June 2025 Newsletter
Check out everything we have going on at our school this month!
Happy birthday this month to: Abhinom Karve, Akhil Mattaparthi, Alexis Leonhardt, Aliza Mohsin, Anna McHugh, Ayaansh Narketmelli, Charlie McFadden, Chris Ball, Elisa Hiebeler-Jones, Ira Chandra, Jerome Barrera, Liam Webb, London McClure, Lucas Ball, Michele Meyer, Mohan Govindaramanujam, Moksha Goutam, Olivia Hernandez Vera, Piper Michael, Riaan Hans, Sebastian Zepeda-Zambrano, Tanina Amrouche, Varin Saxena, Yugansh Singewar, and Mr. Lacy!
June Calendar
Check out everything that’s happening this month!
*Dates in red indicate no regular classes
June Skills Class Themes:
June 13th: Makeup Testing
June 27th: Weapons Training | Bo Staff
No Regular Classes:
June 6th – June 9th: Belt Testing
June 10th: Instructor/Leadership Team Training
June 11th: Awards Ceremony
June 20th: Master Experience
2025 Belt Testing Schedule
To help our students plan for the year, below is our tentative schedule for belt testings in 2025:
February 8th & 10th
April 12th & 14th
June 7th & 9th
August 9th & 11th
October 4th & 6th
December 6th & 8th
June 7th & 9th
Featuring Special Guests Mr. Brian McCoy & Ms. Riley McCoy!
Belt Testing Weekend is just around the corner, and it’s going to be one of our most exciting yet! We’re honored to welcome two very special guests:
- Mr. Brian McCoy, 8th Degree Black Belt & Chairman of the Board of Examiners
- Ms. Riley McCoy, 3rd Degree Decided Black Belt from Arab, AL
Together, they’ll be leading two Friday night seminars—one for Juniors and one for Teens & Adults—exclusively for students Green Belt and higher.
🗓️ Friday, June 6th (Leander TA)
6:00 PM – Junior Seminar (Green Belts & up)
6:45 PM – Teen & Adult Seminar (Green Belts & up)
Don’t miss the opportunity to train with two incredible martial artists and leaders from our national organization!
✅ BELT TESTING ELIGIBILITY & REGISTRATION
To participate in belt testing, students must have earned 8 stripes.
Register through the Spark Member App (Location ID: 4073) by going to the Events Section under the Shop Tab and selecting your appropriate group.
This is your time to shine—demonstrate your progress, level up your rank, and celebrate how far you’ve come on your Taekwondo journey!
📅 Belt Testing Schedule
Saturday, June 7th (ParqSocial)
🕘 9:00 AM – Brown Belts and Above
🕚 11:00 AM – Green through Senior Blue Belts
🕧 12:15 PM – White through Senior Orange Belts
Note: Saturday testing times are tentative and may be adjusted based on group sizes. Finalized times will be confirmed by Friday evening.
Monday, June 9th (Leander TA)
🕔 5:00 PM – Lil’ Dragons Belt Testing
🕠 5:30 PM – White through Senior Orange Belts
🕕 6:00 PM – Green Belts and Above
Monday testing is open to all ranks and ages but is limited by space. Students only need to attend one testing day.
Let’s make this a testing cycle to remember! We can’t wait to see your focus, spirit, and progress come to life on the mat.
National Tournament | September 26th & 27th | Dallas, TX
☀️ Morning Classes Are Coming This Summer!
We’re excited to launch a full lineup of morning classes this summer—starting Thursday, June 12th, right after belt testing wraps up! Whether you’re looking to stay sharp, stay active, or mix up your training routine, our morning classes offer a flexible and energizing way to keep progressing all summer long.
These classes are open to all active members, no pre-registration required, and TKD practice attire (t-shirt, pants, and belt) is perfectly acceptable.
🗓️ Weekly Morning Schedule
MONDAYS
🕘 9:00 AM – Juniors (White–Senior Orange)
🕙 10:00 AM – Teens & Adults (White–Senior Orange)
TUESDAYS
🕘 9:00 AM – Juniors (Green–Senior Blue)
🕙 10:00 AM – Teens & Adults (Green–Senior Blue)
WEDNESDAYS
🕘 9:00 AM – Weapons Class: Nunchakus (Bring your own)
🕙 10:00 AM – TKD Workout Class – All ranks welcome (Juniors, Teens, & Adults)
THURSDAYS
🕘 9:00 AM – Juniors (Brown Belt–Black Belt)
🕙 10:00 AM – Teens & Adults (Brown Belt–Black Belt)
FRIDAYS – Rotating Themes!
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June 13: Lil’ Dragons Makeup Class (one-time)
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June 27: Cardio & Fitness Class (open to all members)
Stay tuned for each Friday’s special theme announced in advance!
🥋 Why Join Morning Classes?
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Keep your skills sharp between testing cycles
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Get personalized attention in smaller group settings
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Add variety and energy to your weekly training
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Build summer consistency and momentum
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Great option for homeschoolers, flexible summer schedules, and early risers!
💥 Nunchakus required for Wednesday’s Weapons Class.
Grab yours using the button below!
We can’t wait to see you training with us this summer—let’s make it your most focused, fun, and skill-building season yet!
Dads & Dodgeball!
Celebrate Father’s Day the TKD Way!
We had an amazing time celebrating Mother’s Day on the mats—and now it’s the dads’ turn!
Join us on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 PM (during our regular Family Class) for a Father’s Day event like no other, filled with high-energy partner drills, fun games, and the fan-favorite finale: an epic dodgeball showdown!
🎯 Event Highlights:
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Fun partner activities with your kids
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Games that encourage teamwork and laughter
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A legendary round of dodgeball to finish strong
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Great memories made both on and off the mat
Dads, wear comfortable clothes—no Taekwondo uniform required—just be ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge once more!
This event is open to all dads, grandpas, uncles, and male guardians—even if you don’t currently train with us.
👉 New participants: Please register using the button below so we can prepare for you!
Let’s make this Father’s Day one to remember.
We can’t wait to see you on the mat!
Forms Review + Sparring Workout
Buddy Week
It’s time to bring a friend to class! During Buddy Week, students are encouraged to invite friends, neighbors, cousins—even classmates—to join them on the mat and experience the fun and energy of Taekwondo firsthand.
👫 How It Works:
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Buddies can attend any class with their friend regardless of rank
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Must participate in the correct age group
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No limit—bring as many buddies as you want!
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Buddies should wear comfortable athletic clothes (no uniform required)
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A signed waiver is required before participating (must be completed by a parent/guardian and includes the class date)
💸 Referral Bonus!
If your buddy joins during Buddy Week, you’ll earn a $50 credit you can use toward:
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Event fees (like the upcoming September National Tournament)
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LTA merchandise
There’s no cap on how many referral credits you can earn—bring more buddies, earn more rewards!
Buddy Week is the perfect way to share your love of martial arts and grow our LTA community. Let’s pack the mats with new faces, big smiles, and unstoppable energy!
👉 Waiver and signup details can be found below. Please make sure for students under 18 that the form is filled out by their parent/guardian.
We can’t wait to meet your buddies!
2025 Master Experience
Calling all Black Belts! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of training, testing, and growth at the 2025 Master Experience & Testing in Indianapolis, IN! Whether you’re preparing for your next rank or looking to refine your skills alongside top martial artists, this event is designed for YOU.
Why You Should Attend
🔥 Push Your Limits – Challenge yourself in high-level workouts and specialized seminars led by Grandmasters and top instructors.
🤝 Connect with Fellow Black Belts – Train and network with dedicated martial artists from across the country.
🎉 Exclusive Black Belt Events – From high-energy training, to social gatherings like Casino Night, to the Tournament of Champions, this is more than just an event —it’s an experience!
Event Highlights
📆 June 20-22, 2025
📍 Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
✅ National Testing – A chance for eligible high ranking black belt students to advance to their next rank.
📚 Advanced Seminars – Learn new techniques, sparring strategies, and self-defense applications from some of the top instructors around the country.
🏆 Tournament of Champions – Watch the top competitors across TA battle it out in the best of the best annual competition.
🎉 Fun & Fellowship – Casino Night, board games, and social events for all participants!
Register Now & Save!
💲 Event Registration: $325 (Save $100 when staying at the host hotel!)
📅 Deadline to Register: June 1, 2025
🔥 Testing Registration: $200 (No late registrations accepted)
This event is for ALL black belts, whether you are testing or simply looking to grow in your martial arts journey. Let’s show up as a strong team, train hard, and represent our school at this incredible event!
Don’t miss out—register today!
See you in Indianapolis!
🎉 Congratulations on Finishing the School Year!
We’re incredibly proud of all our students for wrapping up another successful academic year! Whether you crushed your final exams, graduated from kindergarten, or are getting ready for the next big chapter—you deserve to celebrate!
🥋 A Special Note for Rising Middle Schoolers
If your student is entering 6th grade or above this fall, it may be time to transition into our Teens Program.
The Teens Program is designed for middle schoolers and older, with later evening class times and an emphasis on greater independence and maturity on the mat. While the curriculum remains mostly the same, students in the Teens Program follow a streamlined belt track that no longer includes Junior Ranks.
⚠️ Important Transition Guidelines
Students can only switch class programs between testing cycles
If your child begins a cycle in the Juniors Program, they must complete the full cycle in that class before moving up
The next opportunities to transition will be after June testing or after August testing
Students and parents are welcome to consult with an instructor, but it’s not required to make the switch
Moving into the Teens Program is a big milestone—one that signals growth not just in Taekwondo, but in life. We’re here to support that transition and help make it smooth and meaningful.
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Join Us on Social Media!
We’ve recently added a new Facebook group for all of our LTA Families to connect, communicate, sell used items, etc. Make sure you join the group as well as follow our other social media handles to see updates, fun photos, and more!
Want to Join Our Email List?
There’s always lots of things going on around LTA which is why we make it a point to send out a weekly update email every Monday to our students. These emails are sent to all of our students and guardians that we on file in our system. If you are no longer on or would like to join our email list, please send us an email with your name, phone number, email, and student that you are associated with and we will get you in our system!