Dad’s Ground Fighting Clinic

We held a free ground fighting clinic last month for MVKS students and their Dads and, boy, was that fun! 20 of you came down for a Saturday morning filled with instruction on holds, pins and escapes from some basic ground fighting positions. This is stuff that I have learned over the years from my Judo training with Chris Veziris, a 6^th degree black belt from the Derry Judo Club. Thanks to the dads who came down and made this event a success. A special thanks also to Jamie Davison, who assisted with the clinic.

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Summer Camp

Our first of two summer camps was held June 25^th thru the 29^th. I can honestly say this was our best one yet. 10 happy campers spent the week with me playing kickball, hiking, bowling, doing arts and crafts, watching movies, playing tug -of - war, competing in an obstacle course, and taking Karate classes. I’m looking forward to our next ( and last ) session from July 16^th thru the 20^th. We still have two openings left if you are interested, see me for more details.

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Outside Classes

We began having outside classes on Saturdays last month. According to our surveys we sent out in February, this was one of the most popular things we do at MVKS. Weather permitting, we will continue to hold outside classes every Saturday until September. No uniforms are necessary, but please consider bringing your own bug spray. To me, there’s nothing better than Karate classes in the fresh air!

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THIS MONTH ...

Judo Starts!

We are holding Judo classes at MVKS on two Saturdays a month, and this months classes are scheduled for the 14^th and 21^st. I will announce when the classes are held at the beginning of each month. All participants need to at least have a Karate gi top, and a full Judo uniform is preferred, as Judo requires its’ participants to grab, tug, and pull each other off balance. All MVKS members and their families are welcome. There is no commitment, you may attend on a class by class basis. Cost is $10 for MVKS members, $20 for non-members.

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Parent's Night Out!

Hey Mom and Dad, has your kid's summer vacation break left you wanting a break? Drop the kids off with us and have a nice night out! We’ll play games, have snacks and watch a movie. This event is scheduled for the 13^{th ,} from 7:00 - 9:30 and space is limited. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board.

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Women's Self - Defense Clinic

We’ve scheduled another women's self defense clinic for Wednesday, July 25^th, from 7:00 - 9:00. All MVKS female members are invited as well as their friends. Look for the signup sheet to reserve your place. Participants should wear some sensible loose clothing, as there will be instruction based on grab attacks, as well as some ground fighting. Join us!

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Obstacle Course!

The famous MVKS obstacle course will be set up on the side lawn on Saturday, July 28^th, from 10:00 - 12:00. Come down anytime during this 2 hour window and try your luck with this very challenging course. There will be less wait times between runs as we will have more than one person running the stopwatches.

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

7/ 01..Aspen Sotille
7/ 14..Stephen Dubois
7/ 15..Michael Murphy
7/ 16..Ethan Trzpeacz
Colin Robb
7/ 21..Alex Girard
7/ 23..Tim Driscoll
7/ 26..Tamanna Gandhi

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Green Belt: Corissa O'Halloran, Chase Patton

Blue Belt: Kathryn DeChambeau, Kathryn Hulick, Anna Quinlan

Purple Belt: David Teed

Yellow Belt: David Boucher, Charlie Teed

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