Block Island Martial Arts

05/20/2026

It took a bit of time/training, but always moving forward.

02/19/2026

Might be a solution if you are ever in NYC Chinatown looking to let out some aggression...

12/16/2025

It's testing time. The little dragons had their first test - a test to learn about testing. Some had fashionable layered uniforms to protect against a chilly day, vinyl flooring, in the Block Island School cafeteria. Everyone did very well. The first set of older kids did great and have no doubt the second set, a little behind due to the demands of drama club, will be ready for testing next week. Classes will resume mid January.

11/10/2025

Bob can take kali practice!

09/05/2025

Fall kid classes Sept 8-Dec. 18, 2.15pm at the school. New students always welcome.
Adult classes always accepting new students.

07/24/2025

Several weeks late, but congratulations to Dylan Chase on test and promotion to green belt. Many thanks to Tim Collins making the trip out to participate.

06/14/2025

Youth testing last week and congratulations to all. Dylan Chase holding for Dylan Bates, and got quite a surprise. Thicker boards next test!

03/10/2025

You just never know how sharing a little information can instantly spark common ground and interesting conversations. At a randomly chosen Airbnb in Anakiwa, New Zealand the host shared in the house info packet he was involved in Judo. A bit of an understatement, it turns out Shayne Jacks is from the UK and has lived in NZ for a long time and got wrangled into teaching and being on the board of Judo NZ. His brother is a Judo legend Brian Jacks

Discover the incredible story of Brian Jacks, a judo black belt, world record-holder in gym exercises, and two-time Superstars champion. Learn about his journey, discipline, and enduring legacy in sports.

02/05/2025

What better gift is there, the day after a milestone birthday, than getting to go off island and grab, pin, threaten with a gun/knife/club someone testing for their richly deserved Jiujistu black belt. Congratulations Dave Tasken.

11/20/2024

Not your typical cross training, but lessons learned and new muscles pulled. Nashville School of Aerial Arts.

10/02/2024

October 1 means beach training day! Great weather and water. A nice change of venue. Younger class climbing the walls, sideways.