National Karate South Minneapolis

It’s Summer Goals season once again!

From June 1 – August 31 each National Karate student is challenged to take part in the NK Summer Goals program.

Any student who completes the physical and aerobic requirements for their age range will receive an official certificate of achievement at the awards ceremony in September.

See your instructor for specific goals and a log to track your activity all summer long!

Rank Acceleration Camp is a 4-day Karate Camp where students have an opportunity to advance their rank. It’s a lot of work and a lot of fun!

Stop in the office to register ASAP!

SESSION 1:
Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18
9:00am - 12:00pm

SESSION 2:
Monday, August 17 - Thursday, August 20
9:00am - 12:00pm

See your instructor for details.

Calling all advanced belts! We are doing tryouts for our first ever MUSICAL MEGA TEAM!

Who?
All advanced belts, regardless of whether you have done mega team in the past!

What?
Tryouts for advanced musical mega team! More information on expectations and combinations is available. You will be expected to know and have practiced ALL combinations to the metronome patterns ahead of tryouts. Please inquire in the office if you do not have the video.

When?
Tryouts will be held June 9th (Tuesday) from 8:10 pm - 9:00 pm and/or June 11th (Thursday) at 8:10 pm - 9:00 pm.
You only need to attend one tryout

Musical Mega Team will compete at Twin Cities Rumble August 30th and Diamond Nationals on October 10th. If you really can only attend one, please talk to us before tryouts

Why?
The musical mega team form is going to have harder techniques at a faster pace than any mega team form we have done in the past – we believe that you all are capable! But we also know that some people may need more time and training before competing with a form at this level.

If you do not make the musical mega team form, we will be doing a non-musical mega team form again that is open to everyone - we strongly encourage you to participate in the non-musical mega team if you do not make the musical team as it will prepare you to be on the musical team in the future.

REVISED SCHEDULE this weekend! The Monthly Exam will take place on Saturday, May 30th at the S. Minneapolis National Karate. We will hold two classes for students who are not participating in the exam (see times below).

CLASSES:
9:00-9:30am: Little Masters (4-6 Year Olds) All Belt Levels
9:30a-10:15am: (Ages 7+) White through Purple Belt
10:15a-11:00a" (Ages 7+) Blue stripe and above

TESTING:
11:30am: Beginner Exam
1:00pm Intermediate & Advanced Exam

Sparring gear is required for all belt levels green and above. Be sure to bring a water bottle, your full uniform, including your karate uniform top, and any weapons you may need for testing. Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to the exam start time.

Beginning Tuesday. May 26th we will be switching to summer uniform. A National Karate T-shirt tucked into your karate pants and belt. T-shirts must be in good condition (no rips or tears).

The faces of the most happy and proud instructors around! Proud of everyone from NK that competed and rocked it out this weekend!

Mark Your Calendars - South Minneapolis National Karate will be CLOSED Friday, May 8th - Saturday, May 9th as Ms. Lemon, Ms. Welter and Ms. McChesney will be attending Infinity Nationals in the Wisconsin Dells.

Thanks again to everyone who helped out the demo this weekend! Might for Right! Share your shots from the weekend in the comments!

Every Thursday at 7PM, Hopkins National Karate will be hosting Black Belt Teen Sparring for both boys and girls.

This is a great opportunity to get in some extra rounds and sharpen your skills as you prepare for Diamond Nationals.

Advanced brown belts with sparring experience are welcome to attend with instructor approval.

Let’s get that work in and level up!

The Monthly Exam will take place on Saturday, April 25th at the S. Minneapolis National Karate studio.

• Sparring gear is required for all belt levels green and above
• Be sure to bring a water bottle
• Wear your full uniform, including your karate uniform top
• Bring any weapons you may need for testing

Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to the exam start time.
10:30 AM - Beginner Exam
10:30 AM - Intermediate & Advanced Exam

* ALL regular classes are cancelled