East Coast Karate

Tonight was our first Black Belt Club. The students were very engaged and had a great time! Thank you Mr. Barto for a fabulous class! OSU!

Congratulations to all our students who promoted tonight. We were a small group, but these students trained hard and never gave up! Thank you parents for getting your students to class. Thank you Mr. Stettler and Mrs. Logue for conducting our Promotion Ceremony. And a special thanks to Mr. Dalton who stayed behind the scenes and took pictures for our special event. OSU!

A NEW CLASS IS AVAILABLE AT EAST COAST KARATE! We have added a new session for new students ages 3-5. This class is from 4:00 to 4:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please click the link for more information and to enroll your child. The new class begins on Monday, April 5th. https://app.iclasspro.com/por/yocumarts/class-details/2187

The Little Kuma class at attention stance. Yes 3 to 5 year olds can stand still. OSU!

Mr. Barto teaching break fall skills with our orange belt and intermediate kid's class. OSU!

Mr. Dalton teaching kata to last night's beginner kids class. OSU!

We are working hard in the adult class. OSU!

Our 7:00 Promotion Ceremony! After 14 months, it was great to celebrate achievements together. We promoted our Kyu ranks. And we promoted Mr. Stettler to Nidan (2nd degree Black Belt) and Mr. Barto to Shodan (1st degree Black Belt). OSU!

Today's 5:00 Promotion Ceremony! Finally, after 14 months! It was great to celebrate achievements together! OSU!

Last night's Beginner Kids class! OSU! Reminder that tonight are our Promotion Ceremonies so there will be no classes.

Here are a few other students who tested on December 8th. They will be recognized at our next Promotion Ceremonies on February 9th. OSU!

On December 8th these students tested for their next rank and they passed. However, due to the PA shutdown, we were not able to have our Promotion Ceremony to acknowledge their achievements. Great news is that as we returned to classes this week we were able to give the students their new belts! Congratulations to our students! OSU! Thank you Mr. Stettler for doing the honors.

We reopen for in person classes on Monday, January 4, 2021!We reopen for in person classes on Monday, January 4, 2021!

A new beginning....happy 2021 to our ECK family and friends!

Merry Christmas to all our ECK family and friends both near and far.

Testing tonight! Five Little Kuma (sorry, no pictures) and 4 regular students. Congratulations!

TESTING 12/8 No classes held. Little Kuma students test at 5. All other students test at 6.TESTING 12/8 No classes held. Little Kuma students test at 5. All other students test at 6.

Push ups, punches, and kata with Mr. Barto in the Beginner Kids class. OSU!

Congratulations to Little Kuma Dylan on earning his white belt yellow stripe today! OSU!

We are thankful for our ECK family and friends. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to these students who tested and promoted to their next rank on Monday. Well done! We have been testing and promoting on an individual basis because of Covid. But.... be on the lookout for regular testing and promotion ceremonies to be back soon! OSU!

Black Belt testing today: Mr. George Stettler for Nidan (2nd degree), and Mr. Lee Barto for Shodan (1st degree)! Congratulations gentlemen! Mr. Stettler and Mr. Barto will formally promote at our next Promotion Ceremony which will be held on December 15th at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. OSU!

Thank you to all who work to make this country great! Happy Labor Day. The school is closed today. See you tomorrow!

Our next Introductory Martial Arts Class is Tuesday, August 18th from 6:00-6:45 PM. All new martial arts students ages 6-adult can sign up for just $15. Once students have completed this 1 time course, they are able to register for full time classes. Information on placement in classes will be given to families/students during the introductory course. ... For details and to register visit: https://app.iclasspro.com/port/yocumarts/class-details/1706

It is now 4 weeks since we have reopened and classes are going well. Because of Covid19 we have had to change the way we test and promote students. Yesterday we tested Skylar for blue belt and she received her belt in class. Congratulations!

Happy 244th birthday America! We wish all of our students, families, and friends a happy and safe 4th of July!

Congratulations to our own Jared Dreibelbis! Class of 2020. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

We remember and honor all those who died in service to our great country.

Happy Mother's Day to all our dojo moms! Thank you for everthing you do.

Hello ECK friends! We miss everyone! How about a color along? Here are some free coloring pages for young and old. You may choose one of these or one of your own. When you are finished, please share your coloring picture with your first name on it in the comments. We will compile all the pictures and make a photo album! Have fun!

To all our ECK family and friends, we are thinking of you. Stay safe.

Hey ECK students! We are working on doing some virtual classes starting next week. Reply and share your thoughts or questions.

Very busy Beginner Kids class tonight with Ms. Vickie. OSU!