Family Legacy November 2026 Newsletter | New Instructors, Programs & Events
Family Legacy November Newsletter
New Instructors, New Programs & Exciting Opportunities Ahead!
As we head into November, there are some exciting changes happening at Family Legacy Fitness & Martial Arts!
We're welcoming new instructors, celebrating accomplishments within our team, introducing new training opportunities, and preparing for some exciting events.
Our goal remains the same: helping families grow stronger together while building habits that create their legacy.
Here's what's happening in our Family Legacy community!
🥋 INSTRUCTOR CORNER | Meet Our Team
Welcome Back, Mr. Lantz!
We're excited to welcome Mr. Lantz back to our instructor team!
Mr. Lantz began training with Mr. Tim around 2015–2016 and later became an instructor at our former Gainesville location, where he led our youth martial arts classes for three years.
He has a wonderful ability to connect with children, encourage their growth, and make training a positive experience.
He also helped revamp our teen leadership program, introducing creative ways to inspire teenagers to become role models and future leaders.
When you see Mr. Lantz in class, please introduce yourself! Share your goals for your child or teenager so he can better understand how to support their development.
Welcome Mr. Bryan! New Judo & Jiu-Jitsu Program!
We're also excited to welcome Mr. Bryan to the Family Legacy instructor team!
Mr. Bryan will be helping us launch a new Judo & Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Program, giving students an opportunity to develop their grappling abilities through more specialized instruction.
We're planning to introduce the program in November or December, beginning with one class per week and additional workshop opportunities.
As we move into late December and January, we plan to establish a more consistent training schedule.
Whether you're interested in learning grappling for self-defense, improving your martial arts skills, or exploring Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, we're excited to bring this opportunity to our community.
Interested? Let our instructors know so we can keep you informed about the launch!
Congratulations, Ms. Francesca!
We couldn't be more proud to announce that Ms. Francesca has accepted the position of Head Coach of the Manassas Park High School Girls Wrestling Team!
This is an incredible opportunity, and we're excited to see her continue growing as a coach and leader.
She'll be stepping away from teaching at Family Legacy during wrestling season but plans to return once the season concludes.
We're already looking forward to the new drills, techniques, and coaching experiences she'll bring back to our program!
Please join us in congratulating her!
Mr. Tim Returns in November!
You may have noticed that Mr. Tim has taken some time away from teaching classes during October. He was cast as a lead role in an upcoming movie and doing stunt coordination.
We're happy to share that you'll begin seeing him back more consistent on the training floor in November!
He's looking forward to working with students again and helping introduce the exciting program improvements coming to Family Legacy.
Q4 Instructor Training & Promotions
Our instructor team recently completed our fourth-quarter professional development training!
During this training, our team focused on improving classroom management, teaching techniques, martial arts instruction, and character development.
We're especially proud to recognize Ms. Ava and Ms. Fabiana, who both earned their next instructor certification level!
Their commitment to continued learning helps us provide a better training experience for every student.
Please congratulate them when you see them in class!
Ms. Ava and Ms. Fabiana, Awesome job!
Thank You, Mr. Martin!
Mr. Martin has decided to step down from his instructor position to focus on personal priorities and his education.
We're grateful for the time and dedication he's shared with our students and for the positive influence he's had on our youth program.
We wish him continued success in school and in his future endeavors!
⭐ Building Stronger Students: Program Improvements
Our instructors are continuing to develop new ways to make our martial arts classes more engaging, educational, and rewarding.
As we prepare for 2027, we're working on enhancements to both our martial arts curriculum and our character development lessons.
Our goal is to help students take the lessons they learn on the training floor and apply them to their everyday lives.
Respect. Focus. Discipline. Courage. Perseverance. Confidence.
These aren't just words we discuss in class. They're habits we want our students to practice at home, in school, and throughout their lives.
We're excited to share more about these enhancements as we get closer to the new year!
📅 Upcoming Events & Important Dates
🎃 Costume Week | October 26–31
We're finishing October with a special week of martial arts action!
Students are invited to wear costumes and bring friends to class, especially in our youth and teen programs.
We'll be exploring Hollywood stunt fight choreography on Monday October 26th, allowing students to perform exciting, controlled martial arts action inspired by their favorite movie, television, and video game characters.
🍬 Manassas Mall Trunk-or-Treat | October 28
Family Legacy will be CLOSED Wednesday, October 28. No regular classes.
Instead, we'll be participating in the Manassas Mall Trunk-or-Treat!
The event will be held in the parking lot near the temporary Spirit Halloween store, at the former home store location.
This is a popular community event featuring the Prince William County Police Department.
We recommend arriving early, as lines typically begin forming shortly after school lets out.
We hope to see our Family Legacy families there!
🇺🇸 Veterans Day | November 11
We're OPEN! All regularly scheduled classes will continue on Veterans Day.
🥋 Black Belt Boot Camp | Saturday, November 14
Our next Black Belt Boot Camp is coming up!
This is another opportunity for students to challenge themselves, strengthen their techniques, and continue progressing toward their martial arts goals.
Training Times:
Teens & Adults: 9:00 AM
Youth: 1:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our students pushing themselves to the next level!
🎁 November Holiday Gear Sale
Looking for a great holiday gift for your martial arts student?
Throughout November, we'll be introducing special offers on martial arts training equipment, gear, and gifts!
Whether you're looking to upgrade your student's equipment or surprise them with something special for the holidays, keep an eye out for our upcoming announcements.
More details coming soon!
🦃 Thanksgiving Break | November 25–28
Family Legacy will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, November 28.
There will be no regular classes during these dates.
We wish all our families a wonderful Thanksgiving!
🎬 Action Hero Winter Camp | December 28 – January 1
Your child could become the star of their very own action movie!
Our Action Hero Winter Camp is an exciting half-day afternoon experience where students get to become actors and action heroes!
Throughout camp, students will:
Learn exciting Hollywood-style stunt fight choreography.
Develop acting and performance skills.
Participate in filming an original action movie.
Work together to bring a story to life.
See their completed movie premiere on the big screen at our 2027 Red Carpet event, with opportunities for awards and recognition!
We've got a great script and story planned, and we're excited to bring this experience to life.
SPECIAL OFFER: Save $100 when you register by October 31, 2026!
If your family will be in town during winter break, this is a fun opportunity to keep your children active, creative, and engaged during the afternoons.
Visit FamilyLegacyFitness.com/events for more information.
💙 A Message to Our Family Legacy Families
Every time your child steps onto the training floor, they're taking another step toward becoming stronger, more confident, and more capable.
Progress doesn't always happen overnight. Sometimes it's learning a new technique. Sometimes it's finding the courage to try something difficult. Sometimes it's simply showing up when they don't feel like it.
Those small victories add up.
We also want to hear from you! Let our instructors know what your family is enjoying about class and what you'd love to see more of.
Your feedback helps us continue improving the experience for everyone.
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your family's journey.
Together, we're building more than martial artists. We're building a legacy.
Tim Rook & The Family Legacy Instructor Team
Family Legacy Fitness & Martial Arts
Inside Manassas Mall | Manassas, Virginia
FamilyLegacyFitness.com
