Please join me in congratulating Anna Ballard, Alex Girard, Eric Kolb, and Tim and Cecelia Nichols. They all passed their final exam and earned their Black Belts on May 11^th. As is tradition, we held a special promotion night and party for them where they could demonstrate their skills and celebrate the event with their families. Current MVKS Black Belts were there to welcome them to the Black Belt class. A big thanks goes out to them, as they had an integral part in helping these students achieve their goal. A special thanks also should go out to the families for their continued support and encouragement .It’s been said that a good student can make their teacher look pretty smart, and these students certainly helped uphold the standards of what a Black Belt is at MVKS.

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We held a special self -defense clinic for the MVKS moms and female students last month, and it went very well. I’ve been tinkering with this program for a few years now, and although the program has always been good, I think this last one we did was the best. Thanks to Jamie Robb for coming down to assist with the class. If you missed it, I am trying to coordinate a date in June with the owners of the New Boston Health and Fitness Club. I’ll post the date as soon as I can confirm one with them.

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This years’ Mont Vernon Spring Gala was a wet one. The weather, however, did nothing to dampen the spirits of the town or the participants of the parade and demo team. Close to twenty MVKS students braved the elements and marched in the parade to a surprisingly large crowd. Shortly after, about 50 people gathered on the village green to watch our Karate demo team slip and slide through their demonstration of Karate skills. It was a lot of fun! Thanks in no particular order to: Joshua and Jacob Barnes, William Bernard, Jaimie Cates, Michelle Dion, Larissa and Mikayla Georgoulakos, Raju Gandhi, Zach Peacock, Erin Quinlan, Ethan Trzepacz, and Jacob Williams. You kids really helped show what Karate in Mont Vernon is all about: FUN!!

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Congratulations to Scott Dannewitz and Zachary Peacock for passing their 2nd step exam as Black Belts. This means they are now recognized nationally as Black belts in the NECKF. Great job, Guys!!

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THIS MONTH ...

To celebrate Dad and all he does, MVKS is offering a free ground fighting clinic for all MVKS Dads and their kids on June 23^rd from 10:00 - 11:30. The clinic will cover some basic holds and escapes from the ground that I have learned from my Judo training. Due to the subject matter, space will be limited and we will have to limit the class to 16 people. Look for the sign up sheet and join us!

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Weather permitting, all Saturday classes will be held on the side lawn this month. You do not need to wear a uniform if you are worried about grass stains and the like. BYOBS ( Bring Your Own Bug Spray ).

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Happy Birthday!!!
- Another year older and wiser…..

MVKS Turns 16!
It all began June 3^rd, 1991. Thank you everyone!

6/ 01..Erin Quinlan
6/ 06..Caleb Gorton
6/ 19..Jaimie Cates
Spencer Sotille
6/ 24..Anna Ballard
6/ 26..Amanda Mead
6/ 27..Joshua Manha
Michelle Dion
6/ 28.. Zachary Peacock

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1st Degree Black Belt: Anna Ballard, Alex Girard, Eric Kolb, Tim and Cecelia Nichols

Green Belt: Sara McGlauflin, Tom Driscoll, Giovanni Lazzari, Alice Kolb

Blue Belt: Jacob Barnes, Ethan Trzepacz, Luuc Grondstra

Yellow Belt: Jared Burnett

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