Kiado-Ryu Karate

May 21, 2013 - Photo of the Week

Achilles: Warrior Instincts

Jake “Achilles” Dale nails Mr. King with a right backfist during his first sparring session. Obviously, he’s going to be a handful in the not-too-distant future. Achilles is definitely his mother’s son (Annette “Warrior” Dale).

May 13, 2013 - Photo of the Week

Cultivator's Crane Pose

Kim “Cultivator” Thomas has fun spoofing The Karate Kid’s iconic crane stance featured in the popular 1984 movie. Cultivator, along with Chris “Growler” Grau, are on pace to earn their 4th Dan Black Belt rating in the Fall of this year—an accomplishment that has only been achieved by Dan “Basai” Asay among the 3,000 plus students in the Karate Institute of America’s thirty-four year history.

Apr 29, 2013 - Photo of the Week

A Major Piece of KIA History

It’s just a bag, right? Actually, this old brown bag is much more. It has the distinction of being the oldest bag in the history of the Karate Institute of America. It began its life in August 1979, the official beginning of the KIA. After decades of faithful service being kicked, punched, blasted, and beaten, this old bag has been retired to remain an artifact of our rich and varied legacy as the KIA continues to march on in its duty to assist others who choose to pursue their martial arts skills and dreams.

Apr 23, 2013 - Photo of the Week

Raptor Takes Down The Cultivator

Tristan “Raptor” Ligtvoet takes down Kim “Cultivator” Thomas during a practice session. Raptor is working diligently toward his 2nd Dan Brown Belt; Cultivator toward his 4th Dan Black Belt ranking.

Apr 15, 2013 - Photo of the Week

Black Belt Canes in a Room of Fire

Practicing cane drills in their room of fire are Kiado-Ryu Black Belts Chris “Growler” Grau (third dan), Richard Andrew King (grandmaster), and Kim “Cultivator” Thomas (third dan). Check out our Kiado-Ryu videos at KingsKarate.net. For excellent martial arts instruction for individuals or companies in Orange County, CA, contact Grandmaster Richard Andrew King. Photo courtesy of Adam “Frog” Mahan.

Apr 8, 2013 - Photo of the Week

Cultivator Attacked

Kim “Cultivator” Thomas has some fun with Adam “Frog” Mahan (left) and Tristan “Raptor” Ligtvoet (right). When the young men grabbed Kim, he countered with double karate chops to their groins and followed up with double backhands to their faces. Ah, youth! Be careful who you grab, and, more importantly, watch out for the old guys!