Tunkhannock Karate Club

04/01/2026

GREAT CLASSES TONIGHT!!

Kids class was great and moved out side for some drills in the sunshine tonight. The kids put forth a lot of energy and effort. Just the way we like it!!

Adult class, much sweat was shed!! Some kicking drills, five rounds of stackers and some sparring drills. Everyone looked great!! Great effort and technique from all ages and ranks!

Our newest students Josh Burgess, and kids Josh and Olivia, and Remy Hess in the kids class are really looking great. Thank you to all of you for the support and encouragement that you always show to new people. It’s appreciated and so great..

This is a special group that I’m so proud to be part of.

Great job to all!

Phot lo credit to Darren Hillard

03/14/2026

KIDS TEST WAS AWESOME!!!! FANTASTIC JOB BY ALL!

We did something a little different today in that the white belts actually tested for their yellow belts. This group has been doing so well that we decided to let them jump in also and they did not disappoint!

Our senior res belts along with the green belts were absolutely great as well. I couldn’t be more proud of this group!!!

A HUGE thanks also to our judging panel, demonstrator and helpers with the test as well.

Amy Donnora and Karen Danko who are kids class instructors were judges, along with Breanne Banta Shay, and Aubrey Stackhouse. Cool side not to this panel in that Karen is mom to Bre, and Grandmother to Aubrey so we had a 3 generation panel today!

10 year old Black Belt Erin Shay (also daughter to Bre and granddaughter to Karen) helped demonstrate and also took some great pics which are forth coming!

Dave Gunton helped as a holder, and Bre in addition to judging helped tie belts as I’m not able do that for a bit due to my shoulder brace.

Karen in addition to everything else, made some delicious brownies and pumpkin squares (my favorite, had 4) and Amy also was a photographer today.

THANK YOU to all that assisted, it is greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU to all and to all parents, grandparents, and other family and friends that came out to watch and support these fantastic kids!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL KIDS ON YOUR NEW BELTS AND STRIPES!!!

03/11/2026

Who says 13 is unlucky??

13 awesome kids tonight. It was so nice we took them outside for a little while for some jump kicks and relays on the grass!

Don’t forget, kids test on Saturday, regular class time!!! More on this to come.

13 in the adult class! In honor of wearing a new shoulder brace for 6 weeks, we worked on right hand attacks tonight. A variation of different strikes, punches, knife hand, palm heel, back fist and hammer fist. Worked these in with some combos also. Finished up with some forms and stretching. EVERYONE of all belt levels and ages looked AWESOME!!

Enjoy the weather, see you tomorrow, adults at 6:00!

02/19/2026

WOW!!! Everyone looked AWESOME tonight!!

GREAT JOB!!!!!

02/18/2026

Some GREAT classes tonight!!

11 kids, with five new white belts that are looking great! Worked on a lot of kicking including jump front kick which everyone looked great on.

Outstanding job from all kids!!

Adult class was awesome working in groups of three. Two pad kicks, two person self defense drills with some forms and basics, everything really looking awesome!!

Fantastic night at TKC!!

See you tomorrow, adult class at 6:00!

02/15/2026

TKC TEST PICS. Everyone did a fantastic job, two hours long and challenging. Ages 10-52, you’re not too old!

I admire the people of Tunkhannocn Karate Club so much!!

02/15/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO TESTED YESTERDAY! OUTSTANDING JOB!!

02/07/2026

01/30/2026

Thanks Kory Glahn! CWOTW - CREEPY WEIRDO OF THE WEEK!!!

01/18/2026

So it’s the middle of January but that doesn’t matter at all.

You can decide to do something different, to be something different at any time you like. We can help you do that..

Martial arts is not something just for kids or the young. It’s not just for those that are in great shape already. It’s not just for those that have some familiarity with martial arts already. It’s for those of any age, any fitness level, and something where you will not only get a great workout but also learn some stuff in a warm and friendly environment..

Don’take my word for it..come and visit and see for yourself. Bring your spouse and your kids. We love to have families training together! You’ll never be expected to sign a contract or be forced on auto pay. We also haven’t changed our prices since we started which is six years ago.

Please call or text me if you would like more information. Jeff Ruddell 570-760-1900.

Come see us. We welcome you!