All Star Kids Martial Arts

Most of us parents have summers that are filled w/ camps, vacations, and summer fun.  For some families July and August are two months to change up the routine.  Or maybe do away with a weekly routine all together.  But for others the summer adds a lot of hours to fill with the kids.  If [...]

Are you a mom/dad that secretly loves UFC?  Or maybe you are looking for a fun way to try a new mind:body activity?  Or looking for a fun activity to do with your little martial artist? Well…Gracie Jiu Jitsu is probably something that you will love! I am very proud to announce that our BJJ [...]

Do you need a place for kids music, kids exercise, or kids yoga class?  Or maybe you know of a friend that offers such a class.  Well…pls pass the word that GB Martial Arts is offering studio space for rent.  The facility offers an 1100 sf open area with matting wall to wall, seperate waiting [...]

Mark your calendars!  Our studio will be hosting the next Region 8 Chun Kuk do black belt test on Saturday, April 28.  Red belts testing for 1st black will be starting at 9am with a second test for 2nd black and higher starting at 12.30pm. I encourage all of my students who plan to achieve [...]

Thank you to all the families who supported this years’ kickathon!  It was the most successful one yet regarding total kicks and total funds raised.  A special thanks to Joyce Flaherty and her girl scouts for donating their energy and providing the refreshments. Past post – Save the date!  March 2, 2012 (Friday) is going [...]

Do you have a 3 or 4 year old that would love some kid karate? The Pee Wee program is a winter session designed for pre-schoolers.  The class meets Sat mornings from 11.30-12 for (3) weeks.  The goal is to introduce the kids to martial arts.  The class will cover karate rules, yoga and strength [...]

-          Pee Wee karate sessions for 3 and 4 year olds will be held in Jan and Feb.  The sessions are for the little guys/gals to try out martial arts.  I run them 3 Saturdays in a row for 30 mins each.  Jan dates are 1/14, 1/21/, and 1/28.  Feb dates are 2/17, 2/24, and [...]

Glastonbury, CT – Last month I had a visit from a group of energetic and well behaved girl scouts that were working on their Courageous and Strong badges.  Daisy Troop 10817 from Hebron Avenue Elementary School did an outstanding job at their karate class. For most of the girls this was their first taste of [...]

Classes are filling up but spaces are available.  If your child is interested in joining the program please call for latest schedule and to arrange for a free, trial class. Heads up on for current student/families – 1.  Thurs 5.30-6.15pm class will start up the first week of October.  This class will be mainly focused [...]

Congratulations to all students who were promoted earlier this month!  At belt testing time I teach a life skill.  This one was on Confidence.  I sum it up with an easy-to-remember recipe = Practice +  Pay attention in class + Practice The message is to prepare and try their best.  Mistakes are to be expected [...]