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
Do an extra chore.
***For ease and speed of departure from class. Please write down the homework on a small sheet of paper, 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!
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FREEDOM TIME CHANGE - STARTING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
There will be a time change for classes 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)
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SPECIALS & SPARRING
Unfortunately Specials had to be cancelled.
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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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 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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GET THE GEAR
BEGINNER GI BUNDLE - use code: startup
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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
* 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm BLUE - PURPLE BELTS
* 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm BEGINNER, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)
* 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm BEGINNER, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS (AGES 4-7)
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