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Sign Up! | New Schedule Begins October 1st!We will now be offering NEW classes for: Co-ed Combat Fitness Kickboxing for Teens and Adults Our fitness classes are designed to get you in top physical condition. We offer low, medium or high impact workouts allowing individuals of all ages and physical abilities to participate. It consists of cardio, core, strength, conditioning, speed, power and flexibility will punching and kicking your way to fitness. We train indoor and outdoors, Come BURN up to 800 Cal. per class. Mixed Martial Arts MMA is a mixture of styles: Amateur Wrestling (focusing on clinches and takedowns), Submission Wrestling (focusing on submissions and positioning on the ground), and Kickboxing (usually Muay Thai/Lao) (focusing on striking). These styles equal stand-up fighting, clinch fighting, and ground fighting. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable coaches will allow Teen and Adult students to learn the art of MMA in a safe and controlled environment. This Program is overseen by Professional Fighter Shihan Thomas M. Evans who is 3-3 as a Pro MMA Competitor and is 2-2 as a singed Professional Muay Thai Fighter for the largest American Muay Thai Organization Lion Fight Promotions. | Thank you Shihan John and Kim!!!!Rehoboth Students, Parents and Supporters. We want to first formally announce Shihan John Agostini’s retirement from the USA KARATE organization on Monday October 1st, 2018. This news brings mixed emotions and as an organization we want to thank Shihan John and his wife Kim (the school’s Program Director), for all of their years of hard work and commitment to not just the Rehoboth USA KARATE location but the Organization as a whole. Shihan John Agostini will be retiring from the positon of Chief Instructor at the Rehoboth School and has been training in the Martial Arts of Sullivan’s American Kenpo for 25 years. Shihan John will always be remembered for his talent, martial arts knowledge and commitment to all of the students within USA KARATE organization. With that news we want to welcome 5th degree Black Belt Shihan Thomas M. Evans and 4th degree Black Belt Sensei Melissa Neal to the Rehoboth location. USA KARATE is pleased to announce that Shihan Tom and Sensei Melissa will be officially taking over as Chief Instructors at USA KARATE Rehoboth Monday October 1st, 2018. Currently both Shihan Tom and Sensei Melissa do an outstanding job with our Providence location which has been in business for 10 years. Both instructors plan on bringing some new and exciting classes to the Rehoboth location (scheduled to be announced within the coming days) as well as keeping the outstanding program and positive direction that Shihan John Agostini has built in the Rehoboth community during his years in service. We appreciate your understanding and patronage during this transition. We ask that you all continue coming to class as much as possible and help us celebrate this month by recognizing the positive work that Shihan John and Kim have done during their tenure here in Rehoboth, MA. |
Sign Up!
New Schedule Begins October 1st!
We will now be offering NEW classes for:
Co-ed Combat Fitness Kickboxing for Teens and Adults
Our fitness classes are designed to get you in top physical condition. We offer low, medium or high impact workouts allowing individuals of all ages and physical abilities to participate. It consists of cardio, core, strength, conditioning, speed, power and flexibility will punching and kicking your way to fitness.
We train indoor and outdoors, Come BURN up to 800 Cal. per class.
Mixed Martial Arts
MMA is a mixture of styles: Amateur Wrestling (focusing on clinches and takedowns), Submission Wrestling (focusing on submissions and positioning on the ground), and Kickboxing (usually Muay Thai/Lao) (focusing on striking). These styles equal stand-up fighting, clinch fighting, and ground fighting.
Our highly skilled and knowledgeable coaches will allow Teen and Adult students to learn the art of MMA in a safe and controlled environment.
This Program is overseen by Professional Fighter Shihan Thomas M. Evans who is 3-3 as a Pro MMA Competitor and is 2-2 as a singed Professional Muay Thai Fighter for the largest American Muay Thai Organization Lion Fight Promotions.
Thank you Shihan John and Kim!!!!
Rehoboth Students, Parents and Supporters. We want to first formally announce Shihan John Agostini’s retirement from the USA KARATE organization on Monday October 1st, 2018. This news brings mixed emotions and as an organization we want to thank Shihan John and his wife Kim (the school’s Program Director), for all of their years of hard work and commitment to not just the Rehoboth USA KARATE location but the Organization as a whole.
Shihan John Agostini will be retiring from the positon of Chief Instructor at the Rehoboth School and has been training in the Martial Arts of Sullivan’s American Kenpo for 25 years. Shihan John will always be remembered for his talent, martial arts knowledge and commitment to all of the students within USA KARATE organization.
With that news we want to welcome 5th degree Black Belt Shihan Thomas M. Evans and 4th degree Black Belt Sensei Melissa Neal to the Rehoboth location. USA KARATE is pleased to announce that Shihan Tom and Sensei Melissa will be officially taking over as Chief Instructors at USA KARATE Rehoboth Monday October 1st, 2018. Currently both Shihan Tom and Sensei Melissa do an outstanding job with our Providence location which has been in business for 10 years.
Both instructors plan on bringing some new and exciting classes to the Rehoboth location (scheduled to be announced within the coming days) as well as keeping the outstanding program and positive direction that Shihan John Agostini has built in the Rehoboth community during his years in service.
We appreciate your understanding and patronage during this transition. We ask that you all continue coming to class as much as possible and help us celebrate this month by recognizing the positive work that Shihan John and Kim have done during their tenure here in Rehoboth, MA.
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Meet Shihan Thomas M. EvansShihan Thomas Evans has studied Sullivan's American Kenpo for over 25 years under Grandmaster Hanshi Larry Sullivan and Vice President Shihan Robin Sullivan. He started training in the martial arts at age four and has been actively training his whole life. He currently holds black belts in three different systems and the highest being a 5th degree black belt in Sullivan's American Kenpo. Shihan Tom achieved mastery in the martial arts at the tender age of 26 which makes him the youngest master in all of the New England region. Shihan Tom continues to train under USA Karate's founder Hanshi Larry Sullivan. Shihan Tom was ranked number one by the New England Karate Commission in the year of 2000 and 2001 for Jr. Black Belt sparring , forms, and self-defense. He is well known for his strong karate tournament background. Shihan Tom has owned the Providence, RI Location for 10 years. Shihan Tom graduated from the University of Rhode Island with his bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies in May of 2011. He formally worked as an Academic Advisor with the College Crusade of Rhode Island at William E. Tolman High School in Pawtucket RI and Paul Cuffee Charter School in Providence RI, for more than three years. Shihan Tom also served on the College Crusade committee for college completion and readiness. Shihan Tom recently worked for Fujitsu Electronics as a IT Desktop Engineer for Citizens Bank in Cranston RI. Shihan Tom then became by Pomeroy Desktop Services Team Lead and VIP Support tech for Citizens Bank after achieving his Comptia A+ certification. Shihan Tom now is hired as a colleague by Citizens Bank as a Business Analyst for HR Security and Solutions. Shihan Tom is dedicated to his craft and is always looking for ways to stay active in the community, Shihan Tom is the founder, President, and CEO of Regional Fight Sports, a non-profit Martial Arts Scholarship Organization based in Rhode Island. Shihan Tom is also the creator and promoter for The Kids Kumite Championships which is a kids Muay Thai organization. "Captain America" Tom Evans had and 8-1 Muay Thai/ American Kickboxing Amateur Record and competed in 3 Amateur MMA Fights. Shihan Tom has 6 Professional MMA Fights. Shihan Tom also made his Pro Muay Thai kickboxing debut for the largest organization in the country Lion Fight Promotion May 23rd, 2014 at Foxwoods Casino. He was the first fight on national television. He performed well enough to sign a 3 fight contract deal with the largest Muay Thai Promotion in the United States. Shihan Tom returned to in ring competition on February 3rd, 2018 with a 1st round TKO win for Lion Fight Promotions. He then took another fight July 28th, 2018 and won a Unanimous Decision victory. Shihan Tom is now 2-2 as a Pro Muay Thai Fighter under the Lion Fight Promotions banner. In September of 2014, Shihan Tom was blessed with a little baby girl named Leila Camilla Evans. | Meet Sensei Melissa NealSensei Melissa is a talented martial artist that has been training in the martial arts for over 20 years. She is a certified instructor and trains directly under her parents Hanshi Larry Sullivan and Shihan Robin Sullivan. Currently she holds black belts in Sullivan’s American Kenpo and Nick Cerio’s Kenpo. Sensei Melissa has a strong tournament background. She competed nationally and won several titles in forms, weapons and sparring. Sensei Melissa has also been training under Shihan Thomas M. Evans in the art of Muay Thai/ Muay Lao Kickboxing. Sensei Melissa currently runs both the Demo and Competition Teams at both the Providence and Rehoboth locations. Sensei Melissa is dedicated to her craft and is always looking for ways to stay active in the community, Sensei Melissa serves on the board as the secretary of Regional Fight Sports, a non-profit Martial Arts Scholarship Organization based in Rhode Island. Sensei Melissa also is the program director for the Kids Kumite Championships which is a kids Muay Thai organization. When Sensei Melissa is not training she enjoys spending time with her two children Leah & Connor. | Shihan Tom is Running the New York MarathonDescription: • Supporting schools in implementing • Enabling kids to eat healthier foods in The kids! |
Meet Shihan Thomas M. Evans
Shihan Thomas Evans has studied Sullivan's American Kenpo for over 25 years under Grandmaster Hanshi Larry Sullivan and Vice President Shihan Robin Sullivan. He started training in the martial arts at age four and has been actively training his whole life. He currently holds black belts in three different systems and the highest being a 5th degree black belt in Sullivan's American Kenpo. Shihan Tom achieved mastery in the martial arts at the tender age of 26 which makes him the youngest master in all of the New England region. Shihan Tom continues to train under USA Karate's founder Hanshi Larry Sullivan. Shihan Tom was ranked number one by the New England Karate Commission in the year of 2000 and 2001 for Jr. Black Belt sparring , forms, and self-defense. He is well known for his strong karate tournament background. Shihan Tom has owned the Providence, RI Location for 10 years.
Shihan Tom graduated from the University of Rhode Island with his bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies in May of 2011. He formally worked as an Academic Advisor with the College Crusade of Rhode Island at William E. Tolman High School in Pawtucket RI and Paul Cuffee Charter School in Providence RI, for more than three years. Shihan Tom also served on the College Crusade committee for college completion and readiness. Shihan Tom recently worked for Fujitsu Electronics as a IT Desktop Engineer for Citizens Bank in Cranston RI. Shihan Tom then became by Pomeroy Desktop Services Team Lead and VIP Support tech for Citizens Bank after achieving his Comptia A+ certification. Shihan Tom now is hired as a colleague by Citizens Bank as a Business Analyst for HR Security and Solutions.
Shihan Tom is dedicated to his craft and is always looking for ways to stay active in the community, Shihan Tom is the founder, President, and CEO of Regional Fight Sports, a non-profit Martial Arts Scholarship Organization based in Rhode Island. Shihan Tom is also the creator and promoter for The Kids Kumite Championships which is a kids Muay Thai organization.
"Captain America" Tom Evans had and 8-1 Muay Thai/ American Kickboxing Amateur Record and competed in 3 Amateur MMA Fights. Shihan Tom has 6 Professional MMA Fights. Shihan Tom also made his Pro Muay Thai kickboxing debut for the largest organization in the country Lion Fight Promotion May 23rd, 2014 at Foxwoods Casino. He was the first fight on national television. He performed well enough to sign a 3 fight contract deal with the largest Muay Thai Promotion in the United States. Shihan Tom returned to in ring competition on February 3rd, 2018 with a 1st round TKO win for Lion Fight Promotions. He then took another fight July 28th, 2018 and won a Unanimous Decision victory. Shihan Tom is now 2-2 as a Pro Muay Thai Fighter under the Lion Fight Promotions banner.
In September of 2014, Shihan Tom was blessed with a little baby girl named Leila Camilla Evans.
Meet Sensei Melissa Neal
Sensei Melissa is a talented martial artist that has been training in the martial arts for over 20 years. She is a certified instructor and trains directly under her parents Hanshi Larry Sullivan and Shihan Robin Sullivan. Currently she holds black belts in Sullivan’s American Kenpo and Nick Cerio’s Kenpo. Sensei Melissa has a strong tournament background. She competed nationally and won several titles in forms, weapons and sparring. Sensei Melissa has also been training under Shihan Thomas M. Evans in the art of Muay Thai/ Muay Lao Kickboxing. Sensei Melissa currently runs both the Demo and Competition Teams at both the Providence and Rehoboth locations.
Sensei Melissa is dedicated to her craft and is always looking for ways to stay active in the community, Sensei Melissa serves on the board as the secretary of Regional Fight Sports, a non-profit Martial Arts Scholarship Organization based in Rhode Island. Sensei Melissa also is the program director for the Kids Kumite Championships which is a kids Muay Thai organization.
When Sensei Melissa is not training she enjoys spending time with her two children Leah & Connor.
Shihan Tom is Running the New York Marathon
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Our $3,000 MINIMUM FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT*
HELPS ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS
ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE
HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND READY TO LEARN BY:
• Supporting schools in implementing
physical activity programs, like running
clubs, walk and bike to school, and brain
breaks in class.
• Enabling kids to eat healthier foods in
school through healthy food taste tests,
improved school meals, school gardens, and
nutrition education.
The kids!
The finish line!
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