Martial Arts Classes in Evansville and Mount Vernon Indiana

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The Mount Vernon Kids class did a wonderful job on their recent testing on December 21st. All the students passed their test and did so with flying colors. We are very proud of the achievements of our students and wish them all well this coming year. Many of our students are making great strides toward their next full rank exam. I believe they will be successful in the coming exam in the February or March time frame.

Special Note:

The next Mount Vernon kids class will be held on January 7th at 10:00 Am followed by the adult class at 11:00 AM.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Here is the updated calendar for the Mount Vernon, Indiana classes. Note change of location as of the first week of October.

Here is just a sample of the self defenses we teach out of our martial arts school. We look for real hands on, applicable defenses for our students. With over 29 years in the martial arts, I can tell you there is a difference in is reality based versus academic defenses. The following video is easy to watch and follow. With the help of an able instructor at Community Martial Arts, you too can learn how to apply these techniques to your arsenal of self defense.

Changing our Focus

Dear Community Martial Arts Students,

It has been a long road from our humble beginnings to what we have achieved over the last six years. From teaching in an open park, my own basement, a Yoga Studio, triple TTT ministries and our current locations, each step has brought us that much closer to our goal of being a thriving and successful martial arts school teaching alternative arts rather than the more standard offerings usually available to the public.

I believe that Community Martial Arts has done a great service to the community and to the arts by promoting Kung Fu to the public. That said, we have had our troubles and battles to overcome. It is because of our students that we have been able to achieve so much in such a short time. Because of your longing desire to learn the martial arts and the camaraderie built among students has enabled our schools to not only be great locations for learning but also great locations of socialization and community.

During these tough economic times, it is hard on everyone. We know the struggles our students are going through financially. All of our instructors are bi-vocational. They have a full time job as well as come in and teach classes in the evenings. We realize that learning the martial arts is a luxury for many of us.

We have decided to change the way we do business:

Both the Evansville School and the Mount Vernon school are going to be transitioning to home based teaching.

Why would we do this?

1. We can better maximize the use of the money made from teaching to benefit the students
2. Low / No over head means we have more money available for targeting marketing. It costs a lot to rent a building, pay utilities, along upkeep and maintenance.
3. Change the focus of our business to personal success instead of commercial success. Instead of focusing on signing up students to cover our bills, we can spend all our time teaching our students which takes a huge burden off our shoulders.
4. Promotes family continuity and strengthen family relationships. The head instructors of both schools are family men. Along with the struggles of work and family  life, we add running a martial arts business on top of that. This transition allows the instructors more time with their family while continuing their love of the martial arts. The students will definitely ‘FEEL’ the difference when the stress of commercial success has been removed.

What does this mean for you our students?

1. Cheaper Tuition
2. Security in knowing that the school will continue to thrive and become stronger
3. Stronger relationships between friends and families will be built
4. Longevity in the school – as the economy improves, we will continue to look at moving into a more commercial location but we will not make those decisions hastily.

For Evansville Location Information – Contact Sifu Dave DeRudder at 812-598-7868

For Mount Vernon Location Information – Contact Master Jeff Barnes – 812-575-0028

Students Passed Their Latest Test

Jayelle Jr. Black Sash

I am pleased to announce that we have so many new students who are achieving great results at Community Martial Arts. Many students successfully passed their latest test at Community Martial Arts. They are setting the standard when it comes to leadership, responsibility, and etiquette for kids at such a very young age. These kids not only passed a grueling test but surpassed their instructor’s expectations!

Please join me in congratulating everyone on their successful test!

Even the Young Ones Are Getting Into The Spirit!

Summer is coming along and what better way to kick off the summer right than getting your kids in a great martial arts program! We are about to launch a great summer special where you can get your child enrolled for the entire summer for only $69.

These special summer time classes are flexible for your budget and gives you an opportunity to try the martial arts before officially enrolling them in a full program. The program cost doesn’t include the cost of uniform, gear, or other equipment necessary for the program. After three months, students will have the opportunity to enroll in one of our full programs locking them in at some phenomenal rates!

Summer classes include one class a week for one of our great programs (Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, MMA or Boxing). Call Now For Details!!!

Call 812-437-5425

In order to maximize our time and make it more convenient for everyone to get to their favorite classes, we have updated the schedule to reflect new times (as well as some new programs!) Please note that these class times are effective May 24th. I will make every effort to ensure that everyone is notified of the updated class times. We are doing this to maximize the time available to us as well as increase the flexibility for everyone to attend their class.

The schedule is as below (effective May 24th)   click here for a printable copy

Monday
3:30 Dance / Tumbling
6:30 Tae Kwon Do
7:30 Boxing

Tuesday
3:30 Dance / Tumbling
6:00 Black Sash Club
6:30 Kids Kung Fu
7:30 Adult Kung Fu

Wednesday
6:30 MMA
7:30 Open Sparring

Thursday
3:30 Dance / Tumbling
6:00 Black Sash Club
6:30 Kids Kung Fu
7:30 Adult Kung Fu

Friday
6:30 Tae Kwon Do
7:30 Open Sparring

Saturday
8:00 AM Open Sparring
9:00 AM Kids Kung Fu
10:00 AM Tae Kwon Do
11:00 AM Boxing
12:00 PM MMA

Penguin Pete’s will officially open tomorrow at 4 PM. Be sure to stop by after school or work to enjoy our one of a kind flavors!

Don’t miss out on tonight’s potluck dinner at community martial arts mount vernon. We will also be giving away free snow cones to everyone!

Hope to see you there!

congratulate Jordan for a great looking fight and win by TKO in the first round. both he and javon have to fiht again tommorow for the championship. if Jordan wins his fight he gets a chance to go to nationals and then maybe…2012 Olympics?