NEWS ARCHIVES
2002-2006
September 30, 2006
Anton Li was promoted to 1st Degree Black belt today!
May 29, 2006 - Spring Outdoor Belt Test
A twelve year tradition continued today when a group of students endured a 5 1/2 hour outdoor belt test at the Carlisle State Forest. Since 1994 Mr. Moncreaff has conducted belt tests here and at other state forest locations giving student the opportunity to have their skills tested in unique and challenging environments that differ greatly from the "perfect environment" of the the dojo. Today's test was conducted by Mr. Moncreaff and Mr. Delanoy. The following students were promoted:
Chrissy Faraci - Purple
Jessica Faraci - Purple
Katie Blancha - Purple
Marc Lemaire - Orange
Tiffany Moncreaff - Orange
Adrianna Kiss - Orange
Congratulations!!!
December 29, 2005 - Mr. Moncreaff gets married!
Head instructor Matthew Moncreaff married Tiffany Walker today in Belmont, Massachusetts. Their reception was held in Lowell, Massachusetts.
November 12, 2005
Congratulations to the following students on their promotions!
Tom Killmon - Green Belt
John Webster - Green Belt
October 29, 2005
Congratulations to the following students on their promotions!
Anton Li - 2nd Degree Brown Belt
Chris Pullerits - 2nd Degree Brown Belt
Jeremy Del Nero - 3rd Degree Brown Belt
Luke Witthoft - 3rd Degree Brown Belt
August 22, 2005
Congratulations to Jordenne Nash on being promoted to Blue Belt (Aug. 19, 2005) and Meghan Sager on being promoted to Orange belt (Aug. 21, 2005). Both promotions were held during our annual Instructor Training Camp with Skip and Shirley Hancock.
December 15, 2004
The Academy hosted a Kick-A-Thon to raise money for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. We raised over $3000! Thank you to all who participated and/or contributed! You rock!!!
September 23-26, 2004
Professor Skip Hancock visited and taught a series of amazing workshops. During his visit, longtime student Mark Rosenfield was promoted to 1st degree black belt! Guests traveled in for the workshops from New York, Canada, Maryland, and New England. It was another incredible weekend at Moncreaff's Kenpo!!!
August 14, 2004 - Moncreaff Kenpo Championships
What an incredible day!!! Sixty eight competitors participated in more than 50 events. We started at 10:00 AM and ended at 7:30 PM. Great attitudes and great Kenpo skills made for an unforgettable day. Congratulations to all who participated and thank you to all who helped make this event possible!
March 23, 2004 - Mr. Moncreaff teaches at Leominster High
On March 23, 2004, Mr. Moncreaff brought the history of Chinese martial arts to life for Leominster High School freshmen. Through his use of role-playing, demonstrations and storytelling, Mr. Moncreaff helped students discover the beauty and philosophy of martial arts. Under his guidance, the eager students learned salutes and basic techniques, tried their hand at entrance tests the original trainees underwent, and discovered the humble beginnings of what has now become a major industry. During his 2-hour visit, Mr. Moncreaff covered the Shaolin monks, the Warring Period and even the Communist Revolution. The students were enthralled as they listened to stories of dedication and loyalty, and they watched in awe as Mr. Moncreaff demonstrated several techniques. Cut off by the bell, the students left still talking about and imitating what they had seen and heard. One student excitedly offered a final bow to Mr. Moncreaff as he walked out the door. This is one visit the students will not soon forget.
Submitted by Jen Bassett.
January 23, 2004
Mr. Moncreaff teaches at Oak Meadows Montessori school in Littleton.
Mr. Moncreaff presented a one hour class on the History of the Chinese Martial Arts for a sociology class that has been learning about China.
October 25, 2003
Tournament Grappling Class
Rob Iodice instructed an incredible grappling class for teens and adults at the academy. He helped refine the students techniques and introduce them to new ones. The class was high energy, challenging and fun! Rob's next class at the academy will be November 22, 2003 from 2:00-4:00 PM.
October 12, 2003
First ever Crow Hill Test is held!
Five hours in the Leominster State Forest in unrelenting rain didn't stop our first test in this incredible location. The test was conducted by Mr. Moncreaff.
Four students attended for the challenge of it and another four as part of their actual test and promotion. Dick Delanoy, Emily Hobkirk, Jaye Ward and Brandon Lemos enjoyed the challenge. Brian DiGiovanni, Brian McCall, Beth Washburn and John Webster received their Purple belts at the conclusion of the test.
It was an incredible day spent hiking, climbing, rolling, jumping, hopping, balancing, searching, running, falling, thinking, exploring, and of course doing the Art we all love so much, Kenpo!
September 18-21, 2003
Professor Skip Hancock Workshops
The Professor taught: Kids Course #1 - With, Kids Course #2 - Do Not Be Led... , Kids Course #3 - What its Not!, Strategy Course #4 - Foundaton Strategy, Basics Course #17 - Cover, Sets Course #17 - Maneuver Set B, Logic Course #17 - Check, Blade Course #2 - Fundamentals, and Logic Course #14 Guard! It was an amazing weekend!!!
September 3, 2003
Printable version of the schedule is now available on the "Schedule" page.
September 1, 2003
Demonstration at Omega Institute
Mr. Moncreaff performed a demonstration of Kenpo at the request of renowned Tai Ji master, and philosopher Chungliang Al Huang, at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. The audience consisted of students of Chungliang, members of the Living Tao Foundation, Omega faculty and invited guests. This was the second year Mr. Moncreaff has been invited to demonstrate his art at this annual event. Mr. Moncreaff has been studying Tai Ji under the instruction of Chungliang Al Huang for 3 years.
August 25, 2003
New Carpet is Installed and Lobby and Pro Shop are completely redesigned and updated!!!
Wow, Wow and WOW!!! The Academy has never looked so good. Thank you to all that helped in cleaning, moving, lifting, rearranging etc. Kenpo teamwork at its finest! Please note that both the east and west entrances are now useable and we now have a large new seating area on the west wing of the academy along with new places for shoes and jackets.
August 23, 2003
Chanbara Tournament
A huge success! We had 2 seperate events; Individual Short Sword, and Individual Mixed Weapons. Champions received T-shirts and Training Videos. A full posting of the results will be up soon.
August 2, 2003
International Karate Championships
Mr. Moncreaff and the team, a total of 11 competitors, bring home 14 trophies!!!
First Place: 4
Jaye Ward for Fighting
Jaye Ward for Forms
Jeremy Del Nero for Forms
Chris Pullerits for Forms
Second Place: 3
Max Rasmussen for Forms
Max Rasmussen for Fighting (Max fought 4 matches to get to second place!)
Beth Washburn for Fighting
Third Place: 6
Mr. Moncreaff for Forms
Denyce Montenegro for Forms
Emily Hobkirk for Fighting
Beth Washburn for Forms
John Webster for Forms
John Webster for Fighting
Fourth Place: 1
Riannon Delanoy for Fighting
June 28, 2003 Promotions!
Congratulations to Wasim Quddus on his promotion to 1st Degree Black Belt and Brett Herrick and Kevin Lemaire on their promotions to Apprentice Black Belts!!!
June 6, 2003
Congratulations to this years High School Graduates!!!!
Denyce Montenegro, Jon Steiner, Wasim Quddus, and Igor Romashko!
May 19, 2003 Mr. Moncreaff returns from a whirlwind teaching tour of California.
April 24-27, 2003
Mr. Moncreaff and 14 students attend the International Kenpo Gathering in Phoenix, Arizona. Jeremy Del Nero won the "Attitude Award", and Moncreaff's Kenpo Karate Academy won the "Most Supportive School Award." Mr. Moncreaff taught 2 classes at the Gathering and performed Form 7 as part of the Saturday night banquet entertainment. An incredible weekend!
March 15, 2003
Dick Delanoy was promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt and Denyce Montengro was promoted to Apprentice Black Belt! The new belts were awarded by Skip Hancock, Matthew Moncreaff, Bill Beaumont, and Thomas Shirron at the closing of the Saturday afternoon training session. A great time is had by all!
March 13, 2003
Skip Hancock teaches 3 courses at our school! His wife Shirley is among the assistant instructor team. Another awesome day at Moncreaff's Kenpo!
Also Happy Birthday to Riannon Delanoy!!! (She is now age 16. She started training at Moncreaff's Kenpo at age 7. That's what we call dedication!)
March 12, 2003
Skip Hancock films the Yellow Belt DVD at our school and featuring Mr. Moncreaff and other Kenpo 2000 members!
February 2003
This months marks 10 years since the establishment of the academy! Thank you all for being a part of our success!!! We look forward to many many more years of great training and great friendships!
6 January 2003
15 December 2002
Six dedicated students trained hard today in celebration of World Martial Arts Training Day. The Academy opened at 10:00 AM and closed at 3:35 PM. Congratulations to Mark Rosenfield, Dick Kerr, Dick Delanoy, Garrett Cosgrave, Evan Warren and Brian DiGiovanni for their great example in training for the pure fun of it.
15-17 Novemeber 2002
More incredible training with Skip Hancock. Courses included: Kick Set B, Ground Self-defense Techniques, Opposites and Reverses, the Two-Man Flexibility Course, Emotional Fitness Course on Grabs, Be Neutral Course 3, and Borrow the Force. An amazing weekend.
14 November 2002
An awesome day of training with Skip Hanock. Kids got to work on Posture Strategy and Maneuver Set A. Teens and Adults enjoyed learning how to use Obscure Zones. All courses were well attended and everyone had a great time!
13 November 2002
Skip Hancock arrives and greets students at the evening Teen/Adult Class!
3 November 2002
Congratulations to Jaye Ward, Denyce Montengro, Riannon Delanoy, and Emily Hobkirk who competed at the Methuen Classic Karate Tournament today winning a total of 8 trophies. Jaye won 1st place in both Fighting and Forms, Denyce won 1st in Forms and 2nd in Fighting, Riannon captured a 3rd in Forms and 3rd in Fighting, and Emily got both a 4th in Forms and 4th in Fighting. Well done!!!
13 October 2002
Mr. Moncreaff led a group of students on a hike and train journey up and down Mt. Wachusett. Students worked on Principles for Hammer, Whip and Thrust. After the training, throughout which it never stopped raining, everyone enjoyed hot chocolate and a warm fireplace back at Mr. Moncreaff's home. The dedicated weatherproof students who participated were: Jaye Ward, Sasha Wittoft, Emily Hobkirk, Andrew Brommelhoff, Dick Delanoy, Riannon Delanoy, John Webster, Brandon Lemos, Rob Hagelstein and Young Ramussen.
24 September 2002 New Articles in the Library!
21 August 2002 NEW SCHEDULE STARTS IN SEPTEMBER!
19 June 2002 Performed a demonstration at Acton Indoor Sports!
28 May 2002 Events page updated with lots of exciting stuff! Check it out.
4 April 2002 "Hall of Fame" page added.
7 March 2002: New Web Site Launches!!!
After several months without a web site we are back! The new site will be better than ever.
Here is a little of what you can expect:
1. Easier Navigation.
2. Faster loading pages.
3. Regular Updates.
4. All the essential info and latest news from Moncreaff's Kenpo Karate.
5. Links to the top Kenpo Sites on the Web.
6. A Kenpo Forum.
7. Training advice, curriculum charts, and exciting multimedia content!!!
Check back often to see what's new!
