Martial Way News – August 2026

Celebrate steady progress this August with updates from Martial Way, upcoming training opportunities, and an Empowerment Self-Defense class offered by The Safety Team.

Martial Way welcomes our newest members

We look forward to seeing you at the dojo!

Tiny Tigers Kempo: 
Lia, Hudson, Josephina, CJ, Grace, Walden, Amelia
Jr Kempo: Andreas, Harlow
Junior Kempo: 
Andreas, Harlow
Junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 
Maddy, Andreas, Linden, Julian, Jimmy
Arnis de Mano: 
Roeki

Belt-Color Promotions

Congratulations to our students on their belt-color promotions!

Tiny Tigers Kempo: 
Wesley Mutar, Yellow. Grant Warner, Yellow. Hunter West, Yellow.
Junior Kempo:  
Luke Botas, Yellow. Mo Lovshin-McDaid, Yellow. Nathan Ramirez, Yellow.
Mason Beaudry, Orange. Abram Mason, Orange. Pearce Witalec-Krupa, Orange.
Jane Malinowski, Purple.
Mikayla Myers, Blue.
Jacqueline Brown, Green. Jack Taylor, Green. Ryland Von Hunter, Green.
Edie Hershman, Brown
Junior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
Len Langbauer, Gray.

Send Us Your Photos (and Short Videos)!

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, too. Please EMAIL them to Sensei Quinlan.

Enrollment now OPEN for Fall Children’s Classes

It’s August and the Fall class rosters for all Martial Way children’s programs are now forming!

All Tiny Tigers, Juniors, Teens and Junior BJJ students will need to be enrolled in a specific class or classes. Please notify Martial Way staff as to which day and time works best for you. Questions? Please EMAIL Sensei Quinlan.

Uniform Reminders

Thank you for remembering to wear your uniforms! As a reminder, please review the following expectations for each of our classes:

Children in black martial arts uniforms sit in a line on the training mat during a youth class at Martial Way.
  • 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 (pictured) 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 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 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 August

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 will continue working on turtle position.
  • Our Adult Kempo classes will focus on ground fighting. Wearing gi tops for this month is encouraged, so please remember to pack yours. Also, 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 South Burlington on Sunday, September 20, at 10am, or in Williston on Thursday, September 24th, at 6pm.) Visit The Safety Team’s website for more details and to register.

Participants celebrate completing a Safety Team Empowerment Self-Defense class by posing together with raised hands.

Open Mat on Friday

Motivational graphic reading, “A little progress each day can add up to big results,” beside a gold rising sun.

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.

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. Find the Open Mat Schedule HERE. Keep on practicing!