July 2025 Newsletter
Check out everything we have going on at our school this month!
Happy birthday this month to: Aaron Jones, Alan Zambrano, Alexander Macnab, Andy Michael, Anirudh Mohan, Atharv Erugu, Ayaan Choudhary, Deklan Johnson, Elliot Lowe, Joshua Vander Pol, Katie Yoo, Ledger Hamilton, Mia Bentrott, Michael Toomey, Mitul Gogulakrishnan, Nirvan Sai Gudivada, Pavish Aradada, Ryaaj Thakuri, Vibhav Kumar, and Xavier Syvertson!
July Calendar
Check out everything that’s happening this month!
*Dates in red indicate no regular classes
July Skills Class Themes:
July 11th: Stripe Makeup
July 18th: Stretching & Mobility
July 25th: Weapons Training | Bo Staff
July Friday Morning Class Themes (9:00am)
July 11th: Forms Review
July 18th: Stretching & Mobility
July 25th: Board Breaking
No Regular Classes:
July 1st – 4th: Summer Break
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
August 9th & 11th
Registration and additional information will be released on July 28th!
Make sure to have the Spark app downloaded to be able to register
July 4th Week
We will be closed the first week of July for Summer Break. However, we have at-home challenges for the week to earn a special Blue Stripe!
To help America celebrate its 249th birthday, complete the following over the course of the week and upload a picture of you doing one of
the challenges:
7 – Front Kicks, Crescent Kicks, and Side Kicks with Each Leg
4 – Practice Your Form 4 Times
17 – Burpees
76 – Sit-Ups
249 – Hold a Side Split for a Total of 249 seconds
Enjoy your holiday break!
🏆 Taekwondo America National Tournament – September 26–27
☀️ Morning Classes Continue This July!
Our summer morning classes are in full swing—and we’re keeping the momentum going all the way through the rest of this testing cycle!
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 on your martial arts journey.
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!
🕘 9:00 AM – 🌀 Each week features a unique class!
📌 Check the top of each week’s newsletter calendar section for the latest Friday rotation!
🥋 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 routine
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Stay consistent during summer break
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Perfect for homeschoolers, flexible schedules, and early risers!
💥 Nunchakus required for Wednesday’s Weapons Class.
Grab yours using the button below!
We’ll see you on the mat for some morning motivation this July!
💥 Break-A-Thon 2025 – Saturday, July 19th
Boards, kicks, impact—and a whole lot of fun—for a great cause!
We’re kicking off an awesome summer event on Saturday, July 19th, and you’re invited! Our annual Break-A-Thon is back, and this year, we’re starting the morning with a FREE Board Breaking Seminar led by Mr. Zach Harrell, 5th Degree Black Belt from Roanoke, VA.
This high-energy event is open to members and non-members ages 6+, and all proceeds benefit the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF).
🗓️ Event Schedule
9:00 AM – FREE Board Breaking Seminar
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Open to members & non-members (ages 6+)
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Learn breaking fundamentals or take your skills to the next level
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Led by special guest Mr. Zach Harrell
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Techniques will be taught, but students can also get creative with safe challenge breaks
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Pre-registration required
10:00 AM – Break-A-Thon Fundraiser
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$25 to participate (includes 5 boards—board size based on age)
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Extra boards: $20 for 5 more (while supplies last)
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Bring a buddy = 1 extra board per buddy you bring!
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Pre-registration required
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All proceeds go to LEEF to support local education
11:00 AM – Sparring Workout
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Open to students ages 10+, Orange Belts and above
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Led by Mr. Harrell and our LTA instructor team
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No registration required—just show up ready to spar!
📌 Additional Info
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Wear comfortable workout clothes (no uniforms required)
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Spectators welcome—bring your energy and cheer on the action!
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Boards are assigned by age and ability
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Register for the Seminar and Break-A-Thon through the Spark Member App (Location ID: 4073)
Let’s kick high, break big, and make a difference for our schools.
We’ll see you at the Break-A-Thon!
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Christmas in July!
Get ready for summer savings with our Christmas in July Sale, running July 7th through July 31st! Each week, we’ll spotlight a different category of gear with special limited-time deals—perfect for gearing up for back-to-school training, tournaments, and testing.
🎁 Weekly Sale Schedule:
Week 1 (July 7–13): Uniforms & Apparel
Week 2 (July 14–20): Weapons
Week 3 (July 21–27): Sparring Gear & Board Breaking Supplies
Week 4 (July 28–31): Training Essentials & Belt Displays
Stock up, replace old gear, or grab something new you’ve had your eye on—all while saving big.
New deals drop every Sunday, so check back weekly and don’t miss out!
👇 Click below to shop the sale starting July 7th!
Spar Your Instructor Week!
It’s time to put your skills to the test… against your instructors!
Join us for Spar Your Instructor Week, running Monday, July 14th through Friday, July 18th, during all regular classes.
This exciting tradition gives students the chance to step onto the mat with their instructors for a fun, safe, and high-energy sparring experience.
🔥 What to Expect:
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Challenge Yourself: Step up and spar your instructor—push your limits in a friendly, focused match.
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Learn on the Spot: Get real-time feedback, tips, and techniques from your instructor as you move.
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Community Energy: Join in the fun with your classmates and build confidence in a positive atmosphere.
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Head Kick Challenge: Land a clean head kick on your instructor and earn a spot on the mirror for the rest of the testing cycle—plus major bragging rights!
This is one of our most anticipated weeks of the summer—don’t miss it!
Come ready, stay sharp, and most of all… have fun!
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!