Due to Youth Colored Belt Testing.

With humble apologies for the late notice, and lack of testing invitations, I have posted the tentative testing roster at the dojo and via email.

If your child is not on the roster, but he or she wishes to test, please notify Sensei Bladyka or Shidoshi Josh. If your child’s name IS on the roster but he or she does NOT wish to test please notify Sensei Bladyka or Shidoshi Josh.  If your child is scheduled to test but you cannot  make it on Thursday, please let us know and we will schedule a make-up during a regular class time at a later date.

About Belt Testing (For Parents of Beginners):  We use three levels of orange belt in the Super Junior class.  In the belt test, each student is asked to show whatever material he or she knows.  Based on the material shown (with reasonable proficiency), white belt students may be awarded one of three levels of orange belts.  Rest assured, we do not fail students at this level (with the possible exception of highly unusual circumstances, such as extremely inappropriate or disruptive behavior).

Belts are awarded as follows:  If students show 15 Basics only, they earn white belt with orange stripe.  For 15 Basics plus Zenshin Kotai, students earn orange belt with white stripe.  For 15 Basics, Zenshin Kotai, and Kihon Kata, students earn the solid orange belt.

Rank Requirements

A stroke of good luck is bringing world renowned Indian Dance teacher, Amrita Choudhury, to Lebanon, NH for a Bollywood Dance workshop on Saturday, January 29, from 1:30-5:30 pm (break included). Amrita has been studying dance since age four, and has taught and performed Indian Dance in its many forms for decades. She is a much sought after international teacher. She will be offering a four hour Bollywood Dance workshop including hand mudras, body posture, footwork and combinations at Okinawan Karate Academy. Beginners are welcome. This is an event for Bollywood dancers of all levels. Amrita will be teaching the REAL traditional Bollywood dance style. If you would like to register, please send an email to Gina@GinaDances.com or call 802-282-2149 indicating your interest and then either pay by check ($75 before 1/27, $80 after) or with credit/debit card ($80 before 1/27, $85 after). Online payment can be made at www.GinaDances.com. Please see attached poster for more information about Amrita.

The dojo will be closed in observance of Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day. Classes resume on Tuesday 1/19.

Okinawan Karate Academy is starting 2010 with a specialized eight-week intro program for men & women.

Here are the basics:
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• Classes will be Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM and/or Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 PM.
• ?The program will start on Tuesday, January 19th.
• ?The beginner program will have its own dedicated instructor. (Most classes will be taught personally by Sensei Ken Bladyka!)
• ?Classes will be supportive, strengthening & fun!
• ?The cost for this intro program is only $119 including uniform, belt, patch and student handbook.
• ?Gift certificates are available!!!
• If you or someone you know has been wanting to try out karate, now is the time!

Enroll today!  ?Call OKA at 603-448-2662 or e-mail sensei@okadojo.com.