Keene's ATA Martial Arts

Some lessons last a lifetime. 💙
Watching former students Eli Correa and Alejandro Rodriguez grow into outstanding young men is a reminder that martial arts is about so much more than kicks and punches. The leadership, discipline, confidence, and character they developed under Sr. Master Nick Keene's guidance continue to make a positive impact long after they left the mat.
We are so proud of the men they've become and grateful to have been part of their journey. 🥋

🥋 **What an incredible day of Black Belt testing!** 🥋

Please join us in congratulating:

🔥 **Sr. Master Nick Keene** on testing for his **8° Black Belt**
🔥 **Mr. Patrick Chamberlain** on testing for his **6° Black Belt**
🔥 **Mr. Hamza El-Gengaihy** on testing for his **4° Black Belt**

Years of hard work, dedication, discipline, and perseverance led to this moment. Each of them gave an outstanding performance and walked away feeling confident in the effort they put on the mat.

While they'll have to wait nearly a month to learn their official results, we couldn't be prouder of everything they've accomplished just by earning the opportunity to test at this level.

Join us in wishing them the very best as they await the results! 👏 We know they've represented our school with excellence and heart.

💙 The journey never ends—it only gets stronger.

🥈 Congratulations to Mrs. Gretchen Pahia! 🥈

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Mrs. Pahia on an outstanding performance at the ATA World Championships, where she earned the Silver Medal and a 2nd Place finish in Creative Weapons Forms!

Your dedication, countless hours of training, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. You continue to inspire our students and our entire Keene's ATA Martial Arts family with your passion, perseverance, and martial arts spirit.

Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Mrs. Pahia! We are so proud of you! 👏🥋🏆

🌴✈️ Flat Shhmaaaster is on the move!

JP recently traveled to the beautiful white sugar sand beaches of Destin, Florida, and of course, he couldn't leave Flat Shhmaaaster behind! 🏖️☀️ From soaking up the sunshine to enjoying the breathtaking Gulf views, Flat Shhmaaaster had an unforgettable beach adventure.

Thank you, JP, for taking Flat Shhmaaaster along for the ride! We love seeing where our Keene's ATA Martial Arts family travels.

Where will Flat Shhmaaaster go next? Take yours on your next adventure, snap a photo, and share it with us—we can't wait to see all the amazing places he visits!

Happy 250th Birthday, America.