Hello and Welcome!

Hello Parents and Students! We created this website for those who do not have social media to receive our class updates. If you need to contact us please use the Contact Us Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. For more information on ActivStars programs for the Southwest Region please click on the ActivStars Link on the right.

Facebook Private Karate Page

Please click the link on the right to get to our Private Facebook Page. Photos and Videos taken by instructors, parents, and me will be posted on this page.

Friday, March 28, 2025

Saturday, March 29, 2025 - Location Change

 Hello Parents and Students!


This is just a friendly reminder that class at Canyon Ridge has been moved to Cimarron Springs Middle School.


Google Map Link: Cimarron Springs Middle School

Address: 17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S, Surprise, AZ 85388

Thursday, March 27, 2025

SPRING 2025: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE - Week 9

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to the Spring 2025 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave. Please read the "Important Weekly Notice" as it may pertain to class location changes, class time changes, or information your student will need for the week. Beyond that there is a "General Information" section which will have common class information.


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IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!
Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.
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PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT 




Come and show what you have learned! All ranks are welcome to register! Please REGISTER BEOFRE Sunday, March 30, 2025.


The official schedule will be posted and emailed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025


WHEN: Saturday, April 5th & Sunday, April 6th

WHERE: Washington High School: 2217 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021


Saturday, April 5th: Green (9 & Older), All Ages Blue-Black

- Green (9 & Older): Morning

- All Blue: Late Morning

- All Purple: Noon

- All Orange & Above: Afternoon


Sunday, April 6th: All Ages White-Yellow, Green Belts (4-8)

- All White Belts: Early Morning

- All Yellow & Green Belts: Mid-Morning

- Green Belts (4-8): Afternoon


Please click the link above for more information!

_______________________

HOMEWORK 

**Please write the student's name on a small piece of paper and the chore. It will be exchanged for a ribbon at the end of the class. This will also make the process faster when leaving.**



No home over Spring Break.

_______________________

GET THE GEAR!


ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE 




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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.
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CLASS SCHEDULES 


**Times and classes are subject to change depending on the number of students in each class**


ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS


*  5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)

*  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

*  7:30 PM - 8:00 PM SPECIALS ($4.00) - SWORD

*  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

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CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : SPECIALS ($4.00) - TONFA

*  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

*  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE, YELOW, & GREEN BELTS (all ages)

_______________________

BEFORE COMING TO CLASS


* Parents please be sure to check in online prior to coming to class every week

  ** You will not need to do this for the first class, as students are automatically checked in when you register

 ** 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. 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 Parent Helper Guidelines below if you would like to participate as a Parent Helper

_______________________

CLASS 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 students do not wish to go barefoot.

   


* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class


Tuesday, March 18, 2025

SPRING 2025: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE - NO CLASS REMINDER

Hello Parents and Students!



Welcome to the Spring 2025 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave. Please read the "Important Weekly Notice" as it may pertain to class location changes, class time changes, or information your student will need for the week. Beyond that there is a "General Information" section which will have common class information.




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IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

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NO CLASS THIS WEEK DUE TO SPRING BREAK


This is just a friendly reminder that there is no class this week due to Dysart District's Spring Break. Class will resume on Thursday, March 27, 2025 / Saturday, March 29, 2025. have a great Spring Break everyone!

_______________________

HOMEWORK 

**Please write the student's name on a small piece of paper and the chore. It will be exchanged for a ribbon at the end of the class. This will also make the process faster when leaving.**



No home over Spring Break.

_______________________

PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT 


Come and show what you have learned! All ranks are welcome to register! Please REGISTER before Sunday, March 30, 2025.


The official schedule will be posted and emailed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025


WHEN: Saturday, April 5th & Sunday, April 6th

WHERE: Washington High School: 2217 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021


Saturday, April 5th: Green (9 & Older), All Ages Blue-Black

- Green (9 & Older): Morning

- All Blue: Late Morning

- All Purple: Noon

- All Orange & Above: Afternoon


Sunday, April 6th: All Ages White-Yellow, Green Belts (4-8)

- All White Belts: Early Morning

- All Yellow & Green Belts: Mid-Morning

- Green Belts (4-8): Afternoon


Please click the link above for more information!

______________________

GET THE GEAR!


ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE 





*************************

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

*************************


CLASS SCHEDULES 


**Times and classes are subject to change depending on the number of students in each class**


ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS


*  5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)

*  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

*  7:30 PM - 8:00 PM SPECIALS ($4.00) - SWORD

*  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

--------------------------------

CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : SPECIALS ($4.00) - TONFA

*  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

*  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE, YELOW, & GREEN BELTS (all ages)

_______________________

BEFORE COMING TO CLASS


* Parents please be sure to check in online prior to coming to class every week

  ** You will not need to do this for the first class, as students are automatically checked in when you register

 ** 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. 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 Parent Helper Guidelines below if you would like to participate as a Parent Helper

_______________________

CLASS 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 students do not wish to go barefoot.

   


* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class


Tuesday, March 11, 2025

SPRING 2025: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE - WEEK 8

Hello Parents and Students!



Welcome to the Spring 2025 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave. Please read the "Important Weekly Notice" as it may pertain to class location changes, class time changes, or information your student will need for the week. Beyond that there is a "General Information" section which will have common class information.




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IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

*************************


NO VAPING/SMOKING


This is just a friendly reminder that vaping/smoking is prohibited on school property at all times. Even though we are on campus after hours, we must adhere to the school rules. If you must do so, please do it off campus. Thank you all very much!

_______________________

HOMEWORK 

**Please write the student's name on a small piece of paper and the chore. It will be exchanged for a ribbon at the end of the class. This will also make the process faster when leaving.**




Practice Forward Stance. Practice while studying, doing homework, or watching TV.

_______________________

PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT 





Come and show what you have learned! All ranks are welcome to register! Please REGISTER before Sunday, March 30, 2025.


The official schedule will be posted and emailed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025


WHEN: Saturday, April 5th & Sunday, April 6th

WHERE: Washington High School: 2217 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021


Saturday, April 5th: Green (9 & Older), All Ages Blue-Black

- Green (9 & Older): Morning

- All Blue: Late Morning

- All Purple: Noon

- All Orange & Above: Afternoon


Sunday, April 6th: All Ages White-Yellow, Green Belts (4-8)

- All White Belts: Early Morning

- All Yellow & Green Belts: Mid-Morning

- Green Belts (4-8): Afternoon


Please click the link above for more information!

______________________

GET THE GEAR!


ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE 





*************************

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

*************************


CLASS SCHEDULES 


**Times and classes are subject to change depending on the number of students in each class**


ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS


*  5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)

*  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

*  7:30 PM - 8:00 PM SPECIALS ($4.00) - SWORD

*  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

--------------------------------

CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : SPECIALS ($4.00) - TONFA

*  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

*  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE, YELOW, & GREEN BELTS (all ages)

_______________________

BEFORE COMING TO CLASS


* Parents please be sure to check in online prior to coming to class every week

  ** You will not need to do this for the first class, as students are automatically checked in when you register

 ** 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. 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 Parent Helper Guidelines below if you would like to participate as a Parent Helper

_______________________

CLASS 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 students do not wish to go barefoot.

   


* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class


Thursday, March 6, 2025

SPRING 2025: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE - WEEK 7

Hello Parents and Students!



Welcome to the Spring 2025 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave. Please read the "Important Weekly Notice" as it may pertain to class location changes, class time changes, or information your student will need for the week. Beyond that there is a "General Information" section which will have common class information.




*************************
IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!
Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.
*************************


NO VAPING/SMOKING


This is just a friendly reminder that vaping/smoking is prohibited on school property at all times. Even though we are on campus after hours, we must adhere to the school rules. If you must do so, please do it off campus. Thank you all very much!

_______________________

SPECIALS CHANGE!


Starting this week specials will be changing to Sparring in order to prepare for the tournament. Bring your sparring gear and your sparring form!

_______________________

CANYON RIDGE CLASS TIME CHANGE!!


Students in the 2:15 pm class will be attending the 1:30 pm Class starting this week. Please note the NEW schedule for Canyon Ridge.


*  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : SPECIALS ($4.00) - TONFA

*  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

*  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE, YELLOW, & GREEN BELTS (all ages)

_______________________

HOMEWORK 

**Please write the student's name on a small piece of paper and the chore. It will be exchanged for a ribbon at the end of the class. This will also make the process faster when leaving.**



Perfect tying your belt

_______________________

PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT 


Come and show what you have learned! All ranks are welcome to register! Please REGISTER before Sunday, March 30, 2025.


The official schedule will be posted and emailed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025


WHEN: Saturday, April 5th & Sunday, April 6th

WHERE: Washington High School: 2217 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021


Saturday, April 5th: Green (9 & Older), All Ages Blue-Black

- Green (9 & Older): Morning

- All Blue: Late Morning

- All Purple: Noon

- All Orange & Above: Afternoon


Sunday, April 6th: All Ages White-Yellow, Green Belts (4-8)

- All White Belts: Early Morning

- All Yellow & Green Belts: Mid-Morning

- Green Belts (4-8): Afternoon


Please click the link above for more information!

______________________

GET THE GEAR!


ESSENTIAL SPARRING PACKAGE 





*************************
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.
*************************


CLASS SCHEDULES 


**Times and classes are subject to change depending on the number of students in each class**


ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS


*  5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)

*  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

*  7:30 PM - 8:00 PM SPECIALS ($4.00) - SWORD

*  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

--------------------------------

CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS


*  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

*  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : SPECIALS ($4.00) - TONFA

*  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : BLUE & PURPLE BELTS

*  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE, YELOW, & GREEN BELTS (all ages)

_______________________

BEFORE COMING TO CLASS


* Parents please be sure to check in online prior to coming to class every week

  ** You will not need to do this for the first class, as students are automatically checked in when you register

 ** 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. 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 Parent Helper Guidelines below if you would like to participate as a Parent Helper

_______________________

CLASS 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 students do not wish to go barefoot.

   

* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class