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Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense is the premier provider of martial arts instruction in the Dallas Metroplex.  We offer classes for men, women and children in Kenpo Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Judo, and Self Defense.  With ten locations in the Dallas Metroplex, we are in or close to: Dallas; Farmers Branch; Carrollton; Irving; Addison; Coppell; Lewisville; Flower Mound and Plano.  Our primary mission is to bring you The Best in Martial Arts, featuring modern techniques combined with traditional training methods.  Download the program overview brochure.

We offer a family-oriented training program that provides a variety of programs and classes for both children and adults.  Browse through our website and you should find answers to most of your questions, then join us for a free introductory lesson, and find out what you've been missing! 

All of our children's classes feature the acclaimed 3-Steps to a Great Kid martial arts character development program.

If you don't find what you need on our website...e-mail us, or call the school at 214-351-KENPO (5367), and one of our friendly, knowledgeable instructors will be happy to help you.
 


Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense
and the
APS Karate League
Present the

2008 Kenpo Invitational Tournament

Dear Students,

Everyone get excited!  It’s time for the 2008 Kenpo Invitational Tournament, our first tournament event.  The competition will be held on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at the Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense™ Headquarters school at Bachman Lake in Dallas.  Only Kenpo schools that perform Gasan Ryu Kenpo Katas and techniques will be competing. 
Click here for the information package and registration details shown on the left.

The divisions have been broken down as fairly as possible.  Sparring divisions have been broken down by age, rank, size, and gender.  Divisions for Kata (forms) have been determined by age and rank.  Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place, and all runner-ups will receive a winner’s medal.  In sparring, there will be no runoff for third and fourth place, both competitors will receive third place trophies. 

Also, as a reminder, there will be no gymnastics and no two forms may be put together.

There will be a Beginners Show Division for white belt and striped white belt children, ages 4-6, 7-8, and 9-14.  This division is for all children 4-14 who do not have a complete kata/form and have been training for less than a year.  They may perform whatever they wish and ALL will receive a trophy.

In addition, we have a Special Olympics Division.  Rules are the same as for the Beginners Show Division.

Also, we have three awesome martial arts demonstrations for your enjoyment, so bring your friends for the excitement!

Carefully review the division times found on the cover sheet of the package and be sure to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to your division starting time.  Also, it is mandatory in Self Defense Divisions that your Self Defense Partner/Uke is with you at the time your division starts, and must be at least your rank or one color belt higher.  In addition, they are required to wear headgear - NO EXCEPTIONS.  Also, in all underbelt sparring divisions, full gear is required (foam dipped head, hands, feet, and a mouthpiece, groin and chest protector) to be worn by all competitors.

As always, we strive to make this event as successful as possible and appreciate you showing your support by competing and attending.  Just remember, that whether you win or not, is not the important thing, but rather the fact that you came out and tried.  This is a personal achievement that you should be proud of.  With that in mind, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you the best of luck and urge you to get out there and support your school!

**Remember... those who hand in their application first compete last!  So take advantage and hand in your application early.

Yours in the Martial Arts,

Dr. Nick Chamberlain
8th Degree Black Belt, Gasan Ryu Kenpo
President, Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense™


For those of you that would like to practice more sparring for the tournament, we have set up seven practice sessions to get you in good shape.  They are on Wednesday afternoons from 5:45-6:30pm with sensei Jensen and on Saturday morning from 10:45-11:15am with Shihan.
Click here or on the flyer to the left for more details

 

 


 

CrossFight
Strength and Conditioning Program

KICK - PUNCH - SWEAT - LIVE
"For the Best Shape of Your Life"

 

Click here for more information

 

"The First Step" is a TV series on HDNet  It takes a couple and starts them on the path to a lifelong commitment to fitness and lifestyle change. 

We were fortunate to have the production company Brushfire Films, choose CrossFight as an activity for one of their couples. 

The husband and wife are seen on the left, the programs host is center and the two CrossFight coaches, Dr. Chamberlain and Martin Mezzera are on the right.


Warren Hutcheson, student and friend of the dojo,

 

It is with great regret and sadness that we pass on the news of the tragic death of one of our students, Warren Hutcheson. 

Warren Hutcheson and his friend Danny Witte, both 2006 graduates of HPHS, died Tuesday, January 1st,  in a car accident in Arizona.

The memorial service for Warren was held at 4 p.m. Monday the 7th, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Blvd.

Seen to the left is Warren in 2004, at Possum Kingdom during his promotion to Orange Belt.  He had since progressed in his training to Sankyu (3rd level Brown Belt) in both Gasan Ryu Kenpo under Dr. Chamberlain and also in Heike Ryu Jiu-Jitsu under Jim Webb sensei. 

With Warren in the photo above are his father in white, a Black Belt under the late Robert Trias, and Dr. Chamberlain.

Our sympathy and prayers go out to his parents Jim and Sarah Hutcheson, his brother Nathan, and his grandmother Patricia Hutcheson.

A wreath was placed at the funeral home in the name of all his classmates and friends at the dojo.  A group of instructors and students attended the funeral.

Shihan


The Women's Self Defense Workshop held on
January 19th, was a great success!!

Participants worked their way through the program in a little over 3 hours with only a few bruises, mostly to the instructors!

Below is the group picture from the event.
There are some action shots in our members section.

If you are interested in putting a group together for a private workshop or joining us for our next event, contact us either by phone or e-mail to set a date. 

More information on this website: http://www.dallaskenpo.com/womens_self_defense.html

You can also Download the Women's Self Defense general information brochure here

 


The KIDS SPARRING WORKSHOP

Held on Saturday, January 12th, went smoothly with students from our school and other dojos in the city attending.  The class was taught by Sensei Dale Jensen, who is the former owner and head instructor of North Dallas Martial Arts.  He brings many years of experience as both a skilled instructor and amateur kick boxer.  He has been the lead sparring instructor with Chamberlain Studios since June, 2006.  Assisting with the class were senseis Rollend Nery, the Head Instructor at the CSSD headquarters studio, and Ms. Tina Garcea, the after school Karate instructor at Bishop Dunne.

The workshop included drills for footwork, striking, kicking, distance, speed, defense and many other areas.  The finale was a tournament, with the children competing in a continuous point competition, with corner referees and ring timer.  The group picture shows the kids at the end of the workshop!

 

 

 


Big Al's Karate Challenge!

(L-R) Taylor, sensei Rollend, Big Al,
Dr. Chamberlain, Kidd Kraddick

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Chamberlain and sensei Rollend got up pretty early on April 18th and headed over to the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning show on KISS 106.1 FM.  Shihan helped Big Al break a few boards and make good on his talk!

Big Al has done it all, from playing pro-football to owning a limo company, but can he really break a board with his bare hands? Kidd called him out, and challenged him to back up his talk with a little bit of walk. Click here to see the pictures of Big Al's Karate Challenge.
 

Thanks to Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense for their time and help. Click here to watch the video


Dennis Rodman and "Geek to Freak"
film at Chamberlain Studios!

In a bid to increase the appeal of the original programming--not to mention the channel itself--Mark Cuban's HDNet will launch its makeover show in January with former NBA star Dennis Rodman. Called "Geek to Freak," Rodman tries to convert ordinary people into edgy mavericks like himself, with Rodman as the life-changer. It features people diametrically opposed to Rodman who want to live his life, says Cuban, speaking at an Advertising Week event in New York.

On January 21st, 2007, Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense welcomed NBA star Dennis Rodman and the production crew from "Geek to Freak".  They were filming the transformation of a young woman from a mild mannered young lady to a hard boiled roller derby queen! 

Part of this transformation was her "discovering the inner warrior" that we all contain, and learning some self defense skills for her time on the track with the Dallas Derby Devils.  Senior instructors from Chamberlain Studio's training programs in Judo, Aikido and Kenpo took part in the filming, demonstrating technique, self defense applications and taking some big falls!

Thanks to Red Bull for keeping us awake as we worked out!

Also, we're not sure how it happened... but these two young ladies managed to sneak in and get autographs on a couple of basketballs!

Dennis Rodman and the Chamberlain Studios group after taping for the "Geek to Freak" reality show.

 

 

Especially, thanks to everyone for their help in making this a successful event.  The episode will air sometime in May/June, 2007, and we will have a viewing party to watch it at a local restaurant. 

Seen to the left are Dennis Rodman and the lead instructors involved in the filming of the show.

 

 


NBC-5 and Carol Wang
shoot a News Segment at Chamberlain Studios!

Carol Wang from NBC-5 recently did a piece on women in the martial arts and came to Chamberlain Studios.  Below is information on the article and a video feed.  Thanks to Ms. Wang and channel 5 for their interest in this important area!

 

 

Kellyn Starkey of Chamberlain Studios (click picture for video)

Many women turn to martial arts to keep from becoming crime victims, but they’re also getting a good workout out of it.

Women raved about the strength and self-confidence they said they gained learning martial arts.

“I learned there's a lot of ways that I can protect myself that I never thought about,” student Kellyn Starkey said.

Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense’s Nick Chamberlain said the people in his class can practice what they know and still learn more for most of their lives.  "In the martial arts, you're learning new skills on a daily basis you can count for 20, 30 years, and still be getting better at what you're doing,” he said.

Starkey said she’s just happy to learn how to defend herself and get a good workout.

“It's great exercise and a fun way to do it,” she said.

Women Learn Self-Defense, Get Workout.  Copyright 2007 by nbc5i.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. nbc5i.com

Click on the link below to see the video

http://www.nbc5i.com/carolwang/10682045/detail.html
 

 

     

 

 
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