Nick Cerio's Kenpo Sutton

Nick Cerio's Kenpo Sutton Offering Martial Arts Classes for children ages 4+ and adults of all ages!

Wednesday night we had the incredible honor of welcoming Senior Grandmaster Steve Nugent Steve Nugent’s Karate Institute...
07/17/2026

Wednesday night we had the incredible honor of welcoming Senior Grandmaster Steve Nugent Steve Nugent’s Karate Institute into our dojo to teach a seminar on point fighting. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from decades of experience, SGM Nugent led our students through some challenging drills and pushed each and every one of them to kick higher, strike faster, and move more efficiently. Now it’s our job to work those drills, improve our flexibility, and make the most of the lessons learned. 🥋

I can’t wait to see some refined combinations put to use on the competition floor in the fall! Next stop is SGM’s own tournament - the IKCG Karate Tournament International Kenpo Council of Grandmasters on Saturday, September 12! 🏆

Thank you SGM Nugent and Sensei Mollie for making the trek out to Sutton and putting on an amazing seminar! And thank you to Sifu Matt Sifu Marty for helping coach our students through the drills. 👊

This weekend, a small contingent of NCK Sutton competitors stormed the Krane Summer Tournament and came away with a slew...
07/13/2026

This weekend, a small contingent of NCK Sutton competitors stormed the Krane Summer Tournament and came away with a slew of 1st and 2nd place trophies! Everyone performed incredibly well and earned a new trophy for the mantle. More than the hardware, this weekend showed proof of the hard work and continued efforts of our team despite these hot summer weeks. I couldn’t be prouder! Well done Kelli, Kiersten, Win, and Perry! 🥋🎉

Thank you to Sifu Matt for joining me in coaching these great competitors. And thank you to the Rodrigues’s and the rest of the Krane organizers KRANE Ratings Inc. for putting on a great event! 🎉🎉

Now let’s get ready for a fall jam-packed with more tournaments!🥋✨

This weekend marked a major accomplishment for two students from NCK Sutton. After a long and grueling test, Shodan John...
06/03/2026

This weekend marked a major accomplishment for two students from NCK Sutton. After a long and grueling test, Shodan John and Shodan Tim earned their black belts, taking a huge step in their martial arts journey.

For many, the black belt seems like the final goal when they take their first steps on this path, but as these two now know, it is really just the beginning. They’ve earned the right to take their martial arts to new levels, to experiment with techniques that they’ve practiced for years, and to make their martial arts fit their strengths, compensate for their weaknesses, and adapt to their individual bodies.

Congratulations to both of you for this momentous achievement! I am immensely excited to continue teaching you and to begin helping you find the “art” in martial arts. Congratulations also go to Sensei Scott and Jr. Nidan Keert from NCK Plainville, who both earned new rank and performed exceptionally well alongside Shodans Tim and John. Well done to you all!!!

Thank you to Soke Parent, Kyoshi Smith, Sifu Matt, Shihan Leon, Renshi Brendan, and Sensei Cat for sitting on the board and administering a fantastic test. Thanks for helping me kick these guys’ butts!

Thank you to these two wonderful people for committing their Saturday morning to supporting our students as judges and c...
05/18/2026

Thank you to these two wonderful people for committing their Saturday morning to supporting our students as judges and coaches at the 4th Annual NCK Sutton In-House Tournament! and I couldn’t do it without you!! 🥋❤️👊

The 4th Annual NCK Sutton In-House Tournament was a great success! Everyone worked incredibly hard to prepare for their ...
05/18/2026

The 4th Annual NCK Sutton In-House Tournament was a great success! Everyone worked incredibly hard to prepare for their performances, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Congratulations to everyone who medaled and, to those who didn’t or didn’t place as highly as they wanted, take this experience as a learning opportunity, grow from it, and come back stronger next year! 🥋

A special congratulations goes out to the recipients of this year’s special awards:

➡️ Maverick earned the Courage award for stepping in front of the judges, competing against teens AND adults, and performing exceptionally well, despite being justifiably nervous!

➡️ Rory was awarded the Improvement medal for demonstrating incredible growth over the last year and performing at a level far beyond what he was able a short time ago!

➡️ Sensei Katie received the Selflessness award for her generous contributions of time and expertise to the dojo and our community!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the event. Without dedicated competitors, supportive family members, and invested coaches and judges, this tournament wouldn’t exist. I hope everyone had a great time and I can’t wait for the next one!! ✅🙌

Congratulations to two groups of testers from the last several weeks. The first group includes three Little Dragons, who...
05/03/2026

Congratulations to two groups of testers from the last several weeks. The first group includes three Little Dragons, who have been showing up, working hard, and learning how to be martial artists (and having fun doing it!) - all were promoted to new, well-earned ranks! The second group lies near the other end of the under-rank spectrum. Five of our senior students tested for advanced ranks, all earning brown belts of the 3rd or 2nd degree. This is a huge step. The test was harder and longer than any they’ve experienced before. They all know a huge volume of techniques and forms. All of this requires a huge amount of preparation, both physically and mentally, and demonstrates immense personal growth made by all. Each of these newly promoted brown belts is one step closer to earning their black belts; each also has plenty of work to do to reach that goal. Keep learning, keep grinding, and keep your eyes on your goals! Well done to all of you!! 🙌

Leo C. is now a White Belt with a Purple Stripe ⬜️🟪
Logan is now a White Belt with a Purple Stripe ⬜️🟪
Nolan is now a White Belt with a Purple Stripe ⬜️🟪
Dalton is now a Sankyu (3rd Degree Brown Belt) 🟫
Emily is now a Sankyu 🟫
Maverick is now a Sankyu 🟫
Alyssa is now a Nikyu (2nd Degree Brown Belt) 🟫🟫
Rory is now a Nikyu 🟫🟫

Parents, don’t forget: if you have pictures that you’d be happy for us to include in our social media updates, please send them along and we’ll make sure to highlight your child’s amazing accomplishments! 🥋👏🥋

Today, four students from NCK Sutton headed out to Springfield to compete in the Western Mass Open Karate Championships....
05/03/2026

Today, four students from NCK Sutton headed out to Springfield to compete in the Western Mass Open Karate Championships. All four performed incredibly well and represented our school at the highest level. Great job, Kiersten, Kelli, Frank, and Emily! Revel in your new hardware, learn from mistakes and accomplishments, and keep kicking butt!! Special thanks to Sifu Matt for coaching, offering words of encouragement, and representing NCK Sutton as a true leader!

Thank you to Paul Johnson and the Krane team for organizing an amazing tournament!

Wow - what an event! NCK Sutton was well represented at the Quebec Open in Canada this weekend by our newly crowned and ...
04/26/2026

Wow - what an event! NCK Sutton was well represented at the Quebec Open in Canada this weekend by our newly crowned and returning international champions, Tessa and Kiersten!!! Both beat out some serious competition to take home a pair of 1sts each, and Tessa threw in a 2nd for good measure. More importantly, both competitors performed at the top of their game and demonstrated what incredibly hard work and commitment can do! And a huge thank you to Sifu Matt for helping coach these amazing competitors!! 🥋

A huge thank you goes out to Master Clermont Poulin and Studio Unis for welcoming us in Quebec, putting on an incredibly well-run tournament, and organizing a truly inspiring super show. Thanks also to Kyoshi Ryan Chamberland for teaching an excellent seminar and giving us a new way to approach our techniques! I couldn’t be happier with the experience this weekend, both for myself and our students - now to prepare for next year!

Congratulations to all of our competitors who participated in the Ocean State Grand Nationals in Warwick, RI a few weeks...
04/26/2026

Congratulations to all of our competitors who participated in the Ocean State Grand Nationals in Warwick, RI a few weeks ago! Everyone put in serious work and showed great courage stepping in from of a huge crowd and some tough judges. While some were hoping for different results, everyone should be proud of their efforts and set their eyes on the next one! Great job by all!! 👏

Thank you to Don Rodrigues, Christine Bannon-Rodrigues, and the whole Krane team for putting on such a great competition.

What an amazing job these testers did over the last month! All performed well and absolutely earned the new ranks that t...
04/12/2026

What an amazing job these testers did over the last month! All performed well and absolutely earned the new ranks that they now proudly wear around their waists. Well done to you all, and I can’t wait to teach you new material in the coming weeks!! Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Blake is now a White Belt with an Orange Stripe ⬜️🟧
Miles is now a White Belt with a Purple  Stripe ⬜️🟪
Rose is now a White Belt with a Black Stripe ⬜️⬛️
Morgan is now a Yellow Belt with a White Stripe 🟨⬜️
Colin is now a Yellow Belt with a White Stripe🟨⬜️
Gavin is now and Orange Belt 🟧
Olivia is now an Orange Belt 🟧
Leo D. is now a Purple Belt 🟪
Leo E. is now a Purple Belt 🟪
Finn is now a Blue Belt 🟦
Aarna is now a Blue Belt 🟦
Frank is now a Blue Belt 🟦
Kiersten is now a Green Belt 🟩
Tessa is now a Green Belt 🟩

Parents, don’t forget: if you have pictures that you’d be happy for us to include in our social media updates, please send them along and we’ll make sure to highlight your child’s amazing accomplishments! 🥋👊🎉

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