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MKG Martial Arts Proudly Presents:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Coach John Will Straight From Australia!

Monday, July 15th, 2013

6:00pm – 8:30 pm

Cost $65.00

A seminar with John Will is an experience not to be missed. John is a MASTER teacher and practitioner.

John is one of the BJJ Dirty Dozen – the first twelve Non-Brazilian BJJ Black Belts in the world. He was awarded the rank of Black Belt by Rigan and Jean Jacques Machado in 1998. An accomplished martial artist with extensive training in countless arts, he now travels the world conducting seminars on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, RBT, MMA as well as law enforcement and military.

For the seminar at MKG, John will be concentrating on Stand up and No Gi Grappling.

Gi’s are NOT required.  All Levels are Welcome.  Please see the office for more details.

We request that all attendees register on our Event Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/168864873283151/?context=create

MKG Martial Arts

10714 5th Ave NE

Seattle, WA 98133

206-789-2411

www.mkgseattle.com

Kali/JKD Seminar in Seattle

Guro Rick Faye returns to MKG Seattle June 15 & 16, 2013.

This seminar is a MUST for those in the MKG Seattle family and highly recommended for all.

Guro Rick is highly respected throughout the world and is renowned as both a teacher and practitioner.

June 15 & 16, 2013
11:30 to 4:30 Both Days
$140 Both Days or $90 For One Day

Boxing Classes in Seattle at MKG Martial Arts

2012 US Olympic Team Boxer Queen Underwood will be teaching the next 5 week boxing course at MKG Seattle starting on June 8th.
 
These classes are suitable for ALL levels of experience from beginner to advanced.  These 1 hour Classes will be… offered 2 days a week. No membership required or minimum classes attended.  Individuals can decide to drop in class at any time.  Cost is only $5 for current MKG members and $10 for non-members.

Starts June 8-July 13
Mondays 8PM
Saturdays 10AM

Queen is the new 2013 Continental Champion at 60kg.  She is a six-time national boxing champion including a 2009 Continental Championship; 2010 Bronze medal at the World Games in Barbados; 2010 National Champion; a gold medalist at the 2012 USA Olympic Trails in Spokane, WA; a 2013 Independence Cup Bronze Medalist and a 2013 USA National Champion. Queen has been a frequent medalist in international competition boxing in Ecuador, Canada, China, Ireland, Venezuela, Trinidad, Barbados and a host of other nations.

Muay Thai Seminar With Grandmaster Chai Sirisute in Portland, OR

The Godfather of Muay Thai in the United States will be conducting a 2 day seminar in Portland, OR this weekend.  Ajarn Chai Sirisute has worked tirelessly to establish Muay Thai in the United States since 1968.  Since Master Chai has cut back on his teaching schedule Portland is the closest city in the Pacific Northwest hosting him.  If you can make the journey it is well worth the time.

Update your schedules. We have firm dates on advanced training opportunities with some of the biggest names in the martial arts world this spring. MKG is dedicated to cross training in the martial arts and we are proud of the diverse opportunities that are in the pipeline.

March – Guro Dan Inosanto – Kali / JKD / Silat – March 23 & 24, 2013
April – Guro Jon Escudero – Lighting Scientific Arnis – April 20 & 21, 2013
April – Guro Diana Rathborne – Womens Self Defense and 10 AM Sunday Seminar – April 27 & 28, 2013
June - Guro Rick Faye – Kali / JKD / Silat – June 15 & 16, 2013
July – Coach John Will – BJJ – July 15, 2013
September – Professor Salem Assli – Savate / La Boxe Francaise – Tentative TBD/TBA
October – Ajarn Chai Sirisute – Muay Thai – Tentative TBD/TBA

We are also planning to reboot our 10:00 AM Sunday Seminar Series and researching Krabi-Kbrabong, Sayoc, boxing and Muay Thai mini-workshops. Be sure to Like our Facebook page for the most up to date information on MKG Seattle events.

Seattle Boxing Classes at MKG Martial Arts – 5-Week Course Starts April 29th

Hi,

We’re excited to be offering our Women’s Self-Defense course again this weekend.

To accommodate the seminar we will need to cancel the 11:00 martial arts classes.  The 11:00 Phase, 11:00 BJJ and 11:00 STX Level 2 classes are cancelled.  CrossFit, Open Gym and business hours are not affected.

Thank you for your consideration.

Andy Wilson

Women’s Self Defense Workshop April 27, 2013

We are excited to announce that we have nailed down April 27th, 2013 as the date for our FULL Women’s Self Defense seminar this year.  We will be flying in Guro Diana Rathborne who is a subject matter expert within the worldwide MKG International Martial Arts organization and has extensive experience instructing the course and working with various law enforcement groups.

Space is extremely limited!  Reserve your spot online at https://www.facebook.com/messages/conversation-id.350880358355519#!/events/226747430803788/ and enroll before April 15th and and save $15.00.  Contact us at 206-789-2411 for further instructions.

In this course you will learn the entire Women’s Self Defense program from the famous MKG International Martial Arts organization.  This most practical, effective and easy to apply course is conducted in Seattle only once per year so DO NOT miss this opportunity.  You will learn the essential awareness and avoidance skills, what works when physical force becomes necessary and actually practice FULL power against an instructor and on equipment.

Empower yourself in this awesome course this April.

Date: April 27, 2013

Time: 11:00 to 5:00 (1/2 hour lunch)

Course: $95.00 if you enroll before 04/15/2013 or $110.00 after.

Suitable for women ages 14 and older.

Double Under / Jump Rope Class at CrossFit @ MKG

Kyle Easter from Crossrope will be coming to our gym to teach a double under clinic. Space is limited to 20 athletes. The cost is $10 per person. The first 20 members to respond and pay, will have their spot reserved. Please give your payment (cash only please) to the front desk and make sure your name gets added to the roster!

Date: Saturday, April 13th
Time: 12:00 to 1:30
Cost: $10.00 (CASH Only)

Reserve Your Spot Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/144850922347465/

The clinic will cover the elements of proper technique, fixes to common errors and problems and programming drills to aid in improvement. These training methods have been proven to successfully help individuals reach 100′s of unbroken double unders and even unbroken triple unders.

The clinic content, drills and programming are not CrossRope specific and athletes will be required to use their own ropes or ropes from your facility. However, the last portion of the clinic will be dedicated to explaining why the CrossRope System is such an effective training tool for double under and overall fitness improvement. Anyone that is interested will have the opportunity to demo the CrossRope System and will also be able to make an order through Kyle, which includes free shipping.

Arnis / Escrima Seminar With LSAI Master Jon Escudero in Seattle

 
Please visit and register on our Facebook Event page to reserve your spot.  https://www.facebook.com/events/557267327640411/

Please be aware that the 11:00 Savate Level 2, BJJ and Phase classes are cancelled this Saturday, March 23rd due to the Guro Inosanto seminar this weekend. All students are welcome to attend the 10:00 classes to make up for lost class time. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. All 10:00 classes and the CrossFit class at 11:00 will still occur.

Guro Dan Inosanto in Seattle, WA  March 2013

The legend returns to Seattle this March for a 2 day seminar.  For 21 years now Guro Chris Clarke and Northwest Kali / JKD have been bringing Guro Dan Inosanto to the Pacific Northwest.  MKG Seattle is honored to assist Guro Chris in this effort by using our facility for the seminar.

Without question, Dan Insosanto, is a living treasure, and a true master of martial arts.  A prolific teacher, writer, and researcher, Inosanto has dedicated over 50 years of his life to the development, growth and promotion of functional martial arts.

His life-long practice of various combative arts and expertise gives him a unique perspective on the art and science of combative disciplines throughout the world.

Si Gung / Tuhan Inosanto will present techniques, exercises and training drills from various arts which are a sampling of curriculum from the Los Angeles Academy including:

Kali, Eskrima, Silat, Muay Thai, Grappling (BJJ and Shooto), Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jeet Kune Do

Contact Christopher Clarke at nwkali@yahoo.com or by phone at 877-553-5254.

Students from all schools and of all abilities are warmly welcome and encouraged to attend.  Please read through the seminar flyer and reserve your spot by regsistering for this Facebook event page.

Payment will be by CASH ONLY and exact change would be deeply appreciated.

The MAX10 Challenge Returns March 2nd!

Are you ready to lose weight, get fit, and have so much fun it won’t even feel like you are working out?

After a 5 month hiatus the MKG MAX10 10-Week Boot Camp Challenge Returns.  Formerly Body Sculpt Challenge.

Boot Camp is a great way to get your metabolism revving and turn your body into a fat-burning machine. Our 10-Week Boot Camp is proven to help you shed unwanted pounds and inches!

Meet Tanya, since starting MAX10 in July she has lost over 55 lbs and 20% body fat. Let us show you how to get in the best shape of your life the healthy way!

Don’t wait – SIGN UP TODAY!

10-Week Boot Camp Challenge
March 2 – May 11
Camp starts with mandatory check-in, orientation and measurements on Saturday, March 2nd at 11:00 am.

Classes: 7:00 pm Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday
Cost: $287 + tax

Camp includes:  2 classes per week; Boot Camp Coach to support goal setting and provide motivation and nutrition coaching; group camaraderie; t-shirt and gloves

For more information, give me a call or shoot me an email!

Nicole Marinez
Director, MAX10 Fitness & Boot Camp
MKG Martial Arts

Nicole.Marinez@MKGSeattle.com
Phone: 206.789.2411
www.maxfitnessbootcamp.com

MKG Seattle Class Schedule – Adult Martial Arts 2013

Our Adult Martial Arts Program class schedule is designed to accomodate everyone from an absolute beginner with no experience whatsoever to the dedicated martial artist with decades of experience.  Give us a call at 206-789-2411 to schedule your FREE private lesson and inquire about our 30 day FREE trial.

Foundations Program Options

CAP Program – Combat Sports Options

CAP Program – Combat Fighting Options

Join us for a FREE self defense class / training workshop in North Seattle this Saturday, February 23rd, 2013.

We had intended to conduct one of our full weekend Self-Defense Training workshops this spring before news of the attacks in North Seattle was released last week. We have instead decided to do an emergency FREE community service mini-workshop as time is of the essence with the attacker still at large.

Please join us on Saturday morning February 23rd from 10:00 to 11:30 am for a FREE self-defense primer conducted by the MKG Martial Arts Seattle self-defense trainers.

We will be opening this one up for women and men as the awareness and avoidance training is appropriate for all people.

UPDATE: We had over 100 people attend the free introduction on 02/23/13.  The FULL course has been booked for March 30 & 31, 2013.  Space is limited.

Please register on this event page to hold your spot.

http://www.mkgseattle.com/programs/adult-programs/self-defense/

Bully Prevention and Stranger Danger Workshops at MKG Martial Arts.  FREE This Weekend.

We will be offering two workshops for kids ages 5 and up on Saturday, March 9th.  Both these workshops are FREE for everyone in the Seattle community.

First will be a Stranger Danger / Safety Awareness class for kids ages 5 and up.  The class will cover anti-abduction / kidnapping prevention principles in a safe, fun and high energy class.

Following the Stranger Danger workshop at 2:30 PM we will begin our Bully Busters / Kids Self Defense class for kids ages 9 to 16.  As you know bullying has become an epidemic in this country and with the advent of computers and social media the channels and severity of bullying is even worse.  This class will go from 2:30 to 4:00 PM.

Please join us in our efforts to keep our kids healthier, happier and more confident through our Bully Prevention and Stranger Danger community service programs.

Dear Kid’s Martial Arts Parents ,

We hope that you are enjoying the new year as much as we are.  January was a fun month for us as we rolled out some of the changes within the program.

Most of our parents have seen the changes going on, and many have been asking some questions about the specifics, so I wanted to make sure that I shared with  you some of the main details of what is going on with the MKG Kids program in 2013.

As always, some of the belt tests have been altered to reflect refinements within the curriculum.  If your child is green belt or higher, they should inquire about possible changes to their test.

The first major change that we are including more grappling into our curriculum.   Little Ninjas will now be alternating between Kickboxing and Grappling months.  Juniors and Teens will now have the opportunity to work on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in the intermediate/advanced classes.  When we added in BJJ we took out the JKD trapping that we had been doing, as the fundamentals were keeping the classes from being as dynamic as we would like them to be.

Juniors and Teens are now moved away from monthly tip tests, and are doing individual attendance cards.  It is the student’s responsibility to ring the cards to a Sifu or Sihing (preferably before class) and get their attendance taken care of for the day.  The cards will be kept in the youth oom, in the holder that we have set up.  We cannot mark students off for any day other than the current day.  Responsibility is a key attribute of a martial artist.

Students can do a make up class by coming to an extra day during the week.  If you are a Monday/Wednesday student, that means that you should come to a Tuesday or Thursday within the two weeks after your absence to make up your classes.  Teens and anyone who cannot come on an alternating day can schedule to meet with Sifu Ryan on a Friday at 5:30 pm.

We have a brand new Youth Wall that has been put onto the wall that is in front of the youth mats.  We will have important information up on this wall: flyers and upcoming events, special information, descriptions of programs, etc.

Anyone who would like to share their thoughts/experiences with the MKG Youth Program, please send and e-mail to info@mkgseattle.com and let me know what you would like to put up.

We have a new Black Belt Excellence assignment out right now that we will be  focusing on for the next few months: Goal Setting.  Making and Achieving a goal isn’t  something that can truly be done in a single month, it’s a task that can take many months, if not years.  If your child has not received a copy of the new Black Belt Excellence assignment, we have extras in the youth room.

Special Events:

March 2, 2013: “Safety Awareness / Stranger Danger” and “Bully Buster / Self Defense” Workshops.
We will be hosting a pair of seminars to help students focus on being safety conscious.  These seminars will be absolutely free to anyone who wishes to attend them.  Age restrictions are 5+ years old for the Safety Awareness/Stranger Danger seminar, and 9+ years old for the Bully Buster/Self Defense seminar.  Exceptions can be made by instructor approval.

March 29/30, 2013: Black Belt Test.  MKG Youth Program will be hosting it’s very first Black Belt Test.  We have two students who have been at MKG for about 7 years, and have shown great skill and focus.  Both will be taking the two day test.  The first day will be a closed test with just instructors.  The second day we invite all of our youth students to join in to watch them complete their test and join in on a potluck!

If you are NOT a student and would like more information on our program please visit this link to get started.

If you have any questions, please let us know.  We are very excited about seeing all of our students continuing to take steps forward in their training.

Sincerely,
MKG Martial Arts Kids Program Staff

The Little Dojo / International Fook Yueng Chuan Association Presents:  Fook Yueng Chuan Seminar With Steve Smith

The Little Dojo / International Fook Yueng Chuan Association
(509) 301-2274
Yeungchuan@gmail.com
www.thelittledojo.com

Date: Sat. Feb 23, 12:00-5:00; Sun. Feb 24, 10:00-3:00.

Location: MKG Seattle, 10714 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA  98125

Investment: $175 for 2 days or $100 for 1 day. CASH ONLY or arrange payment with Steve Smith at the contact information provided.

Will be covering the principles of Fook Yueng Chuan / Shoshin Ryu Karate Jitsu. Fook Yueng was a mentor to the late Bruce Lee and a Chinese Opera player and friend of Bruce Lee’s father. Steve Smith is an Inheritor of Fook Yueng’s systems.

Topics will include:
- Balance stealing
- Leading
- Skill development drills
- Red Boat Wing Chun
- Mantis / Mantis Chi-na
- Weapons defense
- Partner Work
- Closing and Foot Work

Looking for that last minute holiday gift?

MKG Seattle has a series of great gifts for everyone!

1 Month of MAX Fitness + Gloves for $24.95.
 
1 On Ramp session + Cross Fit T-Shirt for $47.95.
 
1 Month of Adult Martial Arts classes + Shirt + Gloves + Rattan Sticks for $97.
 
1 Month of Kid’s Martial Classes + Uniform for $24.95.

Gift Boxes will be available till the end of the month, get them before they are gone!

Hello MKG Student and Fans,

We have recently been made aware that some of our e-mails may not be getting to you.  Many of our e-mails come from a third party program called Perfect Mind, and we have been made aware that some e-mail providers see the amount of e-mail coming from Perfect Mind and mark it as a spamming program.  This means that the e-mails aren’t being delivered to you, not even to your spam folder.  The e-mail provider is blocking them before they ever get to any filters you can set up.

We do not send email that we would consider to be spam.  We strive to provide content and helpful hints and suggestions rather than simply advertising programs.

We are asking all of our students, including you, to please contact your provider and let them know that you receive e-mails from us that go through a third party (Perfect Mind), and that it is important that they do not block these e-mails from going through.

These e-mails pertain to closures, your account, seminars, and many other urgent matters that you need to know about.  If you have any questions please let us know, and we thank you for your assistance in this matter.

MKG Staff