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"If your New Year's resolution was to get in shape and you still haven't gotten started, put a spring in your step at the Karate, Kickboxing and Boxing Center.

The gym, which is the oldest karate, kickboxing and boxing gym in the city, is located at 3144 Willits Road. It has a full-sized boxing ring on the premises.

Owner and head trainer, Jack Scalen, has over 40 years of experience in boxing, karate, judo and kickboxing. He has trained in Korea, Japan and the United States, and he has been a judge and referee for boxing and kickboxing for over 10 years.

The friendly gym offers a variety of beginner and advanced classes. Small training sessions are offered with three to six students in a class. Personal attention and hands-on training are emphasized.

Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 to 9:00 PM. Belt tests are offered twice a year.

All black belts are trained in judo, ground fighting, knife fighting, kickboxing and boxing.

Special prices are offered for two or more people who sign up.

For more information, call the center at 215-676-8177."

Northeast Times (March 2002)