December 21, 2011

January 2012 Newsletter

The January newsletter is already available and posted.  See it here.


December 13, 2011

2011 coming to a close


Reminder: Our last classes for 2011 will be on Dec. 21st.  From Dec. 22nd through January 1st, we will take our annual vacation to spend time with family for the holidays.  Take this time to rest and think about the year ahead.  We have had a phenomenal 2011 with many amazing training opportunities.  I want to thank you for all your hard work and dedication.  I look forward to what 2012 will bring for us in the dojo. 
   
                                                    Merry Christmas, 
                                                             Sensei

Annual Tuite Camp

 
Great weekend in Texas at the Annual Tuite Camp with Kaicho and all three U.S. Directors.  Thank you to all who trained with us.

November 28, 2011

Final Newsletter of 2011 Posted

The December edition of the Maine Traditional Karate and Fitness newsletter is now posted.  Click the image below to view it online or read a copy the next time you're in the dojo.


November 27, 2011

One Year FREE gym membership!

Maine Traditional Karate and Fitness will give away a One Year Gym membership when we hit 300 likes on our Facebook page.  Click the link and "like us" for the chance to win this prize.

November 17, 2011

Special Training

Thank you to all who participated in the special training time on November 5th.

October 4, 2011

Hanshi Visits Orrington Dojo

Students from Orrington and Orland dojos got the opportunity to work out with Hanshi John Shipes this weekend.  Hanshi Shipes traveled from Texas to oversee student testing and teach tuite.  In this picture are Kyoshi Loren Engelby (wearing a black gi top); Sensei Steve Apsega (to the left of Kyoshi); Hanshi John Shipes (to the right of Kyoshi); and Sensei Stan Leach (to the right of Hanshi).  Sensei Tim Amey is standing directly behind Hanshi.

October 3, 2011

October Newsletter

The October edition of the Maine Traditional Karate and Fitness newsletter is out.  Visit http://mainetraditionalkarate.com/newsletter.html to view this and previous editions.  
 

September 19, 2011

Brewer Days

Maine Traditional Karate students participated in the 2011 Brewer Days recently. Students performed a 20 minute demonstration for the audience including basic exercises, kata and tameshiwari (board breaking).









August 24, 2011

Back to School Special

If you sign up by October 1st you will receive first month of karate and the entire uniform for FREE. Click "Karate Registration" on the right. In the comments section, be sure to say "Back to School".







August 12, 2011

A Texas-Sized Thank You

A very special thank you to Sensei Nathan Batson and Sempai Jessica Batson from Tyler Karate Academy for taking time to visit with us this week. It was an honor for us to train with you.

July 22, 2011

Body Dynamics - Limited Time Offer

Register now for Body Dynamics and get all 6 weeks of class for only $50. That's 33% off the regular price. Body Dynamics is a high energy fitness class including aerobics, plyometrics-jump training and kick boxing.

Limited time offer ends July 25th! Click here to register now.

July 16, 2011

July 16, 2011 Adult and Youth Testing

Great job and congratulations to all students that tested today!

See more photos by clicking here.


July 4, 2011

4th of July Parade

Thanks to all who joined us for the parade today!  The weather was great and the event was a huge success.

June 30, 2011

MTK's First Newsletter

Maine Traditional Karate's first newsletter is now posted on our website.  Please take time to catch up on the lastest events both in and out of our dojo.

Click here to see the newsletter.

June 21, 2011

Japanese Cultural Day

Thank you to the Brewer Library for inviting Maine Traditional Karate to teach a Japanese Cultural Day to the youth and parents in the community. Karateka from the dojo demonstrated kata and Sensei taught the proper use of Otemoto (chopsticks).

June 17, 2011

New Classes - Preregister and Save!


The following classes are now open for pre-registration:

June 23rd - Women's Self Defense, a two-hour class to learn quick, powerful maneuvers to protect yourself.  Open to all teens and women.  Register here and get $5 off.

June 30th - Yoga, this 4-week class is taught by Deborah Harman, a certified sport yoga instructor. Register here and get the first class FREE!

July 28th - Back by popular demand, Body Dynamics. This is a high energy fitness class that includes: boxing, kick boxing, martial arts, aerobics and plyometrics. Register here and get $5 off.

May 21, 2011

Maine Traditional @ Bangor 4th of July Parade!

Maine Traditional Karate will be participating in the 2011 4th of July parade. Come out and see us!

April 27, 2011

Maine Traditional Karate at Skate Against Drugs Event


Maine Traditional Karate will be attending the 2011 Skate Against Drugs event on May 7th at the Bangor Skate Park @ Bass Park. We are proud to be a part of this great event to help introduce young adults to alternatives to drugs such as the martial arts.

Please stop by our table and see us.

April 14, 2011

Upcoming Spring Events!

April 25th and 27th - Bring a Buddy Nights at the dojo. A chance to train and get educated in traditional karate for FREE!

May 14th - Multi-family Yardsale at the Dojo in Orrington. Start donating items etc...............

May 21st - Maine Traditional karate is invited to the Orrington Spring fair May 21st

April 2, 2011

Upcoming Womens Self Defense and Yoga Classes

Our next Women's Self-Defense Course is Thursday April 28th 6pm-8pm in our dojo at 136 River Road. This course is perfect for women of all ages. Click here for more details.
Our next Yoga session begins May 5th. This is a 6-week course! Sessions are great for both beginners and more experienced yoga practitioners. Click here for more details.

March 25, 2011

MTK at the 6th Annual What Women Want Expo Saturday 3/26



Maine Traditional Karate will be at the 6th Annual What Women Want Expo at the Bangor Civic Auditorium Saturday March 26th, 2011. Come see us!

Grand Master Kise and Kaicho Visit 2011





Start you planning for the 2011 visit of Grand Master Kise and Kaicho to the US. They will be visting May 31, 2011 through June 5th, 2011.