Hello Parents and Students!
Welcome to the Spring 2025 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave. Please read the "Important Weekly Notice" as it may pertain to class location changes, class time changes, or information your student will need for the week. Beyond that there is a "General Information" section which will have common class information.
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IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!
Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.
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SATURDAY AT CANYON RIDGE ONLY - NO CLASS
There will be no class this coming Saturday, April 5, 2025, due to the tournament.
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PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT
We look forward to seeing you there!
The official schedule will be posted and emailed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
WHEN: Saturday, April 5th & Sunday, April 6th
WHERE: Washington High School: 2217 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Saturday, April 5th: Green (9 & Older), All Ages Blue-Black
- Green (9 & Older): Morning
- All Blue: Late Morning
- All Purple: Noon
- All Orange & Above: Afternoon
Sunday, April 6th: All Ages White-Yellow, Green Belts (4-8)
- All White Belts: Early Morning
- All Yellow & Green Belts: Mid-Morning
- Green Belts (4-8): Afternoon
Please click the link above for more information!
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HOMEWORK
**Please write the student's name on a small piece of paper and the chore. It will be exchanged for a ribbon at the end of the class. This will also make the process faster when leaving.**
Students age 8+ practice kata
Students ages 4-7 exercise during commercial breaks if not practicing kata
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SPECIALS
Specials will return to Sword class starting week 11, Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Specials will return to Tonfa class starting week 10, Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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GET THE GEAR
FOAM BOKKEN $25.99 (BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE)
DAITO BOKKEN AND SCABBARD $45.99 (ADVANCED)
TONFA $36.99
SIZES 14", 18", 20" BLACK 18"
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.
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CLASS SCHEDULES
**Times and classes are subject to change depending on the number of students in each class**
ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS
* 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)
* 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)
* 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM SPECIALS ($4.00) - SWORD
* 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS
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CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS
* 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS
* 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : SPECIALS ($4.00) - TONFA
* 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : BLUE & PURPLE BELTS
* 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS (all ages)
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BEFORE COMING TO CLASS
* Parents please be sure to check in online prior to coming to class every week
** You will not need to do this for the first class, as students are automatically checked in when you register
** Online Check-In can be done through the ActivStars App or on the ActivStars Athletics Website (the link is in my signature below)
* Parents please check in with the class secretaries upon arrival every week. If they are not checked in in person, then they will be marked absent.
** This is to ensure proper attendance for each student
* Please be sure to read the Parent Helper Guidelines below if you would like to participate as a Parent Helper
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CLASS ETIQUETTE
* Students please bow before entering/exiting facing inside of the dojo (gym/cafeteria)
* Students please take off shoes or wear karate shoes
** Shoes can be placed in a designated area provided by the instructor
** KARATE SHOES can be purchased if your student does not wish to go barefoot during class
* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)
* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class
