2.07.06
Students…
Please join me in “Congratulating”! Sifu Thea Ildefonzo. The Great
Grandmaster has given her the name of “Tiger Palm”. We now have two
Leaping Tiger Instructors who have been awarded a name from the GGM -
the first instructor being “Red Dragon” Sifu Alana Lucas and now Sifu
Ildefonzo. As you all know it is not easy for us to receive a name from
the GGM. You must remain patience – and hopefully your time will come.
So when it does happen it is a time to celebrate.
Always remain true to the principles or Shaolin Kenpo…
Professor~
1.17.06
Students…
I would like all of you to join me in Congratulating Sifu Thea
Ildefonzo. She is officially taking over The Leaping Tiger ROCK School.
As you know Sifu Ildefonzo has been the head instructor of the school
since we started the school a few years ago. Sifu has been running the
school under my direction these pass years. Mr. Nepomuceno has been
assisting Sifu with the classes and doing a great job. With the rank of
Sifu 3rd Degree Black Belt – Sifu Ildefonzo can now open the school
under her name. I am very “Proud” of the work Sifu has done with the
students of ROCK. She has run the school with “Great Pride and Respect”.
I know she will continue in this direction with the school now under her
name.
At this time the school will remain Leaping Tiger ROCK Shaolin Kenpo. I
will meet with Great Grandmaster to receive his blessing in renaming the
school under Sifu Thea Ildefonzo. We will then enter the school in the
International Shaolin Kenpo Association. And add the school to the ISKA
Tree.
Always remain true to the principles of Shaolin Kenpo...
Professor~
January-2006
12.21.05
Students…
First of all "Congratulations" to all the students promoted Dec. 17th.
Once again the Demo was awesome - all the students did a great job. For
students who were unable to attend the Promotions / Demo or the BBQ
Celebration Sunday 18th. Here are the names and new ranks…
3rd Degree Black
Sifu Magnolia Vinluan
Sifu Teodora Ildefonzo
2nd Degree Black
Mr. Paul Nepomuceno
1st Degree Black
Ms Mia Taber
Ms Amanda Taber
3rd Degree Brown
Adriana Castro
Green/Brown Belt
Richard Hong
Mary Chan
Blue/Green Belt
Ivan Castro
Jaime Valle
Blue Belt
Jennifer Fonseca
Purple/Blue Belt
Ray Hafalia
Larry Fonseca Jr.
Cindy Chan
Christine Liu
Matthew Meyer
John Louise Paramel
Melina Garcia
Thomas Delaney
Purple Belt
Taesia Lucas Turner
Mikaela Castro
Aracelia Romero
Again "Congratulations"…
Reminder - Next class will be on Dec. 29th. Use your regular times for
this class.
Shaolin Kenpo
Professor~
9.19.05
Students…
We had a great turn out for the Shotokan Karate Tournament this last
Saturday. I would like to give a special - "Thanks and Appreciation" to
all the students and parents who attended the tournament.
Congratulations to:
Zahara - 1st Place Forms (Went up for Grand Champion)
Adriana - 1st Place Forms (And missed Grand Champion by 1 one hundredth
of a point - .01)
Richard - 1st Place Forms (Also just missed Grand Champion)
Denise - 3rd Place Forms
Jennifer - 2nd Place Forms
Lil Larry - 4th Place Forms
Lil Larry - 5th Place Fighting
Other attendees: Sifu Docena / Larry and family...
Great work - all of you!!!
Very good 2 hour+ bag workout yesterday (Sunday) and BBQ. We will be
working a lot more on "Getting the Points"… Tournament fighting. Sifu is
thinking about having a Saturday Sparring Class. We'll talk more about
time and dates later. All students will need to buy sparring gear -
before we start the classes. Any questions - be sure to get back to me.
Shaolin Kenpo In-House Tournament, Daly City
Sep. 24th - this Saturday - be sure to turn-in your applications!
Shaolin Kenpo
Professor~
5.31.05
Hello Students…
This year - because of the scheduling of the Shaolin Kenpo Promotions
for June 18th. Some of the students and myself will not be able to
attend the June 18th promotions. We will need to have an additional
Promotion Celebrations for the After School Leaping Tiger ROCK Students
and Leaping Tiger Students who will not be able to make the June 18th
date. This will be...
Date: June 11, 2005 (Saturday)
Time: 2pm
Location: Leaping Tiger School Mission Street
Food: Pot Luck BBQ
Everyone is welcome - family and friends… Remember parking is tuff in
front of the school. There should be sufficient parking around the
corner and across the bridge. We do not want to block anyone's driveway
- or park on the sidewalk.
For the June 18th promotion - we will be having a Demo. We will discuss
all the details this week in class. We still want to have a good
representation of The Leaping Tiger School at the June 18th promotions.
And honor the students being promoted that day.
Shaolin Kenpo
Professor~
8.12.04
The Leaping Tiger Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 12th at
Beresford Park, San Mateo.
Click
Here for driving directions from the studio to Beresford Park.
12.16.03
Hello Students...
Very good
food - Sunday. For the students who brought in the food and
Mr. Nepomuceno's cake - Thank you very much!!!
As we discussed
Sunday (a reminder) and for the students that couldn't
make it. There will be no class until January 8th, Thursday. Same
times as 2003 for now. I hope everyone can make the Leaping Tiger Xmas
Dinner - December 21st. (Sunday). Please info. any students that do
not
have an e-mail address. This is about a month of no classes so be sure
to practice at home if you can. If any students want to get together
for a workout Dec. 28th or Jan. 4th. just give me a call and I will
open
the studio for you (I may need a workout myself )...
Shaolin
Kenpo
Professor~
12.03.03
Students...
Just checking.
We were talking about starting a kids class. Do you have any kids interested
in starting karate?
Professor~
12.01.03
Just
a reminder...
The fee
for the belt test was suppose to be pay before testing. I've been very
busy the last couple of weeks and forgot to remind the students testing
to pay for their test. If you haven't paid yet please get back to me.
I will be turning in the fees to Great Grandmaster tonight or tomorrow.
Professor~