Thank you to everyone who participated in the Kyu Exam on 7-25-24.  Here are the results of the test.  Sorry for posting so late.  If you click on the image it will enlarge.  The results were good, but not quite great.  Kumite (5 step sparring, 1 step sparring and semi free sparring) was definitely the strength of the group.  

Everyone, but especially the higher ranks, need to get lower in their stances by bending the supporting knee deeper.  To improve strength in the knee you can practice squats, leg presses, lunges, step ups and calf raises to supplement your karate training.  Improved flexibility can be achieved by stretching more and including yoga and Pilates techniques.  Elevating the group spirit by forceful kiais and focused techniques will improve your grades as well since proper mental attitude is the most important criteria you are judged on.  

If you have any questions, please let me know.

  These are the test results.  Please click the image to make it larger.  Everyone made progress.  Please talk to the attending black belts (Lori, Robert, Gabe and Sensei Scott) for more information.  Thanks, Sensei Scott

 No karate 2/12 Lundi Gras or 2/13 Mardi Gras.  Classes resume Wednesday.

Here is information on the upcoming karate camp.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17359G-PXCuW410f4bxfMd2XaHybN0GRK/view?usp=sharing

 These are the test results.  Please click the image to make it larger.  Everyone made progress.  Please talk to the attending black belts (Lori, Robert, Gabe and Sensei Scott) for more information.  Thanks, Sensei Scott

 These are the results from the test of 7/13 for those who attended.  Congratulations to everyone on getting a new belt.  If you did not attend or could not attend (which was a fairly large number), there is still the chance to participate in the supplemental summer test we will have in August.  If you click on the image it will enlarge.  Thanks, Sensei Scott