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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.
Meeting Times
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.
Club Email Distribution List
The club email distribution list is our primary
means for distributing club information,
schedule/location changes, social activities
and other important information.
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
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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).
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Mr. Shem
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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.
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Mr. VanVleck
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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 fifth degree black belt. His rank
is also certified by ATAMA.
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Mr. Stein
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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.
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Mr. Trowbridge
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David Trowbridge, Senior Instructor
Mr. Trowbridge began studying American Kenpo in Colorado in
1995. He joined Stanford Kenpo as a second degree black belt in 2008.
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Mr. Neivert
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Robert Neivert, Senior Instructor
Mr. Neivert started with Stanford Kenpo as a junior in 1990 and was awarded his black belt in 2001. Mr. Neivert is a second degree black belt.
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Ms. Gedraitis
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Paula (Rickert) Gedraitis, Senior Instructor
Ms. Gedraitis 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.
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Mr. Littlefield
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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.
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Mr. Gupta
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Wade Gupta, Senior Instructor
After initially exploring Kenpo in Southern CA, Mr. Gupta began studying in earnest as an undergraduate at Stanford in 1999. He earned his black belt in 2009.
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Fees
As with all club sports, quarterly fees are $50 for students/faculty/staff. Quarterly fees for non-Stanford affiliate members is $100. 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.
Advertisement Posters
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Club can be found
here.
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