1st Degree Black Belts: Alexis Girard & Max Diaz
On behalf of Vanelli's Karate, I am proud to announce Alexis Girard and Max Diaz achieved their 1st Degree Black Belt! Ten year old Alexis and Twelve year old Max have been training in the Martial Arts for over 5 years. Part of the Black Belt exam is to write an essay on "What does it Mean to be a Vanelli's Black Belt". These are the unedited essays they wrote! Alexis Girard What does it mean to be a Vanelli’s Black Belt? It means that I have worked hard and I’m proud of everything that I have accomplished. It is an honor to ...
The One: Delaney Goff
Please join us on February 27, 2010 at 10:00 am for the 1st Degree Black Belt Ceremony of Delaney Goff. The event will be held at the Windover Farm Pavilion.
Elements of a Kata
Though there are many styles of Martial Arts, all Katas have common key elements in them. Instructor’s use these key elements as building blocks to evaluate a student’s progress. In our style of American Kenpo, there are eight Katas students learn on the road to Black Belt. Each Kata is designed to enhance a student’s level of development in Martial Arts. Students must show improvement with each element in order to advance to the next belt level. Since there are many forms of Martial Arts these elements are specific to each system and are open to interpretation based on their ...
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1st Degree Black Belts: Alexis Girard & Max Diaz
On behalf of Vanelli’s Karate, I am proud to announce Alexis Girard and Max Diaz achieved their 1st Degree Black Belt! Ten year old Alexis and Twelve year old Max have been training in the Martial Arts for over 5 years. Part of the Black Belt exam is to write an essay on “What does it Mean to be a Vanelli’s Black Belt“. These... [Read more of this review]
Studio Census Update
Please take a moment to create your student profile. If you have more than one member attending the studio, create a profile for each family members. Click on the Student Profile tab after you select a user name and password. Once you complete your profile, click save on the bottom of the profile page. Read More →
Summer Photo shoot July 24 & 25
Students will pose in front of a special chroma background. Then, Mr. V will do his magic! He enhances the background to create a full color work of art. Photos will be taken on Saturday, July 25 or Sunday, July 26 from 9:30 to 11. Everyone will receive a free 5 x 7 print. If you would like a package, complete an order form and return it to the... [Read more of this review]
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The One: Delaney Goff
Please join us on February 27, 2010 at 10:00 am for the 1st Degree Black Belt Ceremony...
Kata Expectations
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