Falcon 1 Karate

10/19/2026

Developing striking power and strong stance last week at Rock Quarry. It is important to practice hitting something with resistance in our martial arts training. Practice movements in the air is good to develop muscle memory but doesn't prepare us to use our karate in a situation where we may need to strike an opponent.

Here we see a good stance to provide a base for the punches and strong biomechanics to align the muscles and joints to deliver a solid strike to the solar plexus!

10/12/2026

No class tonight at the facility due to fall break. Classes will resume as normal tomorrow!

10/09/2026

The students had a fun time working nunchuck drills this week to focus on aim and timing. Good swings!

10/02/2026

Training our balance, body control and explosiveness with some sumo wrestling with our youth. Sumo wrestling pairs well with karate because the ability to keep yourself upright while controlling an aggressor is an important skill in self defense. It allows us to train our stance, posture and control with a resisting opponent.

09/30/2026

Some tough kindergarten and 1st graders at Verner Elementary showing off their sidekick training. Sidekicks take a lot of practice to learn but can be a very effective tool for self defense as it is a powerful kick that can stop the opponents movement toward you.

They are feeling the burn today!

09/16/2026

09/11/2026

In weapons sparring range is a huge advantage. Bo is very strong because of it's reach and power. If you have the shorter weapon you must rely on speed and aggression to get in and close distance. Get past the bo's guard and blitz with short range attacks. The challenge is breaking thru that long range of the bo without being incapacitated in the process. Sai and tonfa provide armor to your arms which you use to shield yourself on the entry and they are very effective close range. Sai and tonfa can also be swung out to attack the hands of the bo person to reduce their capacity to use their weapon effectively.

09/11/2026

Congratulations to Jared Smith who earned his brown belt III last Thursday. He persevered through a challenging 3 hour test and proved his discipline, knowledge and perseverance. One step closer to black belt!

09/11/2026

Congratulations to Holli Welch for earning her Purple belt advanced at Falcon 1 Karate this Thursday. She has been a reliable student and coach over the years. We look forward to seeing her earn her black belt!

09/10/2026

Check out our youth weapons/Kobudo classes on Wednesday nights. Tonight the students are practicing their bo and nunchuck skills. Ninja turtles here we come!