Past Seminars
The Yama-Kan Kajukenbo Self-Defense School is proud to present an Introduction to Kettlebells.9am - 11am Saturday, Oct 31st
$35 when paid by October 25th
$45 after October 25th
Self-Defense Specialty Series
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Judo Seminar
Presented by Yama-Kan School of Kajukenbo
- Set-ups and counters
- Throws, submissions and escapes
- Predicting and controlling opponents’ moves
- Plenty of mat time and individual instruction
This special seminar will expose you to the Olympic sport of Judo and its applications for self defense, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts competition. Open to all martial artists, competitors, and coaches.
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Saturday, August 16, 2008 — 1 – 4 p.m. @ Yama-Kan School of Kajukenbo 3401-A S. Lamar Blvd, Austin TX. Seminar Registration: $30 for Yama-Kan students, $35 non-students Contact: Sifu Tony Morel 512-680-1387 tmorel@austin.rr.com Click here for map Robin Tidwell is a 4th Dan black belt judoka with 40 years of competitive Judo experience, 35 of those years training under the highest-ranked judoka in the United States, 9th Dan Sensei Vince Tamura of Dallas. Mr. Tidwell never placed lower than 3rd in the National Senior Mens’ Masters Championships from 1984-2000. His book on Judo chokes and submissions is well-regarded in the field. Sifu Tony Morel has over 25 years’ experience in martial arts, was State Champion twice, is a Certified 5th Degree black belt in Kajukenbo, and was named Master Instructor of the Year in 2007. |
Kajukenbo(KSDI) Seminar
July 2008 in Las Vegas
Grandmaster Phillip Gelinas |
Grandmaster Vince Black |
Grandmaster Ted Sotelo |
Professor Dan Frazier |
Sifu Tony Morel |
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June 6, 2008
Texas Kajukenbo Ohana
presents
Grand Master Angel Garcia Soldado
Seminar
Date: Friday June 6, 2008; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Meadowbrook Recreation Center | 1400 E. Dugan | Arlington
Promoted by Jessie Escobedo | 817-375-5000 | sigung@sbcglobal.net
Preregistration Fee: $50 by May 15, 2008
Registration at door: $60
Bring your Kali/Escrima sticks, clubs, knives, mind, body and spirit for this special event. GM Garcia is well known for his self-defense techniques and travels all over Europe, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United States. Don't miss this special event to train with one of the most sought out Grand Masters in KAJUKENBO.
Video taping and photographs will be permitted for this event.
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September 8th, 2007
Helio "Soneca" Moreira
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Mr. Helio "Soneca" Moreira
started practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 8 with Black
Belt Master Cirilo Azevedo. Having fallen in love with Martial
Arts at age 9, he was already a Brazilian Champion. At the age
of 13 Helio moved to Rio de Janeiro and started practicing with
the Gracie Club, now known as Barra Gracie, taught by Machado
Brothers, Ze Henrique Leao Teixeira and Renzo Gracie. Soneca,
as he is known in the Martial Arts World, choose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
as his career, totally dedicating himself to it. At 22, he received
from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. the Black Belt he had been dreaming
of; a prestige that few people had at the time. Soneca is currently
a 4th Dan and known as one of the best fighters and Masters in
the world. He is also one of the founders of Gracie Barra, currently
one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in the world.
Titles:
1999 Pan-American Champion-California
1996 World Champion - Brazil
1997 Brazilian Champion - Brazil
1999 International Champion - Brazil
2001 NAGA - North American Grappling - Miami
2002 World Fighting Champion (WFC) - Texas
2003 COMBATE EXTREMO (NHB) - Mexico
Seminar:
Ground Fighting (Attacks and defense from the ground)
Gi and No Gi techniques
Hold Downs, take downs, submissions
Hosted By - Academy of Universal Martial Arts
- Master Nicholas Juarez
Promoted By - Tony Morel's Yamakan Kajukenbo School of Self-Defense
Parents Day
Thanks to all the parents who came and participated with their
children! We look forward to having you on the floor again soon!

Woman Empowerment & Self Defense Seminar -
SOLD OUT!
Saturday 01/27/07 3 PM - 5 PM
Master Instructor Tony Morel Kajukenbo System
and Grand Master Mike Fillmore Creator and Founder of Jeon Sa MuSul.

October 28th, 2006
Helio "Soneca" Moreira
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu




July 7th & 8th, 2006 in Las Vegas
Grand Master Dan Baker Promoted to 9th Dan by his Instructor Sr.
Grand Master Tony Lasit
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June 17th, 2006
Helio "Soneca" Moreira
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu


January 14th 2006
Helio "Soneca" Moreira
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu


April 29th 2006
Prefossor Jay Vera
Kajukenbo

























