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Fall back into Fitness with Judy!

JBM FITNESS

Kids back to school…Summer vacations over…Now is the time for you to“Fall” back into fitness.
Did you know we have a fabulous fitness class that we an incredible personal fitness trainer offering workouts for moms, dads, and kids?  Well we do and there is no better time than now to get in great shape.   [...]

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Leader Profile – Steve Giroux

Leader Profile – Steve Giroux

Hey Everybody.  Just wanted to share the news that my brother Steve won the 2010 UFAF International Tournament in Las Vegas, NV this month.  I am very, very proud of him!  This is his second grand championship (last won in 1999) as a black belt fighter.  Steve and I both have been attending the annual [...]

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Summer Stuff – tshirts, summer camp, and private lessons

2010 t-shirts are here!  So it’s officially time for summer uniforms – tshirts + belt + pants/shorts.  Also pls remember to pack the kids a water bottle for class.  I keep the AC at 75 but since they are outside running around before and after class I like to stop for water breaks.
Also, since summer [...]

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Congratulations to our newest Black Belts!

Congratulations to our newest Black Belts!

On Saturday, April 17 Giroux Bros. Martial Arts hosted Region 8’s Chun Kuk Do Black Belt Test.  Instructors and Students from Connecticut, West Virginia, and Niagara Falls traveled for the event.  Seventeen students in total tested for black belt or higher rank of black belt.  Of the seventeen, eight were students of Giroux Bros. Martial [...]

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XMA – Extreme Martial Arts

XMA – Extreme Martial Arts

April 9th – Jerry Dwyer, 3rd dan black belt from Boston, MA visited us tonight to teach some very exciting XMA.  XMA or extreme martial arts is a combination of karate, gymnastics, and samurai dramatics that all combine to make a really fun performance.  XMA is popular at tournaments and demonstrations either by solo players [...]

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Kick-a-Thon 2010 raised over $5700

Kick-a-Thon 2010 raised over $5700

Thanks to all families and students who made this year’s fundraiser a great success.  We raised a total of $ 5709 combined between our Glastonbury school and my brother’s school in Newton, MA.  All proceeds were donated to Make A Wish Foundation.  Great job!!
The night kicked off with the youngest kickers ages 5-6 years old.  [...]

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Coach Jeff at Hopewell Elementary

Coach Jeff at Hopewell Elementary

I was happy to participate in Hopewell schools’ enrichment program again this year.  This year there were 24 eager kids who participated in 3 consecutive weekly classes.  The kids ranged in age from kindergarten to fifth grade.  We kicked off on St Patrick’s day so there was no lack of excitement and energy on day [...]

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Pee Wee karate at Buckingham Nursery School

Just as the Hopewell Elementary program wrapped up…another mobile program started.  I was slightly down the road the next day at Buckingham Coop Nursery School.  Thanks to Valerie for passing my name along to the activity coordinator.

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Welcome to KidKarte.com

Welcome to KidKarte.com

Martial arts can be one of the most rewarding activities for your child.  You will love seeing boosted self confidence, achievements, bully self defense & physical fitness.  Your son or daughter will just love the really fun classes.
Schedule your FREE private lesson.  It takes about 20 minutes.  It’s a great way for us to [...]

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