Upcoming Events
Belt Exam Dates
2023
(these are the belt colors at the time of the exam)
Jr. Yellow/Orange/Blue 4:30 PM
Monday, March 6, June 5, Sep 11, Dec 4
Teen/Adult 6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 8, June 7, Sep 6, Dec 6
Jr. Green/Purple 5:15 PM
Wednesday, March 22, Jun 21, Sep 20, Dec 13
Brown Belt Exam 6:00
Thursday, March 23, June 22, Sep 21, Dec 14
Holiday/Special School Closures
- 2023
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas, Hanukkah, etc
- 2023
- May 29
- July 3-4
- Sep 4
- Oct 31
- Nov 22-26
- Dec 22-Jan1
WIKF Black Belt Training
- Sundays
- Dates
- March 19, 2023
- May 21, 2023
- July 23, 2023
- September 17, 2023
- November 12, 2023
- 1-2:30 PM
- Locations
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Chandler
Martial Arts Class Schedules
Jujutsu Training Schedule
Juniors Karate
Every kata (forms) day, the last 20 minutes. Bring your headgear
Teens/Adults Karate
The first Tuesday and third Thursday of the month from 6 pm to 7 pm
Jujutsu Program
Participation requires invitation. Please see instructor to request participation
Every Saturday: Advanced 8:30 AM to 10 AM, Beginner 10 am to 11 am
Every Tuesday and Thursday: Beginner 7 PM to 8 PM, Advanced 8 PM to 9 PM
Karate
Little Champions (4-6 yr.) Monday through Thursday 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Junior (7-12 yr.) Monday through Thursday 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Junior Intermediate Monday through Thursday 5:15 to 6:00 PM
Teen/Adult Monday and Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Brown Belt Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Kobudo (Weapons)
Participation requires invitation. Please see instructor to request participation.
Tuesday 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
2023 Schedule of Events
US Open and Jr. International Cup
SAVE THE DATE:
2023 USA OPEN & JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL CUP
APRIL 7-9, 2023
LAS VEGAS, NV
AZ Summer Karate Championships
Saturday, June 3, 2023
8 am to 2 pm
Location: Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
Pre-Registration ONLY
USA Nationals and Team Trials
2023 USA Nationals and Team Trials
July 13-16, 2023
Richmond, Virginia
For more detailed information:https://www.teamusa.org/usa-karate/events/national-championships
2023 Annual Ice Cream Social & Corn Hole Competition
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Noon to 3 PM
Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
9151 E Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Free Ice Cream and Free Cold Headaches
WIKF Black Belt Exam Training Seminars
WIKF-Wado International Karate Federation
Purpose
Advanced Black Belt training for students who plan to challenge for a Black Belt Rank in the November 2023 Black Belt Exam
Instructor
Sensei Tom Kosslow 8th Dan
Chief Instructor of WIKF USA
WIKF World Technical Committee Member
Sensei Kosslow will be sitting on the Arizona WIKF Black Belt Testing Board.
Seminar Dates, Times, and Fees
September 8 & 9, 2023
Friday 6 – 8 PM
Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 AM
1:30 – 3:30 PM
FEES
Two hour block $60 ea.
Weekend $130
Invitation Only
Black Belt Exam Candidates
Black Belts
Brown Belts
AZ Fall Karate Championships
Saturday, September 21, 2023
8 am to 2 pm
Location: Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
Pre-Registration ONLY
More details to come.
Black Belt Pre-Test Exam
Monday, October 2, 2023
6-7:30 PM
Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 28, 2023
5-7:30 PM
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Treats and Sweets
5:45 PM Mummy Race (students working in pairs wrapping one completely first without the toilet paper breaking) Two Groups-6 yrs & under, everyone else
6:00 PM Sweet treat break
6:15 PM Blood Chug Students drink blood (red cool aid 12 oz) fastest Two Groups-6 yrs & under, everyone else
6:30 PM Sweet treat break
6:45 PM Eye ball relay race Two Groups-6 yrs. & under, everyone else
7:00 PM Halloween Costume Talent Competition The winner picks by creativity
Halloween costume competition
Costume only competition
Four groups or divisions
6 yrs and under
6-9 yrs
10-14 yrs.
15 & up
Annual Black Belt Exam
Saturday, November 11, 2023
9 AM to Noon
Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
Annual Holiday Party & Black Belt Exam Results
45 Annual Holiday Party
Saturday, November 11, 2023
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Friends, Food, kid’s activities, demonstrations, and black belt exam results
