RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello, hope you all had a great weekend. It's time for the NEWS UPDATE. Below is some testing information as well as the candidates who are eligible for next week. If you have any questions see Master Celona. Today is VIP class at 4:00. See you there.

SPRING SCHEDULE:

I'm sure you are aware by now we have implemented our new spring schedule. We typically only change our schedule with the changing of the season. We are trying out a schedule with which we split the young gladiators class into two. We have heard some of your concerns regarding the schedule, we are doing our best to accommodate everyone as well as give you all the best instruction possible. The next schedule adjustment is not due until the summer. If attending your regular class is difficult due to the schedule change, let a staff member know, and we will make arrangements for you to attend a different class instead. In the summertime we may elect to revert to the schedule we made a few years ago with the young gladiators being combined again, but with the green belts and above having an extra 15 minutes of focused attention on intermediate rank requirements. That schedule was popular when it was implemented. Let us know your thoughts before the summer gets here.

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Happy Monday everyone, hope you all has a nice weekend. Be sure to make note of the important updates that follow, let's go

SPRING SCHEDULE:

New Spring schedule starts today, make sure you're aware of the start time that is most appropriate for you. We understand there's always an adjustment. We wanted to split the young gladiators class into 2 to best serve the students with instruction on the material which is appropriate for their rank. The size of the class was the major determining factor in making this move. We tried to offer a later time and an early time so that you can pick which is most convenient for you. If you forgot about this announcement or need to plan to attend a different time, that's OK just let a staff member know. If you have any questions, let us know.

RMAI VIP CLUB SCHEDULE

Here are the upcoming dates and times for 2026 in the VIP club.

April 13 4:00pm

April 25 9:00am

STRIPE WEEK

April Stripe Week 4/13 – 4/18

May Stripe Week 5/11 -5/16

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Happy Monday everyone, hope you all has a nice weekend. We have a few new items added to the update today, be sure to read the whole thing. Remember, Gup Testing is this week as well as the 65% Black Belt Qualifying exam, which means NO classes this Friday.

GUP TESTING:

The following students are eligible to test for new ranks the week of Monday March 16:

Avery Murray

Bryson Barrett

Chelsey McHugh

Gabriel Stamps

Gabriel Wiseley

Johnny Brittingham

Linda Acker

Margaux Wang

Menna Gamaleldin

Mindy He

Noa Shieber

Ryan Sniezevage

Viaan Gupta

THIS FRIDAY - BLACK BELT 65% QUALIFYING EXAM

The date for the first black belt pre-exam is Friday 3/20/2026. 5:30pm

ANYONE who holds the rank of RED and above is invited to come an ‘try’ it.

ANYONE who is eligible in the year 2026 (even December final) is invited to also try it as an accurate way to determine level of readiness You know… for the fun of it.

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello and happy Monday to you all. I hope everybody had a great weekend, below is a short list of reminders of things coming up as well as some new items for everybody to put into their calendar. Be sure to check all dates for testing, stripe check, and VIP schedule. OK, now let's get into the news.

MARTIAL ARTS PHOTOS by RMAPCO

Mark your calendars for the tentative date of Tuesday May 5th beginning at 3:00 for our annual visit by Mr. Robertson and RMAPCO martial arts photography. Students will have the opportunity to take photos, and purchase photo packages. Anyone who comes in and gets their photo taken will be put on our annual photo boards like the ones in our foyer. This is an opportunity for the black belts to come in and get their official black belt portrait to be hung in the studio. Those who have been promoted to higher ranks of black belt, can get their updated photo done. You do not need to purchase a black belt photo, Master Celona purchases the black belt photo to hang in the studio, but you do need to come in and get the photo taken. Sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board once the package from RMAPCO arrives.

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello everyone! I wanted to take a few minutes to update everyone on some upcoming things and reminders for this week.

Remember that this week is stripe week. Those who are on the testing list below should do their best to achieve their last remaining stripes to be eligible to take the exam. For those who forget… here’s what each stripe represents.

1st Stripe – Basic Block, Kicks, and Strikes

2nd Stripe – Self-Defense Techniques

3rd Stripe – Knowledge/Teminology and Protocol

4th Stripe - Forms

5th Stripe – One Step Sparring

6th Stripe – Weapons

Red/Gold Stripe – Pre-Exam Stripe/Ready to test

GUP TESTING – FEBRUARY

On Monday February 16th the following students are eligible for the next belt test:

Albert Sniezevage

Anna Matteson

Apostolos Pinakidis

Areen Neogi

Ava Knox

Chelsey McHugh

Christopher Rivel

Daniel Fite

Eleanor Ramos

Harry Silverthorn

John Luke Pinakidis

Leo Ramos

Luke Schuld

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello everyone! I wanted to send everyone an update for all the things going on. We wanted to announce a few events in addition to everything else going on. Be sure to mark down all new dates and schedule changes.

Here we go!

IMPORTANT!! RED BELT TESTING RESCHEDULED:

Due to a scheduling conflict, we had to reschedule the next Red Belt Test to Saturday February 7th 1:00pm. The following people are eligible to take the exam if they receive their rank stripes and fulfill the attendance requirements:

Maximus Celona

Bella DeMarco

Nicholas Dukaj

James Hu

Ethan Lin

Frances Mercurio

Markos Pinakidis

Ronald Rosati III

AJ Sniezevage

Leander Spina

RMAI VIP CLUB SCHEDULE

Here are the dates and times for 2026 in the VIP club.

February 21 9:00am

March 2 4:00pm

March 21 9:00am

STRIPE WEEK

February Stripe Week 2/9 – 2/14

March Stripe Week 3/9 – 3/14

BLACK BELT 65% QUALIFYING EXAM – NEW INFORMATION!!

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello everyone… Today is Monday!! Start the week right and get your training in!

RMAI VIP CLUB SCHEDULE

Here are the dates and times for 2026 in the VIP club.

January 14 4:00pm

January 19 4:00pm

February 21 9:00am

STRIPE WEEK

February Stripe Week 2/9 – 2/14

March Stripe Week 3/9 – 3/14

GUP TESTING

The Following people will be evaluated for possible belt promotion this week, beginning today. Good Luck.

Anna Matteson

Cameron George

Charlie Mercurio

Daniel Fite

Gabriel Stamps

Izzy Mercurio

Juniper Brown

Justin Tuplano

Miriam Barnes

Noah VonHoltz

Oishika Hait

Porter Bailey

Rishaan Hait

Thea Bailey

Viaan Gupta

William Rivel

Students who are not yet eligible, have the following dates to plan for:

February testing 2/16/2026 (Monday)

March testing 3/16/2026 (Monday)

RED BELT TESTING:

Saturday January 31st 1:00pm is the next Red Belt Test

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello everyone… Happy New Year! As we begin our first full week of classes in the new year, just want to remind everyone that we’ve adjusted the schedule slightly to allow for a White Belt only class.. This class will help shape beginners with tailored lessons to their experience level. In addition, the Orange through Brown class will reflect a quicker, more dynamic pace to challenge the students! If you have any questions, or issues with the schedule… see a staff member right away.

Also, another reminder that this week is STRIPE week! Get your training in, and work hard to get leveled up. Remember, just attending class is not enough to be rewarded with the stripe… knowing the material, and executing at as high a level as possible is the key. Students should understand that the question we get a lot after class “Can I show you my ____?” Is usually met with a ‘no’. Students should perform their best to receive stripes… IN THE CLASS!

…and furthermore. (this is directed towards the parents) Do your best to arrive in class ON TIME! Let’s start 2026 with a good habit of arriving in time for the ‘Bow in’ at the start of class.

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello everyone… It’s that time of year again where we take our break, but not without a good night of training. I hope to see EVERYONE tonight as we close out our regular class schedule for 2025. We also wanted to announce more details about the special camp I announced a few weeks ago for those who might be interested… details below. January testing, stripes and schedule change is listed below, so make sure you read up, take notes and be ready to get your sweat on tonight.

ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR TRAINING FOR 2025 TONIGHT!!

Every year we have our annual last night of classes for the year. This year we plan on closing out 2025 with a great night of hard training and getting a good sweat on TONIGHT, December 23rd. BE THERE!

But will that REALLY be the last training of the year?

SPECIAL CURRICULUM BOOT CAMP & RANK PROMOTION

Have you felt stuck?

Do you wish we could take a detailed deep dive on all the rank requirements?

Wish there was a way to level-up quicker?

...Think you'll be bored during the winter break with no karate?

We did this back in 2017... bringing it back for Winter Break

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. One more day until Turkey Day 2025! A few quick reminders. We are CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday there will be NO classes. It’s important to take time to reflect on the things we are thankful for. I am ever grateful for those of you who chose RMAI as the place for you to travel in your martial arts journey and those who have been loyal supporters in our mission for years on end.

That being said, make sure you make it in this week for some good training and a hard workout so we can enjoy all the food and treats guilt free on Thursday.

Ok… now the news.

REMINDER!! BLACK BELT TESTING CYCLE – FALL/WINTER 2025

Saturday December 6th 10:00am PMAA FINAL DAN EXAM @ Bucks County Karate NO CLASSES

BLACK BELT CHEVRON EVALUATIONS

The next Black Belt Chevron Evaluation will be on Friday Night December 12 at 6:00pm. Black belts who wish to officially receive credit of 6-months training towards their next rank and get their chevron patch must be in attendance and successfully complete the evaluation.