SideKick Karate of Salisbury hosted a national martial arts event, the first annual American Karate Academies National Association (AKANA) Family Reunion and Seminars, on Aug. 3-5.

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After weeks of cleaning and painting, Sidekick opened Aug. 6. Downtown welcomes the martial arts studio, said Randy Hemann, executive director for Downtown Salisbury Inc.