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, November 27, 2025

FALL 2025: NO CLASS REMINDER - ASHTON RANCH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 & FREEDOM TRADITIONAL, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Hello Parents and Students!


This is just a quick reminder that there is no class this week. We will resume classes on the dates below:

Ashton Ranch: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Freedom Traditional Academy: Saturday, December 6, 2025

See you all when we resume classes.

Happy Holidays! 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

FALL 2025 KARATE: ASHTON RANCH WEEK 12 & FREEDOM TRADITIONAL WEEK 11

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

No Sugar this week, Brush your teeth

***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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NO CLASS NEXT WEEK DUE TO DYSART DISTRICT THANKSGIVING BREAK

There will be no class next week on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Classes will resume on Thursday, December 4, 2025, and Saturday, December 6, 2025.

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STUDENT RELEASE FROM FACILITY

Parents/Guardians must come inside to pick up their students. Students will not be released unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian. This is to ensure the safety of each student. If you feel your student can be released without supervision, please fill out the Student Walker Form which you can get from Sherill or check your email for a copy.

Thank you.

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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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TOY DRIVE

ActivStars Athletics is hosting a toy drive for Family Promise to support homeless families in our community.

If you would like to participate, please bring a small, unwrapped NEW gift suitable for a child aged 12-18 to class, and hand it to your instructor or class secretary. The deadline for donations is the week of November 22 – December 6.

Gift Ideas:

Durable toys, educational games, stuffed animals, dolls, coloring books with crayons, puzzles, building blocks, storybooks,  Pay-Doh, balls, diaries, action figures, toy cars/trucks/boats/airplanes, jewelry, and more!

Family Promise has specifically requested gifts for children aged 12-18, as they are often harder to provide.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

From all of us at ActivStars Athletics!

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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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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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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

·         12:00 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  

  A pair of black and white sneakers

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

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

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

FALL 2025 KARATE: ASHTON RANCH WEEK 11 & FREEDOM TRADITIONAL WEEK 10

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: No homework assigned. If you forgot to bring candy last week, bring it this week!

Freedom Traditional: Bring Sensei Ashton candy! **Notes will not be needed for this homework**

***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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PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT  FALL 2025

Students! If you participated in the Tournament this past weekend, please bring your medals / trophies so we can share them with the class and take pictures with the instructors!

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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.

_______________________

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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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!

_______________________

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

·         12:00 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.

_______________________

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  

  A pair of black and white sneakers

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

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

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

 


Tuesday, November 4, 2025

FALL 2025: ASHTON RANCH & FREEDOM TRADITIONAL KARATE WEEK 10

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. Attached are some that may be needed. Not all forms need to be filled. Only if absolutely necessary. There is also a calendar attached. It includes locations, schedules, and events happening this semester, as well testing dates and class ceremony which is the last day of class. Included in my signature are links to the ActivStars Athletics Website, Facebook Pages public and private (for karate parents only), Google Classroom, and our Website with the same information that is in the emails being sent out. 

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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

Bring Sensei Ashton candy! **Notes will not be needed for this homework**

***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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PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT  FALL 2025

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DATE: Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9, 2025

TIME: Use link to see schedule bracket

LOCATION: Washington High School - 2217 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

COST: Spectator Fee 9 and older – Spectators can also pay at the door

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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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NO CLASS – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 – ONLY

Due to The Fall 2025 Karate Tournament, there will be no class on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Class resumes Saturday, November 15, 2025.

See you all at the tournament!

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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.***

_______________________ 

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.

_______________________

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!

_______________________

GET THE GEAR

BEGINNER GI BUNDLE - use code: startup

A collage of a child wearing a t-shirt

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

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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)

_______________________

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.

_______________________

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  

  A pair of black and white sneakers

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

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

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