The Red Corner || 06.20.22 ||

Happy Monday team!

Have a little more for you to chew on today.. we are covering three topics in this newsletter so sit down with a cup of warm joe and make sure to get yourself up to speed!

We are hitting the mats fresh off another successful weekend in competition.  On Saturday, Tre “Beast Boy” Scales picked up his second win inside the Gut Check Championships ring with a 3rd round TKO over a tough opponent.

Tre followed “the rules” (as we call them) and systematically worked his opponent over until the fight was called.  His performance is a testament to the power of a positive attitude and a great work ethic.

Up next we have Gianna Vadino competing in Yonkers, NY on Friday July 1st for Freedom Fighter Promotions.  If you are interested in attending, you can purchase your tickets here!

Secondly, we have some facility repairs scheduled for this week at the academy.  The commercial HVAC units in our large room are being replaced — this means we have to pull up the mats and close the facility for indoor classes from Thursday to Saturday.

However, this Thursday we will change it up a little with some outdoor classes in Vernon Park (5800 Greene St) — here is our schedule (weather permitting):

• 5pm Youth Martial Arts in the Park!  Students do not need to wear their uniforms for this class.  We’ll be running a special lesson plan with boxing drills and games!
• 6pm Striking 101 and Boxing Sparring (students can participate in either).
• 7:15pm No Shower Happy Hour at the Beer Garden at Attic Brewing Company (137 Berkley St).  All adult class participants, and all attendees to the happy hour, will receive one free raffle ticket.  We’ll have some fun prizes up for grabs!

Friday and Saturday scheduling is still TBD, but by default we will be closed in anticipation of the repairs being unfinished.  If there is a change in their completion time we will update you ASAP.

Lastly, we have released a limited new member special this year: the Summer Slam!  Until July 1st, new members can receive three months of access plus a free gi or starter kit for $399!  Separately that’s over $600 worth of training and equipment.

If you, or someone you know, is looking for the best time to get started — this is your sign.  We only have 7 of these spots remaining and they will be offered on a first come, first served basis.  E-mail us back for more info.

That about wraps it up for this week — stay posted to our social media accounts for real-time updates on our repairs and alternative scheduling.  You can find us on Instagram and Facebook!

See you on the mats!

Our Junior Samurai stripe challenge this week is BLUE.  Students can earn a blue stripe by writing a note to a friend or family member, and sending it through the mail (stamp, envelope, and all).