Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:30pm - 8:30pm in Burnham Pavilion
Saturday: 10am - Noon in the Ford Center (the same building as Burnham)

Burnham Pavilion is located in the back of the Ford Center, at the corner of Serra & Galvez. Directions are available from: [campus map]   [google map] Enter through the doors of Ford Center, go straight down the hallway to the gym at the back of the building. Look for the people with the black uniforms (gis). Note that you will need a Stanford ID in order to enter the gym. If you do not have a Stanford ID, please contact us if you plan on attending so that we can make proper arrangements for entry.

Weeknight workouts are centered around small groups of similarly skilled students. Saturday workouts are centered around individual student needs.

Beginners will learn basic blocks, kicks, strikes, self defense techniques, forms and be introduced to sparring. Continuing students will have an opportunity to earn belt ranks.

Club Constitution

The Club Constitution document (MS word doc) can be seen here.

Club Waiver

Everyone attending SKKA classes is required to have read and signed a copy of the club wavier. A copy of the club wavier is available here.

Instructors

Ms. Minneti	Barbara Minneti, Head Instructor Ms. Minneti, an eighth degree black belt, has been studying Kenpo Karate since 1969. Her rank in Aiki Ju-jitsu and Kenpo are recognized by the United States National Karate Association (USNKA) and American Teachers Association of the Martial Arts (ATAMA).
Mr. Shem	Tom Shem, Master Instructor Mr. Shem, a sixth degree black belt, has been studying Martial arts since 1974. In addition to Kenpo Karate, he has also studied Judo, Jujitsu, and kick-boxing. He is also a member of USNKA and ATAMA.
Mr. VanVleck	Kenneth Van Vleck, Master Instructor Mr. Van Vleck began with Stanford Associated Martial Arts (SAMA) in 1987. He is now recognized by the Stanford Kenpo Karate Association as a fourth degree black belt. His rank is also certified by ATAMA.
Mr. Stein	Gregory Stein, Senior Instructor Mr. Stein, a second degree black belt, started with Stanford Kenpo as a freshman in 1987. Since then, he has also studied Jujitsu, Tai Chi Chuan, Tang Soo Do, Muay Thai, and Eskrima.
Mr. Neivert	Robert Neivert, Senior Instructor Mr. Neivert started with Stanford Kenpo as a junior in 1990. He was awarded his black belt in 2001.
Ms. Rickert	Paula Rickert, Senior Instructor Ms. Rickert started with Stanford Kenpo as a graduate student in 1993.  Prior to Kenpo, she also briefly studied Judo.   She was awarded her black belt in 2001.
Mr. Littlefield	Jay Littlefield, Senior Instructor Mr. Littlefield started with Stanford Kenpo as a graduate student in the spring of 1994. He was awarded his black belt in 2006.
Mr. Bibany	Hossam El Bibany, Senior Instructor Mr. Bibany started with Stanford Kenpo as a graduate student in the Fall of 1990. He was awarded his black belt in 2007.

Fees

As with all club sports, quarterly fees are $50. Make checks payable to ASSU Stanford Kenpo Karate Association and indicate your Stanford I.D. on the check (if you have one). Checks are greatly preferred, but cash is accepted.

Clothing/Uniform

Club members are required to wear a karate uniform (gi) to all classes. Prospective club members may wear loose pants and a plain t-shirt for the first few sessions. Men are required to wear an athletic cup and a mouthpiece is mandatory for all students when sparring. The cost of the uniform is $50 and includes a uniform (gi) with belt, mouthpiece, and club T-shirt. Cash or checks are accepted. Athletic cups are available at most athletic stores and should be purchased by the student.

Stanford Facilities Schedules

If you wish to practice Kenpo on your own outside of class, here are some links to Stanford Facilities Schedules. The web version is not always up to date, so be sure to check at each facility for additional hours.

• Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness Facility Schedules

Advertisement posters for the Kenpo Karate Club can be found here.