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A very Happy New Year to all. Let us continue on in hope, determination, devotion and presence.

This evening is our Winter Solstice Loving-Kindness Meditation! 8pm-9:15pm Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95253885358

Our last Loving-Kindness meditation event was brilliant and serene. I cannot wait to sit again next Monday the 21st on the evening of the Winter Solstice. Join us, you'll be so happy you did!

Miss Maeve The Brave Browning tested and passed her 1st degree Black Belt test yesterday! She was inspiring to watch! Miss Browning’s favorite kata in our Kenpo system is Boxing Form. Her favorite food is key lime pie. And when she’s not karate flowin’ she loves watching the KC Chiefs win! Congratulations Miss Browning, on excellent test! ... We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Niko the Russian Lynx Kunakhovich! Mr. Kunakhovich is testing for his junior 1st degree Black belt this Friday! From Little Dragons to Black belt, he has been dedicated and determined to make it to this achievement. His favorite kata in our Kenpo system is Mass Attack. His favorite food is Tikka Masala. And when he’s not punching and blocking, he’s got his nose in a book! ... What a remarkable journey, Mr. Kunakhovich! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Lela the Assassin Nanos! Miss Nanos will be testing for junior 2nd degree black belt this Friday! Since she’s testing for second, Miss Nanos decided to give two answers to all of her favorites! Her favorite katas in our Kenpo system are Long 2 and Tiger and Crane. Her favorite foods are dumplings and sushi. And when she is not karate chopping, she is shooting her bow and arrow! Awesome motivation and spirit, ma’am! We are so proud of you!... In this video, you are watching the Kata, Bookset, which she decided to do on the fly! #akkawestport #akkakaratewestport #kenpokarate #withblackbeltexcellence

Sneak peak for Theory class #4 tonight!

Teach what we learn, learn what we teach.

Cleaning out my books and found this little gem. From Modern Bujutsu and Budo by Donn F. Draeger, within The Overlook Martial Arts Reader, vol. 2

Happy Juneteenth everyone! If you are unfamiliar with this holiday, check out this link! https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm

Testing for her 3rd degree black belt this weekend is Susanne "The Spirited Viking" Buhler! Susanne's favorite food is a delicious smoothie, her kids are the love of her life, and she has jumped off the highest bungee jump in the world, the Bloukrans Bridge, in Western Cape, South Africa! COngrats on making to 3rd degree black belt Ms. Buhler!

Testing for his black belt this weekend is Kent "Cowtown Kicker" Bernhard! Kent's favorite movie is Back to the Future, his favorite food is street tacos, and his favorite superhero is Superman! COngrats on making to black belt Mr. Bernhard!

Testing for his 2nd degree black belt this weekend is Clifton "Crane Hands" Dobson! When he's not winning plank competitions, Mr. Dobson reminds us what it means to train with passion and dedication. Congratulations on making it to 2nd degree black belt Mr. Dobson!

Testing for her 2nd degree black belt this weekend is Yesenia "The Viper" Bautista! Yesenia's favorite color is turquoise, spicy foods, and she is a big fan of Korean culture! COngrats on making to 2nd degree black belt Miss Bautista!

Testing for her black belt this weekend is Katherine "Lightfoot" Pineda! Katherine is passionate about wildlife and works at the KC zoo, her favorite fictional character is Luna Lovegood, and when she not throwing punches, she enjoys photography. COngrats on making to black belt Miss Pineda!