Monday! We are two weeks out from the next belt testing on Friday Aug 2! This summer seems to fly past. I will send home some information starting today on testing, reminder that testing application are not out until the week of testing. This test is traditionally one of the smallest tests, since summer and vacations are in full swing. It’s okay if you are not ready. We train to be great at what we do, not to simply get the next belt.

Weather is much more agreeable this week. Still some pretty sunshine in the mix, enjoy!

Friday! Nice day today, hot one on Saturday and then things look like returning to more normal temperatures by Monday! Hope everyone has stayed cool through this heat stretch.

Classes as normal tonight. Please note our AC is having “issues” so it may be a little warmer than usual. While we are getting it fixed, please make sure you are staying hydrated. We’ll slow training down tonight and pick it up again on Monday.

Teen and Adults, reminder: Our Friday open mat starts at 6 pm! If no one shows we will close early so we can all enjoy our weekend!

Tuesday – Looks like today is going to be the hottest day of the week! Thankfully, here in Kent, we will top the charts at 88 degrees! So, the AC is running. Please have kids drink water throughout the day. Stay cool! After today, things will slowly cool off a bit, with temps getting back down to high 70s and low 80s.

Half way through July and that sunshine is staying with us! I guess we have a good chance of breaking a record in the Seattle area for most 80 degree days in a row. With that comes a rise in temperatures. Tuesday is going to be hitting close to 90 degrees again. If we break that mark, please check our website or social media to verify if we will be open.

Reminder to have kids drink water before class and to please avoid juices high in acidic acid, like orange juice! Thank you and now let’s get this week started!

Friday! After a tough week of some extreme heat, it’s nice to hit the weekend with some manageable weather! I wish everyone a fantastic weekend! Enjoy that sunshine!

Wednesday – Heat Update! We are OPEN today for all classes!

Looks like the heat will top at 88 degrees today. With that, AC on, and slowing down practice, we can get back to work. A reminder to parents, please have your children drink WATER before coming to class. We ask that you avoid fruit juice like orange juice, up to two hours before class time. I know it’s often easier to get kids to stay hydrated with juice, but the high heat and activity can lead to upset stomachs. Water is always the best option!

I look forward to seeing everyone today and getting back on a normal schedule!

Heat Update – TUESDAY!

I hate to say it, but there will be no classes tonight because of Heat Advisory for our area.

Temperatures are looking to hit 98 in the Kent area! Even with AC on, our school will be an oven. Even a few kids moving around inside, with lights on, will soar the temps to over 100 degrees! It’s simply not a safe environment to train in. Nice thing is that by Wednesday, temps will dip back down below 90. Our AC can handle that and we can slow training down a bit too.

So please hang in their folks, one more day till we can get back to work. Remember to drink that water! DO everything you can to stay cool and we will see you soon!

HEAT UPDATE! – Monday.

Hey everyone, I hope you are staying cool in this 90 degree heat! Kent, WA is posting temps around 95! Thankfully, we are closed today for Summer Break (Monday).

Tuesday – It is looking very likely that tomorrow is on track to be even HOTTER! While we have Air Conditioning at the school, it won’t handle temps over 90, and training becomes dangerous. However, this being the PNW, weather can change in the blink of an eye. So please check back tomorrow (Tuesday) by 1 PM and we will make a decision on whether to be open. We really want to get back to training, but the safety of our students always comes first.

Till then, please stay cool and remember to drink that water!

Thanks for your understanding.

Monday! This is the last day of our Summer Break! So, no classes tonight. We are back up and running tomorrow, Tuesday July 9th! We cannot wait to see everyone and hear all about your holiday! Most importantly, we can’t wait to get back to training!

Let’s get ready to get to work!

It’s July 4th! Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July. Reminder we are closed this week through July 8th for the holiday. We are back on Tuesday, July 9th with our normal schedule.

Have a fantastic, and safe, Independence Day!