Lee Wedlake’s Karate Newsletter
April 2016
Updates and news toward the top, ongoing info toward the end.
News
Seminar recap – I taught with John Sepulveda at Rob Hazlewood’s studio in Colleyville, TX last month at Rob’s annual AKTS Texas Round-up seminar. Mr. Sepulveda taught classes on category completion while I did mine on alternate applications.
I had to cancel out on my scheduled appearance at Ultimate Kenpo Warriors in Deerfield Beach due to my move back to Texas, which fell on the same weekend. Disappointing for me, I was looking forward to seeing some old faces and meeting the new up-and-comers.
Extension Manual, Part Three
For those who have asked, I am working on writing the next 24 techniques. This should be useful in following the online videos, too.
“God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.”
– Elbert Hubbard
Updates
Update 4 – Texas Kenpo Conference April 30- May 1, 2016!
Less than a month and less than 40 slots left.
Steve White and I have once again booked Rancho Cortez in Bandera, TX for the event.
Sigung Steve LaBounty, Bob White, John Sepulveda and myself will teach and our “lieutenants” are:
Co-host Steve White will teach “Checking the checks”.
Barbara White will conduct women’s self-defense for women not taking the seminars.
Graham Lelliott will cover the equation formula.
Shawn and Rebecca Knight from Tucson will teach “Technique flow” as a team.
Brian Duffy and Glenn Haley are also on staff. Both have interesting session planned.
Registration and information link here. https://kenpotv.com/leewedlake/store/2016-texas-kenpo-conference-pre-registration/
Additional links for one-day only, staying off-site or bringing a non-participant to stay on the ranch are there, too.
The participation certificates are done, as are the t-shirts. Shirts are $20 and supply is limited.
Other links for one-day, off-site and non-participant registrations are there, too.
I’ve created a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/864067487044938/ and will post updates here. Bandera is northwest of San Antonio, TX. http://www.ranchocortez.com/
Update – KenpoTV
Ten new videos were uploaded last month, with several more coming. The technique extensions are what was uploaded, both solo and application clips.
With over 1,000 videos on the site, people use it to learn and stay fresh on the material. Many instructors use the site to help them in planning lessons. Some hook it up to a monitor in the class room to illustrate principles in motion. Still others do it live by arranging a session with me via video chat. kenpotv.com. A week-long trial is $1. The site is licensed by the Parker family.
Update – Upcoming Seminars
Details on my page at kenpotv.com/leewedlake/seminars-2
April 8/9 – Chicago, IL Host: Kurt Barnhart
April 16 – Goose Creek, SC Host: Nick Dreiling
April 30/May 1 – Texas Kenpo Conference, Bandera, TX
May 21 – No. Dartmouth, MA. Host: Lance Soares
June 25 – Round Rock, TX. Host: Daniel Delenela
TBD – Philadelphia, PA and New Hampshire, summer
September – Chicago and Goose Creek, SC
October – New Orleans
May 2017 – Wonder Valley Kenpo Camp – registration is open
Fall 2017 – Australia
See John Sepulveda’s schedule at http://www.akts-js.us/Js%20Seminar%20Schedule.htm
“I’m not young enough to know everything. “ – J.M. Barrie
Update – Additional Resources/Premium Subscriber Articles
Looking for more information? I write and post a new article every month on a variety of Kenpo-related subjects. The subjects range from technical to historical with an occasional speculative piece or multi-subject submission.
It’s called a Premium Subscriber membership. It’s $29/yr and includes access to everything previously published, which is over 100 articles and historical documents.
Some of the subjects include:
Was Ed Parker Learning Disabled?
The power principles are not isolated
We’re a slap art
And many more. Go to https://kenpotv.com/leewedlake/articles/. Here’s how to subscribe.
https://kenpotv.com/leewedlake/join-lwks/
IKKA
The latest newsletter came out in mid-March
Ongoing
Updated – Online Training
I provide web-based sessions either in one-on-one lessons or groups. With today’s technology, it’s even easier to take advantage of this. So many schools have a big-screen in their training area that it’s much easier to do now than ever. I have students across the US and in Europe taking regular lessons.
Private lessons are popular but I do quarterly group sessions as well. “Mini-seminars” you might call them.
A typical private lesson package would include conveniently scheduled sessions in blocks of 5 or 10 and single sessions are also possible.
I’ll send you notes on the lesson by e-mail afterward, too.
Those taking the classes have told me they’re very beneficial.
If you’re interested, please contact me at lee@leewedlake.com. By the way, the protocol would be to make sure it’s ok with your teacher, if you have one.
WRBBOF
The World Registry of Black Belts, Organizations and Federations (WRBBOF). I am a member of the Board of Directors. The organization is non-political and not a certificate factory. Take a look. http://www.wrbbof.com/
Blog Posts
I post some short articles and updates on my site from time to time that you may find to be of interest. Click on Resources, then Articles and you’ll be in. kenpotv.com/leewedlake
In the online store
Ed Parker books, Kenpo Karate, Memories of Ed Parker and Guide to the Nunchaku. $15
My “Knuckle sandwiches are free” shirts are available. Charcoal gray with the Texas flag fist logo.
I have one copy of Amy Long’s Kenpo Continuum, Vol. 2 book left.
A limited number of Lessons with Ed Parker is still available. The e-book is available through Amazon.
My technique manuals and form videos are available.
https://kenpotv.com/leewedlake/store/
Podcasts
I posted new ones recently on my website in the articles section instead of the iTunes page. I have over 130 to hear with more coming. Hear them at https://kenpotv.com/leewedlake/articles/ or at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=381705015
“It’s not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions longer.” –Albert Einstein
Until next month,
Lee