Greetings,
The Broward Community College Kenpo Club is thrilled to receive news of the new Martial Arts Partnership with Florida Atlantic University; it is certain that such partnership will help promote the already healthy relationship amongst campuses and broaden student body interests as well as opportunities in the art of BCC Kenpo Club.
We are looking forward to our new relationship in order to give FAU students a chance to join the BCC Kenpo Club curriculum. Please visit our website: www.bcckenpo.com or www.faukenpo.5u.com
The FAU-BCC Kenpo Club meets Monday and Wednesdays (and occasionally Fridays) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We are located on the Broward Community College Davie Campus Pavilion, next to the baseball field. The club is open to all FAU students, BCC students, faculty, and staff.
Where you aware that participating in an exercise activity, BCC Kenpo Club, several times a week could reduce you risk adverse health conditions, such as tress, cancer, heart disease, bone loss, hypertension, colon cancer, depression, and anxiety.
Other beneficial properties of FAU-BCC Kenpo Club include: Boost energy levels Releases tension: Improves blood cholesterols levels Assist in preventing and reducing high blood pressure. Weight control Improve blood circulation throughout the body Assists in preventing bone loss Improve self-esteem, by releasing your endorphins. Increases one’s enthusiasm, while countering anxiety, and depression Is an excellent opportunity to share quality time with friends.
BCC Kenpo offer students the recommended AMA and American Heart Associations Three major exercise categories for a healthier life. Aerobic/endurance, Isometric/ strength, and Flexibility
Aerobic training and its benefits: Assist in maintaining normal weight Strengthens bones of one’s legs and spineBuilds endurance: by exercising the heart and lungsAssist in controlling blood pressure, while increasing HDL cholesterol levels.Release unwanted toxins from the body.
Isometrics and its benefits:Assist in toning your musclesBurns fat while increasing muscle enduranceAssist in maintaining bone densityImproves digestionImproves one’s posture
Flexibility and its benefits:Assist in preventing injuries, cramps, and stiffnessRelieves tension in the body, including the neck and back.Increase one’s range of motion with in the jointsImprove blood circulationRelaxes the lungs
Take control of your future’s total health today; make time for your happier healthier mind, body and spirit. Change your mental, physical, and tangible diet. Truly open the doors to your brighter future, experience BCC Kenpo.
Class is started by a brief warm up and the review of Basic Techniques. Depending on the day practitioners will spend two 45 minute sessions practicing Kata (forms) and Self Defense or Weaponry (bo staff) and Kicking Drills. Breaks are provided after every activity.
Kenpo can be translated as the ‘Law of the Fist’ , or ‘Chinese fist’.
BCC Kenpo stresses a mix of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ techniques. The student’s initial training is the understanding of the kihon waza (the basic techniques).
These basic techniques would include blocks, strikes, stances and kicks. Once the student becomes familiar with the basics, the student is then taught softer techniques, employing redirection and parrying. At this point, the student begins to employ these new skills while performing kata, bunkia , and kumite. It is also important that the student understands centering and balance before attempting a technique. Kenpo is a martial art that strives to teach the student self-control, confidence, and self-defense.
With courtesy,Michael NolanBCC-FAU Kenpo Club Advisor
