Welcome to the Year of the Ox!

(Jan 26 2009 – Feb 14^th 2010)

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.

Gong Hay Fat Choy:

Twin Dragons was out and about celebrating the Chinese New Year in style. Or, at least in a Lion Dance Costume. Kung-Fu Grandmanster Tak Wah Eng honored our school with invitations to participate in Chinese New Year celebrations at Foxwoods Casino, and Redding, CT. Check out just a pair of the many photos taken!

A legion of our Kung-Fu brothers fill the halls of Foxwoods

Twin Dragon’s very own “Fluffy” the lion in action in Redding.

Belt Testing:

Twin Dragons would like to offer a hearty congratulations to our students who participated in the most recent belt testing.

From Left to Right: Theresa McAloon, Johnny Loukides, Joe Chasse, Joe Raccio, Reese Hasankolli, & Eric Wasman

Keep up the good work!

Intramurals:

Twin Dragons would also like to offer our appreciation to Sensei Vinny DeStefanis and all of his students at D.E.S. Self-Defense Center in Stratford for hosting us in the latest round of Intramural Sparring. Keep your eyes open for announcements regarding Sensei Vinny’s upcoming Tournament!

Chanbara Seminar:

Sensei John and the entire student body of Twin Dragons Martial Arts would like also like to thank Senseis Donald Lord and Patrick Rossetti of Integrity Martial Arts for treating our students to a Chanbara Seminar. We appreciate their efforts in furthering the sport of Chanbara in the state of Connecticut.

News: 3/14/08

Cancellations:

There will be no classes on:

3/18 (Test Day)

3/21 (DES Tournament)

Aiki-Jui-Jitsu Lessons:

Twin Dragons is honored to be the new home of Sensei Allen Nealy and his students. Nealy Sensei holds Black Belts in several different styles of traditional Japanese Jui-Jitsu, and is offering his lessons for FREE to current Twin Dragons students. Classes are for adults and older teens only and beging Tuesday, February 3^rd. Don’t miss a fantastic opportunity to increase your knowledge of grappling and locking techniques as well as being able to see Sensei John wearing a white belt!

When:

Tuesdays & Thursdays

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

(Full Gi Required)

D.E.S. Tournament:

It’s been said that competition is the fire in which a true martial artist tests himself and his technique. We are very fortunate, then, that yet another Kempo Invitational tournament has invited Twin Dragons students to test their mettle. This time, the tournament is being organized by Sensei Vinny DeStefanis and our friends at D.E.S. Self Defense Center in Stratford CT. This tournament promises to be an excellent chance for first time competitors to compete in a relatively smaller tournament, and get experience, confidence, and perhaps a trophy or two under their belt.

When:

Saturday, March 21^st

Events for Ages:

4-9 @ 9:00 AM

10-12 @ 10:00 AM

13 & Up @ 12:00 PM

Where:

Stratford Academy- Johnson House School

719 Birdseye Street

Stratford, CT

Age Divisions:

4-6
7-9
10-12
13-16
17 & Up

Competitions:

Combinations
Kata
Weapons
Sparring

St. Jude’s Kick-a-Thon:

Kick Childhood Cancer Right in the Groin!

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, internationally recognized pioneer in the field of pediatric cancer research and treatment, has asked Twin Dragons for help. Sensei John is handing out sponsorship packets to for our first ever Charity Kick-a-Thon. Students will go out and collect sponsors willing to donate a few cents per kick. Students will collect their pledges, then, on the day of the event, participating studens will fulfill their end of the bargain by kicking punching bags and target shields the promised number of times. It will be a fun, party atmosphere with music, food and prizes for collecting large pledges. All proceeds go directly to St. Jude’s Children’s Hopsital, so get your sponsorship package and start collecting today!

When:

Saturday, March 28^th

Beginning @ Noon!