Zen Dragon Silverdale

Zen Dragon Silverdale The leader in personalized martial arts/self defense instruction for men, women, and children.

A supportive environment focused on discipline, confidence, and respect.

06/23/2026

What would you do?

A common principle in Kenpo is learning to work with movement rather than against it. 🥋

In this self-defense technique, students learn how moving with the force of a hair pull can help maintain balance, create an opportunity to respond, and increase the likelihood of escaping the situation.

Effective self-defense relies on timing, leverage, and understanding how to create an opening when faced with an unexpected situation.

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06/19/2026

Focus in action 🥋

In this timing and reaction drill, one of our students practice listening, processing information, and responding with the correct movement at the right time.

While it may seem simple, exercises like these help develop coordination, body awareness, concentration, and confidence—all important skills both on and off the mat.

It's amazing to watch young students learn, adapt, and grow through consistent practice.

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06/19/2026

Even instructors are students. 🥋

One of the most important parts of martial arts is understanding that there is always room for improvement.

In this training session, Master Ducati is working with the instructors to refine and improve an existing defense technique. Even techniques that have been practiced for years can be adjusted, analyzed, and developed further.

Growth in martial arts isn't about learning more techniques—it's about gaining a deeper understanding of the techniques you already know.

A true martial artist never stops being a student.

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06/14/2026

Sundays with Sensei 🥋

What if pulling away isn’t enough?

Part of effective self-defense is understanding how movement works together.

In this lesson, students are practicing a wrist grab counter that combines a forearm strike with a simultaneous pull-away motion. By coordinating both actions together, the technique helps loosen the grip and create an opportunity to escape.

Kenpo teaches students to use timing, leverage, and efficient movement rather than relying on strength alone.

The goal is to create an opening, regain control, and respond appropriately to the situation.

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06/11/2026

⭐ Student Spotlight ⭐

The 8-Point Blocking System is one of the first lessons students learn when they begin their martial arts journey. 🥋

While it may seem simple, these foundational movements help develop coordination, focus, body awareness, and confidence—skills that carry into every aspect of future training.

Watching students learn these fundamentals and seeing their progress over time is one of the greatest rewards of teaching.

Every black belt started with the basics.

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06/07/2026

Sundays with Sensei 🥋

Did you know your balance affects every technique you perform?

Balance is one of the most important foundations in martial arts. It affects your movement, power, control, and ability to react when things don't go as planned.

In today's lesson, Sensei shares a few simple tips to help develop better balance and body awareness.

Whether you're training in martial arts or simply looking to improve your overall movement and stability, strong balance is a skill that benefits everyone.

A strong foundation supports everything built upon it.

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06/05/2026

This week's instructor training focused on an important lesson from Master Ducati:

Never forget what it was like to be a beginner. 🥋

In martial arts, earning a black belt is not the end of the journey. It is a commitment to continue learning, refining, and growing.

The fundamentals that are taught to a white belt remain just as important at the black belt level. As understanding deepens, so does the appreciation for the basics—balance, movement, positioning, and learning how to use the entire body efficiently.

A true martial artist never stops being a student.

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06/04/2026

Part 2: Wrist Grab Escape 🥋

What if the grip doesn't break immediately?

In this lesson, Sensei demonstrates how simple distraction techniques can create an opportunity to escape and regain control of the situation.

Kenpo teaches students to think beyond a single response. Sometimes creating a momentary distraction is enough to break an opponent's focus, allowing you to create space and safely disengage.

Effective self-defense is not always about strength. It's about awareness, timing, and understanding how to adapt to the situation in front of you.

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06/02/2026

What if someone grabs your wrist? 🥋

In today's lesson, Sensei demonstrates a simple escape that focuses on technique rather than strength.

Every grip has a weak point. By recognizing where the thumb and fingers connect and moving toward that opening, students learn how to create space and break free from the grab.

Self-defense often begins with understanding leverage, timing, and positioning—not force.

Stay tuned for Part 2.

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05/31/2026

Sundays with Sensei 🥋

Why is balance so important?

A powerful kick means very little if it leaves you out of position.

Good balance allows you to stay in control of your movement, recover quickly, and adapt to your opponent's response. Without it, even a successful technique can leave you vulnerable and unable to defend yourself effectively.

In Kenpo, we train fundamentals like balance because they influence everything that comes after—movement, timing, control, and defense.

Strong technique begins with a strong foundation.

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Silverdale, WA
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Thursday 3pm - 9pm
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