Yu-Kan-Do™ Karate | Fitness | The Gamut™ | Denise's Pottery | Cutting Boards | Note Pad | Adirondak Chairs  

Marshall & Denise Brown Welcome you to our Website.
Yu-Kan-Do™ Shotokan Karate and Fitness
Fine Art Pottery and Wood Crafts

As we are both Black Belts and marshall.jpg (27336 bytes)before closing our Shotokan Karate School in Holly Springs, MS in 2001, we developed what we call the Yu-Kan-Do™ Shotokan Karate System.  With our system, you can achieve your Black Belt certification at home.  We have a unique testing program that allows us to view your progress.  Each Video/DVD is just like you were in our Dojo taking a class.  You will practice the blocks, kicks, punches appropriate for that level along with the requirements such as kata. "Check out our Specials and Save Money!"

If you are just wanting to get into or stay in shape, you might want to check out our Fitness Videos/DVD's .  Featuring Marshall Brown's Basic 5 Aerobics and Kickboxing workouts.  The Basic 5 workout is for everybody with moves that are not complicated or choreographed.  The Kickboxing is a lot more of a challenge and some basic karate knowledge is needed for maximum benefits. Check This Out!

100_0588.JPG (1973305 bytes)To get yourself and the kids motivated outside, I developed "The Gamut"™.  It is a proven tool to build leg muscles and coordination even up to professional levels.  Kids can't resist it and exercise becomes play.  The construction is such that there is very little chance of injury as it can be placed on any level surface.  We use it  for cross training in our exercise program.  We sell "The Gamut"™ ready to construct or you can purchase the plans and construct your own.

Denise has been creating Fine Art Pottery since 1980.  I begin by making my own clay with a recipe formulated for hand building each piece.  After bisque firing, the pieces are glazed with my own glaze formulas and fired to Cone 6.  Most people comment on how unusual and unlike any other pottery they have ever seen.  All pieces are carved at the leather hard stage to create the depths and recesses that create a three dimensional quality.  Check our Art Fair schedule to see when we might be in your area.

The Wood Burned Cutting Boards are a joint effort.  We began creating these around 2001 for family and friends.  These are a must in the kitchen for cutting meats, vegetables, breads, etc. and are very helpful for setting hot items on.  Each cutting board is cut from 1" x 12" pine stock.  Including the handle the boards measure approximately 11" x 16".  Then the design is wood burned on.  The finish is complete with a one step stain and varnish which makes it very durable and lasts for decades.  These make great gifts for all occasions.  Special orders are available upon request.

We use the Note Pad page to update you on our workout schedule, tips for cooking, upcoming art fairs, students who may have ranked and a Bible verse for each week.  Staying active in the Martial Arts is our primary objective but we cross train every other day for cardiovascular health and strength.  You may find ideas on the Note Pad to help with your own routine.  We also update you on new ideas for health and fitness.

After we built our dock, we had to find comfortable and durable furniture to place on it.  We looked and looked and finally found a pattern for Adirondak chairs that are so absolutely comfortable that you do not want to get out of one.  Ours are made of treated pine and have withstood many storms.  We build and only sell these locally due to the size and the cost of shipping.  

 

 

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