Nunchaku class

June 28th - Nunchaku Class: learn to spin over the hand, around the wrist, doubles if you have two pair!

Plus don't forget fun week!

Sword class

June 21st - Sword Class: learn “V” cut, figure 8 and competition “Matrix” moves

Basic Locks and Twist Manual

Have started to get my Basic Locks and Twist Manuals (3) transfered to digital format for download as a e-book. This is the written format I used for my Kenpo Jiu Jitsu basics DVD series. The manuals will really compliment your personal martial arts reference library. Hopefully I will have this completed by the end of the summer. Please watch for more.

Weapons Classes

Summer “Weapons” Specialty Classes


Learn new skills with the sword, bo, kama, and nunchaku. Classes times are Monday-Thursday 5:30-6:15pm. Classes are offered to students of all ranks. Cost of each one week session is $20 dollars and is not part of the regular class curriculum tuition. If you already have a weapon you will not need to purchase another one, if you do not have a weapon please sign up right away so we can have them before class start date. For sign-up call the 785-2024 Receive a patch and certificate of completion for each weapon.

Karate Fun Week

Karate Fun Week: June 28th to July 2nd


Monday-Friday from 8am until 5:00pm, $80 dollars for the entire week. Practice weapons, crafts, power tumbling, trampoline skills, obstacle course, water-fight afternoon, movie time, snack and drink provided.
Plus this time we are planning a movie run to The Grand Theatre!

K2 Kardio Kickboxing Video on Demand

You can now workout with K2 Kardio Kickboxing with Amazon.com Video On Demand. Go to Amazon and search for K2 Kardio Kickboxing and follow the links to the VOD section. Or just follow the link we have on the sidebar to find even more. Coach Marty Martin

Bo class

June 14th - Bo Class: learn basic spinning and twirling skills. Earn a patch and certificate.

The learning curve

There are two ways to really increase your martial arts abilities. First (and I have written this before) keep educating yourself. Second - practice - and practice they way you want to perform. Every student at the Karate Center has a chance to do both this summer. We are offering weekly weapons classes plus sparring sessions no less than three times per week. Friday from 6-7:30pm come in and work on your self defense.

KTC window decals

This summer our evening class times and days remain the same as during the school year. Belt testing the end of June.Students can now wear T-shirts for the summer, note: students must wear an official karate training centers T-shirt. Our new design is very popular. If you would like a window decal for your vehicle see me.

K2 Kardio Kickboxing

We would love to have you come workout with us. Participation is only $3 dollars per class. Classes are Monday thru Thursday from 5:30 to 6:15pm or Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15 to 7:00pm. Can't then you can still workout with our online membership. Give it a try - build your own workout, its FREE to try. We also offer videos so you can workout that way too.

Thunderbird Demo

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 2010 Fashionetta...

On June 5th several Thunderbird team members performed a short karate demonstration in support of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 2010 Fashionetta. We appreciate them asking us to be part of their annual event. Miss Arieon Gautier, a long term Thunderbird, Jr. Black Belt at the Karate Training Centers and last year’s winner of this event and was there to crown the 2010 winner. The event was held at the Martin Theatre downtown Panama City.

School is out

School is out on Tuesday June 8th and our summer schedule will be fully underway. Remember that at the end of the month (June) we will be completing another session and it will be time for belt testing and promotions. We will hold the promotion ceremony at the Karate Center and events will flow similar to the ceremony in March. More details before June 15th.
If you haven’t signed up for weapons classes there are still slots starting with the Bo class, please come in and sign up.