Hello Parents and Students!
Welcome to the Fall 2025 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei David. Please be sure to read all information below, especially under "IMPORTANT NOTICE". That's where class changes will happen, homework, events, and other changes will be. The "GENERAL INFORMATION" portion has the weekly schedule for each location along with the address.
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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
Practice Horse Stance
***For ease and speed of departure from class. Please write
down the homework on a small sheet of paper with the student’s name, sign it,
and bring it to class. It will be exchanged for a ribbon.
-If you were given a workout sheet please be sure to get it
signed! There is an attached copy of the workout sheet in case it was lost.
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FREEDOM TIME CHANGE
Class times have changed starting with Blue - Purple Belts.
Classes will start 30 minutes earlier.
12:00 - 1:00 pm Blue - Purple Belts
1:00 - 1:45 pm Beginners, Yellow, and Green Belts (8+)
1:45 - 2:30 pm Beginner, Yellow, and Green Belts (4-7)
*Unfortunately the 30 minute Specials Class time had to be
cancelled. However we will supplement your class curriculum with material from
Specials Class.
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ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS ONLINE CHECK-IN
Parents please be sure to create an account through the ActivStars Athletics website
or the App (available in the Google Store and Apple Store).
- Students must be checked-in online prior to coming to
class. If not, students can be marked absent without the double verification,
which is the online check-in and signature on the roster sheet.
*** If for some reason you try to check-in your child
and it says the child is not registered please contact the office at
480-571-7689. They will need to merge your account with your child’s ActivStars
Athletics information on the Fall 2025 roster. The office will need your login
and password information.***
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ABSENCES
Please check the absenteeism list at the check-in desk for
absences for your student. The list will also include students that were
checked-in for class online, but did not make it to class in person. Absences
include classes missed due to late registration. If your student did not
register until the third week of class, the first two weeks of class will need
to be made up.
All absences must be made up by the following testing dates:
- Ashton
Ranch: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Freedom
Traditional - Saturday, December 20, 2025
If there are corrections that need to be made please see
Sherill.
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SPARRING
- Included with Blue Belts and Above class on
Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:00.
- Included Orange Belts and Above class on
Saturdays from 10:00 - 10:30.
***Students please be sure to bring your sparring gear to
class!
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ARIZONA
AROUND THE WORLD MASTERS CAMP
We are
excited to announce our Arizona Around the World Masters Camp schedule for
Sunday, October 5th!
Open to students ages 7-Older. All belt ranks
Welcome!
DATE: Sunday, October 5, 2025
LOCATION: Washington High School 2217 W Glendale, Phoenix, 85021
COST: $65.00 - Includes the following
- Class Instruction
- Camp T-Shirt
- Camp Certificate
- Four Hours of Fun
- All weapons will be provided for student use during the
camp. Weapons may also be purchased at the conclusion of camp.
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This action-packed camp will feature:
- Grand
Master Kenny Perez – teaching students the art of Nunchaku
- Hanshi
Aaron Williams – training students in the use of the Sai
- Sensei
Joeffrey Abitong – instructing in the art of Throwing Stars (Shuriken)
- Kyoshi
Kris Wells – leading exciting Gladiator Games
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from top
Masters and experience multiple martial arts styles in one unforgettable event!
Students will learn:
- Nunchaku
(Foam)
- Shuriken
(Throwing Stars) Hardened Rubber
- Sai
(Hardened Rubber)
- Gladiator
Games
Schedule:
9:00-9:45 am- Check-in & Group Picture
10:00 - 12:00 pm - Morning Session (Group Rotation)
12:00 - 1:00 pm - lunch (Campers must bring sack lunch)
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Afternoon Session
3:00 - 3:30 pm - Closing / Dismissal
What to bring:
- Student
to wear gi pants, t-shirt
- Marked
Water Bottle
- Sack
Lunch
- A
smile for excitement!
*An ActivStars Athletics account will be needed to
Register for the Master Camp.
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GET THE GEAR
BEGINNER
GI BUNDLE - use code: startup
We’re excited to launch our Earned Not Given Fall
Promo—celebrating hard work, spirit, and the Mind of the Black Belt!
For a limited time, snag this exclusive bundle for only
$32.99:
* Earned Not Given T-Shirt
* Exclusive Bamboo Katana
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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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
- 14898 W ACOMA DR. SURPRISE 85379
* 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-5)
* 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM BEGINNER (AGES 6-7)
* 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 8-9)
* 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (BEGINNER AGES 10+) YELLOW &
GREEN BELTS
* 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS+; ADULTS
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FREEDOM TRADITIONAL ACADEMY - SATURDAYS
- 16066 N PARKVIEW PLACE, SURPRISE 85374
* 10:00 am - 11:30 am ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS
* 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm BLUE - PURPLE BELTS
* 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm BEGINNER, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS
(AGES 8+)
* 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm BEGINNER, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS
(AGES 4-7)
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BEFORE COMING TO CLASS
** Please note: if you have not created an ActivStars
Athletics account please do so.
*** If you are unable to check-in online please contact the
office (480-571-7689) to merge your account with your student's name. They will
need your login information and password.
* Parents please be sure to CHECK-IN ONLINE PRIOR TO
COMING TO CLASS every week. Check-in can be done prior to the student's
class day.
** You will not need to do this for the first
class. They were checked-in during the data entry portion of the ActivStars
Athletics roster.
** 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, and sign the roster sheet. 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 attached Parent Helper
Guidelines if you would like to participate as a Parent Helper
* All persons aged 18 and over must sign the yellow sheet at
the check-in desk to ensure the safety of the students.
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DOJO 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
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