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Classes cancelled on Sunday – Enjoy your shoveling!

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

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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!

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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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The way of the warrior

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Our first Black Belt test as Cutting Edge Kempo has come and gone, and I could not be prouder of everyone who did their part on Sunday November 15, 2015. Through all the muscle failure, cramping bodies, mental stress and hours upon hours of physical and mental pressure and non stop movement, you all emerged victorious. Even our one student who could not complete her test due to an unforeseen injury early on in the test should hold her head up high knowing even the few short hours she spent with us was tougher than what most people she knows could endure, and there will be another time for her, and she will rise to the occasion and perform as I know she can. I can not express how proud and elated I was when she walked through the door at the end of the exam to be a part of the ceremony for her brothers and sisters in the art. That is one of the hallmarks of the warriors we train to become.

Our panel of Black Belts did a fine job both judging and guiding the students through their experience, helping them along the way to better themselves and offering their knowledge freely to enhance everyone’s martial skill. It is good to have panel members who do not know the capability of each student, as we get a fresh perspective on areas that may need improvement as well as strong points for each individual. Thank you Grandmaster Fescina, Sensei Caracciola and Sandan Goldberg for joining me and my students for the six hours plus that was our first test.

CEK First Black Belt test

 

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Happy Halloween! Get more Kick or Treat cards here!

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Cutting Edge Kempo Karate would like to take the timeout to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween, and remind kids and parents alike to exercise vigilance while out trick or treating this year. Remember most drivers are not thinking about your health and well being while traveling from place to place.

We would also like to thank all our students and parents who took our new ‘Kick or Treat’ cards to hand out with their goodies this Halloween. We are happy to say that thousands of these cards will be in circulation this year, but we have run out of cards to hand out and many of you are still asking! So click on the image below and print away if you need more cards to hand out to the neighborhood kids!

Don’t forget to write your child’s (or your) attendance number in the pumpkin, and if people come in and sign up for the year after their trial, we will use you as their referral! Let’s see how many people can earn a free year of tuition at the Cutting Edge Kempo Karate Dojo!

Kick or Treat
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Congratulations to all our newest advanced ranks!

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Everyone who trains with me knows that we hold our advanced tests but a few times a year. Our students work hard to advance and progress in their training. Our higher ranks are held in great regard and the amount of time in training, both mentally and physically, should be applauded.

Not everyone can do this.

MANY people quit, even with our guidance and support.

Here at Cutting Edge Kempo you will earn, not receive. You will pass, not be promoted. You will become better, stronger and faster. As your body hardens, so shall your resolve. As your spirit grows, so shall your will to persevere. Life is not about winning at everything you do, life is hard and mean and uncaring. With a proper Martial Arts background you can face ANYTHING that comes your way in REAL LIFE! Not only will you be able to face life’s trials head on, you will do it with integrity and you will forge on knowing that all experiences, even those that are the farthest from positive, are learning experiences that help you to become the individual that you are. Life is a learning experience.

Train for life, because life is training.

I am so very proud of all of our students who persevered and showed their true spirit and heart in yesterday’s exam. You should all be proud of yourselves; although your bodies are hurting today, your spirit is stronger. Your bumps and bruises are your trophies. Wear them with pride.

This was one of our largest advanced tests in quite some time, and these people are true warriors.

A huge congratulations to:

Bradley, Black Belt Candidate, time in training = 8 Years

Nick, Black Belt Candidate, time in training = 9 Years

Tyler, Brown Stripe, time in training = 6 Years

Mike, Brown Stripe, time in training = 6 Years

Anne, Brown Stripe, time in training = 6 Years

John, Brown Belt, time in training = 8 Years

Gene, Brown Belt, time in training = 4 Years

Abhinav, Brown Belt, time in training = 3 Years

I will add more pictures when I get them. Great job everyone.

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New class schedule coming up!

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Starting on Monday September 14th 2015, we will be splitting the Blue Belts through Half Green Belts into their own class! This will allow us to keep the class sizes smaller so we may give more one on one attention to our students. Check back soon for the new schedule to be posted on the site, and / or stop by the school and get a hard copy today!

Cutting Edge Kempo Karate aims to please, six classes a week for all ages,unlimited classes, no testing fees, and real usable self defense training.

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Big things happening at the Holbrook Fair

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If you have not heard by now, we will be once again participating in the Holbrook Fair this year. Our Demonstration Team will be performing at 6:30 at the bandstand and we hope you all will come down and support the team, they work very hard and represent our school and our art with the utmost dignity.

We will also have a booth this year at the fair and to support the team we will be holding some amazing raffles! Come on by our booth, show off your skills for the crowd and buy some raffle tickets. All proceeds from the raffle go to the team to help them through their tournament year. Don’t forget to tell your friends about our booth and our unbelievable prizes, including but not limited to:

  • SIX MONTHS OF FREE TUITION at Cutting Edge Kempo Karate!
  • A private 1/2 day fishing trip for 4 on a charter boat (a $600 value!)
  • An AMAZING back to school supply basket
  • Restaurant gift certificates
  • CPR and AED class for four
  • Beauty supply basket
  • One month of free  JuJitsu lessons

…and more!

Please take the time to stop by the booth, we will have some equipment set up and you can come and showcase your skills for the crowd!

Don’t forget to wear your Cutting Edge Kempo T-Shirt to show the community your support!

The fair will be held at:

Seneca Middle School

850 Main St, Holbrook, NY 11741

We will be there Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th. See you there!

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