Congratulations to Ms. Melanie Morenz & Ms. Shreya Dhume! They are the new YMCA After care Instructors! Both are 2nd degree Black belts with so much knowledge & energy to share....

All red, blue & black belts are encouraged to attend to learn about new dojang and regional protocols, training & assisting schedules, advanced testing info, rank certification and so much more... (Students under age 16 must have parent in attendance)

Join us tonight to pratice the techniques inside our One Steps during the rank classes: 5pm & 5:40pm Self Defense & Forms during the Masters Club & 7pm class!

Summer is almost over and kids need time to transition to their changing schedules. Sometimes, kids will also need help with motivation during these transitions. Check out this podcast with some helpful tips!

Fun classes on Tuesday night!! Join us this week for new self defense drills, technique skills and more....

Kanso- To Simplify or Eliminate the Clutter One of the things that I have always enjoyed about martial arts training is the opportunity to step onto the mats and eliminate the clutter that has managed to take root in my head. During that training time all of the cares of the world fade away and a zen like state is achieved as the mind becomes calm and focused on the training at hand. How can we apply the principle of Kanso to the rest our lives? Take a good hard look at pruning people, places, processes and things that are cluttering up your path; that are not adding value to your life or helping you to grow. To help you get started take a moment to think of just one thing that makes you anxious or unhappy. Eliminate it from your life immediately. Just the thought of getting rid of it makes you feel better already right?! Tomorrow you can choose another and repeat the process. Enjoy your day! To learn more about us please visit our website at www.jckarate.net or send us a message on Facebook. We would love to hear from you.

Such a great read! So many wonderful gifts we can give our kids!

http://myrecordjournal.secondstreet.com/Record-Journal-Readers-Choice-2017-Voting-round/ JC Karate has been chosen as one of the top 5 Martial Arts Schools in Central Connecticut!!! Please vote for us once a day starting Monday August 21st - September 3rd. 1. Click the link below 2. Register your email as a new voter (if never voted before) 3. Click on Kids & Education 4. Scroll down to Martial Arts 5. Click on JC Karate!!!! ****Please like & SHARE this post!

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! J.C. Karate is excited to announce an official Breaking Barriers Workshop being held on Thursday September 28th hosted by Multiple World Record Holder, Master Leif Becker. This exciting and engaging event will give students at J.C. Karate an opportunity to develop and strengthen their breaking ability while helping kids in need! How you can Help!! Students will be given an official Breaking Barriers Packet to share with family and friends to raise funds in support of the EnCourage Kids Foundation and all the work they do with children facing various medical conditions. EnCourage Kids Foundation is a big supporter of the martial arts in which they share key values and benefits as well as board breaking in children’s hospitals around New England. Leading up to this exciting event J. C. Karate students are encouraged to list a personal challenge on their Breaking Barriers Packet as they prepare to meet Master Becker and learn about the challenges he’s overcome in each of his own World Record attempts! Click below for a quick look at Master Becker and his work with EnCourage Kids and the Breaking Barriers Program! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bQyH6u5CB0&index=4&list=PLKt0OTvWAp8DwQx4PZznf3Iw5dyUnIR2a

Had to share this great photo of our campers!! Thank you Noble Japanese Hibachi Restaurant! 4 hibachi tables 24 campers 5 Instructors 5 parent chaperones 4 amazing chefs 4 amazing waitresses