Eagle Martial Arts at CMA Andover

Hello Eagle Martial Arts Families,

⏰ Time is running out! There are only 11 days left to register for our upcoming Level UP Belt Test.

This is an exciting opportunity for students to demonstrate the skills they've been working so hard to develop and take the next step toward earning their next belt!

📅 Test Date: Saturday, August 8th

📝 Register Here: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_HfGb

Please be sure to reserve your student's spot before registration closes.

If you've already registered, thank you! We can't wait to see all of the hard work, focus, and dedication on display during testing.

If you have any questions about the belt test or need assistance with registration, please don't hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to celebrating your student's progress!

🚨 What's Up Monday at Eagle Martial Arts! 🥋🦅

Here's what's happening over the next few weeks!

🥋 Level Up Belt Testing
📅 Saturday, August 8
Good luck to everyone testing! Keep training hard and finish strong!

🎉 End of Summer Bash & Awards Ceremony
📅 Monday, August 10
📍 Jacobson Park
🕕 6:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate everyone's hard work and achievements with an evening of fun!

📚 School Supply Drive
Help us support local students while earning bragging rights for your class!
🏆 Competition between:
• Beginners
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Teen/Adult

🍕 The class with the most donations wins a Pizza Party!
See Mrs. Tracie or the flyer in the lobby for donation details.

👯 Buddy Week
📅 August 11–15
Bring a friend to class and let them experience the fun of martial arts!

⭐ Google Review Contest
Help us spread the word!
See Mrs. Tracie for details on how to participate.

🤝 Referral Program
Know someone who would love martial arts?
Ask Mrs. Tracie how you can earn rewards through our referral program!

🥋 Leadership Club is Coming!
Attention Advanced and Teen/Adult students!
Our new Leadership Club is on the way. Have your parents talk with Mrs. Tracie for more information.

🛡️ Krav Maga Classes
📅 Monday–Thursday
🕣 8:45–9:30 PM
👥 Adults Only

We can't wait to see everyone in class this week! Train hard, have fun, and keep reaching for your goals! 💪🦅

Awesome job to all of our competitors at the Southern Regional Tournament in Knoxville ! 🥋🏅
It was great to see each of you step onto the mat, give it your all, and represent our school with determination, respect, and great sportsmanship. We're proud of every one of you and all the hard work you've put in. Congratulations on a fantastic tournament.

🌟 Happy Parent Appreciation Day! 🌟

Today, we want to say THANK YOU to the incredible parents who make our martial arts family so special.

Your early mornings, busy evenings, countless rides to class, encouragement after tough days, and cheers from the sidelines do not go unnoticed. Every belt earned, every board broken, and every goal achieved is possible because of your love, support, and commitment.

At Eagle Martial Arts, we know that strong students are built by strong families. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child's journey as they grow in confidence, discipline, respect, and perseverance.

💙 Today we celebrate YOU—the parents who inspire, encourage, and believe in your children every step of the way.

Leave a ❤️ in the comments to recognize an amazing martial arts parent, or tag someone who deserves a big "Thank You!"

📚🎒 School Supply Drive Challenge is ON! 🎒📚

Let's come together to support our local schools and help students start the school year off right! ❤️

We're collecting priority school supplies that teachers and classrooms need most, and every donation makes a difference!

🥋 Choose your class and help them win:
🖤 Beginners
🥋 Intermediate
⭐ Advanced
👨‍👩‍👧 Teen/Adult

🏆 The class that donates the most school supplies will win an AWESOME PIZZA PARTY! 🍕🎉

Items Needed:
🧴 Clorox Wipes
🤧 Kleenex Tissue Boxes
🧼 Hand Sanitizer
📄 Printer Paper (reams)
🎨 White or Colored Cardstock
🧻 Paper Towels

Every item donated helps your class climb the leaderboard while providing local teachers and students with supplies they'll use every day.

📦 Bring your donations to Eagle Martial Arts and watch your class's total grow!

At Eagle Martial Arts, we believe black belts lead by example. Let's show our community what leadership, generosity, and service look like by making a real difference together. 💙

🍕 Who's ready to help our local schools, support your class, and win a pizza party? Let the challenge begin! 💥📚🥋

Excuses don’t build champions.

7 Ways to Teach Your Grade-Schooler Organization Skills

1. Create Simple Daily Routines
Children thrive on routines. Set consistent times for waking up, homework, chores, meals, and bedtime. Predictable routines reduce stress and help children know what comes next.

2. Give Everything a Home
Teach your child that every item has a designated place. Whether it's their backpack, shoes, school supplies, or sports equipment, putting things back where they belong makes staying organized much easier.

3. Use Checklists
Visual checklists are excellent for grade-schoolers. Create morning, after-school, and bedtime checklists they can follow independently. Checking off completed tasks builds responsibility and confidence.

4. Break Big Tasks into Smaller Steps
Instead of saying, "Clean your room," break it into smaller jobs:

Make the bed
Pick up toys
Put clothes away
Empty the trash
Vacuum the floor

Small successes make large tasks feel manageable.

5. Teach Planning Ahead
Help your child prepare the night before:

Pack their backpack
Lay out tomorrow's clothes
Fill their water bottle
Check homework
Gather any sports or activity equipment

Morning routines become much smoother with a little preparation.

6. Let Them Be Responsible
Resist the urge to fix every forgotten item or unfinished task. Natural consequences help children learn the importance of staying organized. Offer guidance, but let them take ownership of their responsibilities.

7. Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection
Organization is a learned skill. Praise effort and improvement instead of expecting perfection. A simple "I noticed you packed your backpack without being reminded—great job!" reinforces positive habits.

How Martial Arts Reinforces Organization

Martial arts naturally teaches organization by encouraging students to:

Keep uniforms clean and ready for class.
Arrive on time and prepared.
Care for their equipment and belt.
Follow structured routines.
Set goals and track progress through belt ranks.

These habits often carry over into school, home, and other activities, helping children become more organized in every area of life.

We had an awesome time at the TA regional summer camp. We work forms and sparring. And we got to work a new weapon (battle axe).

If interested next year, plan on the same weekend in July.

Also, there is a winter camp in North Carolina in November.

What an incredible weekend at 🙂Midwest Regional Camp 2026!🙂

A huge thank you to all of our campers for bringing such great attitudes, energy, and a willingness to learn. We hope you made new friends, learned new skills, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

Thank you for making this year's camp such a success. Keep practicing, keep growing, and we'll see you at the next event!

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🥋 Friendly Reminder – Saturday Class Schedule 🥋

Don't forget that our Saturday class schedule has changed!

⏰ Karate Kids: 9:00–10:00 AM
⚔️ Weapons (Black Belt & Masters Club): 10:00–11:00 AM
🥋 Teen & Adult Classes: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

We look forward to seeing everyone on the mats this Saturday! If you have any questions, just let us know. See you in class! 👊