Safety is our first concern when we spar.
Sparring without gear means “no contact sparring or shadow sparring.” If you are sparring with contact your complete sparring gear includes foam dipped head, hand and foot gear. It also includes a mouth guard and groin protector (cup) for males.
Contact sparring will only be allowed for those with all the required safety equipment. Thank you.
ATTENTION ALL BLACK BELTS – ALL AGES – ALL LOCATIONS!!!
We are scheduling a special Black Belt forms seminar on Tuesday, December 29th @ 7:15 PM in Naugatuck. We will be learning Bai Sai So , a 6th Dan form. Bai Sai So is a fairly short form and can be learned in one class.
This is a onetime only event for all ages and all locations. No fee.
We can order anything (sparring gear, weapons, gear bags, focus pads and shields, etc.) listed in the AWMA catalog or their website. The web site is www.awma.com. The shipping is free when ordered through USA Martial Arts. The Connecticut sales tax is 6.35%.
The final day ordering day is December 16th to receive your order before Christmas.
PLEASE NOTE!!!
The next Black Belt graduation will be held on Friday, November 20th @ 6:00 PM. The location has changed!!! The new location will be at the Wolcott Youth Center – 48 Todd Road, Wolcott 06716. We are no longer using the Boys Club.
PARK AND RECREATION CLUBS ARE INVITED!!!!
On November 15th, 2015 from 12pm to 3pm we will be having USA MA Demo Team sign-ups.
The sign-ups will be held at the Woodbury studio led by 2nd Dan Black belts Bruce and Melanie Butler. This is an opportunity to expand your Martial Arts experience and be part of something challenging, positive and rewarding.
Everyone can try out for the Demo Team and show us your commitment to Tang Soo Do. It starts by coming to the try outs with an open mind to be challenged to show your best from day one and grow as a Martial Artist. Your passion and consistency to give 110% every time we are together is the key to succeed.
WHAT TO BRING – Listed below are key things to bring to the try outs.
We have USA Martial Arts logo gear bags now on sale. These quality gear bags are made sturdy canvas and include 5,200 square inches of storage space, a carrying strap, three zipper pockets and a logo on the side (comes in red only). The price including CT sales tax is $37.15. We have only 12 available for sale.
Email dougwilke7@aol.com to reserve your bag.
USA Martial Arts (Park & Rec. students included) current members are eligible for the Dr. Curtis E. Tate College Scholarship award. The annual scholarship is $1,500.00. The scholarship was created to honor the life of former student, Dr. Curtis E. Tate, who died suddenly in 1998. It is the only karate scholarship of its kind in the United States.
This scholarship fund is managed by a group of dedicated committee members who meet 3 times a year to administer the award. The annual Tate meeting will be held on November 7th @ 2:00 PM in Woodbury – the public is invited and encouraged to attend. Please help. This unique scholarship was created to benefit our karate students.
For more information, please see the Scholarship page on the website.
Please label all your sparring gear and weapons with your name!!!!
A new jujitsu class in Woodbury will be added to the schedule effective October 16th. The class will be held on Friday’s at 7:00 PM for ages 9 thru adult. Jujitsu students must be a member of the Black Belt Club. Black Belt Sara O’Bryan will be the instructor.
“Black Belt Club” membership allows a student to train at 3 classes a week, plus one jujitsu class and one weapons class at the Woodbury or Naugatuck locations. Each member is entitled to an additional 5% discount on all Asian World of Martial Arts merchandise, an embroidered 2” black belt to be displayed, and a “Black Belt Club” patch. The cost is $19.95 per month and a one time $25 cost for the embroidery and belt.
