FMA in Newport, Rhode Island

[Skubysnak]

Hello,

I'm moving to Newport, RI by the end of the year and was wondering if there are any FMA schools in the area. I think there is a Pekiti Tirsia school nearby, but was looking for more options.

Thanks in advance...

 

[arnisador]

I know there's stuff in Providence, but I'm not sure about Newport!

 

[ap Oweyn]

I remember seeing a Kuntao school in North Providence the last time I was up there. But that was a long time ago.

 

[Skubysnak]

Thanks for the responses. Is Providence far from Newport, RI???

 

[Carol]

Its about a half hour...maybe a little longer when traffic is rough. Its a very small state - nothing in Rhode Island is far from Newport.

 

[arnisador]

Nothing's far from anything in RI!

 

[Skubysnak]

I'm from San Diego, so I know distance and traffic. Thanks for the hook up guys...

 

[ap Oweyn]

http://www.kuntaojiujitsu.com/

This is the place I was thinking of. Understand this isn't a recommendation. I have no experience with the place aside from a couple of online chats with one of the teachers there. But you may want to check it out.


Stuart

 

[BujinBos]

They did a demonstration during the Black Ships Festival this past weekend. There were several other martial arts demonstrations I watched as well. Look into your options and I hope you find the best fit for you.

http://www.newportevents.com/Blackships/calendar.shtml

 

[BigWilliam]

You can always drop by the Battle Ground Training Center in East Greenwich. About 20 minutes from Newport when there's no traffic. Beach traffic could lengthen that a bit.

best of luck with your move!


William

www.battlegroundtrainingcenter.com
www.mongrelcombativearts.com

 

[Senjojutsu]

Nothing's far from anything in RI!

Geographically that is a true statement.

Psychologically, well, you must understand your typical Rhode Islander has the mentality - "if it is more than a fifteen minute drive - it is too far away!"

Also some other RI factoids regarding driving a motor vehicle, in Rhode Island the person making the left hand turn actually believes they have the right of way.

Part B of that belief - is the infamous "Rhode Island Roadblock" - as a person entering the traffic flow while attempting to make a left turn does feel entitled to block any on-coming traffic (on his driver's side).

 

[BigWilliam]

Very true.

They also like to give directions by using local landmarks.......especially ones that no longer exist.



William

 

[Carol]

Absolutely. You keep going straight then you make a right where McGrath's store used to be -- we're down the road a half mile in the old Lombardi building.