Texas conference registrations

There's a rumor that we're running out of rooms and it's not so.
We can take more than 65 people for the seminars if the additional people book rooms off the ranch in Bandera.
 The ranch has a limited amount of rooms. After you register and receive confirmation from us, then call the ranch to get your room reserved. Most rooms will accommodate several people but if you want to have your own, you can. The ranch charges us by the person, not by the room. If you want several people in your room, just tell them at the ranch when you call.
If you'd rather not take a room just for yourself to allow others to "pack a room", your option is to book at a Bandera hotel and just pay the seminar/dining option.

T-shirts are back

The shirts are back in black for winter.

seminar tour shirt

 Push here, carpe testes, bad things, carpe jugulum and seminar tour shirts are in the store. www.wedlakekenpotv.com/leewedlake/store

Bad Things shirt

 

 

Books on sale this month

20% off when you buy them on my website. Go to www.wedlakekenpotv.com/leewedlake/store, use the code holiday12 and hit the apply coupon button. I'll autograph them for you, too.

The Kenpo Karate Compendium

My new book will be out in the Fall of 2014. My books now will go off the market June 1st. The new books consolidates Kenpo Karate 101 thru 601 and adds new chapters. This is not just a reprint. New photos, new information.
The cover has been done and the marketing guys are working out their strategy. The publisher is Blue Snake books. More to come.

KenpoTV

I've recently added several clips of Ed Parker which have never been posted before because they are in my personal collection. He's seen teaching Short Three, Four, Finger Set, basics and techniques. You'll see him move and hear him tell his stories. I will be posting more, including him doing nunchaku.
If you're not a member, it's $1 for a trial. Go to www.wedlakekenpotv.com

December premium article

It's a few days late due to being away for two weeks in November. The title is Changes. Should be up next day or so.

The Texas Kenpo Conference in May

Below is what you'll find on our Facebook page (2014 Texas Kenpo Conference) and on the registration link. There's a countdown on the page and it gets lowered every time we get a paid registration.

Texas Kenpo Conference, a Gathering of Kenpo Seniors
                              (formerly the Kenpo Senior Conference)

                  May 2-4, 2014  Rancho Cortez in Bandera, Texas

      Your hosts are Lee Wedlake and Steven White

Welcome to Texas! In the spirit of past camps hosted by our lineage friends, this year’s event will be held on a guest ranch outside San Antonio, giving you a real Texas experience. This weekend will be the anniversary of Sibok Tom Kelly’s birthday and we dedicate this event to his memory.

We’re expanding the schedule with classes starting during the day Friday. We also reduced the number of simultaneous classes so you don’t have to struggle so much with “which one?” Topics and instructors are listed below.

Senior Instructors are 9^th degrees Lee Wedlake, Stephen LaBounty, John Sepulveda, Bob White “Faster and Stronger”

The “Lieutenants”, representing the four lineages;
Steven White, NH, 8^th degree -  
Graham Lelliott, CA, 8^th degree – zone applications of storm techniques/Long Two
Brian Duffy, TX, 8^th degree – Staff applications
Ron Sanchez, CA, 5^th degree - 
Denise Plowman, ID, 5^th degree – kickboxing/conditioning
Barbara White, CA, 4^th degree- Women’s self defense, open to all women including non-students
Felix Indest, LA, 2^nd  degree – sexual predators
Rebecca Knight, AZ – Cudgel

Registration: all-inclusive fee with early registration before Feb. 15, 2014 is $450. $495 after and up to the event, space permitting. Registration includes lodging, six meals, use of all amenities including horseback riding*, any/all seminar sessions, participation certificate, and a patch.
* See their website at www.ranchocortez.com for the full list.

Due to space considerations, participation will be limited. You can bring family members if they want to take advantage of what the ranch has to offer, and there is a separate fee per person. If you do not want to stay on the ranch you can get a rate that includes seminar fee and meals only. 

Location: Rancho Cortez www.ranchocortez.com is a working dude ranch 45 minutes from the San Antonio, Texas airport (SAT). 872 Hay Hollar Rd. Bandera, TX, 78003

Transport: The ranch has a 10 passenger van that can transport to/from SAT. $125 each way. Plan to fly in/out close in time so you can share the costs (arrange this through the ranch) or rent a car.

Capacity : The ranch has limited capacity, so register early. Lodging ranges from 14 person bunkhouse (dormitory, one for the men and another for the women, two bathrooms each) to rooms of various sizes, some of which can hold 4-5 guests.  The single rooms are already booked.
When you register we will contact you to confirm receipt and then you can call the ranch to arrange your accommodations. Rancho Cortez will do their best to put you in the appropriate room. If you’re ok with the bunkhouse, just tell Cheryl there. 830-796-9339

If you just have to have you own room there are other motels and guest ranches within 15 minutes of Rancho Cortez. The ranch can accommodate RVs. Book with the office

www.theriverfrontmotel.com/

www.riveroakinn.com/Welcome.html

www.flyingL.com (closest)

What to bring:  The ranch is a mile down a gravel road off TX 1077 and it’s real dark out there so bring a flashlight. The rooms have no TV, telephones or coffee makers. Wi-Fi is available but cell service is spotty. The food is good and rooms comfortable. They have a small store, so you can buy water and soda, etc. but you may want to bring bottled water. They have a pool and spa, so bring your swimsuit. There is a workout room onsite, too. If you plan to ride the horses, bring your jeans, hat and boots.