Sensei-tional Team Members
Lime Green and Purple are 2 of this Instructor's favorite Colors.
Who is Master Ronak?
This is year the MPAMA Robbinsville first opened its doors.
50 bonus points if you can guess the month as well.
What is 2019?
Bonus points answer: What is August?
Another 3-letter name for a Front Punch.
What is a Jab?
Students at or above the rank of Low Gold Belt should make sure they are prepared for their Belt Test by showing up with their uniform pants, uniform top, t-shirt, belt, necessary weapons (if applicable), and this collection of items with their name on each piece.
What is sparring gear?
Punching Form, Blocking Form, and Kicking form are the 3 forms learned at this belt level.
What is White Belt?
As the only active pair of siblings currently on our team, these 2 instructors have been together since their first class... Literally!
Who are Mr. Nathan & Mr. Neil?
We're all used to Dayton In-Center Belt Tests happening on Fridays, but they used to be held on this day of the week.
What is Saturday?
This kick, learned at Blue Belt rank, involves a circular motion with the kicking leg.
What is a Crescent Kick?
This form, which is optional for White Belt testers, gets filled out by both the student's parents AND their school teacher (when school is in session).
What is the Intent to Promote Form?
Also acceptable: What is the ITP Form?
This Belt Level is where students learn their first Spin Kick.
50 bonus points if you can name the kick.
What is Green Belt?
Bonus points answer: What is a Turn-Around Back Side Kick?
This instructor is the most recent team member to earn their Purple uniform.
Who is Ms. Emily?
During his 3rd Degree Black Belt test, Master Ronak broke a bone in this part of his body.
What is the big toe?
90-10 is the proper weight distribution between both legs in this stance.
What is a Cat Stance?
From the rank of Purple Belt to Low Brown Belt, testers use this technique for their board break.
What is a Spinning Hook Kick?
This belt level's combination includes a Tornado Kick.
What is Red Belt?
When he joined MPAMA, he was a Summer Camp coach. Now, he's our Assistant Studio Manager and Marketing Coordinator.
Who is Ms. Emily?
Out of all of our current active team members, these 2 instructors were once part of our very first ever batch of Leadership Team Members.
Who are Master Rohan & Mr. Dalen?
Originating in the Philippines, This weapon-based martial art discipline focuses on combat using either one or a pair of sticks.
What is Escrima, Kali, or Arnis?
A Red Belt student on a 2-class-per-week membership typically trains for at least this many months before their next belt test.
What is 5 (months)?
This belt level learns the 5 Disarms sticks drill.
What is High Brown Belt?
Both of this instructor's older brothers were also previously Instructors at MPAMA.
100 bonus points if you can name both brothers.
Who is Ms. Rashida?
Bonus points answer: Who are Mr. Aziz & Mr. Husein?
What is Hurricane Harvey?
This Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique involves using the legs in a motion that resembles a common household item, which it gets its name from.
What is a Scissor Sweep?
Excluding Black Belt Testing, this is the total number of Belt Tests that take place each month at MPAMA across all programs.
What is 8?
"Choong-Jang" is the name of one of the forms learned at this belt level.
100 bonus points if you know what number form it is.
What is 2nd Degree Black Belt?
Bonus points answer: What is Form 15?