We are proud to announce our College Scholarship Award!

We are so very happy to announce that we have rolled out our College scholarship program. This is something I myself have wanted to do for our students for such a long time now, and I am proud to be able to offer any help I can to our dedicated students as they embark on a new leg of their journey in life. Our Martial Arts training is so much more than punching and kicking, and those of you who have been part of the Kempo family for some time now understand that we work hand in hand with all our family members in any capacity to offer guidance in the Martial Arts, school work, peer interaction, bully prevention, home life and anywhere else the individual needs help or advice or even just a neutral listening ear to bounce thoughts and feelings off of, we are always here. It seems appropriate that we try to help those that have dedicated many years of their life to the Martial Arts as they move forward, in the hopes that what we have offered will assist them along the way. The respect of treating each other the way we wish to be treated, the discipline of doing the things we have to do and not giving in to the enormous amounts of peer pressure we are surrounded by and the self control to think before we speak and not to react emotionally even in the heat of the moment, as well as knowing no one is allowed to touch you without your express permission and the ability to neutralize anyone who breaks that rule are the qualities that make a Martial Artist.

What we do is not a sport. What we do is not an activity. What we do is who we are.

Now when you are preparing for college, we want to be there for you as well so be sure to check out the Cutting Edge Kempo Karate College Scholarship page by clicking here and get all the details you need to apply today.

Also, since we are rolling out our new scholarship program late in the year, we will be extending our application deadline date this year only to May 31st 2016.

Thank you all for your dedication and hard work in the Martial Arts and beyond!

We are open – be careful on the roads

So the roads don’t seem too bad out there, so classes are on for tonight. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!! Use common sense, exercise caution, leave plenty of time to get to class and DO NOT RUSH and by all means if you feel unsafe TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS and stay home, there will be plenty of other classes.

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A hard earned congratulations!

Let’s give it up for our latest round of advanced practitioners! Many of the people on this last test have persevered for multiple years at their current ranks to attain the required skill level needed to be considered for their rank exam, and after a grueling three and a half hours of physical and mental mayhem, their hard work, dedication and perseverance paid off.

At Cutting Edge Kempo Karate we endeavor to never test an individual before they are at their personal best, and work hard with each and every student to help them on their journey to self improvement. There are some that do not agree with our methodology and believe that time in, no matter what the skill and dedication level, is enough for an individual to move forward and be awarded their ranks regardless of the level of understanding and/or the amount of self improvement that has occurred. We strive to create, guide and mold each and every student into the best student they can be as an individual, period. That kind of influence takes a different time-frame for each and every student who walks through our doors, and we are dedicated to bringing that same level of individual instruction and counseling to every one of our students, no matter what their age, ability level, disability or self improvement need they may have.

So to all of my dedicated and skilled young people who tested on Saturday I have one word to describe what you are to me;

Warriors.

Many of you spent more than two years at the rank of green belt and more than a few of you considered quitting along the way, mostly because of the difficulty level you faced at the intermediate/advanced level and the things that we expect from you. But you, my friends, did not quit. You learned how to face those things that many of your peers could never accept and you excelled. That makes you special, especially in today’s society. It is for that reason, as well as so many more reasons, that I am so very proud of you all. Wonderful job everyone.

Train strong, to remain strong.

Now get back on the mat.

Closed due to snow – 2/5/16

Stay home, and stay safe.

At Cutting Edge Kempo Karate your health and safety is our primary concern. With the road conditions as they are, we have decided it would be best to cancel classes for tonight, Friday February 2nd. Enjoy time together with the family and keep each other warm.

And don’t forget, while you have the extra time on your hands to practice! Don’t forget we have the Kempo Invitational tournament coming up in March!

The 2016 tournament applications are in!

The Karate Association of America’s 23rd annual Kempo invitational

Sunday March 13, 2016

Lindenhurst High School

300 Charles Street, Lindenhurst NY 11757

The applications are in! I would love to see all of my students, adults and kids alike, participate in the best tournament in town! Kempo practitioners only, no tricks and flips just straight forward martial arts!

Remember, the first person in each division to hand in their completed application is the last to compete! (That’s a good thing 😉 )

Adult Black Belt continuous sparring, which I have been told will be split by age and weight.

Grand Champion for all junior division first place form competitors!

Mini Junior Division

Beginners, don’t miss out on this division! A no stress introduction to the tournament environment, competitors are guaranteed to have me as their judge as the audience roars with approval for our youngest competitors. Mini Juniors will demonstrate their basics for the crowd, and then perform their favorite karate technique for the judges and audience. Everyone wins at their first tournament!

So get those applications in, and remember if you need some extra help to get those private lessons scheduled ahead of time, as they book up really fast around this time of year!

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Classes cancelled on Sunday – Enjoy your shoveling!

Looks like the weather people had it right this time! We will be closing the Dojo on Sunday as well for the safety and well being of all our families and instructors. Besides, you’re going to need that time to get those shovels and snowblowers going. I only hope that everyone is stocked up on milk, bread and eggs for the weekend.

Angry Dragon in Snow

Don’t forget to practice in between shovel loads of snow, and I hope all our young adults are out there in the community helping those people that need the strong bodies. Remember a little help goes a long way…

See you all on Monday for our regularly scheduled classes!

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Do you think we’ll have enough snow to build a snowman?

It’s a blizzard out there! Classes are cancelled Saturday.

So they are saying that with the wind and snow tomorrow is going to be a day to stay off the roads. Due to the upcoming inclement weather we will be closed Saturday January 23rd. If the road conditions are questionable we may close Sunday as well for the health and safety of our students and instructors. Please check back in to see if classes are back to normal before coming out on Sunday

Stay safe, stay warm, build a snowman and don’t forget to practice! (And if you do, send me pics 😉 )

Snowman roundhouse kick

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Our annual kids holiday party is almost here!

It’s that time of year again! Our annual kids holiday party is on Wednesday December 23rd!

Everyone is welcome to join us for the fun and festivities. The times for each age group are as follows:

4-7 years old from 4:30 to 5:15Snowman roundhouse kick

8-12 years old from 5:30 to 6:15

THERE WILL BE NO REGULAR CLASSES ON THIS DAY!

Kids can wear their regular street clothes and be prepared to have the time of your lives! The night will be filled with fun and games with our instructors, as well as tons of snack foods and drinks.

And please don’t forget, we will be closed from December 24th through the first of January, and we reopen for regularly scheduled classes on January 2nd!

If you would like to bring something to the holiday party, the sign up sheet is in the waiting room! We will have special guests and a whole lot of fun! See you all there!

Don’t miss out on our holiday sign up offer! Refer your friends and earn a chance at free tuition for you and your family! Check out the details on our referral program here. Send your friends to our Facebook Page and have them redeem our awesome holiday sign up offer (expires December 24th). Only $69.95 for two months of unlimited classes and a free custom uniform! That’s $30 off our already low sign up special! What are you waiting for? Get your offer and wrap up a uniform for someone you care about today!

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