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MKG News http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/ MKG News en-us 9/18/2010 9/4/2010 Semkhor Networks info@mkgseattle.com info@mkgseattle.com Rare Opportunity to Learn Savate From a Master of the Art! http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=23162&s=mkgseattle MKG Presents Salem Assli Savate Seminar! September 18th and 19th 2010 12:00pm to 4:00pm* $110.00 for both days Savate, <style>  </style>also known as boxe française, French boxing, French Kickboxing or French Footfighting, is a French martial art which uses the hands and feet as weapons combining elements of western boxing with graceful kicking techniques. Only foot kicks are allowed unlike some systems such as Muay Thai and Silat which allow the use of the knees or shins. "Savate" is a French word for "old shoe.” Savate is perhaps the only style of kickboxing in which the fighters habitually wear shoes. <o:p></o:p> Salem Assli is a full instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto in Kali and Jeet Kune Do as well as a Full Instructor under Grandmaster Chai Siritsute in Thai Boxing. Salem comes to Seattle only once every few years so take advantage of this opportunity right away! Email or call us at info@mkseattle or 206-789-2411 to register! *a 30 minute lunch break will be held during both days 9/18/2010 Closed for Labor Day http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=23205&s=mkgseattle <h2 style="text-align: center;">MKG CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;">Monday September 6th</h2><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">There will be no classes or open gym on Monday September 6th.  We will still be having class on Saturday September 4th.  We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend.</div> 9/6/2010 FREE Savate Immersion and Pre-Test http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=23303&s=mkgseattle <div>Regardless of whether you are planning to attend the Savate Seminar on September 18th and 19th, we will be conducting a few extra Savate workouts in preparation for the workshop.  On Monday the 30th and Wednesday the 1st at 8:00pm we will run a 1 hour class.  This will be a workout and our hope is that we can get interested students prepared for the workshop or just greater knowledge of the art in general.  This mini-immersion will culminate in a pretest on September 8th.  We will not be charging for this pretest but will videotape it for your review. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div> 8/30/2010 10 a.m. Seminar Series http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=21668&s=mkgseattle 10am Series: CSW / BJJSunday, August 29th10:00 - 12:00$20This month's 10 am series will delve into the grappling arts.  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was made famous by the Gracie brothers in the early 90's, making it a staple art within the UFC for its solid work on the ground.  CSW, or Combat Submission Wrestling, was designed by Erik Paulson, Vale Tudo and Shoot Wrestling Championship fighter, as a comprehensive standing to ground game fighting system.  This seminar will be great for students with all levels of grappling experience and will be run by both Andy Wilson, BJJ Purple Belt and CSW Coach Level 3, and Jason Wollschleger, BJJ Purple Belt.<o:p></o:p>Call today to reserve your spot! 8/29/2010 10 Year Anniversary http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=22410&s=mkgseattle 10 Year Anniversary<o:p></o:p> Saturday, July 31st<o:p></o:p> 10:30 - 2:00<o:p></o:p> FREE!<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> MKG is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this summer, and we would like to invite you, your friends, coworkers, and family to come join us to see what you do here at MKG.  We will be having a morning of free classes, raffles, and martial arts demonstrations.  Please come and help us celebrate 10 years of being real martial arts for real everyday people!<o:p></o:p><a href="http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/AGTDNHQEQYCCVVNLDVLR/anniversary ">CLICK HERE</a> to RSVP! 7/31/2010 Rounds Test Results http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=10148&s=mkgseattle <div>Rounds Test Results<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Congratulations to all of the rounds testers.  It was a very hot day, and all of those that were testing for the rounds tests pushed through to pass these amazing series of tests.  Also a big thanks to all of the holders, as these tests can't happen without them.  Also a big thanks to Kru Rich Parker and Kru Bob Heinemann for coming up and evaluating the TBA 2 test.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> 1 Hour:<o:p></o:p> Nyall Curtillo-Hackney<o:p></o:p> Scott Patton<o:p></o:p> Edwin Kim<o:p></o:p> Jen Crow<o:p></o:p> James Kessenich<o:p></o:p> Ian Smith<o:p></o:p> Michelle Mullavey<o:p></o:p> <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Griffin</st1:place></st1:city> Zheng<o:p></o:p> Tyler Bates<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> 10 Round:<o:p></o:p> Holly Grass<o:p></o:p> Rhonda Marquardt<o:p></o:p> Dane Loeliger<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> TBA Level 2:<o:p></o:p> Audrey Dahlgren<o:p></o:p> Vanessa Nelson<o:p></o:p> Korbett Miller<o:p></o:p> Barry Nakayama<o:p></o:p></div> <div> </div> Holders:<o:p startcont="this"></o:p> Holly Grass<o:p></o:p> Rhonda Marquardt<o:p></o:p> Dane Loeliger<o:p></o:p> Jody Hendrickson<o:p></o:p> Alan Rodriguez<o:p></o:p> Josh Dwight<o:p></o:p> Joyce Karlinsky<o:p></o:p> Keith Van Thiel<o:p></o:p> Shay Van Thiel<o:p></o:p> Sean Mathias<o:p></o:p> Rob Bradstreet<o:p></o:p> Dom Campese<o:p></o:p> Hanan Judeh<o:p></o:p> Jenni Bradstreet<o:p></o:p> Susan Siverson<o:p></o:p> Michael Tamayo<o:p></o:p> Justin Hart<o:p></o:p> Ajani Slaughter<o:p></o:p> Rosa Villa<o:p></o:p> Jose Correa<o:p></o:p> Jamila Taylor<o:p></o:p> Audrey Dahlgren<o:p></o:p> Vanessa Nelson<o:p></o:p> Chris McMullin<o:p></o:p> Baylor Paschall<o:p></o:p> Tammy Wilson<o:p></o:p> Andy Wilson<o:p></o:p> Ray Sue<o:p></o:p> Rich Parker <o:p></o:p> <div>Bob Heinemann </div> <div> </div> 7/10/2010 Closed for Independence Day http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=22409&s=mkgseattle <h1 style="text-align: center;">Monday July 5th, MKG Will be Closed</h1><div> </div>In observation of our national Independence Day, MKG Martial Arts will be closed on Monday July 5th.  We wish all of our friends and family a happy and safe Independence day.<div> </div><div>*Body Sculpt Classes will still be held normally*</div> 7/5/2010 Instructor Promotions http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=12002&s=mkgseattle <h2>Congratulations to Jenni Cea and Dennis Rivera!</h2><h3>On 5/9/2010, Jenni Cea was promoted to a Level 1 Instructor by Guro Rick Faye and Dennis Rivera was promoted to a Level 2 Instructor by Guro Rick Faye.  We here at MKG congratulate Jenni and Dennis at all the hard work they have put in at developing themselves as Martial Artists and Instructors. </h3> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> 6/1/2010 Guro Rick Faye Seminar! Also Class Cancelations http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=20891&s=mkgseattle Guro Rick Faye Seminar Where: MKG Seattle @ Northgate/ 10722 5th Ave NE/ Seattle, WA 98125 When: May 8th and 9th Cost: $140 for 2 days, $90 for 1 day. Hosted at our Northgate location, this seminar is your chance to learn from the founder of our school! Dedicated to the highest levels of training and individual improvement in the martial arts, MKG owner/head instructor, Rick Faye, is considered one of the top instructors in the JKD family world wide. Rick's impressive reputation for seminars on the art, self-defense and law enforcement topics keep him in demand locally, nationally & internationally. His credentials include 2 senior full instructorships under Dan Inosanto (Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do & the Filipino Martial Arts), a 5th level Maphilindo Silat instructorship under Guro Inosanto. Rick is a regional director for the Thai Boxing Association, U.S.A. and holds the level of Full Instructor under Ajarn Chai Sirisute. He also holds instructorships in Wing Chun Gung Fu, Sensei Erik Paulson's C.S.W. curriculum (Combat Submission Wrestling) and numerous other arts. Rick's devotion to the art is evidenced by his belief in constant training of the basics and an impressive attention to detail. This enthusiasm is integral to his teaching and helps his students learn and maintain their excitement. The results of this work ethic are obvious in both his art and his teaching. This is open to people of all skill levels, so we hope you'll be able to attend! Call 206-789-2411 to reserve your spot! <a href="http://www.mnkali.com/content.php?sid=2"> </a><a style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;" href="http://www.mnkali.com/content.php?sid=2">CLICK HERE</a> to read some basic info about Guro Rick. _________________ Also, Classes will be canceled from 11am onwards on Saturday, both at the Edmonds and Northgate locations, to make room for the Rick Faye Seminar.  We hope that students will elect to come to the Rick Faye Seminar to further their training here at MKG. 5/8/2010 NEW CLASS SCHEDULE http://mkgseattle.semkhor.com/newswire.asp?content_id=21724&s=mkgseattle Starting on May 3rd, MKG will be ushering in a brand NEW schedule.  This change has been made to make things much more convenient for our students, and give everyone more options and a more focused class progression.  We hope that everyone enjoys the changes we've made. 5/3/2010