Posted on July 14, 2023
On July 23, MPK is offering a free self-defense class taught by MPK’s Black Belt Team. It’s a great opportunity to learn life-long self-defense skills. Anyone is welcome ages 14 and up. Register soon, spots are filling up fast.
We hope to see you there!
Posted on July 6, 2023
Hope you guys had a nice long weekend and enjoyed the Fourth of July celebrations! Thanks again to everyone who attended the parade, we had a great turn-out this year despite the heat.
Just a friendly reminder that there will still be our typical Kickboxing at 8:00 am but there will be no stripe tests, open gym, or Super Saturday this Saturday (6/8) due to a Black Belt Test. The test begins at 9:30 am. Everyone is welcome to attend and cheer on the student!
Posted on June 27, 2023
We’re excited to be participating once again in the annual Fourth of July parade! We’ve been doing it every year since we opened and kids are always so excited to be part of it.
Due to 4th of July celebrations also being on July 3rd, we’ve decided to close the studio on the 3rd and 4th. Classes will be back to the normal schedule July 5th!
Below are links for the parade route and other parade info…
WHEN: Tuesday, July 4th @ 10 a.m. Arrive to the high school no later than 9:30 (aim for closer to 9:20 to prep!). MPK is #35 in the parade.
WHERE: The parade begins at the DeForest Area High School in the parking lot.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:
Parade Practice: Flying Front Kick-Double Punch – Chunbi Yelling on each move!
After the Parade: Meet your ride at Christ Lutheran Church on the lawn Near Commerce Street after the parade.
If you are planning to join us as a parent, stop in the studio on Saturday morning to grab a free t-shirt! All are welcome as we will need a few parents to pull wagons and hand out candy.
We’re getting very excited for the celebration!
— Tess Armstrong, Front Desk Coordinator
Posted on May 16, 2023
You can mark your calendars for Saturday, June 17, for the next belt test. Our promotion test (for students testing for Gold/Black Stripe belt and up) will begin at 9:30 am on 6/17.
If you or your student is getting close to being ready to test for their next rank, you have about a month to earn all the colored belt tips and get all required classes in. If you have any questions or would like to check on your student’s status, just drop by the front desk and we’ll be happy to help you out!
Please note that there will be no Open Gym, Stripe Testing, or Intro slots that morning, but Total Fitness will be held as usual.
Student’s who are testing for White/Black Stripe, Gold, or Gold/White Stripe belts will continue to schedule individual tests on Saturday mornings.
Posted on May 9, 2023
Just a reminder that our Bo Staff seminar is TONIGHT (Tues. 5/9) from 5:30-6:30pm. There is no sparring for ages 10 and up tonight, however our Little Kickers sparring will run as always.
Let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in the studio!
Posted on April 25, 2023
We wrapped up our Bokken rotation in April and are now looking forward to our next weapon rotation covering the Bo (also called Staff). As with our previous weapons, we’ll be offering an introductory seminar, followed by an 8-week rotation, which are both open to students age 8 and up and with a rank of Gold Belt or higher. Here are the details:
Bo Seminar:
8-Week Bo Rotation:
We have sample Bos at the front desk if you’d like to take a look. For ordering, the length of the Bo should roughly correspond to student height. If you have any questions, we’re happy to help!
