NEWS 2023
Please note the upcoming news and events!
Saturday July 8, 2023 – We will be performing a karate demo at Peckham Park in Middlefield at 3:30pm! Also, please sign-up to assist at our booth there anytime between 10am – 7pm handing out brochures and talking with people interested in karate. I will also need a couple of assistants at 9am to assist putting up our booth and tent. Enjoy the BBQ festival with your friends and family while you are there!
Monday July 31, 2023 – Saturday August 5, 2023 – Closed for Summer break. Private lessons will be available in limited time slots.
Saturday August 5, 2023 – World-wide knife fighting expert Tom Sotis will be teaching a knife disarming class here 1pm – 3pm. Please register early as event may be sold out! Don’t miss this! $40 pre-paid or $50 at the door.
Congrats on the recent promotions!:
Joseph Silberman – Purple Belt
Dakotah-Rose Saltus – Yellow Belt
Suzanne Fisk – Blue Belt Modern Arnis
CMA t-shirts and windbreakers are here! First come first serve!
All demo team members should provide their Gi size and demo uniform fee.
Fitness training with Sensei Frank
-Develop a training program and learn how to perform exercises correctly if you are new to weight training.
-Learn how to get better results if you’re already experienced.
-Develop a specific training routine that will improve other activities in your life.
-Assess your current eating habits and nutrition.
-Have a coach to assist you in breaking through to the next level!
Sensei Frank:
-was certified as a Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- was inducted into the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame for accomplishments in competitive swimming, baseball, and martial arts.
- has successfully trained in athletics for over 40 years.
Schedule a free consultation with Sensei Frank.
Invite a buddy to a free class!
Silat Classes
Private lessons are currently offered in Silat. Please contact me for details!
Modern Arnis classes meet Monday nights 7:15pm to 8pm!
All students should own a school patch for their uniform! Please see me asap if you do not own one. Cost: $10.00
ON SALE
Red bag gloves: $10 per pair
Sound Therapy CD’s by Ed Cleveland. The Elements Series CD I and CD II. Ed is professionally trained in sound therapy as a neuro-acoustic Master Teacher. CD’s are $25 each.
CMA face masks with our logo: $6 for one or $10 for two. Limited supply left!
Martial Arts sneakers size 11 - $20.00
Mesh tote bags: $5.00
Gym bags: $10.00
We offer Karate Birthday parties! See Sensei Frank to schedule yours.
For day to day news join me on facebook at: Cromwell Martial Arts, LLC and/or Frank Shekosky, or Instagram Cromwell_martial_arts
Please share our events postings, refer friends, and if you think we are doing a good job testimonials are always appreciated!
See the CMA demo video at www.youtube.com/CMAKarate
Let's Keep Safe:
Please monitor your children in our spectator area. Please keep noise levels to a minimum and the hallway clear. Thank you.
All students who spar must have their own personal set of sparring gear. Please order all gear and uniforms though the school.
Please follow the flow of traffic around the back of the building when entering and leaving the parking lot. Please note that there are arrows indicating the proper flow of traffic.
Advance more quickly through home training!
Check out our DVD page on the CMA web site! DVDs can be ordered on-line through paypal!
Check out sample video footage of a DVD!
We offer a large variety of training DVDs for our Kenpo program, Modern Arnis program, Bo staff and more! Using the DVDs for your home training will accelerate your progress!
Thank you for your support! CMA is proud to have been a consistent award winner with The Hartford Advocate's best Martial Arts school poll for 10 years!
Looking for a new challenge? Ask about our weapon's curriculum including bo staff, sticks, swords, kama, nunchucks, knife, and sai.
Private Lessons - Private lessons are a great way to make up for missed classes. Lessons are $20.00 per ½ hour. See Sensei for dates and times. Please give 24 hours advance notice when cancelling a private lesson to avoid being charged for the lesson.
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Our space is available for rent off hours. Please contact me for space rental info!
School Creeds - Our school creeds are posted on the back wall of our Dojo. Please learn the creeds, give thought to their meaning, and apply them! Developing a code of conduct: how we act on a daily basis, is a large part of what our martial arts training is all about!
Creed #1 - I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.
Creed #2 - I intend to develop my self discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
Creed #3 - I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and others, and to never be abusive or offensive.
CMA DEMO TEAM
CMA's Demo Team showcases the benefits, discipline, and hard work associated with martial arts. Our team's training is above and beyond the standard class curriculum. We have special training practices and perform at schools, public events, parades, and more. The demo team is not an opportunity to be instructed or corrected on your requirement material. The demos are designed to educate, entertain, serve the community, and display what we do at CMA while introducing us to the public!
Team Director: Sensei Frank Shekosky
Team leaders: Fiona Fay, Ranuga Tilakaratne, Zachary Roy
Becoming a demo team member is by invitation. Students must be able to demonstrate their requirement material as well as demo team material proficiently, be able and willing to attend the mandatory demo team practices, and most of all, show school SPIRIT and enthusiasm! See our demo team page for more details!
Contact Sensei Shekosky to book a CMA demo at your activity or special event!
Did you know that "Sifu" is a Chinese term for teacher? At CMA it is especially an honor to reach the level of Sifu.
Sensei Shekosky, the Master instructor, may promote students to the level of Sifu when they meet all of the the following criteria:
Karate Dollars Referral Program - Refer a new student to us. If the student signs up for a 6 or 12-month program you earn Karate dollars toward purchases in our store or private lessons!!! 
