Hello Parents and Students!
Welcome to the Spring 2026 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei
Ashton, Sensei David, and Sensei Kyle. 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. Please read
the "GENERAL INFORMATION" portion which has a “Before
Coming to Class” section, “Dojo Etiquette” section, and
the weekly schedule for each location along with the address. 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 (smkarate.com) 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
o SUMMER
LONG HOMEWORK
§ TAKE
A PIC WITH YOUR UNIFORM! - Going somewhere exciting or even just around town?
Take a pic with your uniform on. Let's see how many locations we can get before
the end of summer! Show the picture to Sensei and receive a ribbon!
§ USE: “YES, SIR” and “YES, MA’AM”
§ HIGH
RANKS: BE sincere when you talk, NO MUMBLING
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STRIPE DAY!! FOR
FREEDOM ONLY
We’re
excited to announce our upcoming Stripe Night! Our belt system progresses
through the following colors: Yellow → Green → Blue → Purple → Orange → Red →
Brown → Black. Between each belt, students earn stripes that mark their growth
and readiness for the next level. How stripes work in our school: - White
Stripe – First stripe earned - Black Stripe – Second stripe earned - Next Belt
Color – Third stripe earned. These stripes run the length of the belt and
represent technical progress toward the next rank. We also award a tip stripe
across the short end of the belt when a student completes about one-third of
the semester. This recognizes steady effort, attendance, and improvement — a
milestone within the journey.
Stripe
Night celebrates progress, discipline, and consistency. We’re proud of every
student’s hard work and look forward to recognizing their achievements
together. Please attend in full uniform and ready to support your classmates.
See you on Stripe Night!
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PLEASE NOTE THE CLASS TIME CHANGES AS OF JUNE 4
14898 W Acoma Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
**Times are subject to change depending on class size and
belt ranks**
- 6:00 – 6:45 pm Beginners (ALL AGES)
- 6:45 –
7:30 pm Yellow & Green Belts (all ages)
- 7:30 –
8:00 pm Specials/Sparring ($4.00)
- 8:00 –
9:00 Blue Belts & Above; Adults
16066 N Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374
**Times are subject to change depending on class size and
belt ranks**
- 12:00
- 1:30 pm Orange Belts & Above
- 12:00
– 1:00 pm Blue & Purple Belts
- 1:00 –
1:30 pm Sparring / Specials [$4.00]
- 1:30 – 2:15 pm Beginners, Yellow, & Green Belts (ALL
AGES)
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ATTACHED FORMS
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY FILLED
OUT ANY OF THESE FORMS FOR THIS SEMESTER, YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER
ONE.
·
INFORMATION
o PARENT
HELPER GUIDELINE
o UNIFORM
SHEET
o SUMMER
2026 CALENDAR
·
FORMS TO BE FILLED OUT
o SPARRING
FORM: ONLY FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE SPARRING
o MEDICAL/DISABILITY
FORM: PLEASE FILL ONE OUT FOR THIS SUMMER IF NEEDED
o STUDENT
WALKER FORM: ONLY FOR STUDENTS WITH PERMISSION TO LEAVE THE FACILITY
WITHOUT A GUARDIAN/PARENT
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ABSENCES
Perfect attendance
is needed to test for the next belt rank. Be sure to get those absences made
up. For more information on how and when those make up classes can be done
please see any of the secretaries at the check-in desk or you can email me
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SUMMER
KARATE TOURNAMENT < CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION
**THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER KARATE
TOURNAMENT!!
REGISTER BY SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026**
When: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Where: Sunnyslope High School - 35 W Dunlap Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Attendees: All belt ranks and ages!
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SPECIALS/SPARRING [$4.00]
We will be having a 30-minute Specials Class at each
location. Please note that students will need full gear to spar. Please be sure
to have the following: head gear with a mask (protect head and face), mouth guard,
hand pads, chest pad, feet pads, and groin cups for the boys. This is for the
safety of the students.
o Sparring is a
light contact controlled fighting, which is highly recommended for students
advancing in ActivStars Athletics
o Students will
learn how to use their techniques in actual self-defense and sports scenarios.
o Actual
self-defense scenarios include how to defend against a multi-person attack and
various weapon attacks.
o Sports
scenarios include competition rules and regulations, and sportsmanship.
·
Ashton Ranch: 7:30 – 8:00 PM – Sparring
·
Freedom Traditional: 1:00 – 1:30 PM – Sparring
***Sparring will end after the summer tournament. We will
switch to a foam, plastic, or wood weapon.
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GET THE GEAR
ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE – use code: spar for 10%
off
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
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ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS
POLICY < PLEASE USE THE LINK
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BEFORE COMING TO CLASS
* 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 day of class.
** You will not need to do this for the first class.
They were checked in during the registration portion of the process.
** 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 below 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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SCHEDULE
14898 W Acoma Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
**Times are subject to change depending on class size and
belt ranks**
- 6:00 –
6:45 pm Beginners (all ages)
- 6:45 –
7:30 pm Yellow & Green Belts (all ages)
- 7:30 –
8:00 pm Specials/Sparring ($4.00)
- 8:00 –
9:00 Blue Belts & Above; Adults
16066 N Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374
**Times are subject to change depending on class size and
belt ranks**
- 12:00
- 1:30 pm Orange Belts & Above
- 12:00
– 1:00 pm Blue & Purple Belts
- 1:00 –
1:30 pm Sparring / Specials [$4.00]
- 1:30 –
2:15 pm Beginners, Yellow, & Green Belts (All Ages)
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