Hi MPK Families… I hope this finds you well and settling into the new school year. Here is some information to keep in mind about what’s going on here at MPK.
█ NINJA NIGHT — We’ll be holding our first Ninja Night/Parent’s Date Night of the new school year on Friday, October 16, from 6-9 pm. This is an opportunity for kids to come for fun and food while you take some time for yourselves. We’ll be playing games, watching a movie, and having pizza.
Kids in kindergarten and higher are welcome, and we encourage everyone to bring a buddy. The cost is $20 for the first child and $15 for buddies. The sign up sheet is at the front desk, or you can reply to this email with the names and ages of children attending, and I’ll sign you up. Space will be limited, so sign up soon. We’ll continue taking reservations until Thursday, October 15 or we fill the roster, whichever comes first.
█ UPCOMING TESTING — Our next test week for eligible colored belts is October 19-22. As a reminder, to be eligible students must have a minimum of 40 classes (80 for red belts) and have earned all five curriculum stripes. There’s still some time to get your last stripes — you can sign up for a Saturday morning checkoff on the board near the front door.
A+ students who are eligible to test will test in class during that week and are encouraged to attend the Friday night graduation for the entire group. The schedule for evening tests and classes is:
- Monday 10/19 — no regular classes except for Master’s Class at 7:00. Testing for all belt ranks will take place during regular class times.
- Tuesday 10/20 — normal sparring classes for all levels. There will be no Hyper class that night. Reminder to Blue Belts and up who are testing – sparring is required that night.
- Wednesday, 10/21 — No regular classes except for Master’s class at 7:00. All testing students should be here, warmed up and ready to begin testing at 5:30, and this will run until each group is through their curriculum.
- Thursday, 10/22 — normal classes for all plus any make up testing during regular class times.
- Friday, 10/23 — Graduation and belt presentation for all evening and A+ students who tested begins at 6:00 and should take about an hour.
█ HYPER CLASSES — Our current Hyper rotation is wrapping up, and we’ll be starting our next rotation on Saturday, October 24. This will be another Nunchuck session, and it’s open to experienced students and beginners. Experienced students will have the opportunity to work with double chucks if they choose to.
Hyper is open to students with a Gold Belt or above who are at least 8 years old. If you need to order Nunchucks, the order form will be at the front desk along with the Hyper class sign up. Cost for the Hyper classes is $65 for a 4-month rotation. Prices for Nunchucks will vary based on whether you choose foam or graphite — please see the front desk for more information.
█ UNIFORMS — As a reminder to all students, the tradition for uniforms at MPK is that all students under Black Belt wear uniform tops and bottoms that match. Colors can be mixed beginning at First Degree Black Belt.
Additionally, the new team uniforms have been ordered! We expect to be able to hand them out late this month.
█ MPK GEAR — We’ll be ordering some new MPK logo gear (shirt, jacket, hat…) again this year in time for Christmas. We’ll be getting some samples and order forms very soon, so watch the front desk for more information!
Let me know if you’d like more information on anything…
Jeni Risgaard
Front Desk Coordinator
Midwest Professional Karate