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!
o ASHTON
RANCH
§ Go
to bed on time.
o FREEDOM
TRADITIONAL
§ Practice
self-defense grabs with parents
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ASHTON RANCH CLASS MOVE TO MARLEY PARK ELEMENTARY TONIGHT, JUNE
11, 2026
Marley Park < Google
map
15042
W Sweetwater Ave, Surprise, AZ 85379
* Multi-Purpose Building - Cafeteria
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PLEASE NOTE THE CLASS TIME CHANGES AS OF LAST WEEK
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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FORMS TO BE FILLED OUT
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL OR GO TO OUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR THE 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
**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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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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ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS SECURITY POLICY: We take great
steps to provide the safest, uninterrupted learning environment for your child.
Parents are invited to watch the first lesson and the awards program.
Spectators are not permitted during regular classes as children get easily
distracted and may not focus on the instructor's instructions. An environment
with minimal distractions provides a better learning atmosphere.
* To prevent unwanted guests and strangers in the classroom, ACTIVSTARS
ATHLETICS, our sponsors, and facilities require everyone to sign in on the
forms provided. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as "Parent
Helpers". Volunteers are needed in each class to assist the instructor.
Parents, when volunteering as helpers, please read and sign the Parent Helper
Sign-In Sheet located by the check-in box.
* At each class, Parent Helpers need to:
* Sign-In on the Parent Helper
Form
* Be able to assist without
distraction; do not have other children (younger or older siblings) with
them. Children (not enrolled in our
program) are not allowed to stay inside the facility.
* Wear a Parent Helper I.D.
while assisting. Parent Helper I.D.s are
issued upon check-in.
* Be willing to assist with
class functions as directed by the instructor.
* Additional Parent Nights may
be scheduled pending facility and sponsor approval; your instructor will
communicate any additions directly.
* As a courtesy, we ask that
additional children or guests brought to the facility during check-in and
pick-up are always monitored by parents!
** Parents/Guardians PLEASE READ
the attached Yellow Parent Helper Volunteer Release/Acknowledgement Form - the
sign-in sheet will be available at the location upon check-in
MEDICAL CONDITION/DISABILITY: We encourage parents that have students with
a serious medical condition or a disability to stay weekly with their
child. Parents are also required to
inform the instructor and fill out a Medical Disability Form.
YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY!
Please physically walk your child to and from the facility and teaching
area; we do not want children going outside alone. Do not drop off your child and drive away
without first ensuring that the classroom is open, and the coach is
present. If you wait in your car during
your child's class, please come inside 5 minutes prior to the end of class to
listen to announcements and walk your child out to your car. Please explain to your child that he/she is
required to wait in our holding area until you pick him/her up after
class. All students are required to wait
in a holding area; students will not be allowed to leave or wait outside! The exception to this rule applies only if a parent
signs a Walker Release Form, giving the student permission to walk to and from
class without an adult.
MAKE-UP CLASSES: We know that there may be times when your child cannot
attend class. Missed classes can be made
up by attending two classes back-to-back (their regular class and the class
either before or after the regular class).
Make-up classes must be either pre-paid or paid the day the make-up is
done.
* Please inform the class
secretary at the check-in table that your child will be taking (2) classes, and
she/he will issue a make-up wristband to your student. Remember to tell your child when he/she is
doing a make-up class!
CANCELLATIONS: There are times when we may have to cancel a class due to
holidays, school conflict, or bad weather.
If possible, an email or note is sent out the week before to inform you
of the cancellation.
* In some cases, when possible,
we will offer an online Zoom class, or the course will be extended.
* If your child misses a class, please check
your email or call the ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS office or log-on to our website
www.activstarsathletics.com to view missed class communication, class
calendars, and other up-to-date information.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE: All missed classes must be made up BEFORE belt rank
testing. Students without perfect
attendance will receive a certificate and medal. Students may make the classes up the
following semester, and test before the next scheduled test.
CLASS COMMUNICATION: ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS communicates with parents and
students through written communication, primarily through email. Please be sure
that we have an updated email address in our records, or you will not receive
these notices, and you could miss important class information. We will also
occasionally send out text messages, notes, and fliers regarding upcoming
events, class cancellations, etc.
PLEASE READ EVERY EMAIL or HANDOUT YOUR STUDENT BRINGS HOME FROM EVERY
CLASS!
ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS MERCHANDISE: ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS merchandise is
purchased at wholesale prices, and the savings are passed on to you. All merchandise is ONLY available for
purchase online at www.store.activstarsathletics.com or at scheduled events.
* Students are encouraged to
have a karate uniform (gi), which provides comfort and freedom of
movement. White & Yellow Belts can
purchase the beginner ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS Gi/uniform. Green-Blue Belt students may upgrade their
uniforms to the intermediate Gi/uniform.
Advanced students Purple Belts & above may purchase the advanced
Gi/uniform. All ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS Gis are quality middleweight uniforms!
RETURNS & EXCHANGES: All claims and return requests must be made
within ten business days of receipt of goods.
* Worn garments or garments with numbers or any
other modifications, decorations, or customizations may not be returned.
* Any defective goods may be
returned but must follow our 10-day return policy.
* No refunds are given for
apparel or gear, which has been worn or used.
* Please be sure to inspect your
merchandise upon receipt of your order. We maintain the right to inspect the
returned merchandise to determine whether replacement or adjustment is valid.
If merchandise is returned after the 10-day inspection period, a 15% restocking
fee will be applied.
REFUND POLICY: We do not give refunds for prepaid students after the third
week of the semester. This is due to
fixed insurance costs incurred by the fourth week. Any refunds after the third week of the
semester will be issued as class credit vouchers. Registration fees and classes already
attended will not be refunded. Refund
requests must be submitted through email to the Accounting Department,
accounting@activstarsathletics.com.
Merchandise must be returned to the ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS office. Refunds may take as long as 3 weeks to
process.
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