We have a lot of students who have worked really hard to get ready to test for their next belt during the week of December 18. To be eligible to test, students must have earned all their colored stripes and received a permission slip (Little Kicker and Junior students).

Due to the testing schedule, we will not have regular classes on Monday 12/18, Wednesday 12/19, or Thursday 12/20. Instead, only those students who are testing will come at their designated test time. We will have an Open Gym opportunity for all students, and Tuesday night sparring classes will be held at the normal times. Please see the schedule below for details.

Information for testing students:

• All students who are testing need to be in their full uniform with both pants and top and should arrive about 15 minutes early.
• Students who are testing for a black or white striped belt do not have a test fee.
• Students who are promoting to the next solid color belt have a test fee that can be paid on the app in the Shop section or by using this link: Belt Test Fee
• Families are welcome to come, cheer their students on, and see how awesome they are!

Upcoming schedule:
Total Fitness Classes are at their normal times this week and next week.

• Saturday, December 16 – Open Gym for all students: 9:30 – 10:30 am and Ninja Night for kids in kindergarten through age 7 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. We still have some openings for Ninja Night, but we’re beginning to fill up. If you’d still like to register, here is the link: Ninja Night Registration
• Monday, December 18 – Little Kicker testing (ages 4-7): 5:00 – 6:00 pm, and Open Gym for all students: 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 19 – Normal sparring class for both age groups
• Wednesday, December 20 – Junior and Adult (age 8 and up) Beginner/Intermediate testing – for students testing for White/Black Stripe belts through Blue belts: Begins at 5:30 pm.
• Thursday, December 21 – Junior and Adult Advanced testing – for students testing for Blue/Black Stripe belts through Brown belts: Begins at 5:30 pm.

We will be closed for the holidays from Saturday, December 23 through New Year’s Day and will resume our normal schedule on Tuesday, January 2nd.

We’re looking forward to seeing our students demonstrate their skills and advance to the next level!

With review week and holidays coming up, we have a few important things to note, so here’s an overview of our upcoming schedule details:

► Monday, November 20

• OPEN
• Hand and Combination Stripe Testing

► Tuesday, November 21

• OPEN
• Regular sparring classes and Total Fitness
• NO weapons

► Wednesday, November 22

• NO After School
• OPEN GYM. No regular classes tonight. Parents can join students on the mat to help work on their skills. Black Belts will be available for any student who is qualified and ready to test for their stripe.
• 5:00-5:45 LITTLE KICKER, 5:50-7:00 YOUTH TO ADULT
• Hand and Combination Stripe Testing

If you are unable to attend Monday and Wednesday for stripe testing, no need to worry! There will be numerous opportunities for all stripe tests in the following weeks.

► Thursday, Friday, & Saturday – November 23-25

• CLOSED for the Thanksgiving holiday!

► November 27 – December 15

• REVIEW WEEKS — This will be designated time for students to focus on practicing all of their skills for stripe testing, in order to prepare for TEST WEEK. (Skills include: Self-Defense, Hands, Traditional Movements/Forms, Kicks, & Combos)

► December 18 – December 21

• TEST WEEK – This week is focused solely on belt testing. Students with all of their stripes and classes will be eligible to test. Test Schedule to be announced soon!

► December 22 – January 2

• CLOSED for the holidays

PLUS … Stay tuned for our MPK Holiday store information, coming soon! You’ll have the opportunity to purchase hoodies, pullovers, hats, and more, all with the MPK logo and in time for holiday gift-giving.

This is a lot of information and a lot of new information regarding the curriculum. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to answer any questions!

Our second Ninja Night for ages 8-12 is coming up on November 11.

It’s a fun 3-hour party that includes karate games, a pizza dinner, and a movie (feel free to bring a pillow or blanket). MPK kids can bring a buddy at a discounted cost. Spots are filling up fast so sign up soon!

• When: Saturday, November 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Who: MPK members ages 8-12, plus buddies in the same age range
• Optional: bring a pillow and blanket for watching the movie

Parents, sign up soon and take the evening off!

Register Here for Ninja Night

On Tuesday, Oct. 31, our evening karate and Total Fitness classes will be cancelled so families can enjoy the Halloween festivities.

Our morning Total Fitness class and the After School program are still on at their normal times.