Excel Academy Of TKD

✨🛍️ VENDOR SPOTLIGHT #2 🛍️✨

We’re excited to announce another amazing local vendor team joining us for the first-ever Martial Arts Motor Show!

❤️ Meet the husband-and-wife duo behind Missy Makes and F3D Creations!

🥤 Missy Makes

“Hi! My name is Missy with Missy Makes. I customize drinkware by putting your images on your favorite style of cup! I can’t wait to see all of you!”

From personalized tumblers to custom drinkware featuring your favorite photos and designs, Missy Makes creates one-of-a-kind items that make perfect gifts and keepsakes.

🖨️ F3D Creations

“Hi! This is Jason. I run F3D Creations, one of the longest-standing local 3D printing businesses in the area. We pride ourselves in top-quality products made with care and precision. I’ll have lots of cool stuff for kids and adults. We will have custom Poké Balls, a large assortment of cool car models, fidgets, animals, and of course, fun for everyone! Stop by our booth and check out what we have to offer!”

Whether you’re a car enthusiast, collector, or just looking for something fun and unique, there will be something for everyone at their booth!

📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 6630 Spring Brook Rd, Rockford, IL

🚗 Vehicle Showcase
🥋 Martial Arts Demonstrations
🍔 Food Trucks
🎨 Face Painting
🎟️ Raffles & Giveaways
🏆 Best in Show & Kids’ Choice Awards
🎶 Family-Friendly Fun

We’re proud to continue highlighting local businesses and families that help make our community special. Be sure to stop by and support Missy Makes and F3D Creations during the Martial Arts Motor Show!

💥 Spectator admission is FREE! 💥
Martial Arts Motor Show

More vendor announcements are coming soon—stay tuned! 🚗🥋
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Come see me this week!!!

Master G 🙂

🏆🚗 SHOW YOUR RIDE AT THE MARTIAL ARTS MOTOR SHOW! 🚗🏆

Have a car, truck, motorcycle, classic, muscle car, custom build, or unique ride you’re proud of? We’d love to see it at the first-ever Martial Arts Motor Show!

📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 6630 Spring Brook Rd, Rockford, IL

Vehicle registration is just $20 per vehicle and includes eligibility for our event awards:

🏆 Best in Show
🏆 Kids’ Choice Award

Register online:
🔗 https://forms.gle/wZHrbhNfASx8UY956

OR

✅ Register on-site the day of the event
💵 $20 Cash
📱 Venmo accepted

Spectator admission is FREE!

Come enjoy:
🚘 Vehicle Showcase
🥋 Martial Arts Demonstrations
🍔 Food Trucks
🍧 Kona Ice
🎨 Face Painting
🎟️ Raffles & Giveaways
🎶 Music & Family-Friendly Fun

Whether you’re bringing a show vehicle or just coming to enjoy the event, we’re excited to bring the community together for an afternoon of cars, fun, and family-friendly entertainment.

Who plans on bringing a vehicle? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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🥋🚗 MORE THAN JUST A CAR SHOW 🚗🥋

Over the past several weeks, we’ve been announcing vendors, food trucks, awards, and event details for the first-ever Martial Arts Motor Show hosted by Excel Academy of TKD.

But what exactly is this event all about?

The Martial Arts Motor Show was created with one goal in mind:

❤️ Bringing our community together.

We wanted to create an event where local families, students, businesses, car enthusiasts, and community members could all come together in one place for a positive, family-friendly experience.

This isn’t just about vehicles.

This isn’t just about martial arts.

It’s about community.

It’s about creating memories.

It’s about giving local businesses an opportunity to connect with the people they serve.

It’s about introducing new families to activities and organizations that make our community stronger.

It’s about supporting one another and celebrating the things that bring us together.

That’s why spectator admission is completely FREE.

We want families to be able to come out, enjoy the vehicles, watch demonstrations, participate in activities, support local vendors, and simply spend time together without worrying about an admission fee.

Any proceeds generated from vehicle registrations, vendor participation, raffles, and donations will be reinvested into future community events, academy programming, student opportunities, equipment, and continuing to create positive experiences for the families we serve.

As this event continues to grow, our hope is that it becomes an annual tradition that the Rockford area can look forward to every summer.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the event so far. Whether you’ve shared a post, registered a vehicle, volunteered, become a vendor, or simply encouraged us along the way, you’re helping make this event possible.

📅 July 12, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Excel Academy of TKD
6630 Spring Brook Rd, Rockford, IL

🎟️ Spectators are FREE
🚘 Vehicle registration is OPEN

More announcements and exciting updates coming soon
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🥋 Excel Academy Student Photo Shoot Special
From June 15 through July 15, I’m offering a special just for my students! Many of you know me as Master G, but I’m also the photographer behind The Photo Loft ✨.

This is your chance to capture your martial arts journey in a professional mini session at Excel Academy during off-hours. Bring your uniforms, weapons, and any awards you’ve earned — let’s showcase your dedication and achievements!

📸 Special Includes:

• 30-minute mini session
• 6 professionally edited images
• All unedited images included via online link
• Print release provided

Special Price: $90 (50% off)

Celebrate your hard work with portraits that highlight your strength, discipline, and pride.

📩 Message me to reserve your spot — sessions are limited!

I am so proud of Mr. Connor!!

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📣 Forms Seminar — June 27th

Excel Academy students, we’re excited to host a focused Forms Seminar with Mr. Bishop Yoder and Master Rhiannon Yoder. This session will sharpen your striking, stances, and overall form performance.

🗓 Date: June 27
⏰ Time: 1–3 PM
📍 Location: Excel Academy, 6630 Spring Brook Rd
💲 Cost: $20 (Venmo: )
Day-of payment accepted.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Silkia Santiago or Ms. Staci Lyn.
Let’s level up together.

🏆🚗 OFFICIAL AWARD SPOTLIGHT 🚗🏆

The Martial Arts Motor Show isn’t just about showing up — it’s about bringing the community into the experience.

We’re excited to officially spotlight the TWO featured awards that will be part of the first-ever event hosted by Excel Academy of TKD on July 12, 2026!

🥋🏁 THE BLACK BELT BUILD AWARD 🏁🥋
Our featured “Best in Show” award recognizing the vehicle that stands above the rest through presentation, creativity, craftsmanship, and overall impact.

🔥 The twist?
This award will be voted on ENTIRELY by the spectators attending the event.

Every attendee will have the opportunity to cast a vote and help decide which vehicle earns the top honor of the show.

👦⚡ THE FUTURE BLACK BELT PICK ⚡👦
This special award will be voted on completely by the CHILDREN attending the event.

Kids will have the chance to walk the show, explore the vehicles, and choose the car they think is the coolest, most exciting, or most memorable vehicle at the event.

Both awards will feature custom event trophies/keepsakes created specifically for the Martial Arts Motor Show.

We wanted these awards to represent what this event is truly about:
🔥 Community
🔥 Creativity
🔥 Family involvement
🔥 Passion
🔥 Fun

📅 July 12, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Excel Academy of TKD
6630 Spring Brook Rd, Rockford, IL

🎟️ Spectators are FREE
🚘 Vehicle registration is OPEN

Martial Arts Motor Show
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More announcements, vendors, and surprises still to come 👀🔥

Our sincere appreciation goes to Miss Aliyah Day for this outstanding mural. We are thrilled to announce that her work will be displayed throughout Excel. Aliyah Day

Grandmaster Miguel Valdez will be teaching classes tonight! I look forward to seeing you all there!

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