After a long period of agonizing over the direction of my teaching and what the Martial Arts mean to me...I have come to the conclusion that in order for me to be able to move forward and to be able to genuinely contribute to the arts in a positive way, I have decided to work on my own "style" or system of self-defense called the SMA American Karate System of Self-Defense.
This system is a combination of all the "styles" I have learned over the years as well as what I will continue to learn as the years progress. I am truly excited about this endeavor. It has been a lot of work but something I feel will be a very rewarding experience for me as well as my students and others who are interested in a system of self-defense that will be easy to learn and even more importantly, easy to apply. As the Martial Arts are ever evolving, so too will this system evolve. This is a work in progress and will be updated as often as is needed with new ideas and material to keep up with the ever changing face of 21st Century combatives.
This system will also be available as a DVD package for home-study as well as reference material for current students. Check this blog as well as the Sierra Martial Arts web site for updates.
OK thrill seekers...that's it for now.
Stay strong...train from the heart.
Until next time,
Sensei Tim
Hey gang...
Update to the last post about the AKPKF membership drive. They have made it even easier to become a member and have streamlined the process even more. Now, more than ever, you should get off your "duff" and get involved. I mean, really, what are you waiting for?
Go to their web site and click on the link "Premiere Membership" to see what is available to you via membership in this federation. Then click on the "spinning globe" on the home page to "Acquire Rank". They will be in touch within 48-72 hours with your rank assessment...most likely sooner as they are very prompt with their return correspondence. $24.95 for Advanced Rank placement and that's it! Everything else is FREE!
While you are on the site, please check out all that the AKPKF has to offer. This is a body of highly dedicated martial artists (all volunteers by the way) whose main goal is to help promulgate our beloved art form while keeping the integrity of the arts intact. Stop in and say hello or e-mail them here with any questions. Tell them I sent you!
Until Next time,
Sensei Tim
Check it out...the AKPKF...American Kick-Punch Karate Federation is having a 72 hour FREE Membership Drive! FREE membership (a $79.95 value)! FREE training material! During this special offer the only money you will spend is for your Diploma and Official Transcript (for accreditation) in the amount of $29.95! That's it and you only pay this AFTER you acquire rank!
This is a GREAT offer and the value of this goes way beyond just the financial savings. If you are serious about being a Martial Artist, then this is a fantastic opportunity to help this solid organization to promulgate our beloved art form.
Go to their web site and click on the spinning globe to acquire rank, but before you do, click on the link "Pemiere Membership" to see all of the great benefits associated with this FREE membership. While you are there, take the time to familiarize yourself with all that the AKPKF has to offer.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at any time or contact the AKPKF here. Tell them Sensei Tim Gannon sent you!
Until next time,
Sensei Tim
"Been away so long I hardly knew the place...gee it's good to be back home..."
OK gang...lots going on. Been revamping my training as well as working on a new Belt Ranking system based on combining what I know into one cohesive training system while eliminating the "useless" material that is just thrown in as filler. More to come.
Also been doing a lot of work with the American Karate Federation.
I would highly encourage anyone interested in a credible distance learning program in the martial arts to check them out. This is NOT a Diploma Mill!! You earn your rank! This program is not just about learning technique, but about training the body and mind as one. The physical training aspect of this program is awesome! Tell them I sent you.
Also, you should check out a piece of training equipment called the ROM.
Incredible piece of equipment. I am going to buy one to incorporate into my training. I tried this machine back in 1992 and it kicked my butt! Better machine today.
OK...that's it for now pleasure seekers! Keep training hard and never give up!
Until next time,
Sensei Tim
