Family Martial Arts
77 Furnace Rd, Pittsford, VT (802) 345-2627
77 Furnace Rd, Pittsford, VT (802) 345-2627
Dojo is Closed
Classes begin March 6
Happy New Year! Our Spring semester will begin th4e week of March 6th!
Academy at Rising Sun/ Academy of Adaptive Martial Arts
6 WEEK INTRODUCTORY TAI CHI PROGRAM
BEGINNING MARCH 7TH! AN INTRODUCTORY YANG STYLE TAI CHI PROGRAM WILL BE OFFERED TO TEENS AND ADULTS ON TUESDAY NIGHTS AT 6:30PM BY SENSEI MARK MADISON.
SPRING Session
MONDAY CLASSES - MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27, APRIL 3, 10, 17, 24 MAY 8, 15, 22 AND JUNE 5TH (12 CLASSES)
TUESDAY CLASSES - MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28, APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25 AND MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 (12 CLASSES)
WEDNESDAY CLASSES - MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29, APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 AND MAY 10, 17, 24, 31 (12 CLASSES)
DEC 1.
**CLOSED WEEK OF APRIL 30 - MAY 5
**CLOSED MAY 29 MEMORIAL DAY
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS 2023 - under construction
KIDS KARATE SUMMER CAMP
YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE THEIR SUMMER! Our camp keeps kids active with fun and educational activities! They will make new friends and connect with karate classmates. this year we are introducing a new daily schedule that allows the camper a choice of activities.
ALL KIDS SHINE - even the shy ones! We foster a community of support, kindness, respect and friendship.
FUN WITHOUT VIDEO GAMES! We keep kids active and engaged with games, projects, hiking, swimming, field games, competitions and of course martial arts!
KICKING ADVENTURE CAMP
KICKING ADVENTURE
June 26-june 30. 9am-4pm
We are kicking off the camp season with a new daily camp schedule. Campers are split into teams to compete in daily challenges that will build leadership, self confidence, focus and disipline. Each day, campers will hike, swim, play group games, build projects, complete challenges and learn new kicks in daily martial arts training. Campers with strong skill sets will share and teach other campers that wish to improve their abilities. Independent and shared projects will be offered as well. AGES 5-14. BEGINNER TO ADVANCED MARTIAL ARTS
WARRIOR WEEK CAMP
WARRIOR WEEK July 10-14th 9am-4pm
This daily themed week will bring out the warrior in your camper! Campers will change teams daily to
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
About Us
Traditional and Adaptive Students
Traditional and Adaptive Students
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 te
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!
ZOOM CLASSES
Traditional and Adaptive Students
Traditional and Adaptive Students
The Academy utilizes Zoom in many ways. We have a large screen TV in the dojo to include students:
*who can't attend because of Covid qurantine
*Specific Zoom Classes for different age groups
*Monthly parental viewing
Fall 2022 Classes
Traditional and Adaptive Students
Fall 2022 Classes
Kids Karate
Adult Karate
Adaptive Kid Class *
Adaptive Adult Class
Yang Style Tai Chi
National Online Zoom for Young Students
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12 HOUR CREDIT COURSE
Latest Update!
PARENT/STUDENT FACEBOOK ACCESS
Students and parents will have access to a Facebook page DEDICATED TO THEIR CLASS DAY. This will enable students to ask questions and contact Sensei directly with questions regarding their training. IT IS THE PRIMARY WAY WE COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS AND STUDENTS REGARDING THEIR CLASS STATUS. There is a separate page for each day of the week for those specific classes. Please sign up for the page that corresponds with your student's class.
PARENTS MAY CONTACT ME DIRECTLY VIA TEXT OR PHONE. PLEASE DO NOT USE FACEBOOK MESSENGER.
MENDHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - NJ
Fall 2022, we were welcomed into the classroom of two students from our National Zoom Class in NJ. We currently have three students from New Jersey!
ENROLLING FOR SPRING 2023
Kids Karate Update
Adult & Adaptive Program NEWS
Adult & Adaptive Program NEWS
We finished the year in a whirlwind of testing with everyone earning either a new rank or tip on their belts. I'm most proud of the students that did not pass the test the first time through and came back to try again!
The parents joined us for a fun filled parent/child class. The students got to share what they had learned with their parents! This was our first big event since Covid hit and it felt so good to fill the dojo again! More photos of this night are in the photo gallery.
Adult & Adaptive Program NEWS
Adult & Adaptive Program NEWS
Adult & Adaptive Program NEWS
This session we welcomed two new students - Joan came in as a blue belt from another school and her aide Kelly has joined as a white belt.
Kyle Gallipo and Jack Rasmussen both earned new ranks in November! Both worked very hard for this achievement.
We ended the session with a movie night!
In the Kids adaptive class, Jack Morris and Alexa Watulak earned white belts with purple stripes~
HOW TO TIE YOUR OBI (BELT)
Adult & Adaptive Program NEWS
HOMESCHOOLING Physical Education 12 hour Credit Certificate
HOMESCHOOLING Physical Education 12 hour Credit Certificate
HOMESCHOOLING Physical Education 12 hour Credit Certificate
HOMESCHOOLING Physical Education 12 hour Credit Certificate
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Enrollment is limited for dojo classes! Online classes are available.
This 12 week class offers a fun way to earn your school physical education credit.
Our special belt ranking program offers students the basics of Okinawan style karate along with physical fitness and self-defense techniques.
Our dojo is located in Pittsford, VT or you can access these classes via Zoom.
$199 per student
$25 Registration fee
Introduction to Tai Chi
HOMESCHOOLING Physical Education 12 hour Credit Certificate
Introduction to Tai Chi
TAI CHI IS A SERIES OF MOVEMEN TS PERFORMED IN A SLOW, FOCUSED MANNER. IT'S A GENTLE EXERCISE AND STRETCH SUITABLE FOR ALMOST ANYONE! EACH POSTURE FLOWS INTO THE NEXT WITHOUT PAUSE, KEEPING THE BODY IN CONSTANT BUT IN SLOW MOTION.
Taught by certified instructor, Sensei Mark Madison
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HOMESCHOOLING Physical Education 12 hour Credit Certificate
Introduction to Tai Chi
March 6 - Open for Spring Session
June/July - Summer Camps
CLOSED April 30-May 5
CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY
JUNE 26-JUNE 30 Camp
July 10-14 Camp
Happenings
The Academy Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Academy Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Academy Welcomes Two New Board Members
We would like to thank Terry DeForge for her years of dedication to our board of directors. We wish her well in her future endeavors.
WELCOME to MARK MADISON, Danby, VT and CAROL JOHNSTON of Pittsford, VT.
Mark is a former instructor for the Adaptive Program and is currently a practicing student. A 2nd degree black belt, he brings a good deal of knowledge to the board of the needs and inner-working of the Academy.
Carol has been a supporter of the Academy for many years with her son an active member of our adaptive class. Carol is a well known, long time local small businesswoman where she owns Creative Cookery Bakery.
We are thankful for their time in effort in making the Academy the best inclusive Martial Arts school in the NorthEast.
WINTER BREAK DEC 15-MARCH 6
The Academy Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Academy Welcomes Two New Board Members
The dojo and studio wilL BE CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK DEC15-MARCH 6
ASSISTANT KEENAN HOGAN is moving!
The Academy Welcomes Two New Board Members
ASSISTANT KEENAN HOGAN is moving!
We are sorry to announce that assistant Keenan Hogan will not be returning next term . Keenan will be joining his family in Austin Texas. While we wish him all the best, he will be greatly missed here at the academy.
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.
Thank you to our Support Staff 2022
Kaylee Selleck
Kaylie earned her Instructors Certification in the fall of 2022. She has the most hours on the dojo floor of any current student. I look forward to seeing her earn her black belt in the near future.
KEENAN HOGAN
Keenan has been a dependab le assistant in the Tuesday Level 2 class and Adult and adaptive. We will miss him in the Spring semster as he joins his family in Ausin, Texas.
MARK MADISON
Mark introduced our students to Tai Chi this fall and will be returning with the program in the Spring. A substitute for the Adult/Adaptive class, Mark is a 2nd degree blasck belt.
Al Lovely
Al came to the academy with a kenpo background. He is assisting and teaching in Level 1 and 2 classes while he is working toward his black belt.
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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.
