RMAI NEWS UPDATE
Hello and happy Monday to you all. I hope everybody had a great weekend, below is a short list of reminders of things coming up as well as some new items for everybody to put into their calendar. Be sure to check all dates for testing, stripe check, and VIP schedule. OK, now let's get into the news.
MARTIAL ARTS PHOTOS by RMAPCO
Mark your calendars for the tentative date of Tuesday May 5th beginning at 3:00 for our annual visit by Mr. Robertson and RMAPCO martial arts photography. Students will have the opportunity to take photos, and purchase photo packages. Anyone who comes in and gets their photo taken will be put on our annual photo boards like the ones in our foyer. This is an opportunity for the black belts to come in and get their official black belt portrait to be hung in the studio. Those who have been promoted to higher ranks of black belt, can get their updated photo done. You do not need to purchase a black belt photo, Master Celona purchases the black belt photo to hang in the studio, but you do need to come in and get the photo taken. Sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board once the package from RMAPCO arrives.
GUP TESTING:
The following students are eligible to test for new ranks the week of Monday March 16:
Avery Murray
Bryson Barrett
Chelsey McHugh
Daniel Fite
Gabriel Stamps
Gabriel Wiseley
Johnny Brittingham
Linda Acker
Margaux Wang
Menna Gamaleldin
Mindy He
Noa Shieber
Ryan Sniezevage
Viaan Gupta
RMAI VIP CLUB SCHEDULE
Here are the dates and times for 2026 in the VIP club.
March 2 4:00pm
March 21 9:00am
April 13 4:00pm
April 25 9:00am
STRIPE WEEK
March Stripe Week 3/9 – 3/14
April Stripe Week 4/13 – 4/18
May Stripe Week 5/11 -5/16
SUMMER CAMP
For the students who were asking about summer camp, sign-ups are now LIVE! Ages are 7 and up. Week 1 begins June 22, Week 2 Begins July 6. Links to sign up are below:
BLACK BELT 65% QUALIFYING EXAM
The date for the first black belt pre-exam is Friday 3/20/2026. 5:30pm
ANYONE who holds the rank of RED and above is invited to come an ‘try’ it.
ANYONE who is eligible in the year 2026 (even December final) is invited to also try it as an accurate way to determine level of readiness You know… for the fun of it.
Other Black Belt Test Dates:
April 24 – 75% Qualifying Exam 5:30pm
May 15 – 85% Qualifying Exam 5:30pm
June 6 – PMAA Black Belt Final Exam @ RMAI 10:00am
UPCOMING RMAI HOLIDAYS & EVENTS
April 3 – April 5 Easter Break (Studio Closed)
May 5th (tentative) RMAPCO Martial Arts Photography
May 22 – May 25 Memorial Day Weekend (Studio Closed)
June 6 PMAA Black Belt Final Exam (No Classes)
July 4 Independence Day (Studio Closed)
July 25 Annual Beach Workout
