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Something New Each Month
I want to make it easier to sample the great variety of classes offered at Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance. Each month new and existing...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Thank You for a Great 2023
Thank you to all who trained with me this year. I truly appreciate your choice to patronize Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance. It was a...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Dec 31, 20233 min read
Coaches Need Coaching, Too
I firmly believe that the best teachers never stop learning. For me that means traveling off island to seek out training. I need to...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Guiding Values at NMAA
I often get some version of the question "So what type of things do you teach?" I most often hear this from parents who are considering...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Thank You for a Great 2022
I'm hugely grateful to each and every student who participated in 2022. I truly appreciate your choice to patronize Nantucket Martial...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Jan 1, 20233 min read
Celebrating A New Partnership
For a number of years I was unable to attend instructor training to bring my students new material. In October of 2021 I attended a...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Jun 13, 20221 min read


Welcoming Aikido to Windy Way
I started the Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance to provide a stable training location for the island's martial arts enthusiasts. I always...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Apr 12, 20221 min read
3/7/22 Update
I hope everyone had the chance for some downtime during the school break. Welcome to the families who have recently joined the kids...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Mar 7, 20221 min read


Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-Awkward & Awesome
Recently I've had lots of inquiries about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ, Jiu Jitsu, Jits, whatever you like to call it) especially from women....
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Feb 11, 20221 min read
Sudden Staycation
i had to put classes on hold following a Covid exposure (outside the training center), and a positive test. My symptoms have passed, and...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Thank You!
Thank you to all my students. I truly appreciate your choice to patronize Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance. 2021 was my second full year...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Gift Certificates & Merchandise Sale
Gift certificates are now available. Minimum $25, available in $5 increments. These can be used for any service or product I offer, and...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Nov 8, 20211 min read
End of Year Schedule
Here are a few schedule updates for the rest of the year. These dates are not set in stone, but holiday planning will be on us before we...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Sep 29, 20211 min read


Merchandise!
Thanks to Advanced Embroidery in Hyannis we finally have some merchandise, and the process was a breeze. T-shirts and hoodies in...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Sep 12, 20211 min read
Back to Masks
In accordance with the Board of Health's latest emergency order, masks are once again required for all those inside the studio. I know...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Ending Covid Restrictions
As of Monday, July 19 -masks will not be required during class. If you feel more comfortable with a mask, please continue to wear one...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Jul 2, 20211 min read
Streamlined Payment
As we approach another busy summer season I want to take this chance to simplify things. Starting in May students will need to pay $100...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Apr 25, 20211 min read


Looking Ahead
Recently two things occurred that really helped me look ahead to a time when group training can resume. First, I received a padded...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Apr 11, 20211 min read
Our Covid Timeline
Here's a look at how Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance has adjusted to Covid-19. I will continue to monitor local cases, and make...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Sep 13, 20201 min read
Labor Day Training
All scheduled sessions will continue through the Labor day weekend, and there are still time slots available. Unfortunately, we will need...
Jules Embry-Pelrine
Aug 30, 20201 min read
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