Huard's Sport Karate Team, other wise known as HSK Team, was born in the summer of 2001. Having a competition team has been a dream of Mark Huard and Jayme Dennis for many years. Careful planning, years of experience, and support from students and their families all helped the dream become a reality.
Huard's Martial Arts Schools have been around since 1966, bringing the arts of ju-jutsu and karate to local residents. Huard's also offers specialty classes such as grappling, chanbara, kickboxing, and cardio kickboxing. Many great competitors have come out of the school as well; however, HSK Team is Huard's first ever
Sport Karate Competition Team.
The team is comprised of students from the martial arts school that have chosen to take on the extra commitment and to put in the extra effort that it takes to be a member of this team. All members are required to attend certain tournaments throughout the state of Maine, in which they have the choice to compete in one or more of the following: creative or traditional forms, musical forms, point sparring, weapons forms, and self defense kata. Team members participate in fundraisers to help cover the tournament expenses. Hard work and dedication are not only emphasized inside the dojo, but in the student's every day life as well. Students must achieve at least a C average in school in order to maintain an active spot on the team. We encourage our students to be well-rounded individuals capable of both standing alone and working as part of a team.
HSK Team is one forum in which students can experience first hand the benefits of teamwork. We believe that when children feel as though they are an important part of something positive with their peers, it helps to keep them on the right path to a successful future. Our team mission is to create a positive environment where students can learn and practice skills for competition. Our team vision is that team members develop the self-confidence and self esteem to remain positive throughout life and reach their goals in any of life's arenas.
