Ho ho ho!
Have the Merriest Christmas of All, and to All a Good Night!
But only after you've practiced your "3 inch punch" on the makiwara for at least 20 minutes.
- Sensei Claus
Institute for Martial Arts
Welcome to the most awesome place on Earth (or close to it)! Sensei Anthony Smetak is the owner, manager and chief instructor of Kempo Academy, New Canaan.
Prior opening the New Canaan Dojo in Sept 2012, he has instructed in Ridgefield and Westport. His backround includes experience with Isshin-Ryu Karate; moreover, he has completed a training regimen in Thailand with professional Muay Thai boxers. Sensei Smetak is nationally ranked at 2nd Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kempo. "We fully endeavor to maintain the school with honor and integrity. One of
Reminder, the Institute for Martial Arts will be on hiatus beginning tomorrow (Wed) and thru end of week.
No classes during this time. Back next week at undiluted strength per the norm.
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Or does it?
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Everyone have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year.
The Institute for Martial Arts will be on break this week and will return on Tuesday, Jan 4.
Oh yes, and the winter schedule is now available for appointments!
A very happy Thanksgiving from Sensei Smetak and IMA. Enjoy the time with loved ones.
There will be no classes for the remainder of the week. Full undiluted Kempo will return next week per the usual schedule.
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How's it going?
Just a reminder that we're back to full undiluted Martial Arts goodness. Fall classes in session and our students are excelling most righteously. Come check us out.
09/18/2021
Another practical, efficient and substantial set of movements we'll be adding to Kempo's jiujutsu repertoire. Again, variations on the existing core material, but a great addition.
#36 Shaolin Kong Fu Martial Arts Self Defense Tutorials By Kong Fu Master With Ton of Skill #shorts #36 Shaolin Kong Fu Martial Arts Self Defense Tutorials By Kong Fu Master With Ton of Skill
09/13/2021
Ooooh. Look how mystical !
(It's not mystical at all, but we do learn some AMAZING things.)
Fall classes are in session ! Health & safety protocols are in effect, per the usual.
08/06/2021
It's short.
It's cool.
It works.
And we actually worked on something very similar this past week in camp and in class 😁
#52 Martial Art : Self Defense Skill & Fight Back Techniques #shorts Martial Art : Self Defense Skill & Fight Back Techniques ❌ WARNING : DON'T TRY THESE ACTION IF UNNECESSARILY ❌ ...
08/03/2021
According to my "ignorant friend" intimately familiar with Isshin Ryu Karate, Chinese Kempo and Muay Thai boxing, this is more like it. Just saying for a friend.
This is what happens when you take a Martial Art originating in true self defense and put it on display.
Well done.
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Day 2 of Summer Camp is in the can and was a raging success. No major injuries 💃😬🤣
When asked how awesome Kempo Camp is, the students had this to say.
Andrew DC - "It's unbelievable!"
Joey T - "How you doin'?"
Kim K - "I'd like to introduce you to this off the hook cryptocurrency, it's a social token called..." (poor deluded girl, we had to cut that off)
One day soon we'll have a more down to earth update.
08/01/2021
We are very excited to be running Kempo day camp this week!
We do, however, expect the following to NOT occur:
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16 Forest Street, Suite 2
New Canaan, CT
06840
Opening Hours
| Monday | 4pm - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am - 1:30pm |