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Karate International Martial Arts Center137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833 • 603.778.8475 • www.kimacnh.com

S u m m e r 2 0 1 6Newsletter

for Students of


Staff John English [email protected] Brenda McKenna [email protected] Craig Wharem [email protected] Mark Miller [email protected]

Website www.kimacnh.com

Blog http://www.kimacnh.com/blog.brt

How we stay in touchDo we have your current e-mail address? The one you actually check? Keeping our records up-to-date is crucial for us to provide you with the most current information. Weather cancellations, remind-ers, special events, etc. are all communicated through our e-mail correspondence. If we have inaccu-rate information, it affects how you, our students and families receive information. We also provide a news and update section on the website as well as our blog.

English’s Corner by John English

Summer is here and KI has some great summer opportunities for your children!

I am really excited about our summer camp and summer training program we have put together this year. For the past 12 summers we have always done our summer blast program in July and August. This year we are improving our summer blast program. Instead of having daily themes, we will have weekly themes based around fun, cool martial arts related material! Every Friday will be Friday fun day and students will be allowed to bring in a friend or family member to train in class with them. Also be sure your child wears shorts and a school or plain tee shirt to every class! We do a lot of no gi work and having the appropriate attire is vital.

I know summer attendance can be tough for some. Please let an instructor know if you are going away or will have difficultly making the class schedule. We will be offering extra make up classes and private/semi private training for kids who cannot make class in July and August. Remember, its always to keep an activity going when consistent with attendance. Stopping only makes starting back up that much more difficult! Martial arts is a marathon not a sprint!

Parents, please remember martial arts success happens with consistent attendance and communication with us!

Thank you all again for you support and loyalty to KI!

Looking forward to seeing you in class! Mr. English


Summer Class ScheduleThere will be no Group Classes July 12th and September 13th for Belt Exams

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Serving The Exeter Community Since 1994 137 Epping Rd Exeter NH 03833 (603) 778-8475 [email protected] www.kimacnh.com Summer Schedule. Begins 6/20/16

No Group Classes 7/12/16, 9/13/16 For Belt Exams.

-Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class time -Remain in shoe area if a class is on your mat. -Never disturb class in session -Quietly stretch on your mat to prepare for class before it begins -All Jewelry must be removed prior to class -All valuables should be left in your car -Clean uniform and hygiene habits are a must -School tee shirt and shorts should be worn under uni-form -All guests should remain in the view-ing room -All shoes must be kept the benches. Coats hung up on hooks

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Youth Open 10:00am-10:50am

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Youth Open 10:00am-10:50am

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Teen Open 11:00am-11:50am

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Teen Open 11:00am-11:50am

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Youth Open 9am-9:50am

Tots Open 12:00pm-12:30pm


Tots Open 10am-10:30am


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Teen Open 4:00pm-4:50pm

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Varsity Program 4:00pm-4:50pm

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Youth Beginner 4:00-4:50pm

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Youth Beginner/Int 4:00-4:50pm

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BJJ Open 4:00pm-5:00pm

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Youth Int/Advanced 5:00pm-5:50pm

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Junior Black Belts 5:00pm-5:50pm

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Youth /Teen Advanced

5:00-5:50pm Mat 1

Tots Open 5:00-5:30pm

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Varsity Program 5:00pm-5:50pm

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Teen Open 6:00pm-6:50pm

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Adult Kickboxing 6:00-6:50pm

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Adult Kickboxing 7:00-7:50pm

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Adult Kenpo Open 7:00-7:50pm

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Adult Kenpo Open 7:00-7:50pm

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Tots Program- 4-6 year olds Youth Program- 7-11 year olds Teen Program- 12-17 year olds Adult Program- (18+) Varsity Program (Instructor nominated only) BJJ-(Instructor invite only)

Beginners: White-Adv. Orange Belt Intermediates: Purple-Adv. Green Belt Advanced: Red-Black Belt Open : All Ranks Welcome



Summer TipsThings to Remember For Summer! • Class times will remain the same whether at the Dojo or during Stratham Hill Park Days! So

make sure you read and post your calendar so you arrive at the right location for class! • If weather is bad on any day that classes meet at Stratham Hill Park, then normal classes

will be held at the Exeter Dojo. When in doubt call the school or check the website and your email for verification. We will make the decision by noon each day.

• Please be sure to put sunscreen on your kids on days that are going to be outside! Also

water bottles with your kids will insure that no one dehydrates. • Every Friday is Buddy Day. All we need is a name, address and phone number of the child’s

buddy. There is no limit on the amount of buddies a student may bring. We just ask that the parents of the buddy be informed of where they are going and the appropriate pick up time be scheduled.

• Please be sure kids ALWAYS bring something to wear on their feet! Running shoes

or the sandals that strap around the ankle are best. Flip-flops are not recommended. Footwear is a MUST whether we are here at the Dojo or at Stratham Hill Park. Students without shoes will not be allowed outside.

When in doubt, CALL! 778-8475 office 770-2555 John’s Cell 770-4037 Craig’s CellWebsite: www.kimacnh.com Messages will be checked frequently during July and August!


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Soon Your Child’s Birthday will be here! Have You Thought Of A Theme Yet? Let Us Help You With Some Of The

Awesome Themed Birthday Party’s We Offer! Here’s How It Works: -All Party’s are held either Friday Evening or Saturday Afternoon. Call and reserve your day and time at least a month in advance. - You supply all the party goods. (Cake,drinks, plates etc.) We Supply Everything Else! -Party’s generally last 90 minutes. However, You may request more time for a nominal fee.

Pricing Structure: Numbers are based on Participating Kids 10 or less kids $99

11-15 kids $139

Over 15 kids $179

Additional Time– 30 minutes blocks $25 *Additional Price Applies

For More Information Or To Schedule A Party Contact:

Craig Wharem [email protected] or 778-8475

Focus On The Journey by Craig Wharem



As I write this article we are approaching Memorial Day. I’d like to take this opportunity to honor a family member of mine who fought in World War 2. Recently a student at George Washington University did a research article about him. What follows is an excerpt of the paper.

“A freshly minted second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Vincent “Vinnie” Francis Byrne spent his last few hours in the United States mere miles from where he was born and raised in

Melrose, Massachusetts. Waiting with the rest of his company at a port in Boston, he would instead head east across the Atlantic, in preparation of the Allied landings along the French coast in Normandy. Like so many others, Vinnie would not return from Europe. He would be the only Byrne brother not to survive World War Two, leaving behind a large extended family. Unlike many others, Vinnie was afforded an opportunity not to go overseas yet chose to anyway, making what Abraham Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion” the ultimate sacrifice on the Normandy coast... On June 5, as those storming the beaches at Utah and Omaha made their final preparations, most of the 112th was on a training drill. With the exception of one regimental combat team, the majority of the men would have to wait over a month until they would make it to the coast of France. There was disappointment among the men that they would not be involved in the landing and as they conducted their training, they could the thundering of planes overhead.

On June 29, the battalion received orders to head to St. Lo. The men were alarmed by the extent of the damage that had befallen the town. Two days later, just outside St. Lo, 1st battalion had its true entrance into combat at the objective.. They encountered two SS divisons, the panzer division “Das Reich” The mission was declared a success for the Allies in a unit report but the regiment sustained nearly 300 casualties, including 54 killed in action. 2nd Lt. Vincent Byrne was among them, killed during the difficult fighting to take Hill 210, later renamed “Purple Heart Hill” by the battalion.”

This article was sent to my family along with pictures of my great-uncle during his service. We had grown up listening to stories of the war, my grandfather and his four brothers all served during that time. Only Vinnie didn’t make it home. My grandfather was on a battleship in the Pacific the day the Japanese surrendered.

Please take the time to remember those who sacrificed so we could live, who protected people they didn’t know because of the foundation that this country was built on.


Important Dates

Here are some of the 2016 summer highlights in the Town of Exeter.

Concerts on Swasey Parkway begin on Thursday, June 16th at 6:00pm The concerts continue on Thursday nights with the last concert scheduled for Thursday, July 28th. There are no rain dates for these concerts.

SummerFest is on Saturday, June 25 from 10-4 in the downtown area.

Brass Band Concerts on the historic bandstand begin on Monday night, June 27th at 7:30pm. The Exeter Brass Band is the longest performing band in the United States. They perform for five consecutive Monday nights. In case of rain the concerts move inside to Exeter Town Hall.

American Independence Festival kicks-off on Friday, July 15th with a chicken bbq hosted by HERON and the Exeter Firefighters’ Relief Association at the Town House Common Park. The Independence Festival is Saturday, July 16th beginning a 10:00. The festival closes at 4:00. Concert beginning at 6:45pm and fireworks at 8:45pm on Swasey Parkway.

Thursday, July 28th is the first HERON Outdoor Movie for 2016. This is a double feature night with a concert from 6-8 and the movie starting around 8:15. Karate International is again sponsoring the HERON Outdoor Movie Series! Movies will continue for the four Thursday nights in August.

The summer wraps up on Labor Day with the Exeter UFO Festival. This is a two day festival, Saturday and Sunday.

visitexeternh.com for details. VisitExeterNH is on facebook, twitter & instagram.

June 17-19 Closed for Karate Weekend Camp

June 20 Summer Schedule Begins

July 2-10 Vacation, re-open on July 11th

August 27 Summer Showcase

August 29 Fall Schedule Begins

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