About Us
Traditional and Adaptive Students
At the Academy at Rising Sun, the only label you have is "student". We are the first martial arts school in Vermont with a dedicated adaptive program for students with disabilities. We are a non-profit organization 501(c)3. Our program is Okinawan Karate based a mix of kenpo and Tae Kwon Do. Students earn rank at their own pace with a testing format best suited for their success. We believe that the benefits of martial arts training should be available to all the seek it. We are your local karate school!
THE SENSORY STUDIO IS NOW OPEN
Built for our students with sensory issues, the studio will be used for small karate classes, mat chats, private lessons, stretching class, yoga and meditation. Our first advanced class in this space claimed it became a "think tank", allowing them to expand their techniques and ideas to flow.
I would like to thank the many people that worked on this space to get it ready in time. Bob Scarcello worked many late nights and did all the heavy lifting for this project. Kaylee Selleck, Julie Chadwick and Reilly Granger - your help was invaluable. Thank you.
NOV 2018 SCHEDULE
Regular Class Schedule for the Month. YES THERE ARE CLASSES THANKSGIVING WEEK.
KIDS KARATE
TUESDAY 5PM
WEDNESDAY 4PM
ADVANCED KARATE
WEDNESDAY 5PM
ADULT/ADAPTIVE KARATE
WEDNESDAY 6:30PM
KICKBOXING TUES & THURSDAY 5:30PM
ZUMBA MONDAY & WED
YOGA - WEDNESDAY
Fall - Winter 2017 Classes
Kids Karate
Our kids program welcomes the traditional as well as the adaptive student. Our program emphasizes leadership skills, goal setting, body and boundary control, respect for themselves and others. We also have a strong self-defense program that will help the student feel more confident in their abilities to defuse situations.
Adult Program
The adult program is based on traditional martial arts with adaptations made for students with limitations. We teach Okinawan style of Karate with traditional kata and bunkai. Self-defense techniques encompass styles like Ju jitsu, judo throws and aikido. Beginners are welcome.
Dynamic Energy Class
This 30-45 minute class is designed for the student who needs to move. Perfect for students with ADHD. We keep this class based on traditional karate with a fast, methodical pace steeped in repetition. Some students are assigned martial arts mentors to help keep them motivated and focused.
Cardio Kickboxing
Beginning September 11th, this class will build your cardio ability through a fun and dynamic kicking workout! Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30pm. Be sure to sign up at our Open House August 22 for a $10 savings on this program!
Private Lessons
Private and Semi-Private lessons are available. Call for available time slots and rates.
Advanced Karate
This class is by invitation only. Students are expected to participate in one other karate class in addition to advanced class. Advanced class offers theory, advanced technique, takedowns, sparring and weapons.
Happenings
Kripalu Yoga
Instructor: Paula Ligouri
A certified 500 hour Kripalu yoga teacher, Paula has been practicing for 18 years and teaching since 2011. She is trained in Yoga for Cancer, Thai Yoga Massage and Restorative Yoga.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
On behalf of all of us at The Academy at Rising Sun, I would like to wish our dojo family a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. We will only be closed on Thursday, Thanksgiving day.
Zumba
Taught by Lisa Tracy, this class has flexible impact and intensity to meet the needs of the beginner to advanced student. The music motivates and its hard to believe exercise can be such fun.
OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
JULIE CHADWICK is an amazing woman with incredible strength and fortitude. As a widow, she raised two boys (one with severe disabilities). While her son was a karate student, it wasn't until Julie suffered a stroke that she joined the program. While progress has always been slow, Julie approaches it with a sense of humor and a quick smile.
Welcome New Students
WELCOME Raul Soto. Raul brings a strong Shotokan background to our dojo. Although there is a language barrier between his English and my Spanish, we are able to navigate through class using Japanese Terminology. We are thankful to have a student of his skill and calibre at Rising Sun.
New Rising Sun Uniforms
All students are required to wear full gi uniform with Dojo t-shirt underneath to class.
Calendar
Classes are subject to change
MONDAY
Private lessons by appointment
5:30-6:15Zumba
TUESDAY
8AM - Morning Stretch
4pm-4:30 Dynamic Energy
5pm -5:45 Kids Karate
5:30-6:30 Cardio Kick
WEDNESDAY
12PM-2PM Private lessons
4pm Kids Karate
5pm Advanced Karate (by invitation)
5:30-6:15 Zumba
6:15-7:15 Yoga
6:30pm-7:30pm - Adult/Adaptive
THURSDAY
4pm-5pm Kids Karate - waiting list only
5:30-6:30pm Cardio Kick
Our Staff
Renshi Kathy Maxey-Scarcello
Opening Rising Sun Martial Arts in 2001, Maxey-Scarcello, 4th dan has been a community dojo teaching kids, adults and students with disabilities. Overseeing all curriculum and staff, the school has expanded since becoming a non-profit organization. With roots in the Pittsford community for over 30 years, Maxey-Scarcello lives in Wells, VT with her husband.
Sensei Mark Madison
2nd Dan, Mark Madison teaches adult and adaptive classes. A web designer, vocalist for the Solaris Choral Group, Madison began his martial arts training in Manchester Vt. Madison and his wife Robyn live in Danby, VT.
Sensei Reilly Granger
A Rising Sun Black Belt, Reilly Granger has returned after graduating Castleton University with a degree in Exercise Science. She has accepted the position of Assistant Director for the Academy and will be working wth all the students to increase their martial arts skills, endurance and strength. Granger started her training at Rising Sun at the age of 8. She enjoys volunteering, traveling and working with others.
Support Staff
Emily Jannene
Sempai Emily came to Rising Sun with an advanced level in Kenpo karate. Currently ranked a brown belt, she supports the adult/adaptive class.
Al Lovely
Sempai Al Lovely found Rising Sun through his grandchildren that were training. Another Kenpo practitioner, Al was quick to learn our style and supports the Adult/Adaptive class.
Josh Tabor
Sempai Josh is our highest ranking adaptive student. He is beginning his Instructor training in September 2018 and will be supporting the Tuesday Kids Karate class.
Student Support Staff Fall 2018
Kaylee Selleck
Kaylee can be found in the dojo on any given day, training, doing chores and helping other students. Invited to the advanced class at a beginner rank, she has grown from a shy, meek girl to an outgoing, strong young woman. Kaylee is assigned to the Tuesday Kids class, but I suspect you might see her in other classes as well.
How do I get on the Student Support Team?
Mature students that focus on their training, work hard and show an interest in theory and martial arts history are welcomed into the Leadership Instructors Program. Assisting under an instructor's guidance, the student learns how to guide and motivate the younger student.
Keenan Hogan
Keenan was a great asset in 2017 classes. His calm and gentle demeanor made it easy for him to teach technique to younger students. His attention to detail and incredible memory has helped him to move up in rank. Keenan is a Wednesday Kids class assistant.
Donate Now
WE ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and enable more students with Autism, ADHD, Physical and Cognitive Disabilities to benefit from martial arts training. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
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