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Modified Schedule Sat. 11/19 and Tournaments and Black Belt Test

Due to the Fall National Tournament we are announcing a modified schedule:

  • The Open Class and Youth Class for Saturday, 11/19 will be merged together and run at 9am
  • All other classes are scheduled as normal

Speaking of the Fall National Tournament, we have a lot of events this weekend!

On Friday, November 18, we have the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Degree Tournament at the Bay Ridge Prep Upper School, 7404 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. Doors is at 6:30pm, the event starts at 7pm and is open to spectators.

On Saturday, we have the Fall National Tournament at 8101 Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. Doors is at 11:30am and the event starts at noon. There will be forms and sparring competitions and the Lower Belt Test (starting around 2:00 or 2:30). There will also be demonstrations from the upper belts. We encourage all ages and all belt levels to participate. Sign up online and save $15, even if you don't pay online!

On Sunday, we have the Fall Black Belt Test at 8101 Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. Doors is at 9:30am and the event starts at 10. In addition to all the usual excitement of Black Belt tests, including forms, sparring, and board breaking, we will be welcoming the WMAA's first 8th Degree Black Belts as part of the ceremonies of the day. Please join us to support the folks taking the test and to bear witness to a historical event in the organization.

 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Special Practice with the Headmaster, Friday, 1/22, 6:30p

We are excited to invite all Brown and Black Belts to a special practice with the Headmaster, Dr. Michael Dealy on Friday, January 22 at 6:30pm at the Atlantic Avenue studio. We encourage you to register online here: https://wmakarate.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=F9C61C31-AA31-4960-AB8E-780CB0315406

This event is strongly encouraged for all Brown and Black Belts, but especially for those who are Black Belt Candidates for the upcoming Black Belt Test in March.

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.