OK, Shane and Steven passed their tests on Tuesday and Thursday

Shane Tested out for his Camo belt and Steven got his Orange belt in ATA Songahm TaeKwonDo.

Shane got his sparring gear, and gets to spar now.

Steven was going to quit. I wanted him to stay so I made him a deal. If I could get him in the Adult class, I would join also. So on Tuesday, I start all over as a White Belt in Songahm TKD.

We will still be practicing American Kenpo at home for th self-defense aspect. Steven is about ready to actually be recorded for his yellow belt. It is really helping me teaching again. I will continue on my review and my 2nd brown belt new material.

I was gaining a belt every 2 months back in the 90's while learning 24 techniques, forms and sets. Now for ATA TKD its just a form. So practicing both will only make me a better Martial Artist.

Shane is showing interest in Kenpo also. I am excited. 

4.30.12 - Steven's Class and my Kenpo Session

Steven had TKD class tonight. He did awesome. He also got to break his first board tonight. 

 

My Kenpo session - A lot of practice is needed but I did well

Kicks 

Lead Front Kick - 10 ea leg

Rear front kick - 10 ea leg

Drag step round house on heavy bag - 10 ea leg

rear crossover lead heel hook - 10 ea leg

wheel kick on heavy bag - 5 ea leg

Back kick - 10 ea leg

spinning back kick - 10 ea leg

front/back combo - 10 ea leg

side kick - 10 ea leg

Strikes

Back knuckle strike - 10 ea arm

Rear snap punch - 10 ea arm

combo back knuckle/rear snap - 10 ea arm

lead hooks - 10 ea arm

Form & sets

Short Form 1 both sides

Long Form 1 - 3 times reviewing - 5 times all the way through

Short Form 2 - 4 times reviewing - 5 times all the way through

Blocking set 1 - once

Kicking Set 1 - once

Finger set 1 - 3 times

 

Tried to do BBFL afterwards but I was beat. 

Stretching... a loy of stretching

ATA class today for both boys

Shane had class at 10:30 am. We got him a new Gi today and it really helped with his kicks and stances. He is looking great in power and form

Steven went to his 11:30 am class. With track he has a hard time making it to class. He got 2 months free by being Shane's brother. He is doing great. He showed excellent power in his kicks. He had learned up to Kenpo Purple belt from me over the years.

 

Shane will be testing for his Camo belt at the end of next month. If Steven stays with it, he will be testing for his Orange belt at the same time.

4.28.12 - Family Training

Worked with Shane on his roundhouse kicks and elbow strikes.

Steven came down since track is over and worked on his TKD white belt Form.

I worked on Long Form 1 as well as some kicks.

I am going to try and work this into my 4x7 training on my training blog.