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:

Belt Testing 8/15, 8/17

Posted on July 25, 2024

Students have been working hard over the last few months and making great progress, so we’re getting close to our next belt promotion test. Below are important details…

► TEST ELIGIBILITY
Students are eligible to test for their next belt if they have:

  • Earned all of their colored tips prior to the test (4 colors for White Belts, 5 colors for all other ranks)
  • Met class attendance requirements (see Mr. Armstrong or Ms. Risgaard if you have questions about this)

► TEST SCHEDULE

  • Little Kickers – All Ranks: Thursday, August 15 at 5:00 p.m. — All levels will test together, with each rank bowing out as their curriculum is completed. All belts will be awarded at the end of the test.
  • Jr/Adult Level 1 (White, Gold, and Orange Belts): Thursday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m. — All levels will test together, with each rank bowing out as their curriculum is completed. All belts will be awarded at the end of the test.
  • Jr/Adult Level 2, 3, and 4 (Green-Purple, Blue-Red, and Brown Belts): Saturday, August 17 beginning at 9:30 a.m. — The full test should take around 2 hours. All levels will begin together, and levels 2 and 3 will bow out as they complete their curriculum. All belts will be awarded at the end of the test.

► OTHER DETAILS

  • All students must wear their full uniform, top and bottom.
  • Students testing for Blue/Black Stripe Belts and higher will need their sparring gear.
  • Plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before test time to warm up and practice.
  • Junior students will receive permission slips when they become eligible to test. Since school is not in session, only a parent/guardian signature is required.
  • Test fees are due if a student is testing for a new color belt. No fee is due if testing for a striped belt. Fees should be paid on or before the test date on the app or at the front desk, or we can send you a link.
  • We will have regular classes Monday-Wednesday of test week with a focus on skills review.
  • Our students have put a lot of work into preparing to test, Parents and families are welcome to attend and cheer their students on!

If you have any questions about testing, we’re happy to help. Hope to see you there!

Schedule for July 4th Week

Posted on July 1, 2024

It is hard to believe, but the Fourth of July is already upon us. Even harder to believe, it is our 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR! MPK has participated in 28 of the parades over those 30 years. It is one of our most exciting days out of the whole year.

We will be working on our parade routine in class tonight Monday, July 1. Tuesday we will hold our normal Sparring Classes at 5 pm and 6 pm. Wednesday we will be closed for the activities at the park and fireworks, and Thursday is the 4th!

Learn more about participating in the Fourth of July Parade here:

4th of July Parade Info

  • MONDAY 7/1 – Regular classes
  • TUESDAY 7/2 – Regular classes
  • WEDNESDAY 7/3 – Closed
  • THURSDAY 7/4 – JULY 4TH PARADE. Arrive at 9:30. Start time 10am at the Deforest area High School.
  • FRIDAY 7/5 – Closed
  • SATURDAY 7/6 – Closed
  • Normal classes resume on Monday, July 8.

On Tuesday, 7/9, our Bo seminar will be from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., so there will be no youth-adult sparring class at 6:00. Ages 10 and under sparring will be held as normal at 5:00. If you didn’t sign up for the seminar and/or the Bo rotation but would still like to participate, we have still have room. Click below for more info and links:

Bo Info & Registration