Seabrook Martial Arts Academy

Seabrook Martial Arts Academy Jamie Seabrook has been training in American Kenpo for 38 years. All classes are taught by Jamie Seabrook, 8th Degree American Kenpo Karate Black Belt.

Jamie Seabrook
9th Degree Black Belt American Kenpo (GM Todd Durgan + six 10th degrees), Black Belt Modern Arnis (GM Remy Presas), Black Belt Black Dragon Kung Fu (Master Paul Chau), Purple Belt Stripe 2 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Kyoshi Simon Sherbourne). Seabrook Martial Arts Academy (formerly Universal Karate Studios and Jamie Seabrook's Kenpo Karate) has been in consistent operation in London, Onta

rio, since 1995. Jamie received his 8th Degree under Grandmaster Larry Tatum in October 2020. Jamie also received his black belt in Modern Arnis under Grandmaster Remy Presas (1991), and a black belt in Black Dragon Kung Fu under Master Paul Chau (1994). In addition to American Kenpo training, students will also learn effective kickboxing and ground-fighting. Jamie Seabrook is a Blue Belt Stripe 2 in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Rener Gracie and Ryron Gracie (2018). Jamie Seabrook is available for online and in-person group and private lessons as well.

Two hours of Kenpo private lessons today at SMAA! In the first private lesson, Heteng Zhang joined online from Edmonton,...
09/15/2026

Two hours of Kenpo private lessons today at SMAA!

In the first private lesson, Heteng Zhang joined online from Edmonton, Alberta, where we worked on Coordination Set 2, Bowing to Buddha, Reprimanding the Bears, and Circling the Storm.

For the second lesson, Mike Klusman joined me in person and reviewed Long Form 8, Glancing Spear, Thrust into Darkness, Circling Fans, Rotating Destruction, Falcons of Force, The Bear and the Ram, Raining Lance, Desperate Falcons, and Leap of Death.

Mike will be heading back to Colorado tomorrow after spending the past week here training.

To top off the night, Mike took my wife, Chantel, and me out for dinner at 168 Sushi. Thanks so much, Mike, for the great company, and dinner!

What an incredible weekend at our 8th International Martial Arts Training Camp! The training, camaraderie, and energy we...
09/13/2026

What an incredible weekend at our 8th International Martial Arts Training Camp! The training, camaraderie, and energy were outstanding, with participants joining us from Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, Washington State, and Arizona.

A huge thank you to Robbie Dayton St. Jean for hosting us at Dynasty Martial Arts, and to everyone who travelled to train and support the event. A special thank you as well to Master Todd Durgan for making the trip once again and sharing his knowledge through two excellent seminars.

I was also honoured to test and promote three members from Seabrook Martial Arts Academy (SMAA) and the Phasic Kombatives Kenpo Alliance (PKKA). Congratulations to Shane Simms on his promotion to 1st Degree Black Belt, Ryan Demarest on his 3rd Degree Black Belt, and Lori Herrington on her 4th Degree Black Belt! The 90-minute test covered forms, sets, self-defense techniques, and sparring. This was especially meaningful as it was the first time I had promoted Shane and Ryan, and they will now be added to my Kenpo family tree of black belts.

Thank you to everyone who made this camp such a memorable experience. The friendships, training, and knowledge shared are what make these events so special.

We are already looking forward to our next major event at Dynasty Martial Arts in April 2027. Until then, keep training, keep learning, and keep pushing forward!

Our bi-annual International Martial Arts Training Camp at Dynasty Martial Arts in Blenheim, Ontario, begins tomorrow, an...
09/11/2026

Our bi-annual International Martial Arts Training Camp at Dynasty Martial Arts in Blenheim, Ontario, begins tomorrow, and we could not be more excited for the weekend ahead. To register now, contact Robbie Dayton St. Jean.

Before the big weekend gets underway, Lori Herrington and Mike Klusman III made a special trip to Seabrook Martial Arts Academy for two semi-private lessons. We spent one hour working on Long Form 7 and another hour on the 18-Section Punching Set. Mike traveled all the way from Colorado, while Lori made the trip from Arizona.

Following those two hours of focused training, we held our live international black belt class, where Mike and Lori were joined by Matt Trejo and Cheryl Twist. During the class, we reviewed Short Form 1, Long Form 1, Short Form 2, Long Form 2, Coordination Set 1, Aggressive Twins, Spreading Branch, Checking the Storm, Intellectual Departure, as well as the Orange Belt extensions to Triggered Salute and Thrusting Salute.

It was an incredible day of training, learning, and sharing martial arts with dedicated practitioners from across North America. Now, we are looking forward to an amazing weekend at Dynasty Martial Arts!

Excellent work tonight by 1st Degree Black Belt, Karri Barnes, who spent an entire lesson working on Long Form 2.Karri i...
09/10/2026

Excellent work tonight by 1st Degree Black Belt, Karri Barnes, who spent an entire lesson working on Long Form 2.

Karri is an outstanding black belt, and her thirst for knowledge and desire to continually deepen her understanding of the American Kenpo system are qualities that set a wonderful example for others.

It’s great to see her not only developing as a martial artist, but also growing as a leader and helping to strengthen the Kenpo community. Excellent work, Karri!

Tonight, I taught a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Sherbourne Martial Arts Academy.The class covered the palm-up cross cho...
09/09/2026

Tonight, I taught a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Sherbourne Martial Arts Academy.

The class covered the palm-up cross choke from the kneeling position, closed guard, and mount; two cross-choke counters from closed guard; five different collar-grab counters; the baseball-bat choke from side control transitioning to knee-on-belly; and the bread-cutter choke from both side control and the north-south position.

A great night of training and a lot of techniques to work on!

A Monday morning on a long weekend did not diminish the commitment of SMAA’s black belts, Josh and Ivan.In the first pri...
09/07/2026

A Monday morning on a long weekend did not diminish the commitment of SMAA’s black belts, Josh and Ivan.

In the first private lesson, Josh Girges reviewed American Kenpo’s Long Form 6 and Long Form 7, along with 4-, 5-, 6-, and 13-count Espada y Daga (sword and dagger) drills. We also worked through the Six-Count/Sumbrada drill using knives, sticks, and a combination of knives and sticks. We finished the session with Single Sinawali and the Visadario 6-Count Drill.

In the second private lesson, Ivan Valdivia worked on the Tiger and Crane (Fu Hok Seung Ying 虎鶴雙形) form from Black Dragon Kung Fu, as well as the Book Set (Panther Set) and 18-Section Punching Set. These sets trace back to James Wing Woo, whose teachings were strongly influenced by Hung Gar Kung Fu and who, in turn, had a significant influence on SGM Ed Parker.

Long weekends are for relaxing, but dedication to the martial arts doesn’t take a day off.

Solid morning of training today at SMAA.In the first hour, Brennan Weatherhead spent an hour working on the Kenpo Club S...
09/06/2026

Solid morning of training today at SMAA.

In the first hour, Brennan Weatherhead spent an hour working on the Kenpo Club Set and Long Form 5.

In the second hour, Callen Clark, Tommy Shepherd, and Brennan Weatherhead worked on Striking Set 1, Finger Set 1, Long Form 2, and Thrusting Wedge.

Today I participated in an excellent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Sherbourne Martial Arts Academy taught by Kyle Roy. We...
09/05/2026

Today I participated in an excellent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Sherbourne Martial Arts Academy taught by Kyle Roy.

We covered two cross chokes from the closed guard, four collar choke defenses from the closed guard, two counters to the cross choke from the closed guard, and two variations of the bread cutter choke from side control.

Spoiler alert! Shaun Thornhill will be testing for his 2nd Degree Black Belt on December 12, 2026, in Sarnia, Ontario.To...
09/05/2026

Spoiler alert! Shaun Thornhill will be testing for his 2nd Degree Black Belt on December 12, 2026, in Sarnia, Ontario.

Today, Shaun put in a focused two-hour private lesson at SMAA as he continues preparing for his upcoming test. In addition to working on continuous sparring, Shaun trained extensively on Evading the Storm, Obstructing the Storm, Twin Kimono, Spiraling Twig, Thrusting Wedge, Raking Mace, Shield and Mace, Fallen Cross, Gift of Destiny, Conquering Shield, Taming the Mace, Twirling Sacrifice, Cross of Death, Securing the Storm, Intercepting the Ram, Kneel of Compulsion, Striking Set 1, Finger Set 1, Long Form 2, Short Form 3, as well as the following Orange Belt extensions: Twisted Twig, Obscure Sword, Raining Claw, and Crashing Wings.

It was a productive and challenging session, and another important step toward Shaun’s 2nd Degree Black Belt test. The hard work continues as December 12 gets closer!

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