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Since 1996, Shelton Martial Arts has been providing instruction in Tang Soo Do and the martial arts in the Odenton, MD area.
We hope you enjoy our website and will stop by and visit us if you are in the area. This site is designed to give you information about our facility, our style of martial arts, our staff and provide you with information on how to contact us.
Shelton Martial Arts News
5/2/09 - #35th ITF Tournament On Saturday May 2nd 10 students from Shelton Martial Arts competed in the ITF federation's tournament. With those students we brought home 22 trophies (from 3rd place to 1st), and 1 grand champion trophy. Congrats to everyone who placed, and Great Job to everyone who competed.
4/3/09 - SMA Promotion Ceremony On Friday April 3rd 2009 we here at Shelton Martial Arts had our first promotion ceremony of 2009. Congratulations to all students who were promoted during this event.
3/21/09 - SMA Invitational Last week Shelton Martial Arts held on SMA Invitational tournament. We had roughly 75 competitors from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The tournament was a great success all due the assistance of all of the parents and students. Below is a slide show of a couple of the photos from the Tournament. More to come in the future.
2/10/2009 - Students Promoted, Acolades Earned, and New Students at Shelton Martial Arts
The last few weeks have been great at Shelton Martial Arts. We have had 5 new students join us, several of our newer members at the main studio and the branch studio at Bethesda Naval Base earned their first belt, and we promoted almost everyone who tested at the end of January. Congratulations to everyone who has been working so hard in their Tang Soo Do training. Last month was almost a record month for number of students earning perfect attendance, so congratulations to all of you who are really dedicating yourself to coming in and training on a regular basis.
Enjoy the pictures below of some of the students who were promoted, earned attendance awards, and who recently joined the studio.
2/2/2009 - January Testing Write Up
The first test of 2009 turned out to be one of the student's better ones. We had every age and rank that attends class at Shelton Martial Arts represented, from Toddlers and White Belts all the way up to 2nd Dans.
The students from the Bethesda branch school that was opened early last month came and observed the testing, anxious to see what will be expected of them in the coming months. Congratulations to everyone who had the courage and strength to stand in front of their peers and family and test this past weekend.
1/30/2009 - Bethesda Branch School Up and Running!
On January 8th, Shelton Martial Arts opened up a branch school at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Four of the students were former students in the Shotakan program offered at the Comfort Zone, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center on Bethesda, while the other six are brand new to the martial arts.
We are glad to have them as part of martial arts family and welcome them to the art of Tang Soo Do.
1/22/2009 - Our Second Birthday Party at the Dojang!
On Sunday, January 18th, Logan Blische celebrated his 5th birthday party here at the dojang with 21 other friends and family members. The event started with the children, most between the ages of 4 and 6, learning a little bit about the culture of the martial arts, and then we did a lot of fun exercises and stretching to prepare for their lesson. They then had fun kicking pads and dodging blockers.
After the class, the children enjoyed pizza and cake as the instructors set up an obstacle course for them to spend their remaining time testing themselves on. It was evident that everyone had a great time, as when Master Slater said that it was time to go, a resounding sigh of disappointment was heard.
We would like to thank the Blische family for celebrating Logan's big day with us. We had a great time, and we look forward to helping Logan reach his 6th Birthday. Keep on the lookout for video from the day on our SMA on YouTube Page.
1/15/2009 - Adult Night Out Photo
That's right everyone, there is proof that the adult students at Shelton Martial Arts can cut loose and have a good time. Thank you to everyone who attended the night out last night. Check out the picture below to see who made an appearance.
1/14/2009 - New picture of SMA Jedi's
A new photo has recently emerged of the instructors at last August's Jedi Training Camp. As we are starting registration for our summer camps, one of which being a week long Jedi Training Camp, we thought it would be appropriate to pass this photo along. You can check out footage of the camp we held in August on the SMA on YouTube Page.
1/9/2009 - Tournament Information Page and Documents Now Online!
Shelton Martial Arts is hosting it's first invitational tournament for the Asia Tang Soo Do Federation on Saturday, March 21st, 2009 at Meade High School in Ft. Meade, MD!
We have created the 2009 Tournament Information Page which is full of information about the tournament. We have also put all of the paperwork for competitors online. You can download Registration Forms, the Division Sheet, Hotel Information, and the Rules and Regulations from our Online Resources Page.
12/22/2008 - Winter Promotion and Party Recap
On Friday, December 19th, the students, parents, and staff of Shelton Martial Arts celebrated both the formal promotion of students during the winter quarter, and the celebration of the end of another great year training Tang Soo Do in Odenton, MD. Congratulations to everyone who was promoted during this event. We would also like to congratulate the Leite Family, who won the drawing for $1000 in our referral program lottery drawing. The night was tons of fun for everyone, as the promotion was preceded by our pot luck dinner, and our Secret Santa gift exchange.
The staff at Shelton Martial Arts would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and a prosperous new year. See you January 5th.
12/17/2008 - SMA Student Wins Big at Wrestling Tournament
2nd Dan Dylan Devine won the Heavyweight division of the 2008 Bishop Ireton Holiday Classic this past weekend. Dylan was able to fight through having and injured back and bruised ribs to come out on top at this important wrestling event.
Congratulations Dylan. Keep working hard.
12/15/2008 - SMA Demo Team Performs at Arundel High Basketball Game
On Friday, December 12th, the Shelton Martial Arts Demonstration Team performed during the half times of both the girls and boys Varsity Basketball games. As you can see watching the video above, the young members of the team put on quite a performance, and the audience loved it. The Arundel Athletic Department liked the show so much that they invited them back to perform at more Arundel sporting events.
Congratulations Demo Team! Keep up the good work.
12/10/2008 - SMA Students Shine in School
Report cards have been coming in for a few weeks now, and the list of Honor Roll students is growing. These students are presented with a 'Warrior Scholar' certificate and patch for their outstanding achievement in an important aspect of life as a martial artist in Tang Soo Do.
Congratulations to all of our Warrior Scholars. Keep up the good work.
11/24/2008 - Picture Day at SMA a Success
On Nov. 1st, Shelton Martial Arts held a picture day at the studio. Local photographers came and sold photo packages to the students and gave them the chance to display their skills in front of the camera. The pictures were recently delivered, and many of them were outstanding. You can take a look at some that Master Shelton and Master Slater had done below.
