Tribury Karate & Fitness, formerly Southbury Academy of Karate, has changed ownership and subsequently their name. The martial arts and fitness center located at 1432 Old Waterbury Road in Southbury changed their name to Tribury Karate & Fitness to reflect their mission to serve the residents of Southbury and surrounding communities. “Our students come from many of Southbury’s surrounding communities, so the name change was not only timely but appropriate”, states owner Master Garth Charland.
Charland, a 6th degree black belt, and owner of The Charland Institute of Karate & Fitness in Watertown, acquired the Center from Master Leif Becker in September of 2011, after Becker’s involvement with a major fundraising effort for the Reach Foundation absorbed so much of his time that the school became too much to manage. Becker plans to break 100,000 boards in Times Square, Manhattan, in one 24 hour period to raise money for multiple non-profits across the country. The event is scheduled to be held on May 2nd & 3rd 2013. “He is doing amazing things for charity”, states Charland. “But it takes a lot of time and energy to run a full time martial arts school and Master Becker’s charity work has brought tremendous responsibilities that are both time and energy consuming. The sale will allow the school to continue to thrive while Master Becker pursues his efforts on behalf of numerous charities.” Master Sharon Strobel was appointed to manage the Center’s operations. “Master Strobel, holds a 4th degree black belt, in Tang Soo Do, and a Masters degree in Education, making her a perfect fit for the Tribury Center. Additionally, she brings prior experience managing a martial arts school, as well as a love of children, fitness and the martial arts”, states Charland. “She is an exceptional teacher, leader and martial artist and will be working side by side with long time staff members/instructors Master Trevor Becker, Jeff O’Sullivan and Chris Cochran” states Charland. Master Leif Becker will continue to instruct at the school as his schedule allows.
Charland and Strobel are members of the Tang Soo Masters Alliance, a not-for-profit martial arts organization comprised of ten schools located throughout Connecticut, Tennessee and New York. The organization is part of the U.S. GoodWill Tang Soo Do Association, and the International World Dang Soo Do Union. For more information on Tribury Karate & Fitness call 203.267.7780 or visit them on the web at www.triburykarate.com and facebook.com/triburykarate. Classes are available evenings and Saturdays; summer Kardio-Kickboxing and "The 9 Weeks of Summer" classes will be starting soon. For more information on Master Leif Becker and the Reach Foundation event visit www.breakingbarriersevent.com.
Charland and Strobel are members of the Tang Soo Masters Alliance, a not-for-profit martial arts organization comprised of ten schools located throughout Connecticut, Tennessee and New York. The organization is part of the U.S. GoodWill Tang Soo Do Association, and the International World Dang Soo Do Union. For more information on Tribury Karate & Fitness call 203.267.7780 or visit them on the web at www.triburykarate.com and facebook.com/triburykarate. Classes are available evenings and Saturdays; summer Kardio-Kickboxing and "The 9 Weeks of Summer" classes will be starting soon. For more information on Master Leif Becker and the Reach Foundation event visit www.breakingbarriersevent.com.
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