Karate Kids (ages 5-10)
The Karate Kids Program is designed specifically for children ages 5 through 10. The emphasis is on gross motor skills and activities that are developmentally and age appropriate. Students engage in physical activities that work on balance, coordination, fitness, flexibility, speed, timing, and power skills, along with traditional martial arts movements. Mount Mansfield Martial Arts students understand that the goal of self-defense is to prevent harm, not hurt others. We emphasize that our program uses martial arts techniques to teach social skills such as cooperation, taking turns, sharing, listening, and teamwork. Through training, students work on goal setting and achievement by progressing through our curriculum and obtaining colored belts and stripes. We also integrate a character development program into our classes that reinforces respect, self-control, self-discipline, focus, courtesy, integrity and confidence. Through positive feedback, overcoming challenges, mastering responsibilities and achieving goals, students at Mount Mansfield Martial Arts can become the leaders of tomorrow.

Karate Kids Level 1: White, Yellow, Orange Stripe Belts
Karate Kids Level 2: Purple, Blue, Green, Brown Stripe Belts
Karate Kids Level 1+2: Combined (White-Brown Stripe)

Jr. & Adult Class (All Ranks – ages 10+)
This class follows the Adult Solid Belt system (Turning 10 and already a stripe belt? Don’t worry, the belts match up real easily. The Stripe Belts are just divisions of our Solid Belts). The class is faster paced and more technically and physically challenging than our Karate Kids program. While the emphasis is primarily traditional martial arts students also delve into Wude (Martial Ethics), modern Self-Defense and physical conditioning. Most importantly, it is still fun. This class is also a great opportunity for the whole family to train together. Ages range from those Karate Kids who have graduated to Solid Purple through Teens (also adults that are taking the class with their children). 

​Open Training (All Ranks – ages 10+)
Over the past few sessions we have covered numerous forms and weapons (Bo Staff, Nunchucks, Kamas, Broadsword, Whip Chain, Katana, etc.). This is a perfect time to review all of this information. This will be a personalized class. Each student will pick a form or weapon (that the student has already learned or would like to continue). The student will be able to further develop and refine the skills that have been acquired, allowing the student to become more proficient at that chosen skill. This time can also be used to review belt material - but will be an independently focused and motivated time. 

Private Training
Choose your own time!
Private instruction is a great way to tailor your martial arts training and training schedule to fit your needs. Whether you want some extra review time before a belt test, catch up after taking a vacation, want to learn a new weapon, or just enjoy a private setting, all you need to do is contact Sifu Scott Graner to set up a time that is convenient for you. Lessons can be split with up to three people for the same price.

Current Schedule

Session 1
Tuesday, Sept. 6th - Monday, October 31 
No Classes Friday 10/14
Modified Class Schedule on Halloween

Session 2 (Subject To Change)
Tuesday, Nov. 1st - Friday, Jan. 6th 
No Classes Nov. 8th Election Day
No Classes Nov. 23-25 Thanksgiving
No Classes Dec 26-30 Holiday Break

Session 3 (Subject To Change)
Monday, Jan. 9th - Friday, Mar. 10th 
No Class Jan. 16th Martin Luther King Day
No Classes Feb. 27- Mar. 3 Winter Break
No Brookside Classes Mar. 7th Town Meeting Day

Session 4 (Subject To Change)
Monday, Mar. 13th - Friday, May. 12th 
No Classes Apr. 24-28 - Spring Break

Session 5 (Subject To Change)
Monday, May 15th - Friday, June 30th
 No Classes May 29th - Memorial Day