Apple Valley National Karate

Can you believe it’s almost August?! A new month means a new AVNK MONTHLY NEWSLETTER is on its way 📫🥋

Want to stay in the know with everything happening at AVNK? Our monthly newsletter gets sent out on the 1st of each month and is the best way to stay in the loop!

You’ll find:
🗓️ Important dates & holiday closures
🥋 Monthly exam & screening reminders
🏆 Tournament & event information
❄️ Weather-related closure and other important updates

Use the link below or scan the QR code in the school to sign up today!
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🥋🎉Congratulations to everyone who promoted at tonight’s monthly exam! Keep training, keep improving, and enjoy your new rank! 👏

‼️DON’T FORGET ‼️The July monthly exam is TOMORROW, July 22nd at 7pm!

⏰ Students who are testing should arrive by 6:45 pm to warm up and stretch

⚠️ Teen + Adult class will be CANCELLED due to the exam.

❓Not sure if your child is testing? Check out the exam list in the office or give us a call - we’re happy to help!

☀️SUMMER GOALS CHECK-IN☀️

Can you believe that we are already halfway through the summer?!?

🚨 Haven’t started your summer goals yet? NO PROBELM! 🚨

There is still PLENTY OF TIME to get started, work towards your goals, and finish the summer strong 💪🔥

🥋 Attend class
💪 Do push ups
🦵Practice slow kicks
⭐️ Rep your form
📚 Reading/studying
❤️ Little Masters and Youth : Good deeds
🏃‍♀️ Teens and Adults: Aerobic activity

📋 Need to update your progress? See Mrs. G to get the board updated! And if you need a new sheet, just stop by the office 😊

And if you’ve already completed your goals… DON’T STOP NOW! 🚀 Keep challenging yourself and see how far you can go!

🎉 Everyone who completes their goals will be invited to our end of summer celebration 👏

Mrs. G featured on this weeks mythbusting Wednesday!

Did you know that Mrs. G’s mom and grandma are all National karate black belts!

🔍 Mythbusting Wednesday!
💬 Comment below with any myths you want us to bust next time!

🇺🇸🎆 Friendly Reminder! 🎆🇺🇸

AVNK will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day.

💥 WE ARE OPEN TODAY! Come get one last class in before the holiday weekend begins! 💪🏼🥋

Wishing all of our AVNK families and friends a fun, safe, and happy Fourth of July ❤️🤍💙

☀️🥋JULY AT AVNK🥋☀️

Here are a few important dates to mark on your calendars this month 🗓️!

🇺🇸 Saturday, July 4th
CLOSED in observance of Independence Day

🥋Wednesday, July 22nd
MONTHLY EXAM at 7:00pm
☑️ Exam list is posted in the office! Ask Mrs. or Mr. G if you have any questions about eligibility
Teen/Adult class will be canceled that day

⭐️ Saturday, July 25th
ADVANCED SCREENING at Eden Prairie NK at 1:00pm
For all black belts testing for their next degree — bring your partners!

📬 Don’t forget! Our monthly newsletter is active and a great way to stay up to date in events, schedule changes, closures and everything happening at AVNK!
🔗 sing up here: https://forms.gle/Y4P6TE3YuvPxgk74A

We can’t wait for another awesome month of training with you all! Let’s make July a great month 💪🏼🥋

💎💎DIAMOND NATIONALS 💎💎

Officially 100 days out from THE tournament of the year!!!

Mark your calendars for this October 8-10 to make sure you don’t miss out!

💎 100 DAYS AWAY from 2026 Diamond Nationals!
Who’s ready to represent National Karate and compete at one of the most prestigious tournaments in sport karate?

👊 DiamondNationals.com
📅 October 8-10, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton
7800 Normandale Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55439

‼️REMINDER‼️

AVNK is CLOSED tomorrow, Friday June 19th for Juneteenth!

Classes will resume as normal on Saturday June 20th.

🎊CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Apple Valley students who promoted at last night’s monthly exam!

Mr. G and I are incredibly proud of everyone and all the effort being put in each week! Keep kicking and chasing those goals 🖤💛🥋