Hello Parents and Students!
Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei
Ashton, Sensei David, and Sensei Kyle.
Important Notice: Please review this section each week for class
changes, homework, event updates, and other important announcements.
General Information: This section includes:
• Before Coming to Class
• Dojo Etiquette
• Weekly schedules and addresses for each location
Helpful Links: My signature includes links to the ActivStars Athletics website,
the public and private Facebook pages for karate parents, Google Classroom, and
our website (smkarate.com),
where you can find the same information provided in these emails.
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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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FALL 2026 SEMESTER SCHEDULE TIME CHANGES
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME
CHANGES FOR YOUR STUDENTS BELOW
**Sign in Sheets will reflect the new schedule in week 4**
***Students
with Red/Brown Belts are encouraged to attend Thursday and Saturday classes
until Brown/Black Belt Testing is over***
14898 W Acoma Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
**Times are subject to change depending on class size and
belt ranks**
- 5:15 –
6:00 pm Beginners (All Ages)
- 6:00 –
6:45 pm Yellow & Green Belts (All Ages)
- 6:45 –
7:45 pm Blue – Red Belts
- 7:45 –
8:15 pm Specials/Sparring ($4.00)
- 7:30 –
9:00 Red Belts with Brown Stripes
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16066 N Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374
**Times are subject to change depending on class size and
belt ranks**
- 12:00
- 1:30 pm Red Belts with Brown Stripes
- 1:00 –
1:30 pm Sparring/Specials [$4.00]
- 1:30 –
2:30 pm Blue – Red Belts
- 2:30 –
3:15 pm Beginners, Yellow, & Green Belts (All Ages)
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HOMEWORK
o Will be placed here weekly
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CHECK-IN AT LOCATION AND
ONLINE
1.
Online
Check-In: Please complete online check-in before coming to class each week.
Online check-in opens on Tuesday for that week’s class.
a.
First Class: Students are automatically
checked in for their first class when registration is completed.
2.
Arrival Check-In: When you arrive, please
check in at the location and sign the roster sheet so attendance can be
recorded accurately.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
·
SUN, OCT 11 – AZ Around the World @ TBD
·
SUN, OCT 25 – Brown & Black Belt Testing @
Sunnyslope HS
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NOV 14–15 – Karate Tournament at Washington HS;
open to students of all ages and belt ranks
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SAT, DEC 12 – Testing Day @ Freedom
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THU, DEC 17 – Testing Night @ Ashton Ranch
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THU, JAN 14 – Ceremony Night [last class of the
semester]
·
SAT, JAN 16 - Ceremony Day [last class of the
semester]
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FORMS TO BE FILLED OUT &
BROUGHT TO CLASS
Student Medical/Disability Form: Please complete this
form if your student has a medical condition, disability, or other need
instructors should know about.
Student Walker Form: Please complete this form if
your student is allowed to leave class without a parent or guardian.
Sparring Form: Please complete this form if your
student will participate in sparring.
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SPECIALS/SPARRING [$4.00]
Class Overview
Each location offers a 30-minute Specials/Sparring class. Students must wear
full protective gear to participate.
Mandatory: Students at orange belt rank and above must
attend the sparring class.
Required Protective Gear
• Headgear with a face mask
• Hand pads
• Chest protector
• Foot pads
• Groin protection for boys
All required gear helps protect students during controlled practice.
About Sparring
Sparring is a controlled, light-contact practice that is strongly recommended
as students advance through the ActivStars Athletics program.
Students Will Learn To:
• Apply karate techniques in practical self-defense and sports situations
• Respond to scenarios involving multiple attackers or different weapon attacks
• Follow competition rules and demonstrate good sportsmanship
Sparring Schedule
• Ashton Ranch: 7:45–8:15 p.m.
• Freedom Traditional: 1:00–1:30 p.m.
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AZ
AROUND THE WORLD MASTERCAMP < CLICK LINK FOR MORE DETAILS &
REGISTRATION
Event Date
Sunday, October 11
Location
Washington High School
2217 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Registration Fee: $65.00
The fee includes:
• Class instruction
• Camp T-shirt
• Camp certificate
• Four hours of activities
All weapons will be provided for students to use during camp. Weapons will also
be available for purchase after camp concludes.
Eligibility
Open to students age 6 and older. All belt ranks are welcome.
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GET THE GEAR
BEGINNER
START UP BUNDLE – use code startup
ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE – use code: spar for 10%
off
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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BEFORE COMING TO CLASS
Online Check-In
Please complete online check-in each week before coming to
class. You may check in before your student’s scheduled class day.
·
Online check-in can be completed through the
ActivStars App or the ActivStars Athletics Website. The website link is
included in my signature below.
·
You do not need to complete online check-in for
the first class; students were checked in during registration.
Arrival Check-In
When you arrive, please check in with the class secretaries
and sign the roster sheet. Students who are not checked in at the location will
be marked absent.
Parent Helpers and Safety Forms
·
If you would like to participate as a Parent
Helper, please read the attached Parent Helper Guidelines before class.
·
For student safety, all persons age 18 and older
must sign the yellow sheet at the check-in desk.
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DOJO ETIQUETTE
Entering and Leaving the Dojo
·
Students should bow when entering
and leaving the dojo, facing inside the gym or cafeteria.
Footwear
·
Students should remove their shoes before class
or wear approved karate shoes.
·
Shoes may be placed in the designated area
provided by the instructor.
·
Karate shoes may be purchased if your student does not wish
to go barefoot during class.
Respectful Responses
·
During class, students should respond
respectfully by saying “Yes, Sir” or “Yes, Ma’am.”
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FALL 2026 SEMESTER SCHEDULE
**TIMES/DATES ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
14898 W Acoma Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
**Times are subject to change depending on class size and
belt ranks**
- 5:15 –
6:00 pm Beginners (All Ages)
- 6:00 –
6:45 pm Yellow & Green Belts (All Ages)
- 6:45 –
7:45 pm Blue – Red Belts
- 7:45 –
8:15 pm Specials/Sparring ($4.00)
- 7:30 –
9:00 Red Belts with Brown Stripes
16066 N Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374
**Times are subject to change depending on class size and
belt ranks**
- 12:00
- 1:30 pm Red Belts with Brown Stripes
- 1:00 –
1:30 pm Sparring/Specials [$.00]
- 1:30 –
2:30 pm Blue – Red Belts
- 2:30 –
3:15 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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