Kocyla Karate American Kenpo

 

 

Master John Kocyla (Also known as "Sifu", "Sensei" or "Professor") earned his 1st Black Belt in 1977. He has a 7th degree in Lima Lama, 6th Degree in American Chuan Chi, 8th Degree in American Kenpo through the F.T.K.A. (Frank Trejo Karate Asso) and 5th degree in EKKA (Elwood Kenpo Karate Asso)  He was  Inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Original Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2008. He is also a Master's Class Champion and Grand Champion in Weapons & Forms at competitions throughout the North West.  

 

Mrs. K has a 3rd degree Black Belt in American Kenpo through the FTKA and is also an instructor here. She has taught Stage Fighting at the local High Schools Drama Dept. and Middle Schools and choreographed fight scenes for their plays. She has also competed in tournaments around Oregon.

 

The Kocylas believe that all Martial Arts are beneficial to promote Health and total Self Awareness. The American Kenpo System that we teach at this Studio is complete and suitable for anyone, man, woman or child.

 

The History

Head Instructor, Sifu John Kocyla, is an 8th degree master in American Kenpo.  He began his training in the Marine Corps. in the late 1960's, then continued instruction in Southern California for many years.  He has had many great instructors, including Tall Bear, Grasshopper, Fred Brewster, Ted Tabura and Ed Parker, Sr...the old timers know who these guys are...! His main instructor is Grand Master Frank Trejo, 10th Degree.

Mrs. K (Sensei Robyn Kocyla) received her 1st black belt at the age of 47 from Grandmaster Frank Trejo.  She currently holds a 3rd degree in American Kenpo. 

 

 

 

 

OUR SCHOOL

Primarily, our classes are in the American Kenpo System as set up by Senior Grand Master and father of the system, Edmund K. Parker. It focuses on learning the concepts and principles of effective movement through the use of techniques and forms.

We are Kung-Fu based. Traditional teaching style with strong basics.

DISCIPLINE * RESPECT * FOCUS

Learn Empty Hand Self Defense - Forms - Sets - Weapons

Primarily a stand up art targeting sensitive joints, nerves, organs with simultaneous offensive/defensive zones including

JOINT MANIPULATION - PRESSURE POINTS - LEG SWEEPS - TAKE DOWNS - SOFT/HARD COMPLIANCE 

Suited to all body types

TOP OF THE LINE MARTIAL ARTS SYSTEM

 

 

We offer Self-Defense Classes for Children and Adults, including Women's Self-Defense. We will go over prevention strategies as well as quick "get-away" techniques.  

 

THROUGH REPETION OF MOVEMENT, THE UNKNOWN BECOMES NATURAL

 

 Our school is recognized in the Martial Arts Community as an official Ed Parker Kenpo Karate school and are Associate Schools of the IKKA and FTKA.