson 6-7 Intermediate
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring
Dakota Douglas 10-11 Intermediate
2nd Place Weapons
1st Place Kata
1st Place Sparring
Natalie Williams- Adult Intermediate
1st Place 18+ Kata
1st Place 18+Sparring
Lisa Johnson-Adult Black Belt
3rd Place 18+ Kata
Wendy Brown-Adult Black Belt
1st Place 35+ Sparring
Shayla Johnson 10-11 Advanced
1st Freestyle Weapons
1st Place Weapons
1st Place Kata
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
July 2014 Newsletter
SPIRIT WEEK
Spirit week was well attended this year. This is a time when all AKMS students come together to train and work hard. It is a time of calisthenics, drills and critical skills performed to the best of your ability. It is a taste of what every class was like back in the day when they were all 1-1/2 to two hours long. When I was in Taekwondo Mr. Pina awarded one student who worked consistently hard throughout the year. In 1973 Venny Fragoza was the first student to receive that award. When I started Venny was a blue belt and was Mr. Pina’s right hand. The proper etiquette at that time was that no one ever spoke directly to the instructor. You address the highest ranking student who in turn would express your concerns to the instructor. Venny achieved the rank of red belt (equal to our brown belt today) before life and employment took him out of state. He ended up in a southern state training with Jim and Jenice Miller who were students of Allen Steen. Allen Steen was one of Jhoon Rhee’s original students. Venny taught me the Heian kata which we do to this day. Venny had moved back to Kansas and was living in Wichita. Several years ago he was on his way to work early in the morning and a vehicle rear ended him. He died as a result of his injuries. From the time I started teaching on my own we continued the Outstanding Student award in my schools. To keep his memory alive we renamed the award the Venny Fragoza Award for Outstanding Martial Artists. Venny wasn’t flamboyant; he was just a good basic and hard working practitioner.
Spirit Week Awards:
Jeff Geesling-Commitment and Dedication (No photo)
TOURNAMENTS
Sam Price’s Summer Kick Off
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Jake Winters 1st Place Novice Kata, 2nd Place Novice Sparring
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
Christ the King Church 25th and Wanamaker
Topeka, Kansas
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz, 785-554-4220, anthonymielenz@yahoo.com
The Sunflower State Games in Topeka is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually in July. The martial arts games are scheduled the second weekend of July on the 12th. I hope as many of you can make the trip to Topeka in July. You can pre-register online. If you are going up the night before you may want to make your reservations now. We recommend the Club House Inn. If you can’t get in at the Club House there are many hotels in within several blocks. We will discuss getting together as a group later. Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
COMING SOON!!! AMERICAN KARATE & FITNESS Is An ATTITUDE
The expansion is complete. We will use this space for class overflow, future seminars and an Aerobics program. We are still looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple programs including step, conventional, kettle bell, zumba and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile the skill set the better. If you know someone who is upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team have them contact me at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information. I currently have an aerobic kickboxing boot camp in the works for later this summer.
Mr. Williams, Owner/Instructor
BLACKBELT CLASS & MEETING
Saturday, July 19th 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
DISCIPLINE: HOW MARTIAL ARTS HELPS OUR KIDS
Our children face potentially life changing, if not life threatening, decisions every day. Drugs, bullies, violence, gangs, and predators wait around every corner; our children are their target. So how does a parent arm their children with the tools necessary to make the right decisions while they are not under our watchful eye? Confidence and discipline are the key, and martial arts can be the method.
So what is it about martial arts that is so influential on our kids? The main tenants of martial arts are discipline, honor, confidence, and perseverance. Each child is started in the program on a level playing field, and becoming more senior in the program ensures they respect the effort that got them to that level. Martial Arts is comprised of a set of choreographed moves called kata (forms) that progressively build to the next level of difficulty. Each set of moves rely upon knowledge of the previously learned moves for execution. The knowledge of these moves is tested by senior belt members in the organization, and recognized through a colored belt system.
Martial Arts is a proven effective method of building self-esteem, self-discipline, and goal oriented behavior. It also provides our children with the means to protect themselves when presented with a threat. Martial Arts are not the panacea to all of our children’s problems. It gives them a solid foundation to cope with the pressures each endures throughout childhood, setting the patterns and behaviors for a successful transition to adulthood.
Michael Sams, Student and free lance writer from North Austin Taekwondo, Austin Texas.
Spirit week was well attended this year. This is a time when all AKMS students come together to train and work hard. It is a time of calisthenics, drills and critical skills performed to the best of your ability. It is a taste of what every class was like back in the day when they were all 1-1/2 to two hours long. When I was in Taekwondo Mr. Pina awarded one student who worked consistently hard throughout the year. In 1973 Venny Fragoza was the first student to receive that award. When I started Venny was a blue belt and was Mr. Pina’s right hand. The proper etiquette at that time was that no one ever spoke directly to the instructor. You address the highest ranking student who in turn would express your concerns to the instructor. Venny achieved the rank of red belt (equal to our brown belt today) before life and employment took him out of state. He ended up in a southern state training with Jim and Jenice Miller who were students of Allen Steen. Allen Steen was one of Jhoon Rhee’s original students. Venny taught me the Heian kata which we do to this day. Venny had moved back to Kansas and was living in Wichita. Several years ago he was on his way to work early in the morning and a vehicle rear ended him. He died as a result of his injuries. From the time I started teaching on my own we continued the Outstanding Student award in my schools. To keep his memory alive we renamed the award the Venny Fragoza Award for Outstanding Martial Artists. Venny wasn’t flamboyant; he was just a good basic and hard working practitioner.
Spirit Week Awards:
Jeff Geesling-Commitment and Dedication (No photo)
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| Natalie Williams awarded Honorable Mention for Outstanding Student of the year. |
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| Cristine Warring awarded Outstanding Adult Student of the year. |
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| Roy Johnson awarded Dedication and Commitment to American Karate. |
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| Everette Gould awarded Dedication and Commitment to American Karate. |
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| Charlie Miller awarded Honorable Mention for Outstanding Student of the year. |
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Chance Barr awarded Outstanding Youth Student of the year. |
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| Lisa Johnson awarded Honorable Mention for Outstanding Student of the year. |
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| Kristi Potter awarded Dedication and Commitment to American Karate |
TOURNAMENTS
Sam Price’s Summer Kick Off
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Jake Winters 1st Place Novice Kata, 2nd Place Novice Sparring
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
Christ the King Church 25th and Wanamaker
Topeka, Kansas
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz, 785-554-4220, anthonymielenz@yahoo.com
The Sunflower State Games in Topeka is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually in July. The martial arts games are scheduled the second weekend of July on the 12th. I hope as many of you can make the trip to Topeka in July. You can pre-register online. If you are going up the night before you may want to make your reservations now. We recommend the Club House Inn. If you can’t get in at the Club House there are many hotels in within several blocks. We will discuss getting together as a group later. Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
COMING SOON!!! AMERICAN KARATE & FITNESS Is An ATTITUDE
The expansion is complete. We will use this space for class overflow, future seminars and an Aerobics program. We are still looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple programs including step, conventional, kettle bell, zumba and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile the skill set the better. If you know someone who is upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team have them contact me at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information. I currently have an aerobic kickboxing boot camp in the works for later this summer.
Mr. Williams, Owner/Instructor
BLACKBELT CLASS & MEETING
Saturday, July 19th 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
DISCIPLINE: HOW MARTIAL ARTS HELPS OUR KIDS
Our children face potentially life changing, if not life threatening, decisions every day. Drugs, bullies, violence, gangs, and predators wait around every corner; our children are their target. So how does a parent arm their children with the tools necessary to make the right decisions while they are not under our watchful eye? Confidence and discipline are the key, and martial arts can be the method.
So what is it about martial arts that is so influential on our kids? The main tenants of martial arts are discipline, honor, confidence, and perseverance. Each child is started in the program on a level playing field, and becoming more senior in the program ensures they respect the effort that got them to that level. Martial Arts is comprised of a set of choreographed moves called kata (forms) that progressively build to the next level of difficulty. Each set of moves rely upon knowledge of the previously learned moves for execution. The knowledge of these moves is tested by senior belt members in the organization, and recognized through a colored belt system.
Martial Arts is a proven effective method of building self-esteem, self-discipline, and goal oriented behavior. It also provides our children with the means to protect themselves when presented with a threat. Martial Arts are not the panacea to all of our children’s problems. It gives them a solid foundation to cope with the pressures each endures throughout childhood, setting the patterns and behaviors for a successful transition to adulthood.
Michael Sams, Student and free lance writer from North Austin Taekwondo, Austin Texas.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Sam Price’s Summer Kick Off
Karate Tournament Results
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Jake Winters
1st Place Novice Kata
2nd Place Novice Sparring
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Jake Winters
1st Place Novice Kata
2nd Place Novice Sparring
Sunday, June 1, 2014
June 2014 Newletter
JUDGING WORKSHOP
Thursday May 29th at the Elmdale Community Center we had class With Mr. Pina's and Mr. Caldwell's students on judging. The under belt students worked on the proper etiquette on how to bow in and address the judges. The brown and black belts worked on judging empty hand, weapons and team kata for pee-wee, junior and adult students. This workshop was well attended with over fifteen brown and black belts pampty hand, weapons, team and musical kata. The adult brown and black belts will be learning and working on how to judge and score the students by age and rank. (You must know a complete kata in order to participate.) The next work shop is tentatively scheduled for August and we will be working on judging point sparring. A huge thanks goes out to Mr. Caldwell and his students who hosted this event.
FIESTA EXHIBITION
American Karate was invited to perform during the Fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe in South Hutchinson on Saturday, May 31st. I want to that everyone that made it out for the event. I think the crowd enjoyed what they saw.
COMING SOON!!!
KARATE & FITNESS
We are still looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple disciplines including step, conventional, kettle bell, zumba and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile your skill set the better. If you are upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team contact me at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information. I currently have an aerobic kickboxing boot camp in the works for later this summer.
Mr. Williams, Owner/Instructor
SUMMER HOURS
We are now in summer hours for the Adult classes. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same.
SUMMER HOURS
We are now in summer hours for the Adult classes. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same.
SUMMER HOURS
JUNE 1st THROUGH AUGUST 31st
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
5:30 - 6:30 Musical/Team Kata Monday Ages 6-Over
5:30 - 6:30 Weapons Class Wednesday Purple-Above
6:30 - 7:30 Youth Intermediate M&W Ages 6-12
7:30 - 8:30 Adult Open Class Ages 13 - Over
5:30 - 6:15 Youth Novice T&Th Ages 6-12
6:30 - 8:00 Adult Open Class T&Th 13 - Over
SPIRIT WEEK
It is that time of year again. Spirit Week is the last week of the month. This is a great time when all of the AKMS students are together for a week of hard work. Classes will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Black Belts will be on Friday. Saturday afternoon will be our annual school picnic and awards. The school will provide the burgers and dogs. We ask that the families bring a side dish of your choice of fruit, vegetables and desert.
TOURNAMENTS
Sam Price’s Summer Kick Off
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Kansas National Guard 11th and Severence Street
Hutchinson, Kansas
CONTACT: Sam or Jessica Price 620-669-9051
Roy Miller’s Great Plains Karate Challenge
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Kansas State University-Salina
2310 Centennial Road
Salina, Kansas
CONTACT: Roy Miller 785-493-0257
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
Christ the King Church 25th and Wanamaker
Topeka, Kansas
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz, 785-554-4220, anthonymielenz@yahoo.com
The Sunflower State Games in Topeka is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually in July. The martial arts games are scheduled the second weekend of July on the 12th. This year we want as many of our students to attend as possible. I hope as many of you can make the trip to Topeka in July. You can pre-register online. If you are going up the night before you may want to make your reservations now. We recommend the Club House Inn.
Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
Thursday May 29th at the Elmdale Community Center we had class With Mr. Pina's and Mr. Caldwell's students on judging. The under belt students worked on the proper etiquette on how to bow in and address the judges. The brown and black belts worked on judging empty hand, weapons and team kata for pee-wee, junior and adult students. This workshop was well attended with over fifteen brown and black belts pampty hand, weapons, team and musical kata. The adult brown and black belts will be learning and working on how to judge and score the students by age and rank. (You must know a complete kata in order to participate.) The next work shop is tentatively scheduled for August and we will be working on judging point sparring. A huge thanks goes out to Mr. Caldwell and his students who hosted this event.
FIESTA EXHIBITION
American Karate was invited to perform during the Fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe in South Hutchinson on Saturday, May 31st. I want to that everyone that made it out for the event. I think the crowd enjoyed what they saw.
COMING SOON!!!
KARATE & FITNESS
We are still looking for an Aerobics Instructor that has experience in multiple disciplines including step, conventional, kettle bell, zumba and other aerobic exercise. The more versatile your skill set the better. If you are upbeat, high energy and interested in joining our team contact me at 620-665-3800 or email americankarate1@prodigy.net for more information. I currently have an aerobic kickboxing boot camp in the works for later this summer.
Mr. Williams, Owner/Instructor
SUMMER HOURS
We are now in summer hours for the Adult classes. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same.
SUMMER HOURS
We are now in summer hours for the Adult classes. From June 1st through August 31st all adult classes will be combined and there will be no Adult Class on Wednesday evenings. Youth and specialty classes will remain the same.
SUMMER HOURS
JUNE 1st THROUGH AUGUST 31st
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
5:30 - 6:30 Musical/Team Kata Monday Ages 6-Over
5:30 - 6:30 Weapons Class Wednesday Purple-Above
6:30 - 7:30 Youth Intermediate M&W Ages 6-12
7:30 - 8:30 Adult Open Class Ages 13 - Over
5:30 - 6:15 Youth Novice T&Th Ages 6-12
6:30 - 8:00 Adult Open Class T&Th 13 - Over
SPIRIT WEEK
It is that time of year again. Spirit Week is the last week of the month. This is a great time when all of the AKMS students are together for a week of hard work. Classes will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Black Belts will be on Friday. Saturday afternoon will be our annual school picnic and awards. The school will provide the burgers and dogs. We ask that the families bring a side dish of your choice of fruit, vegetables and desert.
TOURNAMENTS
Sam Price’s Summer Kick Off
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Kansas National Guard 11th and Severence Street
Hutchinson, Kansas
CONTACT: Sam or Jessica Price 620-669-9051
Roy Miller’s Great Plains Karate Challenge
Saturday June 21st, 2014
Kansas State University-Salina
2310 Centennial Road
Salina, Kansas
CONTACT: Roy Miller 785-493-0257
KANSAS SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES
Saturday July 12, 2014
Christ the King Church 25th and Wanamaker
Topeka, Kansas
CONTACT: Tony Mielenz, 785-554-4220, anthonymielenz@yahoo.com
The Sunflower State Games in Topeka is the largest amateur multi sport event in Kansas conducted annually in July. The martial arts games are scheduled the second weekend of July on the 12th. This year we want as many of our students to attend as possible. I hope as many of you can make the trip to Topeka in July. You can pre-register online. If you are going up the night before you may want to make your reservations now. We recommend the Club House Inn.
Mr. Williams, Chief Instructor
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