Immortal Tiger
Kenpo Karate
Why Kenpo Karate
Kenpo is a style that is highly practical for self defense application. Fundamentals include an emphasis on no wasted movement and economy of motion. You will learn how to defend yourself against multiple attackers in real life situations. Concepts of Kenpo include blocking and counterstrikes to vital organs and pressure points with linear and circular strikes using intermittent bursts of speed and power. In addition, Kenpo also works on your core strength, balance and endurance.
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Cat teaches Kenpo Karate to all ages as taught to her by Bill Grossman's School of Kenpo Karate
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Cat Gurinsky's lineage:
-> Master Professor Bill Grossman
--> Senior Grand Master Rick Alemany
---> the late Senior Grand Master Ralph Castro
The Kenpo Creed
I come to you with only karate, empty hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, right or wrong, then here are my weapons, karate, my empty hands.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Instructor & Owner
Cat Gurinsky
Cat has been training in martial arts since 2000. She holds black belts in Karate (2004), Tae Kwon Do (2009) and Shaolin Kenpo (2016), and has also studied in American Kenpo, Small Circle Jujitsu and Iaido. She has been teaching for most of her martial arts career. In 2016, Cat moved to Austin, TX and founded Immortal Tiger in 2017. Prior to opening the dojo, the only Kenpo in the Austin area was American Kenpo, making Cat the first person to bring Shaolin Kenpo (Ralph Castro's branch) to Texas.
To this day, Cat continues to actively study both Shaolin Kenpo and Iaido (Japanese sword). Her parent dojo for Kenpo is Bill Grossman's School of Kenpo Karate in South San Francisco, CA where she trains directly under 9th degree Master Professor Bill Grossman and 8th degree Professor Pati Grossman. She flies back to the bay area a few times a year to work with Master Professor and continue advancing in rank and technical skills. Since April of 2020, Cat has also been joining their virtual black belt classes twice a week & receiving 1 hour private lessons virtually with Master Professor Bill Grossman.
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Read more about Cat's background in the martial arts here: Cat's Martial Arts History
CONTACT US
512-212-5000 | cat@immortaltiger.com
9603 Saunders Lane, Bldg Q, Austin, TX 78758
Note: We rent space inside of Integrate Fighting Arts Academy, so look for their sign when arriving!