Congratulations to On The Mat Sports’ newest 1st degree Black Belt graduates: Jake Silver, Thomas Parker, Nicolas Mendoza, Michael Madden, Tory Silver and our very own Lisa Griffin! Their hard work and dedication have served them well and earned them a very respectable ranking in the martial arts world.  Please congratulate our graduates if you get the opportunity and please be inspired to persevere and meet your own goals!!

Summer Camp 2012 is only a month and a half away!  For those of you who have already signed up, the fun is right around the corner! To those of you who haven’t, we are offering our Early Bird Special for camp ($325 per week) until June 1, 2012 so if you haven’t signed up yet, please do so because time is running out before the discount period is over. If you have friends, neighbors or relatives who might be interested in our Summer Camp program, we would greatly appreciate any referrals.

To all who are eligible to test for the first On The Mat Sports International Black Belt Test. Please remember to fill out and return your applications by Saturday, April 21st. The actual Black Belt test will begin on that following weekend of Saturday, April 28th. If there are any questions that you may have please contact the OTMSI staff. Thank you for your cooperation!

Parents and Students, please be aware that once you have received eligibility to test, you must submit a Graduation Application (available at the front desk). You must submit a Home Evaluation sheet, a most current Report Card, and a one-time $30 payment with the Graduation Application. If a student is fulfilling their off-the-mat obligations (demonstrating the tenets of Tae Kwon Do, completing schoolwork, chores and responsibilities, displaying proper hygiene and eating habits, etc), their third stripe will be awarded with the parents’ permission via the Graduation Application process. The third stripe means the student is officially testing. The fourth is received once a student has passed their test.

On The Mat Sports was honored to help NBC4′s Wednesday’s Child

Pictures show the fun we have, the determination of our students, and their joy when they make progress.  Take a look at the pictures we put up on our Facebook page.  While you’re there, don’t forget to like us!  If you have pictures you’d like to see posted, drop off a CD or email them to us.  If you post pictures on your own page, let folks know they can find us at http://onthematsports.com — it helps us build our community.

There’s not much more fun than camp at On The Mat Sports.  In addition to Summer Camp (registration open), we’ll have a Camp Day on Presidents’ Day if we can get at least seven to sign up, and we’ll be having a week of camp days during Montgomery County Public Schools’ Spring Break, April 2-6.

No experience required.  Children need not be taking Tae Kwon Do to attend.   Contact the office (in person, 240-483-0292, or info@onthematsport.com) to sign up or to get more information.

We are extremely proud to announce that Master Woodson will be competing in this year’s U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships in Las Vegas which will be held from February 20, 2012 to February 24, 2012. Please show him your support and encouragement in any way you can.

Looking for a unique summer camp experience? Try Martial Arts! Beginners welcome; no experience necessary.  Registration has opened.

Camp runs from June 18 through August 24 with registration by the week.  It’s co-ed for ages 4 through 14.  While there’s plenty of Tae Kwon Do, there’s also plenty of other fun!

Download the registration form for more information.

We wish you and your families the best of holidays.  Thank you for all of your well wishes and for helping us put On The Mat on the map.

We will be closed from Friday, December 23 through Sunday, January 1.   We will re-open on Monday, January 2.

Remember to keep practicing for at least 15 minutes every day and stretch.  Stretch to warm up.  Stretch to cool down.  Get ready to kick those bad habits in 2012!