When becoming a member of the
American Kenpo Karate International association, you will attain
a higher level of proficiency through innovation. You will also
receive an unparalleled status in an organization that has an
unquestionable commitment to its members.
Following is a brief
summary of just a few of the benefits of A.K.K.I. membership:
Member
Dues & New Member Packet
The annual student membership
fee is $25 for individuals*. As a new member you will receive the
following welcome packet which includes:
- A.K.K.I. Membership Arm
Rocker Patch
- A.K.K.I. Membership ID
Card (front of card shown on the right)
- A.K.K.I. Mission
Statement
- "Pursuit Towards
Excellence in the New Millennium" - Article written
by Paul Mills
- "The Glass
Practitioner" - Poem suitable for framing
- "The Bamboo
Circle"- Leadership statement, suitable for framing
*All students, 12 years
and older, are required to sign up and renew annually
Instruction
in Our Expanded Curriculum
All students in the association are
taught the following material throughout the course of their training:
- The A.K.K.I. Master Keys
- Form 1, Form 2 and Form 3
(combines both the short & long forms and expands on
them)
- Explosive interactive
internalization drills for empty hand, ground fighting,
mass attack and weapons situations
- Many new empty hand
techniques which include "Darting Viper",
"Descending Ram", "Divided Fury" and
"Rising Thunder"
- New empty hand terminology, principles, analogies,
theories, concepts
- New Knife curriculum - sets, techniques, concepts, principles,
theories, forms and drills
- New Club curriculum - sets, techniques, concepts, principles,
theories, forms and drills
- A.K.K.I. FORMS
- Form One
(Introduction - Form - Conclusion)
- Form Two
(Introduction - Form - Conclusion)
- Form Three
(Introduction - Form - Conclusion)
- Forms Four
Five - Six
- A.K.K.I. Universal
Numbering System
- Many new Knife techniques which include "Trapping Lance"
(armed vs. armed) and "Intercepting the Lance"
(empty hand vs. armed) an more
- Many new Club techniques which include "Whipping Tempest"
(armed vs. armed), "Eye of the Storm" (empty
hand vs. armed), "Sheltering
Storm" (armed
vs. armed),
"Protecting Storm" (armed vs. armed) and more
- A.K.K.I. Sets (Empty
Hand)
- Centerline
- Control
Manipulation
- Finger (Base
Level & Expanded Black Belt level with over
135 effective moves)
- Stance
- Trapping
- Two Man Energetic
Conversion
- Universal (phase
one & phase two)
- A.K.K.I. Master Key Rhythmic
Timing Patterns
- A.K.K.I. Master Key Movement
Patterns
- A.K.K.I. Ground Fighting
(long, medium & close ranges)
A.K.K.I.
Weapons Systems - Knife & Club
- 3 levels of the A.K.K.I. Club system
(sets, forms, techniques, drills, terminology,
principles, etc.) with corresponding patches and
certificates
- 3 Levels of the A.K.K.I. Knife system (sets, forms, techniques, drills, terminology,
principles, etc.) with corresponding patches and
certificates
- Priority waiting status
on newly available Paul Mills designed weapons including the "Master
Dagger" and the 5 Mills Tactical Fighting Knives:
- Back-Up Neck Knife
- Folder
- CQB Knife
- Dagger
- Bowie
Internationally Recognized Certification
- Advanced certification
available for those that qualify
- All Black Belts receive a
beautifully designed A.K.K.I. International Diploma -
with seal of authenticity
- All members receive
specially designed A.K.K.I. certificates at all
INTERNATIONAL promotions immediately after every test up
until 1st degree brown belt. These certificates all carry
the A.K.K.I. seal of authenticity
- All members receive
specially designed A.K.K.I. international certificates at
all LOCAL SCHOOL promotions immediately after every test
up until 1st degree brown belt. These certificates all
carry the A.K.K.I. seal of authenticity
- Certification available in the (3)
levels of the A.K.K.I. Knife system
- Certification available in the (3)
levels of the A.K.K.I. Club system
- All current members
receive annual ID cards with rank verification and
membership status (new card issued with current rank at
time of annual renewal)
National
& International Testing Opportunities
- International Black Belt
testing at Las Vegas convention held every 6 Months as
well as at regional examinations
- Internationally
recognized and standardized rank. This is to end
questions of self promotion, favoritism, watered down
standards for personal profit, or discrimination of any
kind
- Opportunities for
instructors to progress toward higher rank through well
defined prerequisites
- A chance to
experience the thunderous power and lightening
speed of an A.K.K.I. technique line
- Test with some of the
most proficient Black Belts in American Kenpo today
- Qualified A.K.K.I.
International Testing Board consisting of high ranking
Black Belts and previous students of Ed Parker
- Test with people from all
over the world. Members come from as far away as the
Jersey Islands, England, Ireland, Spain and Holland to
participate in our tests
- An experience you will
never forget
Participation
in National & International Seminars
- Open to all current
members in good standing is the Las Vegas Convention held
2 times every year with specialized international
certificates of participation. There are a minimum of 7
seminars at each camp to advance and accelerate your
understanding and application of this art
- Opportunities for
participation in all International and
national seminars and conventions conducted by
A.K.K.I. officials
- International &
national seminars are all taught by either Mr. Mills, a
Board of Directors member, a Regional Representatives,
certified A.K.K.I. Instructor or a combination of both
Training
Materials & Equipment
- Access to the most
up-to-date training methods, combat strategies and
materials
- Access to specially
designed A.K.K.I. training weapons (club and knife)
- Only current members have
access to updated A.K.K.I. written materials including:
- Belt Requirement
Manuals (Yellow - Black)
- Instructor Manuals (with technique themes and
attacks)
- Knife Manuals (level
1 - level 3)
- Club Manuals (level 1
- level 3)
- Accelerator Kits
Exclusive
A.K.K.I. Patches & Gear
Only members who are current
and in good standing have the right to purchase and wear all
A.K.K.I. patches and gear including:
- Crest Patch
- Universal Patch - the very first 3 dimensional
universal patch to have paths of motion!
- Knife Patches -3
levels
- Las Vegas International Convention Flame Patch
- City Patch -
customized to your schools city name
- Evanston - 3 levels
- Name Patch
- T-shirts
- A.K.K.I. Jackets - with your name across
the back (3 styles to choose from)
- Training clothing
- And much more!
As you can see, the American
Kenpo Karate International Association has many things to offer.
Come and experience the signature knowledge, power and speed of
the A.K.K.I. that has made us one of the most progressive Martial
Arts and associations to date.
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