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GC Monthly Student Activity Calendar

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Congratulations!

Local Athletes from the Golden Crane compete
at the 14th Annual WUKF World Karate Championships, in Romania,
as a part of the 2026 AAU USA Karate Team!

Congratulations Roman B Harris and John Ono Jurkiewicz!

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Congratulations Roman Brooks Harris!

Bronze - Kobudo, Short (Sai)
Bronze - Kobudo, Long (Bo)

Dreams Realized,
as two local athletes stood on the ‘Medal Podium’, draped in the USA Flag, listening to our National Anthem, at the...
14th ANNUAL WUKF WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

This World Tournament hosted over 2100 International Competitors, representing nearly 50 countries, and 5 days of intense competition in multiple events (Kata, Kumite, Kobudo).


Congratulations John Ono Jurkiewicz, earning a Silver Medal in Style-Specific Kata (Goju-ryu);

Congratulations Roman Brooks Harris, earning a Bronze Medal in Long Weapons (Bo), and a Bronze Medal in Short Weapons (Sai).
                                                                    

AAU-USA Karate Team: Part of the Selection Process to be invited to join Team USA, was based on these athletes’ performances at Regional and National Karate Events & Tournaments, where they often demonstrated consistent podium-level success across multiple premier events (Kata, Kobudo).  

 

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Congratulations John Ono Jurkiewicz!

Silver - Kata - Style Specific (Goju-ryu)

Congratulations Roman & John! Well Done!

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Exciting Announcement!

Bo Seminar, Aug.29th, 2026

Yamanni-Chinen-Ryu Bo Seminar
Sat, Aug.29th:  12:30-3:30 pm

Come learn the fundamentals of this dynamic & fluid Bo style with an amazing guest instructor: Sensei Fred Mansfield, Jr (3rd Dan in Yamanni-Chinen-Ryu, under Hanshi Nishime);

Attendees will also learn a new Bo Kata!
Limited space is available.

This Seminar is Open to All Styles of Martial Arts. Recommended for Teens & Adults (ages 13 yrs, and above).

Please see flyer (attached) for details

 

Questions? Please email the office, or speak with Hanshi McMullen directly. Thank you!
Email:  goldencrane04@gmail.com

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Upcoming Fall Seminar

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TRUE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY PRESENTS
21st ANNUAL
2026 FALL BEISHO SEMINAR
Friday, Oct. 23rd & Saturday, 24th 2026


Location: True Martial Arts Academy
411 Waverley Oaks Rd. Suite 169 Waltham, Ma.
Email: truemartialarts@outlook.com

An In Depth Look Into…
"Decisions, Decisions... Sabaki for your
Body, Your Life & Your Survival..."

Featuring, Guest Instructor: Sensei Jesse Knowles, 7th Dan

(pre-registration is required. Please follow the '2026 Fall Seminar' Link for more details.)

Questions? Please email the office, or speak with Hanshi McMullen directly. Thank you!
Email:  goldencrane04@gmail.com

New Student Special!

Back-to-School Offer: 6-week Membership!
AND, for a Limited Time:  BOGO!

6-Week Membership: $49

  • Includes 6 Weeks of Classes.

  • Select from our Youth, Teen, Adult Karate Programs;  or, Iaido Program* (*must be 12 yrs old, or above); or, Competition Team.

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  • Flexible, Unlimited Training!

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  • Flexible Start Date - Purchase our membership, and begin training when you are ready!

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  • Questions? Please let us know.

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BOGO** Offer: 

  • For a limited time, purchase one 6-week membership, and receive a 2nd 6-week membership** FREE.

  • **But only through 9/15/2026, and the 2nd membership must be redeemed by another family member or friend. Offer cannot be combined.

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  • Questions? Please let us know.

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Gift Memberships are available as Gift Cards or E-Cards. Contact the Dojo Office for more information - Happy New Year!

Student Bulletin Board: FYI

2026 New England Karate Championships

Registration is officially OPEN for the AAU New England Championships!

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Bringing strong, traditional karate competition back to New England.  On April 26, 2026, we’re bringing that vision to life at Hudson High School in Massachusetts!

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Whether it’s your first tournament or you’ve been competing for years, this is an opportunity to step on the tatami and challenge yourself in a well-run, professional environment.

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• Traditional kata and kobudo

• Structured, fair kumite divisions

• Organized, athlete-focused experience

• Officials who help guide newer competitors

 

We’re excited to add this to the New England competition landscape and continue creating more high-quality opportunities for our athletes.

 

Secure your spot now:

https://uventex.com/events/event/337465

See you on the tatami!

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More Events are Coming....

Watch for more events and details to be posted soon...

   NEW!    Weekly Theme for Classes

This month, watch for “themes” to be added to the weeks of training, in all classes. We believe this extra line of communication, will be helpful.

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     Have ideas on what you would like to see added to classes? Please email the office, or speak with an instructor. Thank you.

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  • This Week's Theme: Please refer to the Monthly Student Activity Calendar for this week's Theme!

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Please note: Portions of each class will include the themes listed above. Questions? Please email us, or speak with an instructor. Thank you!

Weekly Themes

Kids Parties!

Now Available at the Golden Crane!

Birthday Parties at the Golden Crane

     Whether it’s to Celebrate a Birthday! Or, a Special Event! Look no further, we can help.  Our Team can put together a party that will be non-stop fun from start to finish!

      With various themes & options to select  from, we can ensure your party will be memorable! 

       Golden Crane Families SAVE $50 off the price of our Kids Parties!

 

Click on the Link to visit our 'KIDS PARTIES' Page! Or, contact the office to schedule your party.

Additional Announcements

New Classes Added!

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Wednesday Mornings!

  • 11:00 am - Adult & Teen Karate

This class is Open to Adult & Teen Karate Students, of All Ranks. 

Friday Evenings!

  • 6:00 pm = Adult & Teen Karate

  • 7:00 pm - Iaido* Class** 

*Students must be enrolled in the Iaido Program to attend.

 

Questions? Please contact the office. Thank you!

Competition Classes

Competition Classes: 
          Come Explore the World of Competitive Martial Arts. Join us for a Free Trial Session. Train with us, and see how training in these classes can improve your karate!

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Upcoming Karate Tournaments:

Details are also posted on the student bulletin board

  • Sun, Jan.18: AAU New Jersey State Karate Championships (Succasanna, NJ)

  • Sat, Feb. 6: Ippone Kick-Off Karate Tournament (Boxborough, MA)

  • Sun, Apr.26: AAU New England Karate Championships (Location:TBD)

 

2026:

  • Apr.3-5, 2026:  No. American Open (Las Vegas, NV)

  • July 2026 - DTB:  2026 AAU National Karate Championships (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

  • Jul.29-Aug.6:  2026 AAU Jr. Olympic Games (Des Moines, Iowa)

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  • Watch for more events to be posted!


Note: Visit the 'Tournament Bulletin Board' Link (below), for event registration info. Questions? Please contact the dojo office - thank you!​

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(Click on the link above to access our Student Log-in Page)

Golden Crane Referral Program

The Greatest Compliment we can receive is for You to Invite Friends to our School!

Be an Ambassador for the Golden Crane! We value your friendship, and we are sincerely grateful and honored that you have chosen our school.

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We want to attract more students like yourself. This is why we launched the Golden Crane Ambassador Program. It is a Referral Program designed to attract quality people, like you, to our school. 

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For each new student(s) that you refer who enrolls in our Regular Membership, we will take $$ off your monthly tuition, for the entire First Year of your Referral's Membership!

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Please follow the "Link" for more details. Questions? Please email us. 

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