UpLift Martial Arts

Happy Birthday to the incredible Ms. Lisenby! 🥳🎉

We have double the reason to celebrate today—Ms. Lisenby officially passed her 4th Degree Black Belt testing! 🥋🔥

Thank you, Ms. Lisenby, for your continuous dedication, energy, and leadership both on and off the mat. We are so grateful for everything you bring to the UpLift family!

Drop your birthday and 4th Degree congratulations for Ms. Lisenby in the comments below! 👇👇✨

🚨 GET CERTIFIED IN CPR & FIRST AID! 🚨
Safety is always a top priority on and off the mat! We are thrilled to partner with Capital City CPR to host an official CPR & First Aid Certification course right here at UpLift Martial Arts.

Whether you're a parent, teen, student, instructor, or community member, acquiring these life-saving skills builds confidence and readiness for any situation!

Course Details:
🗓 Date: Saturday, September 19th
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: UpLift Martial Arts
👤 Age Requirement: Open to anyone ages 12 and up!

Space is limited, so don't wait to reserve your spot!

📲 Register now: https://uplift.ninja/cpr

It's not what you know, it's what you do.
Starting today, we are kicking off our brand-new life skill focus across all classes: Respect!
In martial arts, respect begins the moment a student bows onto the mat. But true respect doesn't end when the uniform comes off—it’s demonstrated through daily choices, positive habits, and how we treat those around us.
Here’s how we’re defining Respect this cycle:

On the Mat: Listening attentively to instructors, encouraging training partners, taking care of equipment, and giving 100% effort every class.

At Home & School: Following directions the first time, using polite words, showing gratitude, and taking responsibility for our actions.

Real respect isn't just knowing the right answers or making promises—it's putting those values into action every single day. 💪

💬 Parents: What is one way your student shows respect at home? Share it with us in the comments below! 👇

One week until the Region 107 Training Seminar in Petaluma! Who’s heading down with us to cheer on Ms. Lisenby as she tests for her 4th Degree Black Belt?

Graduation days are always our favorite because we get to celebrate your progress. To all our students who earned their next rank: congratulations! Watching your growth, confidence, and dedication is why we love what we do. 🌟
The celebration doesn't stop here, though—the journey continues!

🎒 Back to business: Normal class times resume tomorrow. Come ready to train hard in those fresh belts!

GRADUATION WEEK IS HERE! (Schedule Breakdown)
To our amazing families—graduation week kicks off today! Here is your complete chronological guide to our schedule and ceremony times so you don't miss a beat.

🗓️ Wednesday, Aug 19

Normal Classes: Until 6:00 PM (No classes after 6:00 PM)
6:15 PM: Junior Black Belt Graduation 🖤🥋

🗓️ Thursday, Aug 20 (No regular classes all day)

4:00 PM: Advanced (Brown & Red Belts) 🔥
4:45 PM: Intermediate (Camo, Green, Purple & Blue Belts) 🥋
5:30 PM: Beginners (White, Orange & Yellow Belts) ⭐
6:15 PM: Tiny Tigers 🐯
7:00 PM: Teen & Adult Color Belts 🥋
7:45 PM: Black Belts & Rec Black Belts 🖤

🗓️ Friday, Aug 21 (No regular classes all day)
4:00 PM: Tiny Tigers 🐯
4:30 PM: Beginners (White, Orange & Yellow Belts) ⭐
5:15 PM: Intermediate (Camo, Green, Purple & Blue Belts) 🥋
6:00 PM: Advanced (Brown & Red Belts) 🔥
📲 Haven't registered yet? Hop into the app or stop by the front desk right away to secure your student's spot! Let’s celebrate all this hard work! 🎉✨

No excuses. Just pure dedication. 📈💥 It’s time for our Teens and Adults to showcase everything they've worked for!

📍 Ceremony Schedule (Thurs, Aug 20):
7:00 PM: Teen & Adult Color Belts
7:45 PM: Black Belts & Recommended Black Belts

⚠️ Reminder: Make sure to register directly through the app ahead of time! Tap in, lock in your spot, and let’s make this an unforgettable graduation night. 🙌🥋

Years of hard work, leadership, and dedication have led to this moment! 📈💥 Our Junior Black Belts are stepping up to the mats.

📍 Graduation Time:
Wednesday, Aug 19 @ 6:15 PM

⚠️ Reminder: Please make sure to register your student directly in the app ahead of time. Tap in and let's honor their extraordinary journey! 🥋🖤

🔥 ADVANCED GRADUATION TIME! 🔥
To our Brown and Red Belts—you are leading the charge, setting the standard, and showing everyone what true dedication looks like on the mats. 💪🥋

Parents, please register your advanced student through the app:
🗓️ Thursday, Aug 20 @ 4:00 PM
🗓️ Friday, Aug 21 @ 6:00 PM

Open the app and secure their spot today. Let's celebrate this major milestone! ✨

Calling all Camo, Green, Purple, and Blue Belts! 🥋✨

It’s graduation time! Register your student in the app:
⏰ Thurs, Aug 20 @ 4:45 PM
⏰ Fri, Aug 21 @ 5:15 PM

Don't wait—open the app, reserve their spot, and let’s celebrate their dedication!