Jujitsu Rank Advancement - December 2011

Congratulations to Noah Matalon, who tested for the rank of 4th kyu green belt in jujitsu on December 10th 2011.

Omedetou gozaimasu!!

Kobudo Rank Advancement - December 2011

Congratulations to the following kobudo students, who tested for rank on December 7th 2011:

Casey Dath - 9th kyu orange belt

Parker Sperrazza - 7th kyu blue belt

Christian Pace - 4th kyu purple belt
Gavon Mitchell - 4th kyu purple belt
Richie Gleason - 4th kyu purple belt


Omedetou gozaimasu!!

Lil' Dragons and Youth Karate Class Schedule Changes

The Lil' Dragons karate class schedule has been changed as follows:

Tuesdays: 5:00 - 5:30pm (beginners) 5:30 - 6:00pm (advanced)
Fridays: 5:00 - 5:30pm (all students)
Saturdays: 11:30am - 12:00 (beginners) 12:00 - 12:30pm (advanced)


This will effect only one youth karate class, on Fridays, which will now meet from 5:30 - 6:30pm.

OKDR Accredation

Mountain Stream Budo has been officially accredited by the OKDR (the worldwide kobudo organization to which we belong) and is recognized as an authorized kobudo school under their banner.

Congratulations, MSB!

Karate Tournament of Champions 2011

Congratulations to Sempai Stephen Gair & Sempai Christian Pace for competing in the Karate Tournament of Champions on November 20th 2011 at Queens College in Flushing, Queens! MSB is very proud of you both!!

Jujitsu Rank Advancement - November 2011

Congratulations to Vincent Menniti, who tested for the rank of 6th kyu orange belt in jujitsu on November 12th 2011.

Omedetou!!

Carol-Sensei, Renshi Godan in Karate

Congratulations to Sensei Carol Mitchell on her promotion to the rank of Renshi Godan (5th degree black belt) in karate on November 6th 2011.

Mountain Stream Budo is proud and honored!!

Omedetou gozaimasu, Renshi!

Karate Rank Advancement - November 2011

Congratulations to the following youth karate students, who advanced in rank on November 5th 2011:

Victoria Spitzer - 8th kyu orange belt
Justin Velez - 8th kyu orange belt
Benjamin Lowder - 8th kyu orange belt
Alexandra Scialdone - 8th kyu orange belt

Kelby Dath - 7th kyu yellow belt

Kevin McMullen - 4th kyu purple belt

Parker Sperrazza - 3rd kyu brown belt

Sarina Matalon - 1st kyu brown belt

Keith Weed - Shodan-ho junior black belt


. . .and to the following adult karate students, who also advanced in rank:


Zulie Dath - 7th kyu yellow belt

Lynne Ward - 6th kyu blue belt

Patrick Tiangco - 5th kyu green belt

Noah Matalon - 4th kyu purple belt
Donald Emery - 4th kyu purple belt

Mai Tran - 3rd kyu brown belt
Bryan Weed - 3rd kyu brown belt
Kathryn Brocchi - 3rd kyu brown belt

Rohan Ketwaroo - 2nd kyu brown belt


Omedetou gozaimasu!!!

Karate Shiai Make-Up Date & Menjo Ceremony Change

The raindate for the youth karate shiai will be Saturday November 5th at 10:00am.

There will be no adult shiai.

Also, the menjo ceremony will be held on Sunday 11/6 AT THE DOJO, at 12:00 noon, and NOT at VanCortlandville Elementary.

Sensei Carol's 5th dan test will be given during the menjo ceremony, and not on Thursday, November 3rd, due to the current power outage.

Lil' Dragons Rank Advancement - October 2011

Congratulations to the following Lil' Dragons karate students, who advanced in rank on October 29th 2011:

Brandon Van Valkenburg - orange stripe
T.J. Conti - orange stripe

Noah Angelico - green stripe

Alex Enea - purple stripe

Jacob Solomon - orange belt

Diego Vasquez - yellow belt

Daniel DeChristopher - double blue stripe


Omedetou gozaimasu!!

NEW! Self Defense Seminars now available!

Self Defense Seminar - private and semi-private classes are now available.

This 2 1/2-hour private or semi-private workshop is geared toward individuals with no prior martial arts background, and who don't have the time or desire to commit to a long-term training regimen. It will consist of an overview of self defense theory and concepts, and will include many basic techniques, focusing primarily on releases and controls, as well as pressure points. You will also learn how to deal with various confrontations, including escapes from wrist and lapel grabs, headlocks and holds, hair pulls, chokes, body grabs, and mugs; defense against unarmed attackers as well as those armed with knives, clubs, and guns, and rape situations will also be covered, if applicable. Basic ukemi (breakfall), striking, and choking techniques may be covered if desired. We are open to exploring any other circumstances or issues raised by the participant(s).

Self Defense Seminars are available Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 - 11:30am or 12:00 - 2:30pm. Please call or e-mail us to arrange your seminar. The cost of your seminar will vary depending upon the number of people in your group.

MSB Satellite in the Bronx

Sensei Justin Braun is teaching an adult karate class in the Bronx.

Classes meet every Tuesday night from 6:30 - 7:30pm, at 1626 Bronxdale Avenue.

The cost of training is $50 per month.

Please contact Sensei Justin for further information at andjustinforall1976@gmail.com

Kobudo Rank Advancement - September 2011

Congratulations to the following kobudo students who advanced in rank on September 10th 2011:

Marc Molloy - 9th kyu orange belt

Parker Sperrazza - 8th kyu yellow belt


Omedetou gozaimasu!!

Kobudo Rank Advancement - August 2011

Congratulations to Susan Brocchi, who tested for the rank of 1st kyu brown belt on August 3rd 2011.

Omedetou gozaimasu!!

Karate Black Belt Grading - Fall 2011

Our black belt grading is open to the public, so please feel free to join us for this very seldom-given rank exam!

This autumn we will have one very special black belt-level test:


Sensei Carol Mitchell, for Godan (5th degree black belt) on Thursday November 3rd at 7:30pm

Actual ranks will be awarded at the subsequent menjo ceremony on Sunday November 6th. Please visit the weblog for further details.

Lil' Dragons Karate Rank Advancement - July 2011

Congratulations to the following Lil' Dragons karate students, who advanced in rank on July 23rd 2011:

Miranda Sposato - yellow stripe

Alex Enea - green stripe

Jacob Solomon - brown stripe

Maya Leveille - orange belt

Benjamin Lowder - double yellow stripe


Omedetou!

Youth Karate Rank Advancement - July 2011

Congratulations to the following youth karate students, who advanced in rank on July 16th 2011:

Kelby Dath - 8th kyu orange belt
Victor Versace - 8th kyu orange belt
Christopher Soliz - 8th kyu orange belt

Marc Leveille - 5th kyu green belt
Kevin McMullen - 5th kyu green belt

Abigail Lowder - 3rd kyu brown belt
Caroline Pace - 3rd kyu brown belt

Claire Campos - 1st kyu brown belt
Chris Annabi - 1st kyu brown belt

James DeRonda - Shodan-ho junior black belt

Richie Gleason - Shodan-ho junior black belt 2nd level
Gavon Mitchell - Shodan-ho junior black belt 2nd level
Noah Kemp - Shodan-ho junior black belt 2nd level
Melee Jack - Shodan-ho junior black belt 2nd level


Omedetou!!

Kobudo Rank Advancement - July 2011

Congratulations to Richie Gleason, who tested for the rank of 5th kyu green belt in kobudo on July 13th 2011.

Omedetou!!

Karate & Kobudo Seminar with Kyoshi Neil Stolsmark!

We will be hosting a karate & kobudo seminar on Monday July 18th featuring Kyoshi Neil Stolsmark (8th dan Okinawa kobudo; 7th dan Okinawa Shorin-ryu karate).

The seminar will consist of 3 workshops:

Kobudo (all ages) 5:00 - 6:00pm
Youth Karate (ages 7 - 12) 6:15 - 7:45pm
Adult Karate (ages 13+) 8:00 - 9:30pm

Stolsmark-sensei is Sensei Noah & Sensei Carol's kobudo teacher, and is one of the highest-ranking and most experienced Okinawa kobudo instructors in the world. He is also a world-renowned martial artist and is among the highest-ranked members of the Okinawa Kobayashi Shorin-ryu Shorinkan.

Please contact Sensei Noah for further details about this exciting event!

Summer Lil' Dragons Class Schedule

Effective immediately and for the duration of the summer, the "beginners" Lil' Dragons and "advanced" Lil' Dragons classes will be combined.

ALL Dragons students will follow this schedule:

Wednesdays: 5:00 - 5:30
Fridays: 4:30 - 5:00
Saturdays: 12:00 - 12:30


Our regular Dragons class schedule will resume in September.

Please e-mail Sensei Carol with any questions or concerns.

Kobudo & Ju Jitsu 2011 SUMMER SPECIAL!

Take advantage of our summer kobudo & ju jitsu special offer!

All summer, we're offering free training in kobudo & ju jitsu to any new student (including students currently enrolled in karate). Training will remain free of charge until you take your first rank test.

Please e-mail Sensei Noah or Sensei Carol for further information or with any questions!

Ju Jitsu Rank Advancement - June 2011

Congratulations to Donald Emery, who tested for the rank of 2nd kyu brown belt in Police Tactics Ju Jitsu on June 4th 2011.

Omedetou!!

Kobudo Rank Advancement - June 2011

Congratulations to the following kobudo students, who advanced in rank on June 1st 2011:


Parker Sperrazza - 9th kyu orange belt

Gavon Mitchell - 5th kyu green belt
Christian Pace - 5th kyu green belt


Omedetou!!

Karate Rank Advancement - May 2011

Congratulations to the following youth karate students, who advanced in rank on May 15th 2011:


Richard Cedeno - 8th kyu orange belt
Isabella Knazik - 8th kyu orange belt

Mark Dokaj - 7th kyu yellow belt

Marc Leveille - 6th kyu blue belt
Kevin McMullen - 6th kyu blue belt

Keith Weed - 1st kyu brown belt


. . .and to the following adult karate students, who also advanced in rank that day:


Gjyste Gjokaj - 7th kyu yellow belt
Lynne Ward - 7th kyu yellow belt

Violet Gjokaj - 6th kyu blue belt
Patrick Tiangco - 6th kyu blue belt
Kole Dokaj - 6th kyu blue belt

Don Emery - 5th kyu green belt
Kathy Jack - 5th kyu green belt
Noah Matalon - 5th kyu green belt

Mai Tran - 4th kyu purple belt


Omedetou gozaimasu!!

Ju Jitsu Rank Advancement - May 2011

Congratulations to Mai Tran, who tested for the rank of 2nd kyu brown belt in ju jitsu on May 14th 2011.

Omedetou!!

Lil' Dragons Karate Rank Advancement - May 2011

Congratulations to the following Lil' Dragons karate students, who advanced in rank on May 14th 2011:

Aiden South - orange stripe
Dylan O'Leary - orange stripe

Victor Vercase - blue stripe
Michael Martorano - blue stripe
Noah Angelico - blue stripe
Alex Enea - blue stripe

Jacob Solomon - purple stripe
Justin Velez - purple stripe

Maya Leveille - brown stripe

Diego Vasquez - orange belt

Daniel DeChristopher - double yellow stripe


Omedetou - congrats to all!

Congratulations to Sensei Noah

Sensei Noah passed his test for the rank of Shodan in Batto-do, one of the styles of iaido in which he trains, on May 7th 2011.

Omedetou gozaimasu, Sensei!

Ju Jitsu Rank Advancement - April 2011

Congratulations to Bonnie Pagnozzi, who tested for the rank of 3rd kyu brown belt in ju jitsu on April 2nd 2011.

Omedetou gozaimasu!!

Ju Jitsu Rank Advancement - March 2011

Congratulations to Noah Matalon, who tested for the rank of 5th kyu yellow belt in ju jitsu on March 5th 2011!

Omedetou gozai masu!

Youth Karate Rank Advancement - February 2011

Congratulations to the following youth karate students, who advanced in rank on February 6th 2011:

Kevin McMullen - 7th kyu yellow belt
Marc Leveille - 7th kyu yellow belt

Emi Suzuki - 6th kyu blue belt

Vicki Ponarski - 5th kyu green belt

Caroline Pace - 4th kyu purple belt
Parker Sperrazza - 4th kyu purple belt
Abigail Lowder - 4th kyu purple belt

Matthew Simpson - 3rd kyu brown belt

Chris Annabi - 2nd kyu brown belt
Sarina Matalon - 2nd kyu brown belt
Claire Campos - 2nd kyu brown belt

James DeRonda - 1st kyu brown belt

Noah Kemp - Shodan-ho junior black belt
Gavon Mitchell - Shodan-ho junior black belt
Richie Gleason - Shodan-ho junior black belt
Melee Jack - Shodan-ho junior black belt

Omedetou gozaimasu!!

Lil' Dragons Karate Rank Advancement - February 2011

Congratulations to the following Lil' Dragons karate students, who advanced in rank on February 5th 2011:

Alex Enea - yellow stripe
Noah Angelico - yellow stripe
Michael Martorano - yellow stripe
Noah Grabowski - yellow stripe
Victor Vercase - yellow stripe

Justin Velez - green stripe
Jacob Solomon - green stripe

Maya Leveille - purple stripe

Deigo Vasquez - brown stripe

Ben Lowder - Dragons yellow belt
Hudson Sperrazza - Dragons yellow belt
Ian Rutledge - Dragons yellow belt


Omedetou gozaimasu!!!

Try a Free Art Month at MSB

March 2011 will be our annual Try a Free Art Month at Mountain Stream Budo.

Any student currently enrolled in any of our programs is welcome to try a 2nd (or 3rd) art for free for all of March.

Alternately, any student can invite a relative to train for free in lieu of training in a 2nd art.

Please note that there are age requirements for kobudo (8 years) and ju jitsu (15 years).

Please e-mail Sensei Noah or Sensei Carol with any questions or concerns.

Take advantage of this opportunity; learning another martial art will certainly compliment your primary one, and you might enjoy a second art more than you think!

Kobudo Rank Advancement - January 2011

Congratulations to Richie Gleason, Chris Cardillo, and Gavon Mitchell, all of whom tested for the rank of 6th kyu green belt in kobudo on January 5th 2011.

Omedetou gozaimasu!!!