The inspiration and first recipient of MADLEAPS is 11 yr old, ikkyu, Logan McIntyre who was nominated to the National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington.

After submitting an essay describing the strong role that martial arts has played in the development of his character, he was selected to represent his school at the conference this spring. He is not only the youngest person to be accepted from his middle/high school, he was the only one!

The following are excerpts from Logan's essay:

"As you go on in the many levels in karate, the things that you thought were hard become easier, because you learn to have a stronger mind and can meet the mental and physical challenges..." and "I think that karate has been very good for me and is why I am doing well in school....I have learned to stay focused in class...and I like to be a role model for other kids by leading by example."

We at SFMAI are very proud of all of the kids in the WK Karate program and grateful for the support and loyalty of their families. These kids are the future of our dojo and the world!

WKK Dojo Tournament from left to right,
Back row: Shihan Jose Cotton(WKK NY Branch Chief) Peter Sterling (1st Place - Middle Weight division, Michal Malinowski, Second row: Sempai Mari Kakuno (corner judge) Sempai Laura Belsey (First Place), Sensei Maria Van Dessel, (coach) Rondell Romiel, (2nd place Heavy Weight) Peter Chiu (1st Place - Heavy Weight)
First row: Daniel Prates, (1st Place - LIght Weight) Sensei Michelle Gay (coach)
Absent from the picture: Sempai Diane Bank, Sempai Donna Green, Sempai Zachary Chang corner judges Sensei David SheegerCenter Judge and Darcie EckertBrown Belt, Administrative Volunteer!

Saturday December 5, 2009 we hosted a semi-knockdown tournament for adults. We welcomed students from 3 other dojos: Sensei Iwata, Sensei Tetsuya Sato and Shihan Maria (yes, her other rank is Shihan!) brought their students to mix it up with those from WKK NYC dojo. The fights were well matched, the action fast and strong and the cheering loud. Time to move to a larger location!

Upcoming World Kanreikai Events:
Black Belt Test:
Saturday February 27th 11am, HQ
NYC Dojo Belt Test, Adults and Children:
Saturday March 20th
Montreal WKK Semi-Knockdown, Kata, Weapons Tournament:
Saturday May 1, 2010

WK Karate Adult Schedule WK Karate Children's Schedule

World Kanreikai Karate Organization

Movement Coaching Workshops
taught by Michelle Gay, CMA, RSME/T, ACE
Workshop format consists of lecture and discussion, observation practice, and hands-on cueing skills. In addition, anatomy workshops will include strategies for injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, stretching and strengthening exercises.

• Learn powerful new language to motivate and inspire your clients/students.
• Sharpen your observational skills.
• Create unique strategies for coaching across a wide range of age and ability.
• Gain valuable insight into the non-verbal realm of movement.
• Bring more clarity, creativity and efficiency to your coaching.

3-D Movement: Directions, Dimensions, Spirals
Saturday March 27, 10:30 - 1:30pm
Movement Dynamics: Time, Space and Flow.
Saturday March 27, 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Movement Patterns and Progressions
Sunday March 28, Part 1 - 10:30 - 1:30
Part II 2:30 - 5:30pm

Full Workshop Fee
$375.00
Individual Workshops $100.00
SMAI Members receive a 10% discount.
Work-study position available.

Despite an effort to separate the information contained in these workshops into discrete packages, it is inevitable and desirable that they overlap.

Taijitsu Academy - FujiRyu Jiu Jitsu with Shihan Kyoshi Takeuchi Sundays @ 3 - 5:00pm

Sina Tursia Wali Kali F.I.S.T. Sundays @ 9am - 11am

Infant Developmental Movement Classes
Thursdays Jan. 28 - March 25 10:30 - 11:45

Tarot with Enrique Enriquez:
Saturday January 30th 2:30 - 4:30

Michelle Gay's book - featuring many of her young karate students- is available on Amazon.com

In preparation for her book Run Like A Girl, Black Belts Michelle Gay and Donna Green were interviewed about their experiences as women training in karate. Read the article

Equipe Jucao BJJ hosted its first competition seminar with Braulio Estima, January 17, 2010 at SFMAI. The seminar was attended by over 40 BJJ enthusiasts and according to Chad Smith the seminar was "Very cool and very focused." Special Guest Instructor, World Champion Braulio Estima covered "moves from guards" with detailed instructions that highlighted position transitions, their inter-relatedness and their applications in competition.

EQ plans to offer similar seminars in the future! BJJ Class Schedule at SFMAI.