Fitness Has Many Forms

And for over 2,000 years people have turned to the martial arts to find fitness. Mental Fitness, Emotional Fitness, Spiritual Fitness, Perceptual Fitness, Physical Fitness (Organic Functioning, Physique, Muscle Response). It's your turn!

Dear Prospective Student,

What if your next workout really worked and you could stick to it? How would you feel if you found an effective exercise program that taught a useful skill and included the benefits of health and self-assurance with no extra effort? What if you found something that you could do for the rest of your life that would keep you flexible and strong? And, what if you really could defend against the effects of stress?

If you look at the exercise and fitness industry today, you will see many programs now discovering the benefits of the martial arts and trying to incorporate the movements into their routines. Not a bad idea, and certainly the exercise values are there. But, can the moves be anymore than meaningless movement when taught by someone who is simply mimicking? It takes years of training to teach these movements safely and effectively.

My name is Shayne Simpson and over the last two plus decades while teaching the martial arts, I have helped thousands of people build many forms of strength. These people often came from exercise programs that offered no guidance, or from a place where the trainer had narrow knowledge or limited experience. Consequently, the results were narrow, limited, and temporary at best. What if you found a place where you could find the strength you want; the strength of a healthy body, and a centered mind? Would this be something you would want?

If you are looking for an activity that will keep you very fit and develop a healthy body, and if you would like to learn some simple techniques that will help defend against stress, and if you would like to do this all in one activity, then you want to try my martial arts school.

Open a brand new door in your life, a door that will bring benefits beyond what you can imagine. It's time to take your turn and begin your training in the martial arts at my school. Many thousands of people have gratefully gone before you.

For over 2,000 years people have turned to the martial arts to find strength. Now it's your turn. If you have any questions or would just like to discuss this further, please give me a call or e-mail me through this website.

Sincerely,

Shayne C Simpson
2nd Degree Black Belt
Pacific Northwest Karate Center
1600 Kentucky St. B4
Bellingham, Wa 98229
360-734-5118

What makes the PNWKC unique?
Although our methods retain all of the important aspects of a traditional teaching system, the PNWKC methods have been Americanized. In place of a rigid, dogmatic approach to teaching, the PNWKC methods rely on an understanding of modern day situations and environments, while using practical demonstration and familiar nomenclature.

How effective is your program?
The PNWKC consistently turns out top-notch fighters. In fact, some have gone on to become champions. But more important, the PNWKC also turns out very capable and knowledgeable non-competitive fighters who are able to effectively protect themselves. Besides the physical advantages, students tell us they feel more centered and focused than they have ever felt.

What type of system is this?
Kenpo - Our principal style of Martial Arts is Kenpo Karate, an art that can trace its origins from mainland China to the island of Okinawa, and to the mainland United States via Hawaii. The style of Kenpo which we study has been modernized and systemized by the late World Famous and Respected "Great Grandmaster" Ed Parker and his Personal Student, "Professor of the Art" Skip Hancock.

What do you teach in classes?
Fundamentals (kicks, punches, blocks, etc.), self-defense techniques (specific ways out of specific attacks), katas (pre-planned multi-movement routines), self-defense and safety strategies, and freestyle. PLUS, health, fitness, and exercise knowledge.

Who teaches the classes?
The head of the school system is Mr. Shayne C Simpson, a third degree black belt. Some of the advanced classes are taught by Mr. Simpson; others are taught by a variety of instructors, each of whom is Certified by Professor Skip Hancocks Teaching Program and Mr. Shayne Simpson's Teach Program, along with being Certified Instructors by Blackbelt Schools of America.

Is the program for adults or children?
The PNWKC has both adults' and children's programs. Moreover, the children's programs are subdivided into small children Little Dragon's Little Dragons (6 years old and younger) and older children Kenpo Kids (6 Year old to 11 years old), plus our exciting Teen program Xtreme Teens (12 years old to 16 years old).