October 2024 Newsletter
Check out everything we have going on at our school this month!
Happy birthday this month to: Abraham Amrouche, Magizh Ashok, Arjun Ashwin, Kevin Bryniak, Leo Camino, Avni Gedam, Mishika Goutam, Geetasri Gutta, Tanmayi Gutta, Ian Jankowski, Solomon Kerbel, Iker Montes, Sri Thanvi Namburi, Maya Oberoi, Ariana Pasgar, Joseph Sanchez, and Michael Williamson!
October Calendar
Check out everything that’s happening this month!
*Dates in red indicate no regular classes
October Skills Class Themes:
October 11th: Balance & Control*
October 18th: Learn Your Form
October 25th: Advanced Target Pads*
*Lil’ Dragons Welcome to Attend
No Regular Classes:
October 4th – 7th: Belt Testing
October 8th: Instructor/Leadership Training
October 9th: Awards Ceremony
October 30th: Special Halloween Class
October 31st: Halloween
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 8th & 10th
August 10th & 12th
October 5th & 7th
December 7th & 9th
October 5th & 7th
Join us for our upcoming belt testing weekend, starting on Friday, October 4th with a seminar from special guest instructor Mr. Zak Scott from Richmond, VA!
As a reminder, to be eligible for belt testing students must have earned 8 stripes. Registration can be done through the Shop Tab in the Events section and select your preferred testing option that the participant is eligible for.
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, October 4th (Leander TA)
5:30p – Junior Seminar (Must be Green Belt & Higher)
6:15p – Teen & Adult Seminar (Must be Green Belt & Higher)
Saturday, October 5th (ParqSocial)
9:00a – All Brown Belts and Above
11:00am – All Green thru Sr. Blue Belts
12:00pm – Special Demonstration | Mr. Zak Scott
12:15pm – White thru Sr. Orange Belts
Monday, October 7th (Leander TA)
5:00pm – Lil’ Dragons Belt Testing
5:30pm – White thru Sr. Orange
6:00pm – All Green and Above
Tuesday, October 8th
5:00pm – Results Finalized
5:30pm – Leadership Class
Wednesday, October 9th
6:00 – Awards Ceremony | Leander Taekwondo America | Theme: Kicks N’ Treats
November 23rd | Lewisville, TX
Join us at the Texas State Championships where martial artists from across the state will gather to showcase their skills and compete for the top spot! This is your chance to test your abilities, make new friends, and experience the excitement of competitive Taekwondo. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or it’s your first tournament, this event promises an unforgettable experience! This tournament will follow our traditional format featuring our base traditional competitions with some exciting add-on competitions!
Traditional Competitions:
- Traditional Forms: Master the forms you’ve worked hard on and show off your precision.
- Continuous Sparring: Enter the arena for fast-paced and exciting sparring!
Exciting Additional Competitions:
- Synchronized Forms: Team up with a partner or two to perform a traditional or creative form set to music! While weapons and tumbling are not allowed, you can wear special attire to make your performance stand out.
- Point-Break Sparring: Face off in intense 1-minute rounds! The first competitor to score 5 points wins.
- Board Breaking Competition: Test your power and accuracy by attempting to break 5 boards in a set series of techniques. Break all 5 techniques to earn the gold!
Key Dates to Remember:
- October 25th: Early Bird Registration Deadline (Receive a free Add-On competition! Use coupon code: BONUS POINTS)
- November 8th: T-Shirt Pre-Order Deadline
- November 15th: Final Registration Deadline (including Board Breaking entries)
- November 22nd: National Testing Pre-Qualification
- November 23rd: Tournament Day – All In-Person Competitions and Events
We’re also working to secure a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn, conveniently located next to the convention center. Once finalized, we’ll provide the booking link for discounted rates.
Ready to compete? Click the button below to register and take your place in the Texas State Championships!
October Fundraiser
Sparring Workout
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th at 11:00 AM—it’s time for another Sparring Workout exclusively for Orange Belts and above, ages 10 and older!
This is a fantastic opportunity to sharpen your sparring skills in a fun, energetic, and relaxed environment. These workouts are designed to help you get in multiple rounds with a variety of partners, including those you may not typically spar with in class. It’s the perfect chance to step out of your comfort zone and try new strategies against different opponents!
Why Attend?
- Maximize Your Rounds: Get in as much sparring practice as possible to boost your skills.
- Expand Your Horizons: Test yourself against new opponents and learn from different sparring styles.
- Just Have Fun!: We keep it informal—no uniforms required! Wear your regular workout clothes, enjoy some great music, and get ready to sweat it out together in a relaxed setting.
Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming tournament or just looking to refine your sparring techniques, this workout is the place to be!
Don’t miss out on this awesome chance to level up your sparring game while having a ton of fun with your fellow martial artists.
See you on the mat for an action-packed sparring session!
Special Halloween Class
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!