A Kenpo Karate Blog

My name is Cat Gurinsky and this is my martial arts focused blog. I have been training in martial arts since 2000 and presently I study Kenpo & Iaido. I teach classes in Austin, TX! See www.immortaltiger.com

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Awesome job everyone yesterday at the AOK Best of the Best tournament today in Austin, TX at the Given's Recreation Center! Results below: Demo Division (everybody wins): --Calvin, Hersh, Olivia, Tishya, Evans Traditional Forms: 7 & Under Beginner: 2nd Place for Anika 7 & Under Intermediate: 1st Place for Billy 8-9 yr Beginner: 4th Place for Calvin 10-11 yr Intermediate: 1st Place for Iris, 3rd Place for Aashna 10-11 yr Advanced: 2nd Place for Manashi 14-15 yr Intermediate: 1st Place for Mridula 18+ Black Belt Female: 1st Place for Cat 32+ Black Belt Female: 1st Place for Cat Weapons: 11 & Under Advanced: 2nd Place for Manashi 12-17yr Intermediate: 2nd Place for Mridula 18+ Beg/Int/Adv Mixed: 2nd Place for Arthur 35+ Black Belt Mixed: 1st Place for Cat Self Defense: 11 & Under: 1st Place for Iris, Tied for 3rd Place for Aashna & Billy, 4th place for Calvin & Anika 18+ Beg/Int/Adv Mixed: 1st Place for Arthur 18+ Black Belt Mixed: 2nd Place for Cat Thanks to our students, parents and friends who all came to watch and support our school as well! (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpsQekLuMtk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We’ve got a booth at Rattan Fest 2022 in Rattan Creek Park today! Here 10-3 and a demo @ 10:30. Come visit us and break some boards! (at Rattan Creek Park And Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci5JSwyOiTu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Tested 11 kids yesterday! Here’s the before photo. After photos to follow later this week post corrections and promotions. Everyone did awesome!! 🥰 Gold: Saanvi Yellow: Asmi, Avni, Hieu, Rishee Yellow/Orange: Aahan Orange: Billy, Calvin, Geraint, Iris, Roy (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_TlRkO1A_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Some highlights from the au pair self defense seminar last week. (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeQ2gsMu9LU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My au pair Schey comes from Au Pair Care. Tonight at the dojo I hosted a free seminar for all the Austin area au pairs with that company and it was a huge success! We had them join as normal class time so my students could also learn some slightly different self defense from our normal and assist as well. Such a great evening! More photos to come later. (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeDNx8JO1bz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Another great testing from a couple weekends ago. (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd97Es9OghV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Adult competitors from Saturday’s CenTex Open tournament. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccl41YcudNR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our kid/teen competitors at the CenTex Open last Saturday. So proud of everyone! https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccl4NWIudVS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our demo division competitors at the CenTex Open last Saturday. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccl3xjdO7MM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Coach Jeff, Coach Arthur and Instructor Cat all left this past Saturday’s tournament with some medals! #centexopen #centexopen2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CcjEGTvO28a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Everyone in this photo except for Nova (the littlest one), Coach Arthur and obviously myself was tested this past Saturday! Promotions to follow later this week but overall a very good test and my notes for everyone only makes you all better 🙂 (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcPJOEVOVh_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Love our Tiny Tigers classes for 3.5-6 year olds 🥰 we are also adding an extra time option starting next week! So now Tiny Tigers can come: —Monday/Wednesday 4-4:45 (new time) *or* —Tuesday/Thursday 5-5:45 (original time) All tiny tigers can continue coming Saturday 9-9:45 as well. (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbP4iafuEfs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Before and after our most recent test. (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbDxSq-PZ3w/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Any interest in learning to battle with a glow saber?! Come join Jeff’s class! (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-X9RpPvSy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Arthur and Gabe have been working on bo staff, Arthur is going to try competing next month with the form! (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-Xu6JPaT0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Gabe showing BOB who’s boss with a flying knee! (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-XjoOPk5O/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Great group of students tested on February 12th! (at Immortal Tiger Kenpo Karate) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaVA9b1umKz/?utm_medium=tumblr