Maximum Self-Defense and Fitness, LLC
Updates

July 21, 2010

Maximum Body Boot Camp for Ladies Only coming this Fall.  This will be a life changing boot camp that will sculpture your body and launch you into fitness.  More information coming soon.  Please call (910)289-1166 or email us at maximum.training@yahoo.com for more details.  Space is limited so enroll now!
July 20, 2010

 **UPDATES** 

 
Congratulations to our new Cardio Kickboxing Instructors!  Cindy Swinson, Julianne Williams and Eileen Lamb were personally certified by Cardio Kickboxing Director and CEO Marcus DeValentino!  So come join us and meet Cindy, Julianne or Eileen and let them help YOU get into shape!
 
Also Melissa Kennedy, Doreen Smith, Ellen Cannady, Cyndi Hatcher and Jessica Harper attended a Phase 2 Advanced Cardio Kickboxing conducted by Mr. DeValentino and are ready to FIRE IT UP! 
 

**UPDATE**

 
Maximum Karate's schedule will be changing August 1, 2010 so please continue to check our website for more information. 


**UPDATE**

 
 
Maximum Karate would like to thank Kyoshi Marcus DeValentino for another outstanding Summer Tour.  Kyoshi DeValentino visited Maximum Karate Dojo July 12 - 14 and the students were blessed by his wisdom, skill, guidance and care.  Thank you Kyoshi for all you do!  Osu!

May 24, 2010

**Update**

 
Maximum Karate will be closed (ALL CLASSES) on Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of Memorial Day.  We will reopen for Cardio KickBoxing (CKB) classes on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. 
 
Maximum Karate Summer Schedule - Maximum Karate will not have karate classes on Tuesdays starting June 1, 2010.  Maximum Karate will continue Krav Maga classes on Tuesday nights at 8 PM.  This schedule is effective June 1 through the summer.  A new schedule will be posted in August for the Fall.  Thanks and enjoy your summer. 

May 3, 2010 

**UPDATE**

"The Original" Cardio Kickboxing Director and 8th Dan Kyoshi Marcus DeValentino has scheduled his 2010 East Coast Summer Tour and will be visiting the Maximum Karate Dojo on July 12 - 14, 2010.
 
Kyoshi DeValentino's Tour will include:
 
Cardio Kickboxing Instructor's Training Course
Cardio Kickboxing Phase 2 "Fire It Up" Seminar
Kata/Pressure Point Seminar
Special Appearance for the Ladies Only CKB Class
A Black Belt Seminar
and Much Much More!
 
More information to come - please keep checking Maximum Karate's website for updates.  Don't miss this years action packed tour!!
 

**UPDATE**

 
Congratulations to all of the participants of this the "Only the Strong Survive" Interschool Tournament!  All of our students did an outstanding job!  Each of you are strong and each of you are winners!  May God continue to bless each one of you and your families.

May 3, 2010 

Maximum Karate presents "ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVES" INNER SCHOOL KARATE TOURNAMENT on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Chinquapin Elementary School Gymnasium at 1:00 PM.  Students may participate in Kata, Weapons (Kobudo), Kumite (Sparring), and Battle Bats (White, Yellow and Orange Belts Only).  This is a mandatory tournament for all students so start preparing and training hard now.  Maximum is excited to announce that Shihan James "Jim" Irwin, Sensei John Ludlum, and several other special guests will be hosting the tournament.  Please see Mr. Kennedy for details. 

April 27, 2010 

***** UPDATE *****

 
 
Classes for Traditional Karate Class tonight, April 27, 2010, are cancelled due to sickness in Mr. Kennedy's family.  This means the Lil' Dragons and Super Dragons classes are cancelled.  Super Dragons will have class Thursday night, April 29, 2010, as regularly scheduled and Lil' Dragons will have class next Monday night, May 3, 2010 as regularly scheduled.  However, administrative staff will be at the dojo tonight, April 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to take tournament registrations and fees.  Thank you for your understanding.

April 11, 2010

***** UPDATE *****

 
 

ARE YOU READY?

 

MAXIMUM BODY BOOT CAMP

 

The ladies of TEAM CKB MAXIMUM are offering a Maximum Body Boot Camp for LADIES ONLY. 
 
       -     Six Weeks of Intense Training (over 30 hours of exercise)
       -     Variety of Workouts Included to Target Every Area of the Body
       -     A Fitness Routine Plan and Tips/Instructions for an Everyday Exercise     
             Program so Healthy Becomes a Way of Life!
       -     Certified Personal Trainers & Nutrition Consultants at Your Service
       -     Guaranteed Results
       -     Only $249.00 (includes equipment for you to keep and a t-shirt)
       -     Sign up Saturday, April 17, 2010 (9 - 11 am) and Tuesday, April 20, 2010
             (6 - 7:30 pm)
       -     Limited Space Available So Sign Up Early!
       -     Ladies Only
       -     MAXIMUM BODY BOOT CAMP STARTS MAY 1, 2010
 
Change your life today, stop making excuses and take control of your life!  Let Melissa, Ellen, Cyndi, Doreen, Jessica and Kristy with TEAM CKB MAXIMUM help you transform your body into the sculpture you always wanted. 
 

Contact us today - consultants are standing by!

March 25, 2010

 Maximum Karate will be closed on Monday, April 5, 2010 in observance of Easter (This is for all classes - Karate and CKB).  Remember we serve a Risen Lord! 
 
Maximum Karate will be holding belt testing in the month of March and April, so train hard!!
 
Maximum Karate presents "ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVES" INNER SCHOOL KARATE TOURNAMENT on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Chinquapin Elementary School Gymnasium at 1:00 PM.  Students may participate in Kata, Weapons (Kobudo), Kumite (Sparring), and Battle Bats (White, Orange and Purple Belts Only).  This is a mandatory tournament for all students so start preparing and training hard now.  Maximum is excited to announce that Shihan James "Jim" Irwin, Sensei John Ludlum, and several other special guests will be hosting the tournament.  Please see Mr. Kennedy for details. 

March 23, 2010

  
Congratulations to our New Black Belts!
 
Woody Hatcher
Tammy Williams
Pamela Jenkins
David Ray
James Hall
Alan Keathley
Austin Thigpen
Zack Miller
 
 
These students endured 4 hours of challenging testing that was witnessed and approved by Shihan James "Jim" Irwin, Sensei F. Scott Kennedy and Sensei John Ludlum.  Maximum is so proud of these 1st Degree Black Belts and their accomplishments.

March 21, 2010

 
No class for Kenpo Karate students or CKM students on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 due to Black Belt Testing. 
 
Maximum Karate will have BLACK BELT TESTING on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 6:00 PM.   Black Belt Candidates please arrive to DOJO at 5:15 PM.  Please bring water and a protein snack with you. 
 

March 16, 2010
"The Original" Cardio Kickboxing Director and 8th Dan Kyoshi Marcus DeValentino has scheduled his 2010 East Coast Summer Tour and will be visiting the Maximum Karate Dojo on July 12 - 14, 2010.

Kyoshi DeValentino's tour will include a:

  • Cardio Kickboxing Instructor's Training Course
  • Cardio Kickboxing Phase 2 "Fire it Up" seminar
  • Pressure point seminar
  • Special appearance for the CKB Ladies Only Class
  • Black Belt Seminar
  • and much much more!

More information to come - continue to  check Maximum's website for more updates.  Don't miss this years tour. 

 

March 14, 2010

BELT TESTING - TRAIN HARD!

 
Maximum Karate will be belt testing in the upcoming weeks.  Candidates need to be training hard and conditioning their mind and bodies.  Please make sure all belt testing fees are paid.  Belt Testing Schedule is a follows:
 
Yellow, Orange, Purple and 3rd Degree Green Belt Testing (Super Dragons)  -  March 20, 2010 10 AM - 3 PM
 
Black Belt Testing -  March 23, 2010  6 - 10 PM
Shihan James "Jim" Irwin and Sensei John Ludlum will be assisting Sensei Kennedy with black belt testing. 
 
Brown Belt Testing  -  March 30, 2010  6 - 8 PM
 

February 13, 2010

**All testing scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2010 has been cancelled due to inclement weather.  Testing will be rescheduled for a later date.  Thank you and be safe.

February 3, 2010

**Shihan James "Jim" Irwin will be at Maximum Karate on Thursday, February 4, 2010, to work with our Super Dragons and Adults for an evening of one-on-one training.  Please take advantage of this tremendous training opportunity.  May God continue to bless you!

January 31, 2010

 
**Weather Update**
 
Maximum Karate will be open Monday, February 1, 2010.  Classes as regularly scheduled. 

January 30, 2010

**Weather Update**
 
Maximum Karate Belt Testing scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2010 is postponed until Saturday, February 27, 2010 due to inclement weather.  Please check our website daily for any other class cancellations or school news. 

January 25, 2010


Maximum Karate is now offering "Maximum Karate Logo Wear".  We have beautiful new T-Shirts for sale, so click on "BUY MAXIMUM KARATE LOGO WEAR" and support your dojo by proudly wearing your school shirt.  Place your order now!

January 24, 2010


Check the Maximum Karate website for updates and class schedule to include no class dates or class cancellations.
 

December 30, 2009


Happy New Year and may god continue to bless you!!  All classes start back on January 4, 2010.  Please train hard for belt testing.  

Maximum Karate is offering discounts on Cardio Kickboxing (CKB) and Commando Krav Maga (CKM) for 2010.  So get into shape and "KICK" off the new year at Maximum Karate!   

(910) 289-1166

December 18, 2009

Maximum Karate will hold belt testing in January 2010.  Black belt and brown belt testing will be held in February 2010.  Students please train hard! 

Maximum Karate will accept MasterCard and Visa in January 2010.

Maximum Karate is offering tremendous discounts for Cardio Kickboxing "CKB" and Commando Krav Maga "CKM" during January 2010.  "Kick" off the New Year with "The Original" Burn 1000 Calories Per Hour Workout With a Kick - Cardio Kickboxing!!  Contact us today for rates and class times.

September 29 2009
Congratulations to our new Black Belts!! 
Melissa Kennedy
Ellen Cannady
Cynthia Hatcher
Justin Hatcher
David Miller
Josh Miller
Jacob Simpson
These outstanding students endured 4 hours of challenging testing that was witnessed and approved by Shihan Jim Irwin, Sensei Scott Kennedy and Sensei J. Ludlum.  Maximum are so proud of these new 1st Degree Black Belts and their accomplishments!

September 3 2009

Maximum Karate is now offering "The Original" Cardio Kickboxing for ladies only.  Cardio Kickboxing is the original sports specific, no contact, burn 1,000 calories per hour, workout with a kick.  Our classes are fun, safe and results are guaranteed!  So come on and "Fire It Up" and "Bring It On" because at Maximum "We Kick It Like We Mean It"!  Please call Maximum Karate at (910) 289-1166 for more details today!

 

Also Maximum Karate will be offering Commando Krav Maga (CKM) starting on October 6, 2009.  CKM is the most devastating Israeli Fighting System.  Mr. Kennedy is a Level 2 Instructor in CKM and was personally trained by Moni Aizik, Founder of Commando Krav Maga.  Please visit www.commandokravmaga.com for more details or call Maximum Karate at (910)289-1166.  Become a CKM fighter and you will learn how to defeat any attackers, including attackers armed with knives, guns, bottles, baseball bats, etc.  Obtain your MAXIMUM mental and physical goals today!  Call Maximum Karate now at (910) 289-1166 to get started.

 

Black Belt Testing will be conducted on Tuesday September 29, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.  Shihan James Irwin and Sensei John Ludlum will be assisting Sensei Kennedy with the testing.  Black belt candidates remember to train hard, study and prepare daily. 

 

Maximum Karate's Annual Inner-School Tournament will be Saturday, October 17, 2009 starting at 1:00 p.m. in Chinquapin, North Carolina (Chinquapin Elementary School).  Please see Mr. Kennedy for details.  Start preparing now and train hard.   

July 5 2009

Maximum Karate is currently listed in the School Directory at  KICKgen.com .   Please visit KICKgen.com and check out the website.  KICKgen.com offers lots of cool activities and information.  Remember Lil' and Super Dragons always have your parents permission to visit a new website.  Also, remember to never provide any  personal information over the internet.  Click on KICKgen.com and tell a friend and have fun!

OSU!

July 3 2009
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  • We will be moving to 111 South Jackson Street in Beulaville, North Carolina across from Wilco Hess and Walgreen's and our Grand Re-Opening will be on July 13, 2009.   Our phone number will now be (910)289-1166.   The (910)298-2105 will no longer be in service. 
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  • I will be completing training with Moni Aizik, which was a member of one of the world's most clandestine and sophisticated military units responsible for counter-terrorism and intelligence gather behind enemy lines and in the 70's was asked to improve upon the Israeli Army's existing hand-to-hand combat system, and other Commando Krav Maga instructors in August of this year  (www.commandokravmaga.com)   At that time, Maximum will be offering Krav Maga classes also at our dojo, which will be in September 2009. 
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  • Shihan "7th Dan" James "Jim" Irwin, will be visiting our dojo periodically for observation and one on one training with the students. 
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  • Maximum will be offering Cardio Kick Boxing Classes coming in September 2009.
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  • Our Annual Inner-School Tournament will in September 2009 (Date to be announced) 
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  • Black Belt testing will be conducted in September 2009, candidates will be notified and need to train hard and prepare.  (Sensei John Ludlum, Shihan Irwin and others will be visiting with us at the Tournament and belt testing).

     

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