SUMMER 2026 KARATE: ASHTON RANCH & FREEDOM TRADITIONAL ACADEMY WEEK 5

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.

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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!

§  DO ONE EXTRA CHORE

§  HIGH RANKS: DO TWO EXTRA CHORES

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PLEASE NOTE THE CLASS TIME CHANGES AS OF JUNE 4

ASHTON RANCH

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

 

FREEDOM TRADITIONAL ACADEMY

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. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR THE FORMS.

·         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

**SEE YOU THERE!!**

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. We will be switching to Sword after the summer tournament is over.

·         Ashton Ranch: 7:30 – 8:00 PM – Sparring

·         Freedom Traditional: 1:00 – 1:30 PM – Sparring

o   Learn sword techniques

o   Learn how to draw a sword

o   Swords are available for sale at the summer tournament!! You can also get them using the links in the Get the Gear section.

***Sparring will end after the summer tournament. We will switch to a foam, plastic, or wood weapon.

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GET THE GEAR

WOODEN BOKKEN $20.99 (BEGINNER)

FOAM BOKKEN $25.99 (BEGINNERS)

DAITO BOKKEN AND SCABBARD $45.99 (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)

 

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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

ASHTON RANCH

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

 

FREEDOM TRADITIONAL ACADEMY

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)