2024 Holiday Schedule, Upcoming Events

Posted on November 20, 2024

Below is important information regarding the Thanksgiving and Christmas week class schedules, the next weapons rotation, and next belt test dates.

Thanksgiving Schedule

  • Regular classes on Monday and Tuesday, November 25th and 26th
  • Open gym on Wednesday, November 27th
    • Little Kickers from 5:00-5:30 – parents can come on the mat and help kids work on skills
    • Junior/Adult from 5:30-7:00
  • Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, November 28th through the weekend

Christmas Schedule

  • Regular classes Monday, December 23rd
  • Closed for the holidays Tuesday, December 24th through New Year’s Day
  • Regular classes begin again on Thursday, January 2nd

Testing for Gold through Purple/Black Belts

  • Testing will be the week of December 16th for eligible students
  • To be eligible, students at this level must have a minimum of 30 classes at their current belt rank
  • Students must also have earned all of their colored stripes before test week
  • Permission slips must be signed by parents and teachers and returned before the test date
  • Test fees are due for students testing for their next color belt (no fee for striped belts) and can be paid on the app or at the studio on or before the test date

Weapons Classes

We’ll be training with Nunchaku (or nunchucks) during this rotation

  • Introductory seminar will be Tuesday January 7th – 5:30 – 6:30 pm (no Jr/Adult sparring that night)
    • 8-week rotation – Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:00 from January 14th through March 4th
    • Register Here for Nunchuck Rotation – $75.00
  • To participate in weapons classes, students should be 8 years old and a Gold Belt or higher
  • Students age 8-10 and any students new to nunchucks are recommended to have foam weapons

Advanced Testing for Blue through Brown/Black Belts

  • Testing will be the week of February 19th for eligible students
  • To be eligible, students at this level must have the following minimum classes at their current belt rank
    • Blue – 40 classes
    • Red – 60 classes
    • Brown – 75 classes
  • Students must also have earned all of their colored stripes before test week

Looking for Christmas ideas? Here are a few:

  • Sparring Gear – Do you have a student testing from White to Gold Belt? They’re eligible to spar!
  • Weapons Classes beginning January
  • Ask us about our new team uniforms!

Gear Sale Ends Saturday

Posted on October 30, 2024

Our annual MPK special order GEAR SALE ends Sat., Nov. 2! Click below to visit our MPK GEAR STORE to order gear that we do not normally keep in stock — like hoodies, hats and shirts.

The site is only open until NOVEMBER 2, so please order by Saturday and gear up!

MPK GEAR STORE

Stripe & Belt Testing Notes

Posted on September 23, 2024

One month into our new rotation for testing, we are thrilled to see everyone’s enthusiasm and dedication. As we move forward in our training journey, we wanted to share some important dates and details about our upcoming belt and stripe testing cycles. Your rank will determine when you’ll be testing for a new belt:

  • Gold through Blue belts will be testing in December.
  • Blue belts with black stripe through Brown belts with black stripe will be testing in February.

The dates listed below for testing are very important. Please put them on your calendar today. We know life is very busy right now for everyone, but our students work incredibly hard in their classes. We would like for everyone to make these dates a priority to celebrate their hard work and dedication.


Beginner and Intermediate – GOLD Belt to BLUE Belt

  • Month One: September, Kicks — Stripe Testing, Sept. 25 – 26
  • Month Two: October, Forms — Stripe Testing, Oct. 23 – 24
  • Month Three: November, Combos — Stripe Testing, Nov. 20 – 21
  • Month Four: December, Review — Belt Testing, Week of December 16th

Advanced – BLUE/black stripe to BROWN/black stripe

  • Month One: September, Kicks — Stripe Testing, Sept. 25 – 26
  • Month Two: October, Forms — Stripe Testing, Oct. 23 – 24
  • Month Three: November, Combos — Stripe Testing, Nov. 20 – 21
  • Month Four: December, Hands — Stripe Testing, Dec. 18 – 19
  • Month Five: January, Self Defense — Stripe Testing, Jan. 22 – 23
  • Month Five: February, Review — Belt Testing, Week of February 17th

Please note that MPK will not be open Thursday November 28th or Saturday the 30th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
We look forward to seeing all of you progress and achieve your goals in this new cycle. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you so much for your continued support and enthusiasm. Let’s make this a wonderful year together!

Labor Day Weekend Notes

Posted on August 28, 2024

Our studio will be closed this weekend from August 31 to September 2 in observance of Labor Day and we will resume normal classes on Tuesday, September 3.

Also, there will be no classes on Thursday, September 5, as we’ll be holding make-up belt testing that evening.

Back to Normal Schedule

Posted on August 19, 2024

Just a quick reminder that we’re back to our typical schedule this week after Belt Testing last week. We are open for all regular classes this week.

MPK Mats Sale!

Posted on August 3, 2024

With new mats on the way in mid-September, we’re offering you a chance to take home our current mats at an amazing price! These mats are perfect for home use, giving you a safe, clean, and easy-to-store workout surface. They roll up effortlessly, making them super convenient for any space.

Special Offer: Bring home a 12×12 ft section for just $450 (they cost over $900 new!). Each section is made up of two 6ft x 12ft pieces.

Need a bigger mat? No problem! Just let us know what you need and we’ll work something out.

Head over to the front desk and sign up to secure your mat today — let’s make your home workout space as awesome as our studio!

A note about the new mats coming to the studio: By mid-September we’ll be rolling out brand new, high-quality mats that feature a Velcro system to secure the mats for even better, safer experience.


A look at the mats for sale: