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Jun 03 2022

Karate Newsletter ~ June 2022

Here we are in June–knocking on summer’s door. 


The last couple of years have been challenging for our school. Since the time we closed for Covid we have only recovered about 30% of our students.

Below is a quote from Mr. Bob White which I believe is so very right on.
     

“A couple of years ago I hit some tennis balls with a good friend of mine who is a tennis pro, Andy Stewart. As I mentioned, he is a good friend. When the lesson was over, I paid for the lesson and Andy said I did not have to pay because it was on him. I told him that he was a professional and I know this is how he makes his living, and I gave him the money. I am sensitive about this because, as a person who also gets paid for the services provided, I have experienced people not wanting to pay their dues and [they] assume they don’t have to contribute to the school. There are not really many wealthy karate instructors or tennis teachers for that matter. In order for a service business to stay open, it is important that responsibilities are met. If the attitude is good, you give gladly, knowing it is an investment that will give you big returns.”


Your support is gratefully received. Remember, we are a 501C and donations are tax deductible.


Now for a bit of good news. First, on June 29th at 7:00 pm, Mr. White will be promoting David Brock to his 9th degree. Mr. White will be presenting him the belt he (Mr. White) wore for over 20 years as a 9th. David Brock has had a tremendous 50-year career as a student, competitor and teacher. I am immensely proud he will be Mr. White’s highest-ranking student. The ceremony will be conducted at Mr. White’s school in Costa Mesa where I know there will be a full studio of witnesses eager to show respect for this Kenpo Legend. If possible, drop by and congratulate this Kenpo Great.


Secondly, on July 9th we will be celebrating Mr. Bob Mitchell’s Birthday, here at KAKK. This will be festive and a prime opportunity to get photos and to meet some of the most exceptional martial artists. The event will be a potluck from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please email me at wycl55@sbcglobal.net

Hope to see you all at the studio soon.
Thank you.


Ken Kellogg

Written by Ken Kellogg · Categorized: 2022, blog, bob white, Studio · Tagged: Bob Mitchell, bob white, Martial Arts in Orange County

Aug 08 2017

2017, Bob White, & Bodhidharma

American Kenpo Karate in Orange County, CA

We have had a tough 2017.

Mr. Bob Mitchell lost his wife of 44 years, Diane, to liver disease on June 18th. My wife, Debbie, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Finally, my friend & teacher, Mr. Bob White, was diagnosed with both pancreatic cancer and throat cancer.

I have been honored to be able to call Bob White ‘instructor’ and friend for many years. He is a pillar of American Kenpo and martial arts, but now he’s fighting two cancers. Still, he is the model of strength and he still has time to talk about things I’m going through. He has such high praise for his wife, Barbara, who is also going through her own battles yet her major concern is him. Find out more about Mr. Bob White here.

Here are a few notes about Bodhidharma. There is a lot of legend mixed with some truths. This is some of what his Wikipedia article has to say:

Bodhidharma was a Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China, and regarded as its first Chinese patriarch. According to Chinese legend, he also began the physical training of the monks of Shaolin Monastery that led to the creation of Shaolin kung fu. In Japan, he is known as Daruma.

Little contemporary biographical information on Bodhidharma is extant, and subsequent accounts became layered with legend.

According to the principal Chinese sources, Bodhidharma came from the Western Regions, which refers to Central Asia but may also include the Indian subcontinent, and was either a “Persian Central Asian” or a “South Indian […] the third son of a great Indian king.” Throughout Buddhist art, Bodhidharma is depicted as an ill-tempered, profusely-bearded, wide-eyed non-Chinese person. He is referred as “The Blue-Eyed Barbarian” (Chinese: 碧眼胡; pinyin: Bìyǎnhú) in Chan texts.

Aside from the Chinese accounts, several popular traditions also exist regarding Bodhidharma’s origins.

The accounts also differ on the date of his arrival, with one early account claiming that he arrived during the Liu Song dynasty (420–479) and later accounts dating his arrival to the Liang dynasty (502–557). Bodhidharma was primarily active in the territory of the Northern Wei (386-634). Modern scholarship dates him to about the early 5th century.

Bodhidharma’s teachings and practice centered on meditation and the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra. The Anthology of the Patriarchal Hall (952) identifies Bodhidharma as the 28th Patriarch of Buddhism in an uninterrupted line that extends all the way back to the Gautama Buddha himself.

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Written by MJ · Categorized: 2017, blog, bob white · Tagged: 2017, bob white, bodhidharma

Sep 21 2016

Bob White Seminar Tomorrow! Sept. 22nd

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Bob White 2016 Seminar Poster at Kellogg’s American Kenpo Karate

If you want to learn and expand your Kenpo you should attend quality seminars that will increase your skill and knowledge of this art, sport, and lifestyle. This Thursday at 6pm, Kellogg’s American Kenpo Karate is pleased to present Master Bob White! He will be teaching about the Evolution of Kenpo and will discuss the progression of the art over the last 50 years and why it will continue.

This is not just any seminar. This is an opportunity to learn from the best of the best, taught by a world renowned Martial artist! The seminar is open to all and the cost is $25 to attend. For more information and driving directions, keep reading!

Written by MJ · Categorized: blog · Tagged: bob white, seminar

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