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1st Generation Junior Black Belt
Personal Self Defence graded their first Generation Junior Black Belt on Sat the 16th Jan Christina V, tested in solo under the watchful eye of the Black Belt Grading Panel of Sensei’s Tas, Parker and Barnes with a grueling 3 hour test at 29 deg heat undertaking all of the Syllabus, including Basics, Forms ,Sets, Self Defence, Board Breaking, Knowledge, Pressure Point Theory, Circle Work and Sparring to show why Personal Self Defence junior Black Belts aren’t just churned out like a production line at a Mac Dojo but are carved out of Disciplined activity and Integrity and all the future traits for success in life, Christinas Journey has been 6 Years in the Making and now she intends on moving into the full blown adult system of Ed Parkers American Kenpo training with her Father, a great effort were all proud of her….. Photos are now up in the photo gallery..
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010
Christmas greeting to all our fellow students friends and family at Personal Self Defence, Kenpo Greenvale, American Kenpo Defensive Systems NSW, QLD , Empty Hands Martial Arts SA and Studio Plus in QLD, Graham Lelliott Kenpo in California and Sensei Steve Stewarts School in Canada, from all the Instructors : Sensei Graham Lelliott, Sensei Steve Stewart, Sensei Peter Tas, Sensei Peter Kelly, Sensei Shane Parker, Sensei Wayne Remedio, Sensei Tim Barnes, Sensei Jake Spears, Sensei Simon Rea and Sensei Stephen Broadbent.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, hoping Santa brings you many presents and you have a great and Safe New Year, looking forward to an awesome time ahead……….See you in 2010…
Photos are now up in the photo gallery for the student Awards night….
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Personal Self Defences South Australian Branch, Empty Hands Martial Arts on Saturday, Nov 7th, had the pleasure of being invited to do a demonstration at the Hillcrest Community Fair. This was a great opportunity to promote our new Hillcrest location (we had a table, thankfully in the shade!).Sensei Tim Barnes and students showing their Kenpo Skills to the local community and the benefits of traning in the martial arts, Sensei Tim would like to thank all the students who helped out on the day, I couldn’t have done it without you! Sensei Tim Barnes
Graham Lelliott Visit 2009
Associate Master of the Arts 8th Degree Graham Lelliot visited Personal Self Defence to share his knowledge with our students, Sensei Peter Tas was happy that Sensei Graham Lelliott accepted to be his Mentor and Official Instructor cementing the relationship between PSD and GL Kenpo offically giving the club Direct Lineage to a 1st Generation student and a family tree back to the of Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker.
Everyone would agree that Mr Lelliott is a true Scholar and Warrior on and off the Matt…………………
Queensland Visit – Studio Plus
Sensei Peter Tas on a recent work trip to Queensland caught up some of our Kenpo Brothers in Queensland Sensei’s Broadbent and Sensei Rea to do some good old fashion Kenpo Training, Sensei Tas also visited Studio plus and spent some time with their Junior Class……….Thanks Studio Plus and Sensei’s Broadbent & Rea….
Proffessor Graham Lelliott 2009 Tour
Good freind and Mentor Professor Graham Lelliott has announced his 2009 Australian Tour. Mr Lelliott will be visiting Personal Self Defence Bayside Dojo for training seminars.
All PSD Students and Instructors are encouraged to participate and have the opportunity to train with a 1st Generation Parker and 7th Degree American Kenpo Black Belt.
Friday the 21st of August Aspendale Gardens Community Centre
6.00pm for Kids 7.00pm for Adults
for more details contact Sensei Peter Tas 0438 946 781 to book your place….Limited Numbers
Mothersday Class 2009
2009 Mothersday Class at personal Self Defence Aspendale Dojo was a success,
everyone had a blast photos are up in the Photo Gallery Area
New Family/Teen/Adult Saturday Classes
We are pleased to announce the beginning of our new Kenpo Tactical Systems and Family Class program on Saturday Morning, the Class offers our Kenpo Systems program to Teen, Female and Male Adults while allowing the Kids to train with there parents or siblings. The program is developed Specifically for people and Families who want to Improve their Confidence, get fit while learning some Practical Self Defence and having fun at the same time.
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Places filling Fast book now with Sensei Peter Tas on 0438 946 781 or call Sensei Tas for more information. Open to All Ages, No Previous Experience required.
PSD Student Opens Pizza Shop – Chelsea Heights
Its Been over 12 Months since we have had a decent pizza in the area, PSD Student Colin has just Opened his New Pizza Shop – Palermos Pizzeria, Mr Tas has been for Pizza 3 nights in a row…its that good!!
For anyone of the Bayside Victoria students or if your just dropping by in the area make sure you drop in and support one of own, but beware once you had Palermos you wont go back…………Real Home Made Authentic Italian Pizzas made fresh Daily…..Sold out 2 Nights in a row……
My recommendation : No 24 on the Menu …..Mr T Special…..
so here is the details :-
Palermos Pizzeria 236 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights VIC
9773 4808 (Closed on Mondays)……………….
Tell them Mr T Sent you……….
Comments are off for this postSteve Stewart Visit to PSD Melb 2009
Professor Steve Stewart recently visited the Classes of Personal Self Defence in Moorabbin to share some knowledge with some of the students, Sensei Tas undertook his Level 2 Training and Achieved his 1st Degree Black Kyusho Jitsu and Sensei Tim Barnes Successfully Completed his Level 1 Kyusho Jitsu training. A great Time had by all thank you Mr Steve Stewart for sharing your knowledge.
See the Photo album Area for more Pics, Click Here to See the Photo Album Page…..
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Personal Self Defence’s Team Waterways brought home the Bacon from the 2008 Kids World Championships
that were held in Melbourne, and Hosted by Sensei Peter Tas as the Victorian State Director for kids Worldwide had 17 students totaling 47 trophies with 14 1st Places, showed their skills to make the club proud.
Attached is the photo used in the news article from the local newspaper the Chelsea Leader….
Well Done Gang…………
ED Parker Jr Down Under
Ed parker Jr recently visitied our shores to participate in the kids world Championships and adults Kenpo grading Panel.
He also visited the Healsville Sanctuary where he is shown here with James and Angelina Throwing a traditional Aboriginal Boomerang from made by Local Aborigini Murrundindi.
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Comments are off for this postEd Parker Jr New T Shirt Designs
Ed Parker Jr has recently released some new Designs for High quality T shirt Line called Extreme Pain Clothing, pictured above is the samurai warrior, this and many other cool tshirt designs are available at www.extremepaingear.com and from first hand experience I can tell you they are Extremely Comfortable T-Shirts, I highly reccommend.
Comments are off for this postSouth Australia Seminar Kids and Adults
I recently traveled to South Australia to meet up with our Kenpo family on the other side of the country.
A seminar was held introducing Kenpo Power Principles, Board Breaking and my new found love, Kenpo Swords to our Fellow Kenpoists to help give them a better insight to our fascinating Art, a great time had by all great friendships and training.
thanks to all for their hospitality and kindness.
Sensei Peter Tas
AMI Supershow 2008
I Recently Visited with Sensei Shane Parker the Australian Martial Arts Super show this past weekend and we met up with some accomplished Martial artists and business men
who shared a lot of information and knowledge about their art and their Business, Mr Roland Osborne, Mr Keith Scott and Mr Evan Pantazzi, and many more poeple that shared their insights thanks you for you time and thanks to Mr Fari Saleski for putting it all together.
Sensei Peter Tas