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. PLEASE READ THE TESTING INFORMATION BELOW!
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HOMEWORK
Practice test and kata.
Ages 4-7, practice 3 punches while stepping forward.
***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.
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FREEDOM TRADITIONAL ACADEMY ONLY – NO CLASS
Due to Dysart Winter Break there will be no class on
Saturday, December 20, 2025. Class will resume on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
When we return to class on January 10, 2026, we will have
our New Year Fun Day. Please see below for more details.
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FREEDOM TRADITIONAL ACADEMY ONLY – CLASS CHANGES
Blue and Purple Belts as of December 13, 2025, your class
will be from 10:30 – 11:30 am.
All White Belts (all ages) for January 10, 2026, class will
be from 12:00 – 12:45 pm.
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TESTING INFORMATION
Please be sure to send the
following information to Sherill as this will speed up the check-in process on
testing day.
Student Name
Student Age
Current Belt Color
Current Belt Size – if you need
assistance with the belt size, please see Sherill or Leah. We will have belt
samples for sizing.
TESTING
FEE: $12 per student
Note: The “testing
fee” is paid for through the APP or online through the ActivStars Athletics
website, please click on the “testing” fee button to pay the $12 testing fee
the day of testing.
**For those who are having
issues with the App or making online payments through the website, payments can
be made via Square at the location of testing. Please see Sherill to make
payment.
IMPORTANT TESTING
INFORMATION
1. Testing will be held at your
regular class times – we try to stay within each classes time frame, however
with large classes we may run a few minutes over, we appreciate your patience
if this does occur.
2. Perfect attendance is
required before testing. Students will be allowed to test if they have 1 or 2
absences, if the absences are paid and the “make-up” classes are attended
before the semester ends. Students with 3 or more absences will not be allowed
to test this session but should still plan on attending class. Speak to your
instructor or class assistant for more information on make-ups. Make-ups cannot
be done on testing night due to time constraints.
3. All students are required to
attend class on testing day; however, they are NOT required to test. Students
who do not want to test will participate in a practice test.
4. The fee for testing is $12.00
plus the regular class fee. If you have prepaid the entire semester you will be
charged $12.00 for testing. On testing night, students will individually check
in with the class assistant or instructor.
5. Belts are NOT sold; they are
earned by students! Belts are free to students when they pass the test.
6. Spectators are not allowed to
watch during testing. The students are nervous enough without an audience.
Furthermore, we need a quiet atmosphere for the testing. We appreciate your
understanding and support!
7. Testing day/night may run a
little longer than a normal class, we appreciate your patience!
8. Students are always
encouraged to practice outside of class, but if they have attended class
regularly, they should be adequately prepared for the testing!
9. Do not call the office or the
instructor to see if a student passed. Certificates and awards will be
presented on Awards Night/Day, which will be held on the dates below.
Information on the ceremony will be provided the day of testing. Remember that
ALL students having perfect attendance will receive a certificate.
10. Students are increasing in
rank exactly as they should be if they advance one rank at a time. Some
students will skip ranks if the instructor thinks that they are ready.
ASHTON RANCH - CEREMONY
Thursday, January 15, 2025
Time: TBD
FREEDOM TRADITIONAL
ACADEMY - CEREMONY
Saturday, January 17, 2025
Time: TBD
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NEW YEAR FUN DAY!!
LOCATION: Freedom Traditional Academy – 16066 N
Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374
TIME: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
COST: Regular Class Fee *Can be used as a make up
class*
WHAT TO BRING
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Nerf Toys
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Wear Safety Glasses
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Darts will be available
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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
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-5)
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6:00 PM - 6:40 PM BEGINNER (AGES 6-7)
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6:45 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 8-9)
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7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (BEGINNER AGES 10+) YELLOW
& GREEN BELTS
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS+; ADULTS
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FREEDOM
TRADITIONAL ACADEMY - SATURDAYS
16066 N PARKVIEW PLACE, SURPRISE 85374
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10:00 am - 11:30 am ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE;
ADULTS
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10:30 am - 11:30 am
BLUE - PURPLE BELTS
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12:00 pm - 12:45
pm BEGINNER, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS (ALL AGES)
