Welcome to our newest members: Junior Kempo: Mo, Junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Ethan.
Congratulations to the following students on their belt-color promotions!
Junior Kempo:
Savannah Gingras, Orange. Rowan Harmon, Orange. Ophelia Maynard, Purple. Evelyn Pung, Purple. Hallie Hook, Blue. Murphy Gray, Blue. Ben Botas, Brown. Hailey Jackson, Brown. Ellie Reagan, Brown. Lucy Patterson, Brown.
Adult Kempo:
Lila Hyde, Green. Justin King, Brown. Dan Ukolowicz, Brown. Gina Stevensen, Brown. Gwen Houghton, Brown (pictured below with Sensei Kerkes)
Do you have a picture from a belt-color promotion or a special martial arts photo or short video? If so, we would love to see them and with your permission, we’d like to include them in our newsletter. Please EMAIL them to Sensei Quinlan.
Summer Schedule Updates
Martial Way will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday beginning Friday, July 3rd through Monday, July 6th. Have a safe and happy Independence Day Holiday.
All Kempo and BJJ students in any of our children’s class levels can attend unlimited classes within their program. For example, Junior Beginner Kempo students can attend any Junior Beginner Kempo class on the schedule. Junior BJJ students can attend any Junior BJJ class on the schedule. Children enrolled in both Kempo and BJJ can attend unlimited classes in each. Questions? Please EMAIL Sensei Quinlan. We are looking forward to seeing our students on the mat this summer.
Congratualtions Junior BJJ Competitors
Many of Martial Way’s Junior BJJ students participated in the Conifer Clash Jiu Jitsu Tournament on May 16 in Hardwick. We’re proud of the way our students competed, and they all showed skill, determination, and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to Grayson Pelletier, Evan Pelletier, Nolan Zammuto, Corbin Zammuto, Will Mason, Maxwell Katz, Ellen Langebauer, Felix Alquinta, Hunter Yoon, Chase Park, and Bryson Gokey. Osu!
Congratulations to Jiu-Jitsu Challengers
Brandon Rodriguez, James Townsend, Kenzo An, and Eric Heikel (photo left to right) completed the Spring 2026 Jiu-Jitsu Challenge. With an average of only two months of training and preparation, they each completed an hour of rolling (Jiu-Jitsu sparring) against a skilled and experienced group of opponents. This is roughly the equivalent of having a dozen consecutive competition matches, and is a true test of determination and physical endurance. Well done, Challengers!
Register for Summer Camp
We still have space available in our July 20 – 24 and August 3 – 7 Summer Camps. Deadline for early registration is one month before the start of the camp. Camp is open to students of Kempo Karate or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as to those with no experience at all. We hope you’ll make Martial Arts Camp part of your child’s martial arts experience.
Uniform Reminders
Thank you for remembering to wear your uniforms. As a reminder, please review the following expectations for each of our classes:
- Little Dragons Karate: uniform optional
- Tiny Tigers Karate: full black karate uniform or Martial Way t-shirt and belt
- Junior Beginner Kempo: full black karate uniform and belt or Martial Way T-shirt, black karate pants, and belt
- Junior Intermediate Kempo: full black karate uniform and belt (Martial Way t-shirt and black karate pants may be worn for part of class but a gi-top should be available for use.)
- All Ranks Teen Kempo: full black karate uniform and belt (Martial Way t-shirt and black karate pants may be worn for part of class but a gi-top should be available for use.)
- Adult Kempo: full black karate uniform and belt (Martial Way t-shirt and black karate pants may be worn for part of class but a gi-top should be available for use.)
- Junior Brazilian Jiu-JItsu: full karate or BJJ uniform, any color
- Adult BJJ: full BJJ uniform (Be prepared for gi or no-gi during warmer months.)
T-shirts and karate uniforms are available for purchase at Martial Way. We appreciate your cooperation.
Adult Classes for June and July
Our plans for Martial Way’s adult programs for June and July include the following:
- In our Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program,classes will combine some gi and some no-gi (participants should be prepared for either) and working on turtle position.
- Our Adult Kempo classes will focus on wrist and arm grab defenses during June and on choke defenses in July. We will be using MMA Sparring Gloves for various drills throughout the 6 month rotation. We have a limited amount of gloves in stock and recommend you get your own, so we have enough for everyone. The glove type must be similar to the ones we have (i.e., boxing gloves are not approved). Please speak with an instructor, if you have any questions.
See you at the dojo and on the mat. Osu!
Empowerment Self-Defense Classes
Join The Safety Team for an Empowerment Self-Defense class (Level 1 in Berlin on Wednesday, July 15th, at 5:30pm, or in South Burlington on Sunday, July 26th, at 10:30am. Visit The Safety Team’s website for more details and to register.
Designed for women and girls (aged 14+), these trauma-responsive workshop teach boundary setting, affirmative consent, and relevant sexual assault information, as well as the mental and physical skills of Empowerment Self-Defense. All fitness levels are welcomed, and no previous martial arts experience is necessary.
Open Mat on Friday
Martial Way’s Open Mat is every Friday from 5pm to 7pm. This is a great opportunity for making up missed classes, and is also good for those who may just want some extra training. Designed for all of our members, please drop in at a time specific to your class. Check the Open Mat Schedule and keep on practicing.
