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This is your main source for upcoming events, schedule changes, registration deadlines, school reminders, and other important news. We update it through the week, so check back often.

Last updated November 9, 2026 · checked hourly

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Stretch, Strength & Tumbling runs Saturday mornings at CMA Grafton.

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November 2026

Sparring Week

Sparring Week

Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13

All BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, and Teen students should bring their sparring gear to class Monday through Friday. There is no sparring during Saturday classes or Friday Poomsae classes.

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Full Day Program

Full Day Program

Wednesday, November 11

A fun, structured way to keep your child active when school is closed. Your child gets a safe and exciting day with our trained staff and fellow students.

  • Drop off any time after 8AM
  • Pick up 4PM
  • Bring your own lunch. Must be nut free.
  • Open to CMA members and non-members ages 5+
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Board Breaking

Board Breaking

Thursday, November 19

Board breaking helps students build confidence, improve focus, and earn the bronze stripe required for belt testing.

3:30pm BBC 3 and Black Belt
4:15pm BBC 2
5:00pm BBC 1
5:45pm Beginner
8:00pm Teen/Adult

TC Training still runs 6:30pm-8:00pm.

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Belt Testing

Belt Testing

Friday, November 20

Parents get an email with a registration link once their child has earned all the stripes required for belt testing. The belt testing fee is $60. Regular classes do not run on belt testing day.

5:00pm Beginner & Little Tigers
5:30pm BBC (all ages)
7:15pm Black Belt

Team Grafton Sparring trains at 3:30 PM. All sparring team members are welcome, whatever their age or level.

Special Event

Global Break-A-Thon 2026

Saturday, November 21

We are joining Global Break-A-Thon to help fight child hunger. Martial artists around the world break boards together, live on Zoom, to unlock meals for kids who need them.

  • 3:00 PM Eastern, in person at CMA Grafton
  • Cannot make it? Join the live Zoom broadcast from home.
  • Anyone can take part. No belt or experience needed, and all ages are welcome.
  • Free to join. Boards start at $10.
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Special Event

TKD Rumble 2026: Sparring Seminar + Rumble

Saturday, November 21 · CMA Marlborough, 222D East Main Street, Marlborough

Sharpen your sparring and get a lot of matches in. The day starts with a seminar led by Master Taeyoung Kim and Instructor Anthony Gomes on footwork, timing, and scoring tactics. Then the rumble, where athletes are paired by age, weight, and experience and rotate through match after match. No brackets and no long waits.

  • 3:30 to 6:30 PM
  • Open to all ages and all ranks
  • $45, includes an event t-shirt
  • Pizza party after the rumble for $5: two slices, juice, and a cookie
  • Extra t-shirts $20
  • Bring full sparring gear and a water bottle

Register by Tuesday, November 17 at 11:59 PM to guarantee your t-shirt.

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School Closed

Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Thursday, November 26

We are so thankful for our CMA family.

Special Event

Black Friday

Friday, November 27

December 2026

Sparring Week

Sparring Week

Monday, December 7 to Friday, December 11

All BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, and Teen students should bring their sparring gear to class Monday through Friday. There is no sparring during Saturday classes or Friday Poomsae classes.

Purchase Gear
Board Breaking

Board Breaking

Thursday, December 17

Board breaking helps students build confidence, improve focus, and earn the bronze stripe required for belt testing.

3:30pm BBC 3 and Black Belt
4:15pm BBC 2
5:00pm BBC 1
5:45pm Beginner
8:00pm Teen/Adult
Sign Up
Belt Testing

Belt Testing

Friday, December 18

Parents get an email with a registration link once their child has earned all the stripes required for belt testing. The belt testing fee is $60. Regular classes do not run on belt testing day.

4:30pm Beginner (White, Yellow, Orange)
5:00pm Little Tigers
5:00pm BBC 1 & 2 (High Orange through Red Belts)
6:15pm BBC 3 and Black Belt Star Testing
7:30pm Adult Testing and all Teen Beginners

Team Grafton Sparring trains at 3:30 PM. All sparring team members are welcome, whatever their age or level.

January 2027

Sparring Week

Sparring Week

Date to be announced

All BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, and Teen students should bring their sparring gear to class Monday through Friday. There is no sparring during Saturday classes or Friday Poomsae classes.

Purchase Gear
Half Day Program

GPS Half Day Program

Wednesday, January 27

A fun, structured way to keep your child active on a half day. Your child gets a safe and exciting afternoon with our trained staff and fellow students.

  • Drop off any time after 11AM
  • Pick up 3:30pm
  • Bring your own lunch. Must be nut free.
  • Open to CMA members and non-members ages 5+
Register Now
Board Breaking

Board Breaking

Date to be announced

Board breaking helps students build confidence, improve focus, and earn the bronze stripe required for belt testing.

3:30pm BBC 3 and Black Belt
4:15pm BBC 2
5:00pm BBC 1
5:45pm Beginner
8:00pm Teen/Adult
Belt Testing

Belt Testing

Date to be announced

Parents get an email with a registration link once their child has earned all the stripes required for belt testing. The belt testing fee is $60. Regular classes do not run on belt testing day.

4:30pm Beginner (White, Yellow, Orange)
5:00pm Little Tigers
5:00pm BBC 1 & 2 (High Orange through Red Belts)
6:15pm BBC 3 and Black Belt Star Testing
7:30pm Adult Testing and all Teen Beginners

Team Grafton Sparring trains at 3:30 PM. All sparring team members are welcome, whatever their age or level.

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