Master Class with Sigung Malia Bernal

Join us this Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 9AM at DJ’s Martial Arts & Fitness for a dynamic master class by Sigung Malia Bernal. Sigung Malia is the First Woman to have graced a Black Belt Magazine Cover. She is a 3-time winner of the Golden Fist Award, and is a member of the Kajukenbo Black Belt Hall of Fame. She has a 7th degree Black and Red Belt in Kajukenbo, and a 7th degree Black Sash in Wun Hop Kuen Do. Her Forms Master Class last year was a real treat that showed both her strength and beauty in the art. This is definitely a “not to be missed event.”

The class begins promptly at 9AM, and the cost is $25 payable to DJ’s Martial Arts & Fitness. See you there!

Presented by Sigung Doug Jones
DJ’s Martial Arts & Fitness
4116 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
510 531-0898
djmartialfit@aol.com

WORLD CHAMP: Sigung Doug Jones

Sigung Doug Jones, Sifu Damond Troupe, Sihing Sinclair Savage, and Sibak Adam fought in the World Grands NBL tournament in Sacramento.  All did well;  Sifu Damond won his division, as did Sigung Doug, who was also named World Champion!  He brought home a stunning embroidered belt and ring bearing his new title.

We are so proud of all our competitors, who train their bodies, hearts, and minds hard all year round.  Congratulations, and special congratulations to Sigung!

November Holiday Dates

DJ’s is closed this Tuesday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day

Class photos will be on Saturday, November 22 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the school.  Please sign up at the front desk for an appointment time.

DJ’s is closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays from Sunday November 23 to Sunday November 30.  Classes will be back on Monday, Dec. 1.

Movement and muscle: Core Flow!

DJ’s Martial Arts & Fitness

Presents

Core Flow Fitness™

with

Janet Welsh

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 2008

6-7:30 pm  $25

TO REGISTER:
DJ’s Martial Arts & Fitness,
4116 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, 510.531.0898

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU – HONE YOUR SKILLS – ACCESS YOUR MOVES – HARNESS YOUR POWER

Janet Welsh will present a workshop specific to the needs of martial artists.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share in her expertise and knowledge of bodywork, whether you’re interested in healing or preventing an injury, or reaching your body’s full potential.

Core Flow Fitness™ is a method of precision-based fitness and body awareness that develops athleticism & core strength. Core Flow increases balance, range of motion, core power, and dynamic flexibility with attention to injury prevention.

Find out more about Core Flow™ at www.coreflowfitness.com.

Fall 2008 Update

Last month we had several belt promotions, including Jay de Ramus who got promoted to blue!  For a full list of promotions from both adult and child classes, please visit our site.  We’re very proud of all our students who recently received new belts.  You’ve very hard, and it showed–congratulations!

Also, congratulations to Noah Smith, who recently sparred in his first tournament in Monterey, CA.  Way to go, Noah!

Muay Thai Seminar with Cheetah Chanthanao

Sigung Doug Jones

presents a

MUAY THAI SEMINAR

with

Chansadeth “CHEETAH” Chanthanao

** This is our second seminar with Cheetah and Tommy. If you attended last year, you know this is a great opportunity to learn muay thai essentials and train with excellent instructors and renowned practitioners of the art of muay thai. We look forward to seeing you! **

Cheetah has fought in Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Bangkok, as well as in the U.S. and Australia. Please join us for a special two-hour seminar with Cheetah and co-presenter Tommy McElroy. Owner and head instructor at Cheetah’s Muay Thai Academy in Emeryville, CA, Cheetah will share knowledge from teaching and his own three decades of fighting experience.

Muay Thai Seminar

Wednesday, September 3, 2008
7:00 pm
DJ’s Martial Arts & Fitness
4116 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA

Hot, hot, hot: Kajukenbo KOA, 2008!

Las Vegas was a little extra sizzling last month, thanks to the Kajukenbo Ohana Association’s (KOA) 1st Annual Grand Masters Championships, held at The Plaza. DJ’s had a fantastic time at the tournament. Here are the results from those of our group who competed and placed in their age divisions:

Sigung Doug Jones*, Grand Champion, Men’s Point Sparring

Sifu Damond Troupe*, Grand Champion, Men’s Point Sparring

Andrea Lancaster, First Place, Forms

Chelseah Lonzaga, Grand Champion, Forms and Weapons

Anne Raftery, Second Place, Forms

Shawntell de Ramus, Second Place, Women’s Point Sparring

Nicole Scott, First Place, First Timers Women’s Point Sparring

Congratulations to everyone, including Mike Polter, who competed in Point Sparring, and Melanie Hilario, who competed in Point Sparring as well as Forms.

*We’re very proud to announce that Doug Jones was promoted to Sigung and 6th degree black belt, and Damond Troupe to Sifu and 3rd degree black belt. Their new titles and ranks were presented at the awards dinner on Friday, July 18th. What a momentous occasion!

Finally, in addition to attending the KOA Championships as a school and family, we were able to see the Kajukenbo Grand Masters and meet other members from the Kajukenbo and general martial arts communities.  It was a great experience, and we look forward to going to Vegas next year.

Belt Promotions and the Bushido Open

Congratulations to the kung fu family members promoted on June 14th after a rigorous test: Mike Polter, Nicole Scott, and Noah Smith to orange; Shawntell De Ramus to blue; and Anne Raftery and Shannon Wood to green!  We’re so proud of you.

More congratulations to those who sparred in the Bushido Open on June 28th:  Sifu Doug Jones, Sihing Damond Troupe, Sihing Sinclair Savage, and Jay De Ramus.  A special note for Jay, who took the title of Grand Champion in his division!

A group of us from DJ’s will be traveling to Vegas this weekend for the Kajukenbo 1st Annual Grand Masters Championships, so look for more news here soon.

Forms Master Class with Malia Bernal

Kung fu master Malia Bernal will be teaching a master class in forms at DJ’s Martial Arts & Fitness on Saturday, March 29th. With over 40 years experience, Master Malia has held several champion titles in multiple tournament divisions, including best female freestyle, best female kata, and best all-around competitor. Don’t miss this amazing chance to experience the inspiration, drive, and fierce training for which Master Malia is known.

Saturday, March 29, 2008
9 a.m.
DJ’s Martial Arts, 4116 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA
Workshop fee: 50.00

BASKA and Delta Smackdown

Tournament season for 2008 has begun! At the Baska tournament on January 26, Shawntell de Ramus took first in her division. More recently, Sifu Doug Jones, Sihing Damond Troupe, Sibak Sinclair Savage, and Shawntell all fought at the Delta Smackdown in Brentwood on February 16. Those of us in the stands were excited to see the entire Wrecking Krew at work!

We’re planning to put up some recent footage on our blog, but in the meantime, here’s some we found on YouTube. Look for the green and yellow uniforms: the first fighter is Sibak, the second Sihing.

Watch out for those kicks…

The next Baska event is March 1st. For a complete schedule, please visit www.baskaonline.com.