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PRE TEST SIGN UP GENIUS

Belt Graduation is Saturday September 28th and to make sure students can do the Kata on their own with the proper form, power and speed required for their belt level we will be checking students individually Tuesday September 17th & Wednesday September 18th. There will be NO CLASSES on Tuesday September 17th or Wednesday September 18th please make a note of this.
Yellow belts & up must have at least 4 Purple Stripes (Attendance Stripes) on their belt or be earning their 4th stripe the week of September 16th in order to qualify to be checked. White Belts must have a minimum of 2 Purple Stripes on their belt to qualify to be checked on the 17th or 18th. Below is the ....
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BLANKET FORT NITE PARENTS NIGHT OUT THIS MONTH

Get Ready to do some wicked Fort Nite Dances, Build some Forts, Play our LIVE ACTION BLANKET FORT NITE EXPERIENCE!! Friday September 27th 6:00-9:30 PM parents can enjoy a Kid Free Night Out while the kids are active, using their imagination and building skills. Pizza will also be served & like always bring a buddy for FREE. Everyone at the event will have PIZZA and FUN!! This PNO will sell out so register now and save money at the same time! REGISTER HERE ....
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School Supply Drive Contest

Thank You ALL for your generosity and kindness donating school supplies for needy children and families. As you know we divided up the entire Dojo and placed them on three different teams. Red, Green and Yellow. Points were awarded for various school supplies and the team with the most points earns a Private Pizza Party with Mr. Burch and Sensei Matt. Here are the scores: YELLOW TEAM - 3,290 POINTS RED TEAM - 3,845 POINTS GREEN TEAM - 27,010 POINTS!!!! GREEN TEAM JUST EEKED OUT A VICTORY....GREEN TEAM HAD SOMEONE DONATE 500 EARBUDS FOR 25,000 POINTS!!! WOW THAT IS AMAZING!! THAT SECRET DONOR IS ALLOWED TO ENJOY A SLICE OF PIZZA WITH THE GREEN TEAM :-) If you are Team Green the Pizza ....
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WHITE BELT WORKSHOP

We are going to hold a FREE WHITE BELT ONLY WORKSHOP on Friday September 13th
. The workshop will be from 5:30-8:00 PM White Belt students are welcome to attend & leave anytime during that workshop. They MUST WEAR THEIR UNIFORM AND BELT! Because we hold Graduation every 3 months and many new students began in August this is an opportunity to help them reach that first belt this month. White Belt Students attending this workshop will also earn extra Attendance Stripes for their efforts. ....
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S.T.A.R. Word for September: PERSEVERANCE

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PROMOTIONS THIS MONTH!!! NEW THIRD STRIPE PROCEDURE! *IMPORTANT*

For any student to advance to their next Belt Rank we want to be sure they have the material and skill required for that particular Belt Rank. This month we will be doing something new to help ensure students are ready and can do the material by themselves without following a group. We want LEADERS and the final Black Stripe will be given to students that can demonstrate the Kata & Self Defense on their own with the proper speed, power and focus required for the rank they are aspiring to earn. On Tuesday September 17th & Wednesday September 18th there will be NO REGULAR CLASSES!! On those 2 days we will be doing individual testing of each student that has earned the required ....
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NEW SCHEDULE BEGINS TUESDAY!!!

We have upgraded our schedule!!! Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd....our new schedule will go into effect. Most of the old class times are similiar to what it was (within 5-10 later). We know many have scheduled other activities around our schedule, so we did our best to not completely re-arrange class times. We have, however, ADDED some classes!!! Click below for the new schedule: NEW SCHEDULE Also, we tinkered with releasing the kiddos through the SIDE door of the dojo and this seems to be a smoother rotation. So from here on, we ask that parents begin to collect their kids shoes/bags as soon as the class gets lined up for bow-out. Then you can meet your kid's outside as we ....
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ATTENTION BASIC STUDENTS...

We are expecting our Basic Equipment Packages to be ready for your kiddos by Wednesday. We might still be waiting for our Blocker Bats to get in, as they are in mid-shipment. If you have your basic equipment package, remember to LABEL EVERYTHING. Then bring it during your PROGRAM day (either Wednesday or Thursday). We will begin using your equipment. We have planned a "PARENT/CHILD BASIC EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP". Our workshop is scheduled for Sunday, September 22 from 2:00-3:00 PM. The cost is FREE! However we need you to register! Be sure to register BELOW!! REGISTER HERE ....
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ATTENTION STUDENTS 6TH GRADE AND UP....

Do you need some volunteer hours for school? If so....we need your help!!! We will be organizing all our school supplies and making crates to give to our local schools. We'll be doing this on Friday, September 6th from 6:30-8:30 PM If you are interested in volunteering, please let Mrs. Burch know ASAP as we will only need about 5 teens/preteens that need the volunteer hours. ....
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SEPTEMBER BLACK BELT CLUB/MASTERS CLUB

For the month of September... Black Belt Club-Kama and Sparring Gear
Master's Club-Bo and Sparring Gear

Next month we will begin a new weapon rotation.
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Jenna Reynolds

Terrific dojo that focuses on karate, discipline and respect — all while having fun.

Scott M

Karate Bill is an excellent teacher for all ages. He has a true passion for teaching, his students, and his family. Bill teaches leadership and discipline in a loving fun way. My son Ethan and I would recommend this dojo. Sensei Matt the assistant instructor is very patient and also great with the students and recently became an Eagle Scout. We especially enjoy the fun activities at the dojo like Black Friday camp. Thanks for everything Bill. Keep up the good work.

Cori and Stephen Araza

As a teacher and a parent, Burch's Karate is by far, the BEST Karate Studio for my son. He has been attending for three years and we couldn't be happier. He has excelled significantly since coming to the Dojo and now is an advanced second brown belt. Sensei Burch is amazing with his students. He shows compassion yet teaches respect. He has a great sense of humor with the students and loves what he does. His passion is contagious and as a result my son's highlight is going to the Dojo as often as possible. As a parent, I appreciate Tammy and Bill Burch as they are respectful of our time and make the experience as fun and laid back for us as they do for their students. I haven't seen him happier and wouldn't take him anywhere else.

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