Coastal Martial Arts 3rd Annual Award Ceremony

Third Annual
Awards Banquet and Ceremony

Every year, Coastal Martial Arts recognizes their students in an annual award ceremony. This event serves to unite the various schools and families and is a time where everyone can celebrate their accomplishments. This tradition began in 1998 and has become the standard of excellence in the Maine Martial Arts communities. Students are recognized for many categories inclusive of Perfect Attendance, Academic Excellence, Athletic Excellence, Citizenship, Promotions to Junior and Senior Assistant Instructors, State - Regional - and National Award recognition, Excellence in Techniques, Commendable Effort, School Spirit, Hero Award, Budo Awards, Fitness Awards, Student of the Year in various locations, and Overall Student of the Year. Parents, Community members, and Businesses are also recognized for their contributions and support.

This award ceremony was created out of a need for students who are not enrolled in traditional sports, i.e. basketball, baseball, and cheering to gain the same sense of accomplishment and recognition that organized sports athletes receive. It is also a measurable gauge to establish credibility of the Martial Arts within the community and dispel many myths that the Martial Arts are violent and aggressive. Our school is ready and willing to help any other Martial Arts school establish a similar type of ceremony and will help with the planning, etc. at no charge. Our goal is to promote unity in the Martial Arts and help our children develop the sense of Accomplishment and Self Esteem that is needed to preserve the future of Martial Arts and build our future leaders.

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