CONTACT:
Matthew Randall
Black Belt Academy
453 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
603.743.6500
MattRandall@ttlc.net

Local Martial Arts School Offers Free Lessons;
May is "Mother's Month" at Black Belt Academy

April 30, 2002 - Dover NH - Mother's Day is lasting a whole month at a downtown Dover martial arts school. From Monday, May 6th to Friday, May 31st, Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy is celebrating motherhood by offering all moms a free month of lessons. Many classes will also provide child care for only $1.

Mothers will have an array of classes from which to choose including traditional Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art that has become the most widely practiced form in the world today. Martial arts are known to offer a variety of benefits, consisting of stress reduction, improved self-discipline, confidence and self-esteem, weight loss, a sense of safety and security, and release of anger and tension.

Instructors include Master Randall, a 5th degree black belt who began training over 20 years ago, head instructor Ronel Brisson, 3rd degree black belt and director of the demo team, and Katie Tiberghein, 3rd degree black belt and enrollment director.

"I felt the need to extend this invitation to mothers because I know they often place themselves at the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to fitness, health, and fun activity. Spring is a perfect time to renew a commitment to your health and vitality," explains Master Randall.

Liz Comeau, mom to a 13 year old blue belt student, plans to try her hand at the classes she has only observed until now. "My son has reaped the benefits, both physically and mentally, for over 2 years…now it's my turn! And with a free month, I have no more excuses," says Ms. Comeau. She goes on, "Although I'm a little nervous, I'm also excited. I trust and admire the instructors implicitly."

Other class choices are Fitness Kickboxing and EZDefense. Fitness Kickboxing is a high energy class which improves cardiovascular health and coordination and helps to drop inches and pounds. EZDefense will offer instruction in how to handle the stress of real life confrontation.

Morning and evening classes are offered Monday through Thursday. "Mom-only" classes where babysitting is offered will be held on Mon and Wed from 5:00 to 5:30PM, and Tue and Thur from 5:30 to 6:15PM. Regular adult classes which moms are also welcome to join will be held Mon through Thur 7:30 to 8:15PM and Tue/Thur mornings from 8:30 to 9:15AM. Babysitting will not be offered during those times. Moms should wear loose, comfortable clothing. They are encouraged to commit to the whole month for maximum benefit and to get a true sense of how ongoing training will affect their lives.

For more information or to register, call 603-743-6500 and mention Mother's Month. Also, visit the web site at www.mrbba.com.

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Editors: All instructors are available for interviews and you are encouraged to observe/take photos of classes. Also, journalists may inquire about participating in a free class to get a true sense of what is being offered. For more info, call 743-6500 or email at MattRandall@ttlc.net.