Piscataway Martial Arts classes are offered and have started at the NEW Piscataway Community Center
on Hoes Lane!  Classes started on Tuesday April 6th ... but you might still be able to join ... read below ...

Classes are no longer offered at Conackamack School effective immediately.

Please follow the directions below for information and registration

The new community center is managed by the YMCA in collaboration with Piscataway Township.
With regard to the martial arts program, please be aware of the following  :
o  Yes, Sensei Ray has been invited by the YMCA to still run the program !  

o  The program is being offered on Tuesdays 6PM to 7PM for New-White-Yellow, 7PM-8PM Purple+
o  The program is also offered on Saturdays 8AM to 9AM for New-White-Yellow, 9AM-10AM Purple+
o  Due to the on-going health concern and social distancing guidelines there is a limit of
       20-student participation for the New-White-Yellow belt student level class and also a
       20-student limit for the Purple+ belt student level class.
o  Sign up early and ensure your spot
o  Wearing a mask is required
​o  The YMCA requires registration using the YMCA website ... instructions below ...
o  The program is on a year-round 8-week block cycle
o  The program now has a participation fee;  ... see YMCA website
     !!! Important for Moms & Dads ... Please know that the YMCA offers a "fee subsidy program" for
         families who are on a limited budget.  You must come in to apply for / request the adjustment.
o  The fee covers all classes for each 8-week block

o  Cost for Uniforms, Patches, Testing for Rank fees are extra and NOT included in the YMCA program fee.

o  Registration Instructions  :
    >  Follow this link  :
 https://www.ymcaofmewsa.org/locations/coming-soon!-the-ymca-at-the-piscataway-community-center
    >  Scroll all the way to the bottom and click on "Programs/Register"
    >  On the next screen, on the left side of the screen click on "Search Piscataway Programs"
    >  On the next screen, scroll down to find the "Youth/Teen 6-17 years" selection and
          click on that selection
    >  Register ! ... You will need to create an account.
    >  Or if you prefer, come in to the center to register in-person. 

Although classes have already started, you can contact Ms Hannah Thomas via email ...
Hannah.Thomas@ymcaofmewsa.org to see if you can jump in!  Purple belt rank and higher, the High-Belt class is NOT advertised on the YMCA website, but is running.  You must contact Ms Thomas if you would like to join.  Be sure to inform her that you are a high-belt student.  Otherwise you will be placed in the New/White/Yellow rank class.

If you have any questions, please send me an email message.

Hoping to see you all soon !



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To ALL PMA  Students, Instructors, and Support Teams,

As you may know the COVID-19 virus is a health concern affecting the world.  All of the colleges, universities, elementary and high schools, and even corporate offices in our area have taken steps to follow guidelines in order to minimize large-group contact.  

In order to follow guidelines of refraining from being in  groups of 20+ people to avoid the spread of COVID-19   ...               Piscataway Martial Arts is CLOSED starting TONIGHT, March 13, 2020

Be sure to check back to our Announcements Page for updates on when PMA classes will re-start.
Remember that "Your Dojo is always with YOU", so find time to train at home !

I hope that everyone stays safe, stays healthy, and maintains their Warrior Spirit !

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New Students, White Belts, Yellow Belts,
There are many many many of you who are doing very well in class, and I don't want you to lose your momentum during this "COVID-19 break".  

You all have (or should have) the White Belt Training Guide.  This guide outlines the basic exercises and drills that we do in class.  Follow this guide to do your drills at home.  

If any of you do not have this guide Please send me your contact email using the "Contact" page of this website; please say "White Belt Training Guide Request for : Your Name".  The guide will be sent to you in PDF format.  Please train at home to continue your momentum!  Keep up the great work!

Purple Belt Rank and Higher ...
I would like to be able to reach out to you directly for alternate ways to accomplish your training and testing.  Please send me your contact email using the "Contact" page of this website.
Please just say "This is ... Your Name" and my email is ...  If you would like to provide a phone number, that would also be great, but I will primarily be using email as a form of direct contact with you.

Everyone, 
Lastly, since we are all "connected", take a few seconds to "send" this Warrior Spirit Energy-chant to someone you have trained with at the dojo, or a family member, or friend.  It is during difficult times when positive energy is needed most.

  In your mind, visualize this person or group of people;  Keep them in your mind as you say ...
             YOU... you ... you are a Warrior !  You are a Warrior !
              I ... I ... I am a Warrior !   I am a Warrior
              Your spirit strengthens me !

            Your body is a Miracle Machine.  Your mind is a powerful weapon.  And YOU are a WARRIOR !

                                                                                                                Oss !

1).  "Every Class is a Test ... " so for tonight,
         >  One of the requirements is to "Check Website Announcements before coming to class"
              -  For tonight's "test" ... Once you have your spot in the class line-up, ...
                                                              Stand facing the Admin Table and stand in Natural Stance

2).  Congratulations to 4 Students who Promoted to Purple Belt on Friday, February 27,2020
        >  Hania Hashmi       >  Kritin Ganesh       >  Srivardh Koragunji       >  Rudra Kantak

3).  Congratulations to 4 Students who Promoted to Yellow Belt on Tuesday, February 25, 2020
        >  Bara Salah         >  Joy Hagg          >  Karthik Donepudi          >  Varshit Chakilam

4).  Advance Notice  :
         >  Purple Belt Test #1 on Friday, March 20 : for Purple Belt Students without any stripes 
                  *  Test Registration form for PB-Test#1 (Click Here to Print);  NOT available at the Admin Desk
         >  Purple Belt Test #2 on Friday, March 27 : for Purple Belt Student with 2+ stripes testing for Blue
                  *  Test Registration form for PB-Test#2 (Click Here to Print);  NOT available at the Admin Desk
         >  Blue Belt Test in mid-May

5).  Effective Immediately, students who do not bring their ID to class will NOT be "manually" scanned in.
        Therefore, you will NOT receive credit for your attendance.  Responsibility starts with YOU.

6).  Effective Immediately, Replacement ID cards is a $5 cost.  Again, responsibility starts with YOU.

7).  Attendance COUNTS !
        >  You MUST have a  steady and consistent attendance in order to improve your skills
        >  You MUST have a steady and consistent attendance in order to be successful in your tests
        >  Your steady and consistent attendance confirms your commitment to YOURSELF
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To Moms, Dads, or Siblings who do not participate in the Adult or Kids Class ... Conackamack Administration has requested that ... When waiting for your child or spouse to finish their class, PLEASE STAY IN THE SPACE FROM THE FRONT DOORS TO THE GYM DOORS; OR STAY INSIDE THE GYM.  PLEASE DO NOT BE WALKING AROUND OR PLAYING IN THE HALLWAYS BEYOND THAT SPACE.  ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CAFETERIA, LIBRARY, OR  ANY CLASSROOMS EVEN IF THOSE ROOMS ARE OPEN.  Thank you for your cooperation.
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To White Belt and Yellow Belt Students  :
Test registration forms are available at the Admin. Desk starting tonight.
White Belt Test   :  Tuesday Feb.25
> Reminder ... White Belt Test "Answer Sheet" is provided to students who submit a paid registration
Yellow Belt Test  :   Friday    Feb.28  
>  New this year ... Yellow Belt Test "Answer Sheet" is provided to students who submit a paid registration
All students ... Register early and improve your chance of success by studying and "having the answers".
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In-House Tournament Results ... Below ... scroll down

February 14  Friday      :  Wear something RED, or Pink
February 25 Tuesday   :  White Belt Test
February 28  Friday      :   Yellow Belt Test
Test Registration Forms will be available at the Admin Desk starting next Tuesday 2/11/20

Pictures and Videos of the tournament (and previous years' activities) are available on our website under
"About PMA", then "Pictures and Videos", and scroll down to find "2020-01 Basic Skills Tournament".

A great big THANK YOU ... THANK YOU ... THANK YOU
> To our Judges and Scorers :  Sensei Ankush, Sensei Tanya, Sensei Manvir, Sensei Kenneth
                                                                   Dojo Administrators  :  Mr. Antonio Brito, and Ms Julie Giang
                                                                   Junior Leaders  :  Jonathan Giang, Jamie Giang
>  To our Scoring Team  :  Sensei Tracy and Dojo Administrator Ms Angela Thomas
>  To Mr. Hanz Makmur, for taking the Video and Pictures ... who especially (this evening) dropped 
            all his personal plans in order to accommodate my last-minute request to record the event
>  And to all you parents who believe and support the "Message" of our program.
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The people listed above, and the people who have served in years past, and the people who serve today,  are the VOLUNTEERS who truly make our Martial Arts program successful.  Without their help and dedication, Piscataway Martial Arts would not be able to offer the classes and special events that we provide today.  

A quote : "Time is the greatest gift you can give ... It's giving a part of your life you can never get back"

Congratulations to an Awesome PMA team and the 32 Warriors for an exciting tournament!

Here are the results  :  Congratulations to EVERYONE who had the Warrior Spirit to compete !​  Oss!
            Group 1 : White Belt-Yellow Belt                                        Group 2 : Purple Belt- Blue Belt
            1st Place  :   Kabir  23 Points                                                   1st Place  :   Yaseen 22 Points (w/ Tie Break)
            2nd Place  :  Rudra  19 Points                                                  2nd Place  :  Krish    21 Points
            3rd Place  :   Arja  18 Points                                                      3rd Place   :  Kruthi  17 Points

Results by Event  : ​
Maximum Points Available  :  40               10 Events x 4 Points for 1st Place
  * 1st  = 4 Points     *  2nd = 3 Points     *  3rd = 2 Points     * Participation = 1 Point

Yup, our version of the Super Bowl!  In-House Basic Skills Tournament Tonight !
Basic Skills at a competition level!  

​Don't miss out on the FUN and the CHALLENGE !  Find your Warrior Spirit!  Join the Tournament!
If you waited to sign up  until tonight, you must register at the Admin Desk by 6:30!  Fee is $25

As of 01/30/20  : 
>  17 Warriors are competing in Group1  (New Student-White Belt-Yellow Belt)
>  14 Warriors are competing  in Group2  (Purple Belt-Blue Belt)
>  This year, we are providing "up-to-the-minute" scoring totals displayed on a display monitor
        so that families, friends, and supporters of warriors can cheer on their warrior(s) as they compete.
>   Moms, Dads, Friends, feel free to bring cameras;  just please do not walk on to the competition floor

​Friday January 31  :  2nd Annual In-House Skills Tournament;  Open to All students to Blue Belt
>  Registration forms available;   See Sensei Tracy, Mr. Tony, or Ms Angela at the Admin Desk
>  All competing Warriors, on Friday, please arrive by 6:30 PM for check-in and personal warm-up
    >> If you arrive late and the tournament has started, there is a possibility that you will lose points
>  Group 1  :  No Uniform & White Belt & Yellow Belt Students
>  Group 2  :  Purple Belt &  Blue Belt Students
>  Prizes      :     Trophy for each Group Champion, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
>  Warrior Spirit Wristbands for all registered participants
>  Areas of Competition  :  Basic Skills;  Everything we do at every class, but at a competitive level

Show your Dojo Support and Warrior Spirit  : 
>  Printed "Warrior Spirit" Red & Black Nylon-Rubber wrist bands available at the Admin Desk. 
>  $5 each or (1) included with submitted paid registration for 2nd Annual Skills Tournament on Jan31st.


February 2020 
>  White Belt Test   :  Tuesday 2/25/20 ; For current White Belt students working to reach Yellow
>  Yellow Belt Test  :   Friday 2/28/20    ;  For current Yellow Belt students working to reach Purple

Tuesday  December 10 ... Class CLOSED : Due to Conackamack Winter Concert

Friday      December 13 ... White Belt Test :  Open to all current White Belt students
Tuesday  December 17 ... Yellow Belt Test : For Yellow Belt holding current rank at least  3 months
Friday      December 20 ... Purple Belt Test; For Purple Belt holding current rank at least 6 months

Test registration forms available at the Admin Desk starting tonight !
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Dojo CLOSED December 23 thru January 1  :  Winter Break


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Since tonight is the "Last Friday" of the month 
It's RUN-Night!
Be ready to stay focused, work hard, and have fun!

Reminder : Class is closed on Friday November 29, 2019
See you in December!

Be a thankful Warrior

​Happy Thanksgiving !

Friday, November 22, 2019  Class CLOSED due to Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 29, 2019 Class CLOSED due to Thanksgiving Break !

Again... Congratulations to All PMA Warriors ! 
$561.18 was raised/donated for the Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising in October