Women’s Self Defense Seminar

Posted on May 6, 2016

Just wanted to post a last reminder about our Women’s Self Defense Seminar on Saturday, May 14, 1-4pm. This is a great opportunity for girls entering high school or leaving for college in the fall, as well as anyone wanting to learn techniques to stay safe. This is not limited to MPK families, so please feel free to share it with your friends or family. If you’d like to attend, please send in your information by early next week, if possible.

Who: Women and girls age 13 and up

When: Saturday, May 14, 1 – 4 pm

Where: Midwest Professional Karate
623 S. Main St. Deforest (next to Pick n Save)

Cost: There is no charge for the seminar, but we will be accepting donations to support Deforest charity, Deforest Area Needs Network (DANN)

Sign Up: Register at MPK, or email the names and ages of participants to mpkstudio@karatedeforest.com

No need to bring anything, just wear comfortable clothes and come ready to practice your self-defense skills.

— Jeni Risgaard, Front Desk Coordinator

A Few A+ After School Reminders…

Posted on April 21, 2016

Important things coming up next week (week of 4/25):

• MONDAY 4/25 — Early Release Day. If you haven’t already marked the sheet on the counter or have emailed me, please do so ASAP before Friday, so we have everyone accounted for.

• THURSDAY 4/28 — Take Your Child To Work Day. If you plan to take your child with you to work, please let me know if you haven’t already done so. Some of you already let me know. Middle School students need to get a pre-approval sheet from the office and get it signed by their teachers along with “Take Your Child To Work form for parents to fill out. I had to do it for my son this week.

• REGISTRATION FOR NEXT FALL — If you plan to return next year, pick up your paperwork at the front counter. Get your paperwork/payment turned in before June 30 for early registration. After June 30 the rates go up.

If you’re unsure about returning, you can pick up just the rate sheet. It is important to know who is returning — and who is going into Middle School grades 5-8 — so Mr. Armstrong can figure out the best transportation options.

— Melinda Huber

Saturday Schedule and a Super Sunday

Posted on April 15, 2016

Just a couple quick reminders:

• Saturday, April 16 – There are no regular classes this Saturday while we do belt promotion testing.

Those testing should be here no later than 9:15 am in full uniforms, and starting to warm up. This is for all ranks, gold stripe through brown stripe. Testing will begin at 9:30. For intermediates, testing should take no more than an hour, and for advanced students, about 2 hours.

If you’re not testing, you’re welcome to come down and cheer on those who are.

• Sunday, April 24 – Black Belt 1st and 2nd Degree candidates will have a Super Sunday on 4/24 from 5-6:30 pm. Be sure to take advantage of the additional training time if you can!

Lost & Found

Posted on March 1, 2016

Hey MPK Families, when you’re in for class over the next couple of weeks, please stop at the lost and found area just behind the front desk to see if you recognize anything. We’re building up a pretty good collection of sweatshirts, along with a few pairs of snow pants, a couple of winter coats, some pink rain boots, water bottles, and a large variety of miscellaneous items…

Super Sunday Cancelled

Posted on February 19, 2016

Brown and Black Belts: Super Sunday on Feb 21 has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. We’re sorry for any inconvenience.

Please make a note that the next Super Saturday will be on March 4.

Notes for the Week of Feb 15

Posted on February 11, 2016

Happy Valentine’s Day a little early! We have a group of students who will be testing next week, Feb. 15-19, so we have a modified evening class schedule.

The A+ After School schedule will be the same as usual, although testing will be going on during regular times for those students who have been approved to test.

Evening students who are not testing, please note that there are no regular classes on Monday for Little Kickers and no regular classes on Monday and Wednesday for Juniors and Adults who are under Red Belt. Red and Brown Belts are invited and encouraged to attend class during the Monday and Wednesday test times to take advantage of some additional training time. Please see the evening class schedule below for details.

Uniforms: Full uniforms are required for all test days and graduation.

Test Fees: If you have not yet paid your test fee, you can take care of this any time next week, or make other arrangements with the front desk staff. Fees are noted on permission slips – $10 for all Little Kicker testing, $20 for Gold, Orange, and Green testers, and $40 for advanced testers in the Junior and Adult groups.

EVENING CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday, Feb. 15 – No regular classes except for Master’s class.

  • Testing for Little Kickers at 5:00
  • Testing for Junior and Adult Gold, Orange, and Green belts at 5:30
  • Testing for Junior and Adult Purple, Blue, Red, and Brown belts at 6:15 (Red/Brown may attend)
  • Regular Master’s class at 7:00

Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Regular sparring and Hyper classes at normal times

  • Sparring is required for testing students who are Blue Belts and above

Wednesday, Feb. 17 – No regular classes except for Master’s class

  • Regular Little Kicker class at 5:00 plus make up LK testing
  • Testing for all Junior and Adult belt ranks at 5:30. Advanced belts will continue into in the 6:15 class time. No regular classes.
  • Regular Master’s class at 7:00

Thursday, Feb. 18 – Regular classes for all time slots plus any make up testing still needed.

Friday, Feb. 19 – Graduation and belt presentation for all belt ranks, both A+ After School and evening students, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Family members are welcome to come and celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of these students.

— Jeni Risgaard, Front Desk Coordinator