1st Interclub Tournament

Eastern U.S.A International Martial Arts Association Black Belt Hall of Fame

 The 25th Annual Global Leadership Conference and U.S.A. International Black Belt Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies was held November 9-10-11, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Was a great experience had by all.  3 days of training and leadership seminars representing multiple styles and disciplines taught by instructors from across the United States and around the world.  Rodney C. Peoples was inducted to the Black Belt Hall of Fame for the Fourth Time.  This time he was inducted for the Golden Achievement Award.  Rhonda and William Lashbrook where inducted for their outstanding International Competition.  Andrew Plitt was inducted for his Extraordinary Martial Arts Spirit.  Andrea Newman received a KYU Award for Student of the Year.  Clarence Newman received a KYU Award for Outstanding Dedication and Skill in the Martial Arts Field.

GSKA Division Championships

Golden State Karate Association (GSKA) Circuit of Champions Division Championships October 13^th & 14^th 2012 Lake Tahoe

It was a great weekend at the Montebleu Hotel and Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.  Sensei Rodney Peoples and 5 of his students Rhonda and Williams Lashbrook, Clarence and Andrea Newman and Cathlyn Abbott earned a minimum of 100 points throughout the year to compete for several Division Champions. 

William Lashbrook won two Belt Champions.  The first belt was won in Padded Weapons Black belt under the age of 18.  The other belt he won was in Continuous Sparring Black Belts under the age of 18.

Andrea Newman won a Championship belt in Padded Weapons Female 18 and older Brown belt and below.

Clarence Newman won a Championship belt in Okinawan Forms 18 and up Brown belt and below.

Cathlyn Abbott won a Championship belt in 13 and 14 Intermediate Female points sparring.

To top off the weekend Sensei Peoples was Inducted into the GSKA Black Belt Hall of Fame.

GSKA Karate Tournament 9-8-2012, Manteca, CA

Sensei Peoples and three other students completed in the GSKA Tournament in Manteca on 9-8-2012.

Sensei Peoples took first place in the 50 & Up Black Belt Sparring.

Catelynn Abbott took first place in the 13/14 Inter/Adv Girls Sparring.

Clarence Newman took first place in Brown Belt and Below Forms(Kata)

Andrea Newman took four place in 18 & Over Brown Belt & Below Women’s Sparring.

These four plus Williams and Rhonda Lashbrook have qualified for the Belt Finals in Lake Tahoe on October 13^th.

Tuition Drop!

Yes, that's correct, starting August 1, 2012 tuition for karate classes is dropping from $100 per month down to $75 per month until the end of the year.  We understand times are difficult for many people and we understand the physical and mental benefits that come from Martial Arts training.  We don't believe that the people in our community should go without those benefits so we are lowering our tuition to help people who want to experience better fitness, mental clarity and improved self-confidence to do so without putting a strain on their budget.

So If you've always wanted to study martial arts, but haven't been able to afford it or if you've had to stop your training because of money issues, come train with us and join our Karate family.

Please direct questions to (209) 296-4200 or post your questions as a comment.

16th Irish Cup

Rhonda and William Lashbrook from the Ko Sutemi West in Pine Grove joined the AKJU Team America International Competition team for the 16^th Irish Cup, held Dublin Ireland on Saturday, June 23^rd 2012.  The 16^th “Irish Cup” was held in Dublin’s National Basketball Arena, This is a multi – style event catering to Karate and JuJitsu, but it is open to all styles of martial arts.  The competitors had the opportunity to compete in Grappling, Individual and team Katas, Individual and team Sparring, Weapons and Self Defense.   This year the team consisted of 23 competitors.  The team had another outstanding day bringing home 27 Gold, 19 Silver and 18 Bronze medals; as well as 2 Grand Championships. 

Rhonda competed in Kata and won a Silver medal. 
William competed in Kata and also won a Silver Medal.   William also competed in Team Sparing and won a Bronze medal.

The A.K.J.U. TEAM AMERICA and A.K.J.U. ALL AMERICAN is a non discriminating Certified Federation recorded with the United States of America, State of Ohio, Office of the Secretary of State, which is open to all styles, age and belt rank, giving them the opportunity to travel and compete internationally and still remain in their own Dojo system of Federation.

A Carnival That Cares

Ko Sutemi West is proud to be a sponsor of the A Carnival that Cares.

August 25th 3:00pm - 7:00pm.

Location is Sterling Auto formerly Jackson Ford.

The money raised helps Autism.

There will be Outdoor Laser Tag, Rock Wall Climbing, Food, Carnival Games Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Bounce House and more.