Leadership Clinic – Sahn Knat | Kama
The focus on this past Saturday’s Leadership Clinic was the Sahn Knat or Kama.? Mr. Smith went over the proper care of these ATA weapons as well as the different styles (protech, xma / tournament versions), and the in depth history of the Kama.? Traditionally a farming implements similar to a sickle used for reaping crops and also employed as a weapon.? The Sahn Knat is a formidable weapon, traditionally used in pairs, though in agricultural use it would be used one-handed, whilst the other hand grasped the stalks for cutting.? As a weapon, both the point and sharpened edge of the metal blade are called in to use, while the Sahn Knat could also be used to block, trap and disarm weapons used against the wielder.
Mrs. Adkins went over counts and variety of Strikes, as well as the form for this cycles weapon testing to be used with the kama(s).? Then Ms. Adkins a 2009 State Champion in XMA (whom used the Kama for tournaments) and Mr. Cox went over a variety of tricks and stylish moves to allow the students a variety of fun movements to develop their free-style over the coming months.
Of course a Leadership clinic would not be complete without some pad jumping! Then Finally the Pizza party to re-energize everyone that attended and work so hard during the morning.? Thank you to the instructors, the assistant instructors of the IP program and all the leadership student whom made this a successful and fun leadership clinic. Remember practice your ATA weapons daily and you will become more familiar and better with the weapon.
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Mr. Sibley and daughter Ms. Sibley at the famous South Fork Ranch for the Texas Twister Tournament. Mr. Sibley took a 1st place and two 2nd Places, while Ms. Sibley took a 4th place.
Mr. Sibley was in Texas last week working, and brought his daughter along.? They worked out and trained during the week at Master Phrumjunton’s in Longview, Texas.
The Sibleys with Master Sam Phrumjuntun of Longview, TX
“One of the huge benefits of the ATA is the ability to transfer ones membership and or utilize other locations, so when I travel for work I do not have to miss out on my training” stated Mr. Sibley.
Then the duo were off to the famed South Fork Ranch, for Master Sustaire’s Texas Twister Tournament.? This was an American Taekwondo Association class “A” sanctioned Tournament.? South Fork Ranch the historic spot made famous by the hit 80’s TV Show Dallas.
Mr. Sibley started their day off, with a 1st place tie in the creative weapons 35-45 color belt division.? After his second attempt, for the tie breaker,? Mr. Sibley was awarded 2nd place for his performance using double ssahng jeol bongs (korean for nunchukas).
Ms. Sibley had a good day, being the youngest and smallest in her ring did not deter her.? With a 4th place finish in traditional weapons, using a? single ssahng jeol bong.? She also did very well in a very aggressive sparring match.? (see videos below)
Mr. Sibley then competed in traditional Songahm Forms, placing 2nd in his color belt division.? Then he unleashed a very aggressive attack freestyle, using double? ssahng jeol bongs, garnishing him a 1st place finish.? He also did very well in sparring with a close round. (see videos below)
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