Jake “Achilles” Dale goes through a blocking set during his Purple Belt test. It’s challenging to do a test solo, but Achilles, the young warrior he is, the son of a Warrior, handled the challenge with courage and skill.

Jake “Achilles” Dale bows in to begin his Purple Belt test with his mother, Annette “Warrior” Dale (Green belt) and fellow student, Zemia “Barracuda” Garrett (Orange belt) on Saturday, 12 April, 2014.

So this is what happens when a Black Belt husband and wife have a little squabble! It may look ominous for her but you should have seen him afterwards! Of course we’re just having fun with Rose “Renegade” Hoberg and her husband Kurt “Raphael” Hoberg. This photo was taken at a KIA function in 1992. Rose and Kurt actually met at the Karate Institute of America, having been introduced by Kurt’s mother, who was also a KIA student.

So this is what happens when an assailant does not heed the warning to Back Off! More than an ouch!, as Christa demonstrates one way to manage an attacker (hubby Mike). Come join us this coming Saturday, 5 April from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Orange Public Library for a FREE self-defense Talk and Demonstration. 407 E. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 714-288-2410 Download the Event Flyer

Exhibiting the ferocity and assertiveness of a tiger, Christa sends an unmistakable message to her would-be attacker to BACK OFF! This type of role playing taught in Karate Institute of America self-defense workshops helps women develop a sense of empowerment and skill. Still, hubby Mike, playing the part of the assailant, got the message! Teens and above are welcome join us at the Orange Public Library on 5 April 2014, Saturday, 10:30am to 12:30pm for a FREE self-defense talk and demonstration by Kiado-Ryu Grandmaster Richard Andrew King.

Self-defense training is never obsolete - like old cars, old phones, old pagers, and pot-bellied stoves. One must always be ready and willing to defend oneself from the unwanted and potentially fatal aggressions of others. Just ask Ashlee! Come join us at the Orange Public Library on 5 April 2014, Saturday, 10:30am to 12:30pm for a FREE self-defense talk and demonstration by Kiado-Ryu Grandmaster Richard Andrew King.