Hello and Welcome!

Hello Parents and Students! We created this website for those who do not have social media to receive our class updates. If you need to contact us please use the Contact Us Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. For more information on ActivStars programs for the Southwest Region please click on the ActivStars Link on the right.

Facebook Private Karate Page

Please click the link on the right to get to our Private Facebook Page. Photos and Videos taken by instructors, parents, and me will be posted on this page.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

FALL 2024: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE WEEK 6

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave! Please read all the information below, especially the "Important Weekly Notice” section, as it will pertain to any schedule changes or notices.  Parents who would like to be in the class to assist must sign the yellow "Parent Helper" sign-in sheet at the front desk. The ActivStars Athletics Policies are located on the ActivStars Athletics website, SM Karate Website, and our Private Facebook Page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.



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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.

*************************


FREE RAFFLE!! - WINNERS!


If items are not claimed by Week 7 (October 3 for Ashton Ranch/October 5 for Canyon Ridge) they will go to the next runner up.

 

Please refer to your email for the list of winners.

_______________________

BROADSWORD MASTER CAMP < FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE USE THE LINK

OPEN TO STUDENTS AGES 7 AND OLDER,  ALL BELT RANKS WELCOME.


When: Sunday, October 6, 2024

Where: Sunnyslope High School - 35 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, 85021

_______________________

CANYON RIDGE - ADJUSTED TIMES


9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : SPARRING ($4.00)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS (SWORD) ($4.00)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM : BLACK BELTS


HERE IS A LINK FOR THE FOAM SWORD FOR OUR SPECIALS SWORD CLASS


FOAM BOKKEN (BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE)



DAITO BOKKEN AND SCABBARD (ADVANCED)



_______________________

FORMS


These forms must be filled out each semester for liability. Please ask one of the secretaries for a form, or respond to this email to receive a copy.


Student Walker Form

Student Medical/Disability Form

Sparring Form - must be filled out in order to spar

_______________________

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

_______________________

CLASS ETIQUETTE


* Students please bow before entering 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 < USE THE LINK  

   


* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class

_______________________

STUDENT PICK UP


Parents MUST accompany children ages 4-17 during pick up. Children will not be released unless a parent/guardian is with the student. However, A Student Walker Form may be filled out if you feel your child/children are safe to check in and leave by themselves. The form will be available at the check-in desk. Afterward, your child/children will be allowed to leave without a parent/guardian.

_______________________

ABSENCES


Students must have perfect attendance in order to test. All absences must be made up by our testing dates below in order for a student to test for their next belt rank. Absences can be made up when a student returns to class, or prior to the date a student will be absent (if you know you will be out of town). Make-up classes can be done at the student's regular location either before their regular class or after, or at Canyon Ridge.  Make-up classes can also be done at another location not taught by either Sensei Sean or Sensei Ashton, but a "Makeup Verification" form will need to be filled out in order to do so. Please let me or one of the secretaries know what you would like to do so we can all be on the same page and get any paperwork ready if needed.


ASHTON RANCH

TEST DATE: 12/19/2024


CANYON RIDGE

TEST DATE: 12/21/2024

_______________________

SPECIALS CLASS - Sparring


Next semester Sparring will be taught as a Specials Class.


The fee for the Specials Class is $4.00 and can be paid when checking in online.


If you need sparring gear please use this link in the "Get the Gear" section below.

_______________________

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) - SPARRING

*  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

--------------------------------

CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : SPARRING ($4.00)

*  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS

*  12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS (SWORD) ($4.00)

*  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

*  2:00 PM - 3:30 PM : BLACK BELTS

_______________________

GET THE GEAR!


BEGINNER START-UP BUNDLE


ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE




BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK PROMO


BONSAI T-SHIRT & GI SHORTS PROMO



_______________________

OTHER LINKS


ActivStars Athletics Page

Ashton Ranch Facebook Page

Private Facebook Page


Thursday, September 19, 2024

FALL 2024: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE WEEK 5

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave! Please read all the information below, especially the "Important Weekly Notice” section, as it will pertain to any schedule changes or notices.  Parents who would like to be in the class to assist must sign the yellow "Parent Helper" sign-in sheet at the front desk. The ActivStars Athletics Policies are located on the ActivStars Athletics website, SM Karate Website, and our Private Facebook Page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.



*************************

IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

*************************


CANYON RIDGE - ADJUSTED TIMES -



9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : SPARRING ($4.00)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS (SWORD) ($4.00)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM : BLACK BELTS


HERE IS A LINK FOR OUR SPECIALS SWORD CLASS

 

FOAM BOKKEN

_______________________

FREE RAFFLE!! - LAST WEEK TO GET RAFFLE TICKETS FOR ITEMS! - WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK!


I will be having a free raffle for USED Gis (uniforms) and equipment. Please note that all of these were handed down as they were too small or not needed anymore by older students. They come as they are. The raffle tickets will be available starting Week 1. The raffle will end in Week 5 to give everyone a chance to participate. Each student can have up to 5 tickets each, one item per student. Please be sure to write the student's name and the item wanted on the ticket, as well as a phone number to text.

_______________________

BROADSWORD MASTER CAMP < FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE USE THE LINK




OPEN TO STUDENTS AGES 7 AND OLDER,  ALL BELT RANKS WELCOME.


When: Sunday, October 6, 2024

Where: Sunnyslope High School - 35 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, 85021

_______________________

FORMS


These forms must be filled out each semester for liability. Please ask one of the secretaries for a form, or respond to this email to receive a copy.


Student Walker Form

Student Medical/Disability Form

Sparring Form - must be filled out in order to spar

_______________________

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

_______________________

CLASS ETIQUETTE


* Students please bow before entering 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 < USE THE LINK  

 


 

* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class

_______________________

STUDENT PICK UP


Parents MUST accompany children ages 4-17 during pick up. Children will not be released unless a parent/guardian is with the student. However, A Student Walker Form may be filled out if you feel your child/children are safe to check in and leave by themselves. The form will be available at the check-in desk. Afterward, your child/children will be allowed to leave without a parent/guardian.

_______________________

ABSENCES


Students must have perfect attendance in order to test. All absences must be made up by our testing dates below in order for a student to test for their next belt rank. Absences can be made up when a student returns to class, or prior to the date a student will be absent (if you know you will be out of town). Make-up classes can be done at the student's regular location either before their regular class or after, or at Canyon Ridge.  Make-up classes can also be done at another location not taught by either Sensei Sean or Sensei Ashton, but a "Makeup Verification" form will need to be filled out in order to do so. Please let me or one of the secretaries know what you would like to do so we can all be on the same page and get any paperwork ready if needed.


ASHTON RANCH

TEST DATE: 12/19/2024


CANYON RIDGE

TEST DATE: 12/21/2024

_______________________

SPECIALS CLASS - SPARRING


This semester Sparring will be taught as a Specials Class.


The fee for the Specials Class is $4.00 and can be paid when checking in online.


If you need sparring gear please use this link in the "Get the Gear" section below.

_______________________

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) - SPARRING

*  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

--------------------------------

CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : SPARRING ($4.00)

*  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS

*  12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS (SWORD) ($4.00)

*  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

*  2:00 PM - 3:30 PM : BLACK BELTS

_______________________

GET THE GEAR!


BEGINNER START-UP BUNDLE


 


ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE



BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK PROMO




BONSAI T-SHIRT & GI SHORTS PPROMO



_______________________

OTHER LINKS


ActivStars Athletics Page

Ashton Ranch Facebook Page

Private Facebook Page


Thursday, September 12, 2024

FALL 2024: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE WEEK 4

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave! Please read all the information below, especially the "Important Weekly Notice” section, as it will pertain to any schedule changes or notices.  Parents who would like to be in the class to assist must sign the yellow "Parent Helper" sign-in sheet at the front desk. The ActivStars Athletics Policies are located on the ActivStars Athletics website, SM Karate Website, and our Private Facebook Page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.



*************************

IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

*************************


CANYON RIDGE - ADJUSTED TIMES - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ADJUSTED TIMES ARE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THAN WHAT WAS ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY.


9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : SPARRING ($4.00)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS (SWORD) ($4.00)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM : BLACK BELTS


_______________________

FREE RAFFLE!! - ONE WEEK LEFT!!


I will be having a free raffle for USED Gis (uniforms) and equipment. Please note that all of these were handed down as they were too small or not needed anymore by older students. They come as they are. The raffle tickets will be available starting Week 1. The raffle will end in Week 5 to give everyone a chance to participate. Each student can have up to 5 tickets each, one item per student. Please be sure to write the student's name and the item wanted on the ticket, as well as a phone number to text.

_______________________

FORMS


These forms must be filled out each semester for liability. Please ask one of the secretaries for a form, or respond to this email to receive a copy.


Student Walker Form

Student Medical/Disability Form

Sparring Form - must be filled out in order to spar

_______________________

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

_______________________

CLASS ETIQUETTE


* Students please bow before entering 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 < USE THE LINK  

   


* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class

_______________________

STUDENT PICK UP


Parents MUST accompany children ages 4-17 during pick up. Children will not be released unless a parent/guardian is with the student. However, A Student Walker Form may be filled out if you feel your child/children are safe to check in and leave by themselves. The form will be available at the check-in desk. Afterward, your child/children will be allowed to leave without a parent/guardian.

_______________________

ABSENCES


Students must have perfect attendance in order to test. All absences must be made up by our testing dates below in order for a student to test for their next belt rank. Absences can be made up when a student returns to class, or prior to the date a student will be absent (if you know you will be out of town). Make-up classes can be done at the student's regular location either before their regular class or after, or at Canyon Ridge.  Make-up classes can also be done at another location not taught by either Sensei Sean or Sensei Ashton, but a "Makeup Verification" form will need to be filled out in order to do so. Please let me or one of the secretaries know what you would like to do so we can all be on the same page and get any paperwork ready if needed.


ASHTON RANCH

TEST DATE: 12/19/2024


CANYON RIDGE

TEST DATE: 12/21/2024

_______________________

SPECIALS CLASS - Sparring


Next semester Sparring will be taught as a Specials Class.


The fee for the Specials Class is $4.00 and can be paid when checking in online.


If you need sparring gear please use this link in the "Get the Gear" section below.

_______________________

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) - SPARRING

*  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

--------------------------------

CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : SPARRING ($4.00)

*  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS

*  12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS (SWORD) ($4.00)

*  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS

*  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM : BLACK BELTS

_______________________

GET THE GEAR!


BEGINNER START-UP BUNDLE


ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE


BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK PROMO


_______________________

OTHER LINKS

ActivStars Athletics Page

Ashton Ranch Facebook Page

SM Karate

Private Facebook Page


Thursday, September 5, 2024

FALL 2024: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE WEEK 3

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave! Please read all the information below, especially the "Important Weekly Notice” section, as it will pertain to any schedule changes or notices.  Parents who would like to be in the class to assist must sign the yellow "Parent Helper" sign-in sheet at the front desk. The ActivStars Athletics Policies are located on the ActivStars Athletics website, SM Karate Website, and our Private Facebook Page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.


*************************

IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

*************************

FREE RAFFLE!!

I will be having a free raffle for USED Gis (uniforms) and equipment. Please note that all of these were handed down as they were too small or not needed anymore by older students. They come as they are. The raffle tickets will be available starting Week 1. The raffle will end in Week 5 to give everyone a chance to participate. Each student can have up to 5 tickets each, one item per student. Please be sure to write the student's name and the item wanted on the ticket, as well as a phone number to text.

_______________________

FORMS


These forms must be filled out each semester for liability. They will be up for the first few weeks. You can bring them to the student's class location or email them to me. Please check your emails for the forms.


Student Walker Form

Student Medical/Disability Form

Sparring Form - must be filled out in order to spar

_______________________

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

_______________________

CLASS ETIQUETTE

* Students please bow before entering 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 < USE THE LINK  

   


* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class

_______________________

STUDENT PICK UP

Parents MUST accompany children ages 4-17 during pick up. Children will not be released unless a parent/guardian is with the student. However, A Student Walker Form may be filled out if you feel your child/children are safe to check in and leave by themselves. The form will be available at the check-in desk. Afterward, your child/children will be allowed to leave without a parent/guardian.

_______________________

ABSENCES


Students must have perfect attendance in order to test. All absences must be made up by our testing dates below in order for a student to test for their next belt rank. Absences can be made up when a student returns to class, or prior to the date a student will be absent (if you know you will be out of town). Make-up classes can be done at the student's regular location either before their regular class or after, or at Canyon Ridge.  Make-up classes can also be done at another location not taught by either Sensei Sean or Sensei Ashton, but a "Makeup Verification" form will need to be filled out in order to do so. Please let me or one of the secretaries know what you would like to do so we can all be on the same page and get any paperwork ready if needed.


ASHTON RANCH

TEST DATE: 12/19/2024


CANYON RIDGE

TEST DATE: 12/21/2024

_______________________

SPECIALS CLASS - Sparring


Next semester Sparring will be taught as a Specials Class.


The fee for the Specials Class is $4.00 and can be paid when checking in online.


If you need sparring gear please use this link in the "Get the Gear" section.

_______________________

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) - SPARRING

*  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

--------------------------------

CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  10:00 AM - 10:45 AM BEGINNER - YELLOW BELTS (AGES 4-7)

*  10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BEGINNER - GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

*  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

*  1:00 PM - 1:30 PM SPECIALS ($4)

*  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

_______________________

GET THE GEAR!


BEGINNER START-UP BUNDLE


ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE


BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK PROMO

_______________________

HELPFUL LINKS

ActivStars Athletics Page 

Ashton Ranch Facebook Page

Private Facebook Page