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Matt Trejo: Blast from the PAST!
Where does time go? This photo was taken almost 14 years ago after Matt Trejo won 2nd place in full-contact continuous fighting at the Canadian Open Martial Arts Championship in October 2004. One of...
View ArticleTip for defending against a toe hold
If you get caught in a toe hold, turn 90 degrees on the same angle as your big toe and then the toe hold is no longer effective.
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Chantel meets E.L. James!
Guess who Chantel got to meet today in Fort Lauderdale, Florida? E.L. James, author of the famous Fifty Shades books!
View ArticleThe problem with training jiu jitsu for sport
One of the biggest problems with many sport Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools is because you aren't allowed to strike (e.g., punch, kick) in tournaments, instructors put little to no emphasis on street...
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Grandmaster Larry Tatum Seminar
Tonight I had the opportunity to teach a seminar at Southwell's Can-Am Kenpo Camp. My seminar consisted of footwork drills (both offensive and defensive), single-hand collar grab defenses, front choke...
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Pictures from my seminar at Southwell's Can-Am Camp
Here are a couple of photos from my seminar at the Can-Am Camp. As always, it's a huge honor to be able to teach at the same event as Grandmaster Larry Tatum.
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Reese Wunnink - 1st Degree Black Promotion
After 9 years of training at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy, last night I promoted Reese Wunnink to 1st Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate. For the final portion of his testing, Reese had to...
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Kenpo Karate Techniques on YouTube
Hi Everyone,I have decided to put every Kenpo Karate self-defence technique that I teach at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy up on YouTube. This will obviously take some time, but my goal is to have each...
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Ontario Open International Jiu Jitsu Championships
Here is a picture of Matt and I before we fought in the Ontario Open International Jiu Jitsu Championships in September 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
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Blast from the Past Photo
This photo goes back almost 4 years (November 24, 2014) and was taken immediately after Brennan's promotion to 1st Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy.
View ArticleSwinging Pendulum - Common Problem
I thought I would share a common problem I see in students when practicing Swinging Pendulum (although this could apply for any technique in Kenpo that starts in a neutral bow where we move up the...
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Maverick Helicopter Ride in Las Vegas
Last night Chantel and I had the opportunity to take a helicopter ride over the strip in Las Vegas for our wedding anniversary. We had such a great time and I highly recommend taking this ride if you...
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MGM Grand
One of my favorite places to be - the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada! This place has hosted such historic fights such as Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield 1 & 2, Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd...
View ArticleWomen's Assault Prevention Seminar
On October 19, 2018, Matt Trejo and I teamed up to teach a women's assault prevention seminar in London, Ontario. The class was packed! We taught how to strike effectively, how to establish a strong...
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Timothy Brock Promoted to Junior Black Belt
A huge congratulations goes out to Timothy Brock who was promoted to Junior Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate on October 29, 2018. Timothy has been training at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy for over...
View ArticleEscaping the High Mount Position
When you are being mounted and your opponent is sitting low on your hips, the elbow escape, trap and roll technique, and hip thrusts are very good options to escape. However, these techniques don't...
View ArticleWhen to Use a Modified Mount
One reason to use a modified mount is when the opponent is trying to use an elbow escape to get out of the mount position. When their elbow or hand pushes on our knee, immediately modify the mount to...
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Noah Bragg Promoted to Junior Black Belt
Last night, Noah Bragg was promoted to Junior Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate after more than 6 years of training at Seabrook Martial Arts Academy in London, Ontario. His testing consisted of...
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Our Holiday in Cuba
Hi Everyone,Happy New Year to all! We had an amazing holiday and spent Dec 23-Jan 5 in Holguin Cuba. The weather was awesome, with temperatures between 30-35 Celsius every day.Here are some photos of...
View ArticleUpdated Family Tree of Black Belts
Below is my updated family tree of black belts (32 black belts in 24 years of running my school):Simon Ball Adam Brandejs Dana BroadheadJennifer BrockVince BrockCraig Cote Janel Cote Kurtis Cote...
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Southwell's Kenpo is bringing back Grandmaster Larry Tatum!
Grandmaster Larry Tatum is returning to Southwell's Kenpo October 4-5, 2019. Everyone who is serious about their Kenpo training should definitely attend. Larry Tatum is in a league of his own and is...
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Advanced Black Belt Grading
Last night I tested my first two students ever to 5th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate - Matt Trejo and Evan Wiley. Additionally, Darren Wynes was promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt. As part...
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Blast from the Past - 2006
This photo from was taken in Baltimore, Maryland at the 2006 LTKKA Championships. I was honored to be one of the main camp instructors, alongside Grandmaster Larry Tatum.
View ArticleUpdated Black Belt Family Tree
Here is my updated family tree of black belts: 1. Simon Ball 2. Ethan Bragg 3. Adam Brandejs 4. Dana Broadhead 5. Jennifer Brock 6. Vince Brock 7. Craig Cote 8. Janel Cote 9. Kurtis Cote 10. Michelle...
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