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
Ashton Ranch – Draw a picture
Freedom: Blue – Purple Belts practice back stance / White, Yellow, and Green Belts draw a picture
***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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ASHTON RANCH DAY CHANGE – WEDENSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 ONLY!!
Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10, Karate has been moved to Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Same class times, just a different day. Class will return to our regular day on Thursday, October 23, after Dysart’s Fall Break.
Students unable to make it to the Wednesday class can do a make-up class on Saturday, October 11, at Freedom Traditional (please see schedule in the General Information section at the bottom of this email) or when we return to class on Thursday, October 23, 2025, by doing back to back classes.
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DYSART FALL BREAK
Please note that there will be no class on Thursday, October 16, and Saturday, October 18, due to Dysart District’s Fall Break.
Classes will resume on Thursday, October 23, and Saturday, October 25, 2025
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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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PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT FALL 2025
**Click the link above for more information!!** **All Ages and Ranks Welcome!!**
PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025
DATE: Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9, 2025
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: Washington High School - 2217 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
COST: $68 Event Package; $5.00 Spectator Fee 9 and older
What to Bring:
Athlete Water Bottle - Water fountains will not be available.
Sparring Gear if participating in a Sparring & Noodle Battle events is required. STUDENTS MUST WEAR THEIR OWN CHEST GEAR, HEADGEAR, HAND PADS, FOOTPADS, MOUTH GUARD & CUP. Orange belts & above are required to have their own headgear with face protection! Students without proper sparring gear will be disqualified. ONLY ActivStars approved hand and foot pads will be allowed; boot-style foot pads and closed hand pads. No MMA gloves are allowed.
No gear is needed for Flag Sparring.
Spectator Rules of Conduct:
Proper sportsmanship is expected from all competitors and spectators.
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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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