Upcoming events.
Annual Holiday Food Drive for BEFS
Our first holiday drive of the season is for the Burlington Emergency Food Shelf (Feeding Chittenden). Through our Leadership Program, the kids/teens help raise alongside their teams as much food/necessities as possible. This is a friendly competition to see who can raise the most, while helping our community and teaching our youth about fundraising. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to donate, and can pick whichever team they feel is right ;)
Donation lists can be found on their website.
Kids Colored Belt Testing
Our monthly kids colored belt test. If your child(ren) is/are up to test, you will get an email with more information.
Teen/Adult Colored Belt Testing
Our monthly teen/adult colored belt test. If you or your child(ren) is/are up to test, you will get an email with more information.
Villari's Fall International Tournament
This annual Villari’s event is hosted by top masters in our system, held in CT this year, where students from all over the US and Canada come to show their skills.
Annual Spectrum Fundraiser
Our second holiday drive of the season is for Spectrum Youth and Family Services.
Spectrum Youth and Family Services provides support and resources for young people and families facing various challenges. The organization's mission focuses on empowering youth and fostering family stability through a range of programs and services. These include housing assistance, case management, mental health support, and educational opportunities.
Through our Leadership Program, the kids/teens help raise alongside their teams as many necessities as possible. This is a friendly competition to see who can raise the most, while helping our community and teaching our youth about fundraising. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to donate, and can pick whichever team they feel is right ;)
Donation lists/wishlists can be found on their website.
Annual Gratitude Party
**Students Only Event**
Each year we host a gratitude party to celebrate the holidays, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Las Posadas, or Yule. We like to gather with one another to enjoy company, eat food, and do some fun activities together, such as the gift swap game. This event is open to all our dojo family; kid, teen, & adult students!
There will be NO regular Saturday classes on this date.
Sparring Night
Sparring night, here at the dojo, hosted by Sensei, Master Paquette, and Master Taylor. No charge, open to all students ages 12+. RSVP through email or sign-up sheet on counter.
Chi Kung Class (In-Person)
To learn more about Chi Kung with Junidan Shover, click here.
To sign up for this class, email us here.
Halloween Party
It’s almost that time of year again — our Annual Epic Halloween Party is back, and it’s going to be spooktacular!
🗓 Date: Saturday, October 17th
📍 Where: Villari’s of Vermont
🎭 What: Costumes, games, spooky activities, food, and sweets!
Schedule:
4:00 – 8:00 PM → Kids ages 5–10
7:00 – 11:00 PM → Ages 11+
✨ Who Can Come:
All Villari’s students
Friends invited by a student
💲 Cost: $45 per participant (family discounts available)
Bring your best costume and get ready for a night full of fun, laughter, and Halloween spirit. Don’t miss out on one of our biggest events of the year!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🕷🍬👻
Chi Kung Class (In-Person)
To learn more about Chi Kung with Junidan Shover, click here.
To sign up for this class, email us here.
Teen Social
After a busy month of August with summer coming to a close and school starting back up, there will be teen social on Friday, September 27th from 5-8pm.
This teen social will be open to ages 12+ instead of our usual 13+.
There will be food and drinks provided, as well as activities and games.
Teens are welcome to spend their time doing whatever activities they'd like or just socialize together, with adult supervision.
Provided activities: Throwing stars/axes, board games/card games, movie options, socializing, usage of dojo equipment for sports indoors/outdoors.
Karate Club
What: Karate Club! We’re back for year two, and we’d love for you to join us!
Who: All students, all ranks, ages 12+
When: Saturdays once a month from 1-3pm
Why: During our monthly sessions, we support our training by digging into dojo topics and exploring ideas and themes like
Reflex drills & counterattacks
Sparring, footwork, & timing
Self defense & takedowns
Natural movement
Self reflection
Debrief time
Leadership Retreat
Feb 14/15th is our second leadership retreat of the year here at the dojo. Kids will be dropped off at 8am for the morning meeting and picked up Sunday morning at 8am. Kids will need to bring all of their karate gear as well as overnight gear (pillow, sleeping bag, meds, fuzzy slippers etc). After classes are over we will have specialized group training all day and end with dinner and fun activities.
This is a time for the kids to really get to know each other, bond, and understand personalities.
There is no charge for this event and we hope to see you there. If you are part of the leadership crew, you can register here.
Karate Club
What: Karate Club! We’re back for year two, and we’d love for you to join us!
Who: All students, all ranks, ages 12+
When: Saturdays once a month from 1-3pm
Why: During our monthly sessions, we support our training by digging into dojo topics and exploring ideas and themes like
Reflex drills & counterattacks
Sparring, footwork, & timing
Self defense & takedowns
Natural movement
Self reflection
Debrief time
August Summer camp
Welcome to The Summer of Mythicality, our 2026 karate summer camp series where martial arts training meets myth, imagination, and adventure. While the Dragon, one of the Five Animals of Shaolin Kempo, serves as our central guide, campers will explore many mythical themes throughout the summer, drawing inspiration from legends, creatures, stories, and ancient traditions from around the world. Each camp is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and help kids discover their own spark.
($299 for each camper, per camp, family discounts available)
To learn more, click here. To register now, click here.
Pre-Competition Season Sparring Class
Pre season sparring
Master Shover and Master Travis Paquette (a student of Master Shover’s Brother) for an open sparring session that will focus on traditional sparring AND competition sparring. Open to ages 12 and up, the sessions focus on defense, offense, footwork, and bag work to prepare students for upcoming open and out-of-state tournaments, including a premier event this November in Connecticut.
Sign up via email or on the counter in the dojo (name age rank)
Pre-Competition Season Sparring Class
Pre season sparring
Master Shover and Master Travis Paquette (a student of Master Shover’s Brother) for an open sparring session that will focus on traditional sparring AND competition sparring. Open to ages 12 and up, the sessions focus on defense, offense, footwork, and bag work to prepare students for upcoming open and out-of-state tournaments, including a premier event this November in Connecticut.
Sign up via email or on the counter in the dojo (name age rank)
July Summer Camp
Welcome to The Summer of Mythicality, our 2026 karate summer camp series where martial arts training meets myth, imagination, and adventure. While the Dragon, one of the Five Animals of Shaolin Kempo, serves as our central guide, campers will explore many mythical themes throughout the summer, drawing inspiration from legends, creatures, stories, and ancient traditions from around the world. Each camp is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and help kids discover their own spark.
($299 for each camper, per camp, family discounts available)
To learn more, click here. To register now, click here.
CLOSED (Independence Day)
All classes are cancelled as the dojo will be closed for Memorial Day.
June Summer Camp
Welcome to The Summer of Mythicality, our 2026 karate summer camp series where martial arts training meets myth, imagination, and adventure. While the Dragon, one of the Five Animals of Shaolin Kempo, serves as our central guide, campers will explore many mythical themes throughout the summer, drawing inspiration from legends, creatures, stories, and ancient traditions from around the world. Each camp is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and help kids discover their own spark.
($299 for each camper, per camp, family discounts available)
To learn more, click here. To register now, click here.
CLOSED (Memorial Day)
All classes are cancelled as the dojo will be closed for Memorial Day.
Instructor/Officials Meeting
For our in-school tournament officials only, email was sent out with information on how to RSVP.
Yordan's Open Championship: Govenor’s Cup
Each spring, we participate in various open tournaments statewide, offering students a chance to test their skills against diverse competitors. These events promote camaraderie and sportsmanship while providing competitive experience. Leading up to the tournaments, we emphasize training in technique, strategy, and mental readiness, helping participants adapt to different fighting styles. We prioritize respect and discipline, encouraging students to support one another regardless of match outcomes.
Alongside attending open tournaments, each spring we host our own in-school held tournament open to all students in our dojo (and satellites).
Annual In-School Tournament
Each spring, we participate in various open tournaments statewide, offering students a chance to test their skills against diverse competitors. These events promote camaraderie and sportsmanship while providing competitive experience. Leading up to the tournaments, we emphasize training in technique, strategy, and mental readiness, helping participants adapt to different fighting styles. We prioritize respect and discipline, encouraging students to support one another regardless of match outcomes.
Alongside attending open tournaments, each spring we host our own in-school held tournament open to all students in our dojo (and satellites).
April Break Camp: World Tour Pt 2
Due to the excitement and incredible response from our first World Tour Camp, we’re excited to announce part 2!
This camp will align with April break; Monday, April 20th-24th from 9am-4pm each day.
($299 for each camper, family discounts available)
To learn more, click here. To register now, click here.
Competition Team Practice
Workshops - Fee $25.00 per person (includes practice session) Those not on the
team that want to attend the open practice ($25) These dates are tentative and
could change if there is a tournament scheduling conflict. If you are already
part of “The Club” then these fees were included with your club
registration.
Black Belt Test
If you are testing, you have received an email with all information. Please see email sent with information on the test and what you need to know.
Test goes until finished.
Karate Club
What: Karate Club! We’re back for year two, and we’d love for you to join us!
Who: All students, all ranks, ages 12+
When: Saturdays once a month from 1-3pm
Why: During our monthly sessions, we support our training by digging into dojo topics and exploring ideas and themes like
Reflex drills & counterattacks
Sparring, footwork, & timing
Self defense & takedowns
Natural movement
Self reflection
Debrief time