Testing for the next belt level begins. For those who have successfully earned all their stripes, we will be distributing permission slips to eligible students this coming week. If you have not received your slip by Wednesday, please visit the front desk to obtain a promotion slip. We kindly request that both a parent and a teacher sign the slip, ensuring that our students are consistently meeting expectations not only within the studio but also at home and school.

Here is our test schedule for the week of April 15. Please arrive 15 early to prepare for testing. Tests will all start promptly at 5:30 each day. Test run times are estimates. Wear full uniform, tops and bottoms.

• MONDAY, April 15, 5:30pm — Little Kickers (ages 4-7): White black stripe, Gold, Gold white stripe, Gold black stripe; test will take approximately 60 minutes.
• TUESDAY, April 16: REGULAR SPARRING & WEAPONS CLASSES
• WEDNESDAY, April 17, 5:30pm — Youth/Adult (ages 8 and up): White black stripe, Gold black stripe; Orange black stripe; test will take approximately 60 minutes.
• THURSDAY, April 18, 5:30pm — Youth/Adult (ages 8 and up): Green through Brown stripe; test will take approximately 90 minutes.

Blue Belts and higher remember to prepare your sparring gear. There will be extra traffic and families so please plan accordingly when you arrive. Best of luck to all our students this week!

— Mr. Armstrong & Frond Desk Staff

On April 16 from 6-8pm we’ll open registration for our After School program for the 2024-25 school year. We are asking parents to please come back for registration.

Our program has been designed to not only instill discipline, confidence, and respect but also to provide a fun and engaging environment where students can grow both physically and mentally. With our expert instructors and comprehensive curriculum, we aim to empower every participant to reach their fullest potential.

Here are the key registration details:

► Full-Time (4-5 days per week)

• 1 Student: $410
• 2 Students: $779
• 3 Students: $1,128

► Part-Time (3 days per week)

• 1 Student: $380
• 2 Students: $722
• 3 Students: $1,045

► Snack Account (Paid Monthly) or Bring your Snack from Home

• 5 day: $40
• 4 day: $32
• 3 day: $24

Let us know if you have any questions or concerns by emailing afterschool@karatedeforest.com.

The studio will be closed this Saturday for Easter Weekend. There will be no Total Fitness or Open Gym/Stripe Testing that day, and we’ll be back to normal on Monday.

NOTE: Classes are on at normal times for the rest of this week, so come on in!

MONDAY, March 18, MPK is hosting a KICK A THON for LLS the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The door will open at 5:00 pm and the event will begin at 5:30. We expect to have a full house and parking may be a challenge. Feel free to park in the neighborhood across the street and plan a little extra time for that.

If you need an extra board for the event, please stop at the front desk before the beginning of the event. Just a final reminder that our goal was to find 10 people to donate $10 = $100 per participant. So far we have had over 130 boards sold! That would put very close to our goal of $15,000 — but there is still time to donate. Please consider supporting this very worthy and important cause!

Use this link to help out: MPK KICK A THON

Our next Ninja Night for Kindergarteners to Age 7 is SATURDAY NIGHT! Don’t miss out. If your child hasn’t attended one before, Ninja Night is three hours packed with exciting martial arts games, engaging activities, a pizza party, and a movie — making it an event your kids will eagerly anticipate!

Event Details:

• Who’s Invited: Ages Kindergarten – Age 7, plus a buddy in the same age group
• What Day: Sat., March 16
• What Time: 4-7 PM
• Where: 7125 River Rd, DeForest, WI 53532

Secure Your Spot:

Spots for this exciting event are filling up fast, so don’t miss out! Be sure to REGISTER HERE to reserve your spot and guarantee a night of fun for your child (and a night out for yourself)!

NOTE: MPK students can bring a buddy for $20, just use the discount code MPKBuddy (for the additional child only) at registration.

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We hope to see your ninjas there!