School News & Announcements
July 28, 2024 Puerto Rican Parade
Attention students: We will be meeting across the street from
Roxbury Community College (1318 Columbus Ave/ MA-28 just after Cedar Street) at 11:30am
Please pack only a water bottle and do not bring weapons. We are number 33, division 4. Keep in mind that the parade route ends at Franklin Park.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes!
ECSOCMA Winter Karate Tournament
Sunday, February 25th 2024
Please review the flyer attached to learn more about our upcoming tournament.
Registration fees to be paid directly to Shidoin Andrea Hall.
$2 per spectator fee to be paid at the door.
We look forward to an excellent tournament!
Location: Holmes Innovation School
40 School Street
Dorchester MA, 02124
Doors open at 8am
2023 ARROYO'S PROGRAM CELEBRATION
Saturday, May 13 Tournament Details
Location: Sky Convention Center, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Arrival Time: All students should plan to arrive at 8:30AM. We will meet at the convention center, near the doors to the room.
Start Time: Ticket sales begin at 8AM. Adult and Black Belt divisions will begin at 9AM. Kids divisions will begin at 12:00PM.
Spectator Fees: $25 CASH-ONLY, concession stands will only be accepting CASH
Competitors- make sure you have all of your equipment with you on the day of the tournament including: head gear with mark, foam sparring equipment for hands and feet, mouth guard, groin cup, and chest protector.
Updated: 5/10/2023 by Sensei Vicky
Important Upcoming Dates
No class Friday, April 14th.
Black belt testing: Saturday, April 15 @ River St. dojo
Advanced belts may arrive at 8:00AM.
Family, friends, and under belts may arrive at 10:45AM.
Friday, April 21st: Classes will be @ River St. dojo
Updated: 4/14/2023Under-belt testing: Friday, March 10 & Friday, March 17, 6:00PM - 8:00PM @ Rafael Hernandez School
Black belt testing: Saturday, April 15 @ River St. dojo
Spring tournament: Saturday, May 13 @ CT (exact location to be announced!)
Updated: 1/21/2023 by Sensei Vicky Arroyo
August 6th 2022 Tournament
On August 6th, 2022 we will be competing in the
Dueling Dragons Invitational Karate Competition.
Doors will open at 8:30am and the event starts at 10:00am.
For any questions please reach out to your Sensei's!
Good luck to all competitors!
Posted: 08/05/2022
Opening Reception at Arnheim Gallery in MassArt featuring Shidoin Herrera
On Friday, April 22, from 6 - 8 PM Shidoin Herrera's photography will be featured at the Arnheim Gallery in MassArt. All are welcomed and we hope to see some of you there! Classes are cancelled to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Click here to learn more.
Updated: 4/22/2022 by Sensei Vicky ArroyoUPDATED: Karate Class Zoom Link
FOR CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY: Click here to join virtual classes! Make sure to use our ongoing password. 😉 If you forgot it, make sure to text or call a Shidoin or Sensei prior to the start of class.
Meeting ID: 825 9207 4385
Updated: 2/11/2022 by Sensei Vicky Arroyo🎉🎉🎉2021 End of Year Celebration & Awards Ceremony! 🎉🎉🎉
Join the celebration at 5:00PM on Sunday, December 12. ***Students will join via Zoom using this link.*** Come prepared with videos on as we wrap up another successful year!
Feeling extra festive?! Download one of our pre-made Zoom backgrounds to use for the festivities.
Family and friends- make sure to join on FB Live via our school page!!!!
Posted: 12/11/2021 by Sensei Vicky Arroyo
**UPDATED** LINK FOR VIRTUAL CLASSES
FOR CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY: Click here to join virtual classes! Make sure to use our ongoing password. 😉 If you forgot it, make sure to text or call a Shidoin or Sensei prior to the start of class.
Meeting ID: 939 8135 5046
Posted: 12/10/2021 by Sensei Vicky Arroyo
TESTING PROMOTIONS
Congratulations to all students who tested this past weekend!!! 🎉🎉🎉 This Saturday's test was one unlike any other. Once again, we all have proven to ourselves what can be possible when we work together to meet a shared goal for the benefit of all. ¡Estamos super orgullosas de ustedes! Remember, testing is not over. If you still need to finish testing, you will hear from us regarding next steps; we appreciate your patience and flexibility! 😊
And of course, thank you to our AMAZING Shidoins who joined us this past weekend and make this all possible. #DreamTeam
***Expand the box by clicking on the down arrow to the right of this box to see promotions!***
***Names in BOLD will be promoted with a stripe on their belt
Posted: 12/07/2021 by Sensei Vicky Arroyo
BELT TESTING, SATURDAY 12/4
Testing will start at 9:30 AM on Saturday, December 4. We will be testing at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue #101. Parking is available on-site. If you have any questions, make sure to reach out to one of your Senseis. See you soon!
***Black belt meeting will be held at same location, starting at 8:30 AM.
Posted: 12/02/2021 by Sensei Vicky Arroyo
2021 End of Year Award Nominations
Click here to submit your nominations for our 2021 End of Year Awards! We invite all students to participate and share your nominations.
Each STUDENT is able to submit one nomination per award. You can nominate for each category or for how many you'd like. You are able to nominate yourself. Consider your nominees year-long growth, effort, commitment and overall achievements.
Cada ESTUDIANTE puede nominador un estudiante para cada categoría. Puede nominar a alguien para cada categoría o solo para algunas. También se puede nominar a si mismo. Considere el crecimiento anual, esfuerzo, dedicación y logros de la persona que esté nominando.
Posted: 11/12/2021 by Sensei Vicky Arroyo