Comming Soon: New School to be opened soon in Bluewell WV and run by Master Shauna Sandhop.
Starting Nov 16th of 2009:
Master Jason Gullion, Head instructor and Vice President of Shanaki will be opening a new division of Shanaki Located at 807 Chilhowie Street, [ located in the old high school], Chilhowie, Va.
Class times are--Mondays and Wednesdays
Children 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Adult 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Shanak Martial Arts is proud to be in association with Grand Master John Eddie Thomas in the making of the Martial Arts movie "Talos". Grand Master Thomas not only stars in the movie but has written it as well.
One of the lead actors, [villains roll] is Master Scot Shannon and the lead actress is Master Shawn Sandhop both are instructors for Shanaki Martial Arts.
Grand Master Penny Shannon has been a pro dominated force behind the special effects make-up, also playing a walk-on part of the kings mother.
Shanaki has furnished extras and stunt people. Shanaki has also choreographed some of the weapons fight scenes, open hand fightfight scenes, and stunts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION----Starting October the 1st, Shanaki Martial Arts inc. will be teaching classes in a new location. The address is: 290 W. Main St. Wytheville, Va
Grandmaster Penny Shannon would proudly like to announce the promotions of Scot Shannon to 7th Dan, Jason Gullion to 6th Dan, and Grandson Trey Warden to 3rd Dan. Well done. Thanks for your loyalty and dedication.
Pictured from left to right: Supreme Grand Master William Rankin --Grandmaster John Eddie Thomas--Grand master Penny Shannon and Mrs Rankin
On July 18th, in Hapers Ferry, W.Va, Grand Master Penny Shannon Was promoted to her 8th Degree by Supreme Grand Master 10th degree William Ranking, Founder and President of the International Black Belt Hall Of Fame. She was also, for a second time, inducted into the US division of the Inter Nation Black Belt Hall of Fame for Legend of the year.
Mrs. Shannon now holds an 8th degree, under 10th degree, Supreme Grand Master William Ranking, Founder and President of the International Black Belt Hall of Fame, 7th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan (Japanese) under 9th degree, Grand Master Eddie Thomas, 6th Degree in Shotokan, and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kobudo (Martial Weaponry) under Grand Master Marc Cantrell. She also holds a 1st Degree Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do, Shorinji-Ryu, and American Freestyle Karate. Additionally, she has extensive crossover training in Aikido, Wing Chung, Wushu Kung Fu, Kali, Arnis, Kick Boxing, and Submission Grappling among many other styles. She has trained under some of the world's most renowned martial arts experts.
Master Shannon has produced one World Champion and twenty-four number one nationally rated martial arts competitors. She has trained four National Olympic Qualifiers and multiple state and regional champions. Grand Master Shannon is also a Certified Olympic Coach and Referee as well as a Certified North American Sport Karate National Team Coach and Referee.
Master Shannon's training expertise was recognized by the World Martial Arts Organization and she was chosen to represent the U.S. National Martial Arts team at the World Martial Arts "World Cup" in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In recognition of her many accomplishments and contributions in the martial arts world and to the community at large, Grand Master Shannon is a two-time inductee into the International Black Belt Hall of Fame for Instructor of the year and the Lifetime Achievement Award and Legend of the Year. She has been featured in Woman's World Magazine, Police Magazine, Karate/Kung Fu Illustrated, Black Belt Magazine, and Sport Karate Illustrated. She has also been a guest on the National Talk Show "In Focus". Master Shannon was also appointed to the National Congressional Business Advisory Council.
To everyone that participated in Eddie Thomas' Tournament held in Roanoke on May 9, 2009, Well Done!!! Congratulations. Not all of the participants are pictured.
Front row is Katie Early,2nd kumite,3rd kata in beg 7-8, Kayla Demers, 1st kumite,6th kata in 11-14 kumite and 13-14 kata,Cheyenne Toler, 3rd kumite 9-11 int., Hibiki Honda,1st kata,4th kumite in 11-12 boys adv., Christian Richmond, 5th kataand 7th kumite 9-10 beg. 2nd row Sierra Gullion 2nd kumite and 5th in kata in 15-17 int.Scott Gullion 3rd kata and 3rd in kumite in 13-14 int.Cheyenne Peery 3rd kata and 4th kumite in 15-17 int. Reese Holliday 4th weapons kata,2nd in kata, and 2nd in kumite in seniors adv. Lauren Abner 1st in kumite and 6th in kata in 11-12 girls int. Clark Gragg 1st in kumite,7th in kata in boys 11-12 beg. Not pictured is Melissa Humphries who won 1st in kata and 2nd in kumite in adult womens beg. and Trey Shadley who won 3rd in kumite,4th in kata ,4th in weapons kata and 5th in kumite in9-10 boys beg.
Shanaki Martial Arts, inc. will be holding a clinic on Arnis Concepts On May 2, 2009. Shihan Jay will be instructing. The Clinic will start promptly at 10:00am until approximately 2:00pm. Shihan Jay will cover stick, knife, and empty hand combatives.
The cost of the clinic is $15.00 for students, $20.00 for public, and a special fee is available for law enforcment and public service officers. Please see Scot, Jay or Heidi for more info. There is limited space so reserve your spot today.
Summer Camp beginning at the end of the school year (June). (TBA pending early response / registration) – Monday-Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM. No Martial Arts Experience Necessary, Qualified Adult Staff, Picnics & Outdoor Karate Classes, Weekly Field Trips, Movies, Swimming, Outdoor Activities, Age Appropriate Speakers and Character Development Lessons. If interested, please contact us as soon as possible – space is limited. Stay tuned for details, printable flier, and coupons. Contact Heidi Phillips for complete details
March 28th: Shanaki Martial Arts, Inc. Is proud to anounce a new division of Shanaki. Go to the Shanaki Mobile Martial Arts page and check it out.
March 16th: Due to lack of attendance, the competition class and traditional classes are cancelled for now. If anyone is interested in these classes continuing, please contact the studio at 276-228-6543.
Starting February 23rd, Master Shawna Sandhop will be holding a cardio-kickboxing class in Bland. The classes will run from 6:45pm until 7:45pm. the classes will take place at Wagner Gymnasium at the Bland High School.
Congratulations : To all of Shanaki Martial Arts students that participated in belt ranking on Jan 31, 2009. I have linked a few photos of belt ranking.
New Policy: As of February 1st, all Students of yellow belt and up will be required to order all equipment needed for their next belt. This will help to ensure that when fighting gear or weapons are needed for a particular class, everyone will have what is needed. Not to mention the fact that the shipping costs will go down and all confusion as to what is needed will go away. After the up coming belt ranking, Heidi will hand out the requirements for your next belt level as well as a form stating what will be needed and approximate costs. Please see Heidi no later than February 17th to place orders. Payment will be required at this time. Orders will be placed on Friday, February 20th.
