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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

SUMMER 2026 KARATE: ASHTON RANCH WEEK 9 & FREEDOM TRADITIONAL 8

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to the SUMMER 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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STUDENT ASSISTANTS

Please be sure to arrive before the first class to assist with testing.

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HOMEWORK

o   CLASS HOMEWORK: PRACTICE FOR TESTING

o   Google Classroom < please use link

§  CLASS CODE: uft4hfx

·         For practice students may refer to the videos in our Google Classroom. Go to Classwork Tab and choose which belt rank to practice for.

o   Kata Practice < please use link

o   CLASS CODE: do66663

o   Belt Ranks: WHITE > YELLOW > GREEN > BLUE > PURPLE > ORANGE > RED > BROWN > BLACK – WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STRIPES IN BETWEEN WHITE, BLACK, OR NEXT COLOR RANK UP

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RED/BROWN

These students will not be testing. However, Red/Brown Belts please show up for class in preparation for brown belt testing. Students will need to be added to our Google Classroom. Once you are in, please let me know so I can add you to the Brown Belt Practice Materials.

Please refer to the link for practice > BROWN BELT

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TESTING INFORMATION

 

PLEASE TEXT OR EMAIL SHERILL WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR A MORE EFFICIENT AND SPEEDY CHECK-IN PROCESS. TEXT THE NUMBER IN MY SIGNATURE.

 

STUDENT NAME

STUDENT AGE

STUDENT BELT SIZE **IF YOU'RE NOT SURE, WE HAVE BELTS TO HELP WITH SIZING. BELT SIZE IS TYPICALLY THE SAME SIZE AS THE GI/UNIFORM.**

STUDENT CURRENT BELT COLOR

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TESTING FEE: $12 per student + regular class fee

 

Note: The “testing fee” is paid for through the APP as well, please check on the “testing” fee button to pay the $12 testing fee the day of testing.

 

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 week after 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.

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ASHTON RANCH - CEREMONY

Thursday, August 6, 2026

6:00 - 7:00 PM - CLASS FOR ALL AGES AND BELTS

7:00 - 8:00 PM - CEREMONY FOR ALL AGES AND BELTS *FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME AT THIS TIME*

**PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited on the steps, please bring your own chair

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FREEDOM TRADITIONAL ACADEMY - CEREMONY

Saturday, August 8, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 PM - CLASS FOR ALL AGES AND BELTS

1:00 - 2:00 PM - CEREMONY FOR ALL AGES AND BELTS *FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME AT THIS TIME*

**PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited on the steps, please bring your own chair

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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ACTIVSTARS ATHLETICS POLICY < PLEASE USE THE LINK

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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)

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