As we step into another fantastic week, let’s take a moment to recognize and congratulate everyone who tested this past Friday! The kids and teens showed incredible determination as they punched, kicked, threw, and grappled their way through the challenges of testing. Well done to all—your hard work truly paid off!

Spring Break Announcement: We are OPEN all week! While the Kent School District is on break, our training sessions continue as usual. Take advantage of this time to attend your classes, squeeze in a few extra, and most importantly, let’s make it fun!

Testing Times for Friday April 4, 2025

Please remember to ARRIVE EARLY.
Plan to arrive 10 to 15 min before your test!
Please remember to ARRIVE EARLY.
Plan to arrive 10 to 15 min before your test!
Please remember to ARRIVE EARLY.
Plan to arrive 10 to 15 min before your test!

Once a test has started, late students will not be allowed to enter. We have a LARGE number of people testing, so please arrive on time to ensure everything runs smoothly. We appreciate your patience as we work through the requirements. While we strive to make the process efficient, large tests like this often lead to late nights, especially for teens.

Children (Test according to their current rank / belt color)
White, Sr. White Belts, Yellow and Sr. Yellow belts — 5 pm
Orange and Sr. Orange Belts — 5:25 pm
Green, Blue, Purple, Sr. Purple and Brown Belts – 5:55 pm

Teenagers
If possible, teenagers should arrive at 5:00 PM to assist with the children’s test. If that’s not feasible, please arrive no later than 6:30 PM. The teenagers’ test will begin immediately after the children’s test concludes.

Once again, teens must be present no later than 6:30 PM. All teens are expected to attend the test, whether they are participating or not. Please support your teammates and plan to stay for the entire duration of the test.

Thank you all for your dedication and support!

KentWA #KentWashington #martialarts

Wednesday Reminder:
For teens and children: Testing applications are due today! You can drop them off at any time. Testing schedules will be posted online and at the school tomorrow (Thursday) by late afternoon.

Note: This may be a larger test, so please make sure to check the testing times carefully.

Testing is this Friday for children and teens!

We will start sending home testing applications today (Monday). REMINDER: All testing applications need to be in by Wednesday. Please DO NOT BE LATE! Testing times for each belt level will be posted by late afternoon on Thursday.

Class schedule remains normal this week, except for Friday.

Today is Friday, and we are one week away from testing! Enjoy the weekend, because next week children and teens have work to do!

Keep safe! Looks like some heavy weather is coming our way. Between 5-10 p.m., strong thunderstorms will roll right over Seattle. They’ll come with frequent lightning and heavy, blowing wind. Pockets of hail, potentially above quarter size may fall in isolated stronger t-storm cells. Bursts of damaging wind or even an isolated tornado are also possible, all embedded in a line of storms that will pass this evening.

We are OPEN tonight, but if you don’t feel safe coming in, please stay home. It may be best to settle and shelter for the night. You can always make up classes! Hopefully, it will all pass us by, but you never know!

Be safe and no matter when, we’ll see you soon!

Welcome to a new week! We might actually hit our first 70-degree day this week. Even more fantastic? We are two weeks out from testing for children and teens! Basic information will be sent home starting today. Time to sharpen those skills.

Besides testing, we’ll be refreshing the school’s entryway this week. Expect some rearrangements, including a new spot for shoes and jackets, along with a bit of cleanup to enhance the overall experience. Don’t worry if you’re unsure about the changes—we’ll be on hand to guide you every step of the way!

Does it feel like spring yet? Maybe not outside, but we’re definitely bringing the warmth indoors—with some great training! We’re closing out Friday strong and gearing up for an amazing weekend. Next week, we’ll be just two weeks away from testing! So many exciting things are happening!

Happy Wednesday! Tomorrow marks the first day of Spring, and although the weather is giving us one final touch of cold, warmer days are just around the corner. Regardless of the forecast, our training remains strong as we keep our focus on the future!

As temperatures rise, now is the perfect time to gear up for summer with training shorts or a t-shirt. Visit our online shop, at our website, to explore what’s available!

Happy Monday, everyone! As we reach the middle of the month, it’s time to push forward with determination—testing is just three weeks away! Both children and teen classes must stay focused and committed to ensure they’re fully prepared. Let’s channel our energy, make this week count, and make those gains!