Hello Parents and Students!
Welcome to the Summer Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton and Sensei David. Below is general class information such as the class schedules for each location, Dojo Etiquette, and Check-In Information. Please be sure to read the Important Notices Below as it pertains to class schedule changes, locations, events, and homework!
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.
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HOMEWORK
* Stranger Danger
- What's a stranger?
- A: Somebody that we don't know
- We don't know if somebody is good or bad so we have to treat them all....
- A: The same
- Which is
- A: Dangerous
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PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS
Students who participated in the Summer Tournament please bring your medals and trophies so we can get pictures!!
Thank you to all of you who attended whether you participated or came to show support. We appreciate all of you!
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ATTENDANCE
Please be sure to have all absences made up by the test dates below in order to test for the student's next belt rank.
CANYON RIDGE
TEST DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2025
ASHTON RANCH
TEST DATE: Thursday, July 17, 2025
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CLASS TIME CHANGES - **PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CLASS TIME CHANGES FOR EACH LOCATION**
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 - 8:30 PM BLUE - PURPLE BELTS
* 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM ORANGE 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) - FAN
* 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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NO CLASS AT CANYON RIDGE, JULY 5, 2025
There will be no class on Saturday, July 5, 2025, due to 4th of July weekend. Class will resume on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Testing Day!
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TESTING INFORMATION
TESTING FEE: $12 per student + regular class fee
Note: The “testing fee” is paid for through the APP as well, please check on the “testing” fee button to pay the $12
testing fee the day of testing.
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IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
1. Testing will be held at your regular class times – we try to stay within each classes time frame, however with large
classes we may run a few minutes over, we appreciate your patience if this does occur.
2. Perfect attendance is required before testing. Students will be allowed to test if they have 1 or 2 absences, if the
absences are paid and the “make-up” classes are attended before the semester ends. Students with 3 or more
absences will not be allowed to test this session but should still plan on attending class. Speak to your instructor or
class assistant for more information on make-ups. Make-ups cannot be done on testing night due to time constraints.
3. All students are required to attend class on testing day; however, they are NOT required to test. Students who do
not want to test will participate in a practice test.
4. The fee for testing is $12.00 plus the regular class fee. If you have prepaid the entire semester you will be charged
$12.00 for testing. On testing night, students will individually check in with the class assistant or instructor.
5. Belts are NOT sold; they are earned by students! Belts are free to students when they pass the test.
6. Spectators are not allowed to watch during testing. The students are nervous enough without an audience.
Furthermore, we need a quiet atmosphere for the testing. We appreciate your understanding and support!
7. Testing day/night may run a little longer than a normal class, we appreciate your patience!
8. Students are always encouraged to practice outside of class, but if they have attended class regularly, they should be
adequately prepared for the testing!
9. Do not call the office or the instructor to see if a student passed. Certificates and awards will be presented on Awards
Night, which will be held on the dates below. Information on the ceremony will be provided the day of testing.
Remember that ALL students having perfect attendance will receive a certificate.
10. Students are increasing in rank exactly as they should be if they advance one rank at a time. Some students will skip
ranks if the instructor thinks that they are ready.
CANYON RIDGE - CEREMONY
Saturday, July 26, 2025
ASHTON RANCH - CEREMONY
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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SPECIALS FOR THE SUMMER SESSION
Gear for Specials can be found in the "Get the Gear" section of this email.
FAN!!
*There is no Specials Class at Ashton Ranch*
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GET THE GEAR
FAN $14.99
multiple colors
