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Martial Arts Connecticut (MAC) offers expert instruction in the Korean art of Tang Soo Do Karate, a life art designed to fuel your body, mind and spirit. Our Chief Instructor, Master Robinson, is a twenty-seven year veteran of the martial arts and a certified 4th dan black belt in Tang Soo Do. 
Martial Arts Connecticut is a proud member of the Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation.
 

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BRIDGEPORTSHELTONSTRATFORD

Mount Aery Baptist Church

73 Frank Street, Bridgeport

Tuesdays

The Rinks at SportsCenter

784 River Road, Shelton

Wednesdays and Saturdays

Stratford Family YMCA

3045 Main Street, Stratford

Mondays

                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                              

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MAC NEWS AND INFORMATION
 
Congratulations to all Martial Arts Connecticut members who participated in the 1st Federation Challenge Tournament of the year.  More than 100 participants from across the Federation participated in this competition for sparring and weapons divisions.  It was an awesome day.  Our MAC competitors performed extremely well, taking the lead in almost all of their divisions.  Congrats everyone and thank you for your loyalty, support and participation in this exciting event!  Special congratulations to Mr. Sean Bunyan who competed for the first time and earned 1st place in his sparring division.  Way to go!
 
Keep in mind that our next scheduled tournament is on Sunday, March 18, 2012 for forms and breaking divisions.  This should be a roaring good time.  Start practicing your routines now, the competition is getting very interesting.  Always a challenge but always beneficial, competition is an essential part of our martial arts curriculum.  If you haven't already, take the plunge and mingle with your peers in Cheezic Tang Soo Do at our next competition for Federation members.
 
All events for the year have been updated and posted on our events page, so please take a minute to review the list!
 
 

Our Winter 2011 Karate Gup Grading was held on Saturday, December 2, 2011.  It was a standing-room-only event that showcased the wonderful martial arts talents of students from our Bridgeport, Shelton and Stratford YMCA dojangs. Congratulations to our newest Martial Arts Connecticut graduates and to our 2011 Martial Arts Connecticut Award Winners
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STUDENT NAME

NEW RANK

STUDENT NAME

NEW RANK

Gabrielle Saffan

9½ Gup Yellow

Mea Davitt

4 Gup Green

Ethan Saffan

9½ Gup Yellow

Shania Davitt

4 Gup Green

Camryn Irby

8½ Gup Blue

Shyla King

4 Gup Green

Camille Irby

8½ Gup Blue

Alexa Choi

3½ Gup Red

David Prause

6 Gup Green

Jason Loh

3½ Gup Red

Tina Prause

6 Gup Green

Marisa Choi

3½ Gup Red

Julia Prause

6 Gup Green

Pamela Dewitt-Smith

3 Gup Red

Jason Corey

6 Gup Green

Kristina Foye

1 Gup Red

Travis Purvis

6 Gup Green

Lakshmi Manne

1 Gup Red

Ceasar Irby

5 Gup Green

Lohitha Sakamuri

Apprentice Black

Lydia Demeny

4 Gup Green

Therell Mayes

Apprentice Black

 

 

Zuri Lazaro

Apprentice Black

  

 

 

 

2011 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

 

2011 Youth Student of the Year BRIDGEPORT

Travis Purvis 

2011 Adult Student of the Year BRIDGEPORT 

Shyla King 

2011 Youth Student of the Year STRATFORD YMCA

Camryn Irby 

2011 Adult Student of the Year STRATFORD YMCA 

David Prause 

2011 Youth Student of the Year SHELTON 

Shannon Mencel 

2011 Adult Student of the Year SHELTON

Jason Pugh 

2011 Indomitable Spirit Award

Melissa Lemieux 


 Congratulations Martial Arts Connecticut

2011 Cheezic Tang Soo Do Hall of Fame

 

2011 MAC NOMINEES

 

MAC Bridgeport

Zuri Lazaro, Under Black Belt

Jason Corey, Youth Award

 

MAC Shelton

John McKenna, Honored Friend

Kristina Foye, Under Black Belt

Leonard Kovalik, Black Belt

Mason Pugh, Youth Award

Nick Kovalik, Teen Award

 

MAC Stratford YMCA

Julia Prause, Youth Award

 

2011 MAC FINALISTS

 

Kristina Foye

 

Leonard Kovalik

 

Nicholas Kovalik

 

Zuri Lazaro

 

John McKenna

 

Mason Pugh 

 
 
   
 
 

November 13, 2011 Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation Interclub tournament for forms and breaking was a huge success for Martial Arts Connecticut participants.  Congratulations everyone!  Congratulations to the following students for their fine participation and success:  Lenny Kovalik, Nick Kovalik, Alexandra Dillon, Zack Dillon, Matthew McKenna, Sean McKenna, Gabi Camarero, Michele Camarero, David Camarero, Melissa Lemieux, Kristina Foye, Shyla King, Jason Corey, Tina Prause.  Thank you for our audience of MAC supporters:  Therell Mayes, David Prause and Julia PrauseGo MAC!
 
          

Martial Arts Connecticut's FREE SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS was held on August 21, 2011 at the Rinks at Shelton.  Sponsored by the Bridgeport SoundTigers, the event was a huge success with more than 50 participants receiving vital personal protection information.  Seminar participants learned how to identify, avoid and escape violent attack.  Stay tuned for the next seminar, and click here for photos!

 

 

 

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Martial Arts Connecticut helps students develop confidence, positive self-esteem, balance, focus, flexibility, discipline, coordination and solid self-defense techniques.  We teach positive life skills that benefit students at school and at work.  Martial arts is both an aerobic and strength-building activity, operates year-round, and is the perfect supplement to a regular sports routine.  Regular martial arts training helps promote healthy life habits and can reduce stress of everyday life.  We have a convenient schedule of classes to fit the needs of students, ages 5-75.  

   
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 Visit our MAC BRIDGEPORT, MAC SHELTONMAC STRATFORD pages for class schedules and session dates.
  

For Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation events, click here 

  

Martial Arts Connecticut (Life Arts LLC) reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. In accordance with Tang Soo Do and general martial arts principles, it is our responsibility to refuse service to anyone who abuses their martial arts training. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who exhibits conduct or attitude detrimental to themselves, their classmates, community or Martial Arts Connecticut's classroom environment.  Learning Tang Soo Do Karate is a privilege reserved for those individuals who conduct themselves with respect, integrity, responsibility and adherence to rules and regulations set forth in the Martial Arts Connecticut student handbook and Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation protocol guidelines and procedures.  Only students who follow guidelines and Tang Soo Do tenets, including treating their instructors and peers with dignity and respect will be allowed to train at Martial Arts Connecticut.   Determination of eligibility is at the discretion of the Chief Instructor.