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RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Good morning to you all, I hope everyone got some time to go outside and enjoy the weekend. A few updates to remind everyone about. Here we go…
FRIDAY 6/6/2025 STUDIO CLOSED. (no classes)
FINAL BLACK BELT TESTING EXAM
PMAA Final Exam: Saturday June 7th @ RMAI 10:00AM (no classes)
TRAINING T-SHIRTS:
We are now taking orders for training t-shirts. If you have RMAI shirts from previous years, you are NOW permitted to wear them in classes until labor day. Order sheet is in the lobby, price is $25. Get your order in by MONDAY 6/9 Show your RMAI spirit with our bootcamp inspired design during the summer months!
RMAI on SKOOL
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moreRMAI NEWS UPDATE 5/27/2025
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all had an enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend. We have a few reminders and announcements to make, so be sure to make note of everything. Remember, today is Tuesday… short week will have us all thinking today is Monday… we are in fact on a TUESDAY schedule. Important class updates as well.
FRIDAY SCHEDULE:
Because of the Free intro lesson, this is the schedule for this Friday:
5:00pm BJJ
6:00pm Black Belt & Cho Dan Bo only
7:00pm Free Karate Intro Lesson
FREE KARATE INTRODUCTION
This week for anyone you know who’s interested in trying our classes. Ages 7 and older. (and yes, you may help in the class if your friend comes) This Friday night at 7:00pm. Send them the following link:
RED BELT TESTING:
THIS WEEK! Saturday May 31st at 1:00pm the following students are eligible for testing.
moreRMAI NEWS 5/12/25
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello Everyone, take note of a few important updates. This week is jam packed with stuff… nobohk week, black belt testing, and Fun Fair table… check out the details below…
NO BOHK WEEK – This Week.
Monday May 12 through Saturday May 17 is Nobohk week. (with the exception of the Friday Black belt test) For those who aren’t familiar, Nobohk is the nickname we give meaning “No Dobohk”. Students will be required to wear regular workout clothing. No uniforms or belts.
BLACK BELT TESTING CYCLE
85% Pre-Exam Qualifier: 5/16
PMAA Final Exam: Saturday June 7th @ RMAI 10:00AM (no classes)
SWARTHMORE FUN FAIR
RMAI will have a promo booth and table at the Fun Fair in downtown Swarthmore. Date is this Sunday May 18th at 12:00pm. Stop by and say hello!
STRIPE WEEK - Monday May 19 through Friday May 23rd.
RED BELT TESTING:
I know it’s a little early, but I wanted to give those eligible for the next RED BELT EXAM enough warning to earn the rest of their stripes and prepare. Saturday May 31st at 1:00pm the following students are eligible for testing.
moreRMAI NEWS 5/5/2025
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello Everyone,
Hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I wanted to touch base and remind everyone of some of the things going on… here we go.
PICTURE DAY – TOMORROW. (No classes) with RMAPCO
Tomorrow (May 6th) is our annual day with Robertson’s Martial Arts Photography. Mr Robertson has been taking our photos every year and is responsible for creating the black belt portraits and wonderful photo plaques we have hanging in our foyer. The date we’ve scheduled is Tuesday May 6th beginning at 3:00pm. The signup sheet is in the lobby by the front door, if you haven’t yet signed up. Black Belts are required to get one for our display in the dojang but will not be required to purchase one.
NO BOHK WEEK – Next Week.
Monday May 12 through Saturday May 17 is the next Nobohk week. For those who aren’t familiar, Nobohk is the nickname we give meaning “No Dobohk”. Students will be required to wear regular workout clothing. No uniforms or belts.
STRIPE WEEK - Monday May 19 through Friday May 23rd.
moreRMAI NEWS UPDATE 4/21/25
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello, I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I wanted to touch base on a few things, and also to remind everyone to check out the most recent schedule (effective last Monday) to ensure that you are aware of the proper time for you to attend class.
STRIPE WEEK: This Week… get in to be evaluated on all material to get striped up. Next week is testing… so there you go. Will you be ready in time?
NEW PRODUCTS & SPARRING GEAR
For those who are asking, YES, we are getting ready to make a big order for Sparring Gear. Two types of gear are now available. Standard set, good for regular karate point style sparring, competition and class, and the Upgraded newer style with slide on shin/instep protection MMA style gloves. Good for Karate sparring and for Mixed Style, Bunhae and Grappling. Standard set is available in multiple colors and is $125 per set. The upgrade set is $145 and is only available with Black Gloves, Black or White Shin/Insteps, and Black, Red or White helmets. See Maddie or Master Celona for details.
3 Month/90 Day Martial Art Training Journals: If you’ve been wondering what’s been sitting on the counter for the last few day. We have made available Martial Arts Training Journals. These journals are an excellent way to track your training progress. Master Celona has been documenting his training everyday in his planner for the last 15 years… It’s helpful to develop good habits. Logging your training in a specialized journal helps you stay on track. Our journals are for 3 months or 90 days and come in a variety of styles. We have a handful of the RMAI designs left on clearance for $20. New fancy designs are available for pre-order at $35. Now with a laminated glossy card stock cover and heavy stock internal pages to log all your training exploits. Pre-order list, and samples to check out, as well as the clearance items are in the lobby.
moreRMAI NEWS UPDATE 4/14/25
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello everyone!
I hope you all had a great weekend. We have a few reminders and announcements to make today, make sure you take note.
NEW SPRING SCHEDULE BEGINS TODAY!
Beginning on Monday April 14 we will be adopting our new spring schedule. For the most part, classes remain the same however in an effort to make room for the new program unveiled on 5/3 (see below). The major changes include the following: White belts and 9th Gup White belts dramatically outnumber Orange and Yellow, so they will now have their time slot all to themselves. Orange and Yellow will now train with the Green through Brown.
To begin raising the overall technical level of the Little Champions, and to give them a better challenge, their class on Wednesday will now be COMBINED with the White Belt Young Gladiators. The format of this class will be more structured and serve as a good ‘in-between’ variation of the formerly more strict White through Yellow belt Young gladiators.
SPECIAL NOTE: 9TH Gup students who are too mature for this class will either be promoted to Orange, or allowed to attend the Orange and above class early… UNDER MASTER CELONA’S DIRECT APPROVAL & RECOMMENDATION ONLY. Any concerns or questions should be taken up with Master Celona.
moreRMAI NEWS 4/7/25
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello everyone!
I hope you all had a great weekend. Just a few things to make sure you’re aware of in the next week or so. Be sure to mark your calendars. Everything this week is normal schedule, with the exception of Friday…
Schedule for this Friday is as follows:
5:00 BJJ
6:00 Black Belt & Cho Dan Bo
7:00 Free Group Intro (see below)
FREE GROUP INTRO LESSON
Someone you know been interested in trying martial arts but maybe have been too apprehensive or skeptical to make that first step? Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret, those feelings are totally normal. That’s why we’ve created a special RMAI intro class specifically for any newcomers who are interested in not only training their body but their mind and spirit as well. This will be a great chance to see what our martial arts training is all about without the added pressure of sparring black belts or doing flying headbutts through cinderblocks…we’ll save that for the second class...just kidding. So spread the word and come on out and give RMAI a try!
Friday April 11 7:00pm
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moreRMAI NEWS 3/31/2025
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Happy Monday! I wanted to share with everyone some new updates, including our new spring schedule. If you have any questions, please contact a staff member.
FREE GROUP INTRO LESSON
Someone you know been interested in trying martial arts but maybe have been too apprehensive or skeptical to make that first step? Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret, those feelings are totally normal. That’s why we’ve created a special RMAI intro class specifically for any newcomers who are interested in not only training their body but their mind and spirit as well. This will be a great chance to see what our martial arts training is all about without the added pressure of sparring black belts or doing flying headbutts through cinderblocks…we’ll save that for the second class...just kidding. So spread the word and come on out and give RMAI a try!
Friday April 11 7:00pm
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moreRMAI NEWS 3/17/25
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello! Just a few quick updates today. Stripe week this week, we are back in full unforms as well… also schedule for Friday is as follows: Black Belt 65% Qualifying pre-exam starts at 5:30pm. NO BJJ class this Friday. Black Belt Run and conditioning begins on Saturday at 8:00am. Make sure to take the chance to wish the following people good luck on their upcoming exam:
Christa Shorey
Jaxon Barrett
John Schuld
Michael Carbonara
Ronald Rosati
If this is your first time testing for Black Belt, be sure to rest up the latter part of this week, I would always recommend NOT doing class on Wednesday or Thursday, eat well this week, but don’t over do it. Eat light the morning and day of.. not anything at least two hours prior to the test and most importantly HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE.
STRIPE CHECK – THIS WEEK!
Make sure to get to class this week to be evaluated for stripes!
Take note of the following dates for upcoming stripe weeks:
April Stripe Week
4/21 through 4/26
May Stripe Week
moreRMAI NEWS 3/10/25
Master Celona
RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello,
Hope everyone had a great weekend. I wanted to give you all an update to let you know everything that’s going on. Make sure you take note. Also, some were asking about summer camp. Sign up information is at the bottom of this email.
NOBOHK WEEK- THIS WEEK
Starting today - March 10 through 15th is Nobohk Week. For those unaware, Nobohk means to not wear your uniform this week. Students are to wear comfortable workout clothing or athletic wear… t-shirts & shorts or sweats etc… No belts are to be worn. If you have any questions, let us know.
STRIPE CHECK – NEXT WEEK!
Take note of the following dates upcoming stripe weeks:
March Stripe Week – Next Week!
3/17 through 3/22
April Stripe Week
4/21 through 4/26
May Stripe Week
5/19 through 5/23
June Stripe Week
6/16 through 6/21
GUP TEST
Gup testing will be on Monday March 24th during regular class times.
The following students are eligible for promotion.
Elliot Carlino
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