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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LOCATION CHANGE FOR FREEDOM
TRADITIONAL ACADEMY ONLY – SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
THIS SATURDAY ONLY WE WILL HAVE CLASS AT ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE
SCHOOL. PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW FOR THE GOOGLE MAP.
14898 W ACOMA DR, SURPRISE 85379
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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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HOMEWORK
o Will
be placed here weekly
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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), hand
pads, chest pad, feet pads, and groin cups for the boys. This is for the safety
of the students.
· Ashton
Ranch: 7:30 – 8:00 PM – Sparring
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.
· Freedom
Traditional: 1:00 – 1:30 PM – Sparring
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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**
- 5:15 –
6:00 pm Beginners (ages 4-7)
- 6:00 –
6:45 pm Beginners (ages 8+)
- 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 (Ages 8+)
- 2:15 –
3:00 pm Beginners, Yellow, & Green Belts (Ages 4-7)
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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.
