April 2024 Newsletter
Check out everything we have going on at our school this month!
Happy birthday this month to: Fayzaan Ansari, Joseph Babb, Sidhant Chepuri, Jake Fitzgerald, Silas Hawkins, Skylar Jackson, Anav Kulshrestha, Jian Lee, Logan McCoy, Mohammed Ayaan Mohammed Abuthahir, Hudson Muse, Sai Shrish Pathuri, Sashreek Pinjala, Blake Schnelle, Tyler Spaulding, Rima Talasila, and Jett Voigts!
April Calendar
Check out everything that’s happening this month!
*Dates in red indicate no regular classes
April Skills Class Themes:
April 5th: Mr. Luis Guerra Special Semianr
April 19th: Learn Your Form!
April 26th: Tournament Forms (Exclusively Open to Students Participating in the May Regional Tournament)
No Regular Classes:
April 12th – April 15th: Belt Testing
April 16th: Instructor/Leadership Team Training
April 17th: Awards Ceremony
2024 Belt Testing Schedule
To help our students plan for the year, below is our tentative schedule for belt testings in 2024:
February 9th – 14th
April 12th – 17th
June 7th – 12th
August 9th – 14th
October 4th – 9th
December 6th – 11th
Promotional Belt Testing
Join us for our upcoming belt testing, starting on Friday, February 9th! All testing events will be held in the school this time around as well. Don’t miss Mr. Guerra’s special demonstration on Saturday at 12:00pm!
To be eligible for belt testing, students must have earned 8 stripes. Registration is simple – head to the Spark app (Location ID: 4073), find the Shop Tab (look for the shopping cart icon), and select the Belt Testing Checkout Page.
Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to demonstrate your skills and progress on your martial arts journey! Mark your calendars for these important testing dates:
Friday, April 12th (Leander TA)
6:00p – Open Mats
Saturday, April 13th (ParqSocial)
9:00a – All Brown Belts and Above
11:00am – All Green thru Sr. Blue Belts
12:00pm – Special Demonstration | Mr. Luis Guerra
12:15pm – White thru Sr. Orange Belts
Monday, April 15th (Leander TA)
5:00pm – Lil’ Dragons Belt Testing
5:30pm – White thru Sr. Orange
6:00pm – All Green and Above
Tuesday, April 18th
5:00pm – Results Finalized
5:30pm – Leadership Class
Wednesday, April 19th
6:00 – Awards Ceremony | Robin Bledsoe Park | Theme: Wear Your New Belt Color
May 18th Regional | Katy, TX
Get ready for an exciting event at the TXTA Regional Tournament on May 18th, held at the Aloft Hotel in Katy, TX! This tournament brings together students from various Texas Taekwondo America (TXTA) schools for our state championships. It’s not just about competition; it’s a chance to meet new friends and showcase your skills.
Participation in tournaments is an important and required step on the journey to earning your black belt at our school. Since this tournament is in-state, it offers the convenience of shorter travel time. Participants of all ages and ranks, from Lil’ Dragons to Black Belts, can join in the action. There’s something for everyone, including Forms & Sparring, Board Breaking, Team Sparring (for Green Belts and above, ages 12 and older), and Synchronized Forms. To register, simply visit the Shop Tab on the Spark app or click the button below. Also, mark your calendar for important dates such as the registration deadlines and special clinics. We’re offering tournament-specific Skills Classes to help you prepare, so don’t miss out!
Mark your calendars for these crucial dates:
📅 April 17th – Early Bird Registration Deadline
📅 May 3rd – T-Shirt Deadline
📅 May 10th – Registration Deadline/Board Breaking Competition
📅 May 17th – Special Clinics
📅 May 18th – All Tournament Competitions
Elevate your game with our tournament-specific Skills Classes designed to hone your abilities for competition:
🥋 April 26th – Tournament Forms Prep
🥋 May 3rd – Tournament Sparring Prep
Don’t miss out on this electrifying event! Gear up, train hard, and get ready to dominate the mats. See you at the TXTA Regional Tournament!
Sparring Workout
Our next Sparring Workout is set for Saturday, April 27th at 11:00 AM for our students ages 10+ that are Orange Belts and above.
Sparring workouts are a great way to develop your skills by getting in as many rounds as possible with people that you may not normally spar in class.
These workouts are informal, meaning we’ll wear regular workout clothes, play music, and just have a ton of fun sparring and sweating together!
Class in the Grass!
Get ready to kick off the spring season with a burst of energy and sunshine at our much-anticipated annual Class in the Grass! Join us on Saturday, April 6th, at the scenic Lakewood Park, beginning at 10:00 AM, for a day filled with Taekwondo, friendship, and outdoor fun.
There’s something special about practicing Taekwondo in the fresh air, and we’re excited to share this experience with you, your friends, and family. Join us for some enjoyable exercises and drills under the sun, but stay for the picnic, games, and event highlight —a thrilling WATER GUN FIGHT!
For Class in the Grass, we recommend wearing comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activity. Don’t forget to bring along a water bottle to stay hydrated, sunscreen for protection, and your sparring gear if you have it. We also encourage everyone to contribute to our picnic potluck with your favorite food, drinks, or supplies. And, of course, bring your water guns, sports balls, or any other equipment for post-class playtime!
This event is absolutely free, and we welcome both members and non-members to join in the fun. However, we kindly ask that any non-member friends or family members complete a waiver form before participating in the activities. Click the button below to access our event waiver and secure your spot in what promises to be a day full of laughter, community, and Taekwondo under the sun. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and each other in a spirited day at the park!
Master Experience
Unlock the secrets of elite training alongside Mr. Lacy and other high-ranking belts at the unmissable Master Experience event! This exclusive all-Black Belt weekend offers a plethora of seminars and workouts featuring top-tier instructors from across Taekwondo America. Dive into a diverse range of seminars, covering everything from advanced sparring techniques to instructor certification courses, and even bonus martial arts like Krav Maga and BJJ.
But that’s not all! Experience other special events throughout the weekend, including High Rank Testing, the prestigious Tournament of Champions, and an entertaining Charity Games/Casino Night. With an action-packed schedule, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, with this event being just outside of Disney World, it’s a great reason to take a vacation with the family!
Mark your calendars now and secure your spot before the registration deadline on May 1st. Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity for high-level training and unforgettable experiences!
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!