Legend Gates Shotokan Karate

07/06/2026

No class this week, enjoy the long 250th celebration of our nation this week. We'll meet up next week.

_Sensei Smith

07/03/2026

https://youtube.com/watch?v=WgS-5j_jTm4&is=KuZbAqkBjBkJ0V9I

Ive discussed this many times with students and I found this and he sums up what I teach about self defense in a 31 minute video.
His discussion about the natural flinch response is very real. Regardless how much training you may have. Everyone is susceptible to the flinch reflex. Accepting that is crucial. It's why untrained practice meaning true resistance and often without preparation that its even coming. Thats real life.
Most of my true experiences on the street has always been by surprise and how you're reflexes and natural instincts matters. Not letting fear take over your mind and instead allow it to enhance your hearing, sight, reflexes and energy instead. Its psychological without a doubt.
Managing fear is truly key.
Awareness, defuse and de-escalate is always wiser when you feel imminent danger.
What he says imo is good advice and worth understanding.

Self-defense legend Tony Blauer reveals the truth about martial art...

07/03/2026

Ive discussed this many times with students and I found this and he sums up what I teach about self defense in a 31 minute video.
His discussion about the natural flinch response is very real. Regardless how much training you may have. Everyone is susceptible to the flinch reflex. Accepting that is crucial. It's why untrained practice meaning true resistance and often without preparation that its even coming. Thats real life.
Most of my true experiences on the street has always been by surprise and how you're reflexes and natural instincts matters. Not letting fear take over your mind and instead allow it to enhance your hearing, sight, reflexes and energy instead. Its psychological without a doubt.
Managing fear is truly key.
Awareness, defuse and de-escalate is always wiser when you feel imminent danger.
What he says imo is good advice and worth understanding.

05/11/2026

No class this week. Should be np next week.

_Sensei Smith

03/15/2026

Class on Mon this week 1pm start. As the weather slowly improves and grass shows again and is dry, we can start training outside again as well soon.

_Sensei Smith

12/10/2025

Winter-Holidays special for new students. A 1 month free trial period with no commitments or contracts ever. Ages 12 to Adult.

After your trial, sign up for 3 months at $100 and get your next 3 months at $100 as well. Our normal monthly rate is $55 a month. This offer ends April 2nd, 2026. Inquire about our free month trial.

We are a private school and train in a small group intentionally. This gives you much 1 on 1 time with me the head instructor.

Call us and leave a call back number at 802 683 6368 or message us on messenger here to email at [email protected]

Side note to students....Check back this weekend to see which day class will be according to Liams schedule and the weather of course too.

11/23/2025

No classes this week of Thanksgiving. Enjoy the holiday. Train if you have spare time though. We'll pick up most likely on Mon, Dec 1st. Liam is that when you're off now, Sunday and Monday? Please verify with me.

_Sensei Smith

10/06/2025

Class tomorrow 1pm to 2pm.

Schedule change upcoming this winter season. Stay tuned.

_Sensei Smith

05/03/2025

Class on Mon, not Sun, 1-2pm.

_Sensei Smith

04/26/2025

Class 1pm to 2pm tomorrow.

_Sensei Smith.