March Promotions

Congratulations go out to our newly promoted students!  March cam in like a lion at Black Dragon as two of our students showed their skills and were promoted to Yellow Belt.  Ethan Duda from our Little Dragons classes could be heard with a loud 'Kia!' that accompanied all of his strikes.  John Bailey from our adults class executed all of the required Yellow Belt techniques and form with precision.

Both students are now eligible to spar in class.  We look forward to seeing them put their skills to use in the studio.

Thanks to Matt Reed & Brian Culp who are our newest students.  Both Matt & Brian studied Kenpo years ago and have decided to start their studies up again.

Ethan Duda

John Bailey

Congratulations to our February promotions!

Congratulations to our newest promoted students!

We are proud to present our newest yellow belts in Black Dragon: Dan Duda, Tanner Bailey & Anna Sollenberger!  All three students worked very hard and tested to put on the yellow belt.  Stop by the studio and congratulate these hard working Kenpo practicioners!

~Mr. Eric

Dan Duda

Tanner Bailey

Anna Sollenberger

Congratulations Mike!

Congratulations to Mike Mehaffey on his promotion to Yellow Belt, Saturday January 5th in the studio. Mike tested this past week and was ready to show his knowledge of American Kenpo Karate.

Special thanks to 8th Degree Black Belt, Gary Ronemus, instructor of the owner/instructors of Black Dragon - for coming to the studio and overseeing the promotion.

Kenpo Kids! Here are three of our Kenpo kids! Email or stop by the studio and sign up your own Kenpo Kid!

Promotion - Saturday January 5

The public is welcome at the very first promotion, this Saturday January 5th at 11:00am. Mike Mehaffey will be promoting to Yellow Belt at this promotion, having proven his proficiency in Yellow Belt techniques. Mike will now be permitted (and required) to spar in the studio.

Come cheer him on as he displays his new Kenpo skills!

- Mr. Eric

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! This year has been full of changes for both Mr. Gwilt and I. From promoting on the same day, he to Fourth Degree Back, and I to First Degree Black, to opening the studio, to working on marketing and putting together the website, blog, etc. It's been a whirlwind. Thanks to everyone who have been so supportive of our efforts in opening the studio.

Special thanks need to go out to our teacher - Gary Ronemus for his never-ending support. Without his blessing and assistance, we would never have a studio of our own.

- Mr. Eric

Private Lessons

Are the Black Dragon class times not working out with your schedule?  Do you learn better in a one-on-one environment?  Private lessons are available to fit your needs!  Email Mr. Eric for details.

Black Dragon enrollments make a GREAT gift

Looking to give a unique gift?  Give the gift of self defense!  A Black Dragon enrollment gives several gifts at one time:

Confidence

Discipline

Self Respect

Fitness

Self Control

Anger Management

And most importantly - Self Defense!

Memberships are not needed at Black Dragon, but pre-paid months can be arranged.  The gift you give may save the recipient one day!

- Mr. Eric

Free Free Free

Free first class!

Your first class is free at Black Dragon.  Why do we offer a free first class?  We at Black Dragon feel that you should be able to try our our services before you decide to enroll at our studio.  Call it a test drive.  We will bring you in and make you feel right at home, then go through a typical class.

Because different folks progress at different levels, our classes are geared toward teaching each belt level, not an entire class as a whole.  That way, you can take your time going through the levels - it is never about the color of your belt.  Your knowledge means so much more!

 - Mr. Eric 

Black Dragon Kenpo Site

Work off that Thanksgiving dinner!

We all know that we will eat more than we plan on during the holidays.  One way to alleviate this is to have a solid exercise program in place before the holidays get here!  Black Dragon is happy to help with this.  Our workouts in the studio are not designed to break anyone, and we would never ask our students to do things we are not willing to do - but we believe that you should leave after your class at least fatigued and with a good sweat broken.

Why not combine good exercise and learning to defend yourself?

 - Mr. Eric

Welcome!

Welcome to Black Dragon Kenpo's Blog!

This blog will serve as a place to post questions about our studio and instructors.  Students & prospective students are encouraged to use the blog to quickly and easily post any query to Black Dragon's owners.  We are happy to answer any question you have!

We understand that it can be a little unnerving to first walk into a martial arts studio, not knowing what to expect.  We would like to help eliminate that feeling by allowing folks to anonymously post questions here.  Stay tuned for event listings, special pricing, etc!

Thanks!

- Black Dragon