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
Brown Belt Exam 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 21, Jun 20, Sep 19, Dec 12
Jr. Green/Purple 5:15 PM
Wednesday, March 22, Jun 21, Sep 20, Dec 13
Holiday/Special School Closures
- 2023
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas, Hanukkah, etc
- 2023
- Jan 16
- May 29
- July 3-4
- Sep 4
- Oct 31
- Nov 22-26
- Dec 22-Jan1
WIKF Black Belt Training
- Sundays
- Dates
- January 22, 2023
- March 19, 2023
- May 21, 2023
- July 23, 2023
- September 17, 2023
- November 12, 2023
- 1-2:30 PM
- Locations
- Scottsdale
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Chandler
Jujutsu Training Schedule
Juniors
Every kata (forms) day, the last 20 minutes. Bring your headgear
Teens/Adults
The first Tuesday of the month from 6 pm to 7 pm
The third Monday of the month from 6 pm to 7 pm
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
2023 Schedule of Events
AZ Karate Championships
Saturday, March 4, June 3, & September 23, 2023
8 am to 2 pm
Location: Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
Pre-Registration Only
karateTmasters.com registration is not open until February
More details to come
St. Patrick's Day Corn Hole Competition
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Location: Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
Three Divisions
*Parent and Child 7 yrs. and under Noon to 1 PM
*Parent and Child 8 yrs to 12 yrs. 1 PM to 2 PM
* Open Division 2 PM to 3 PM
$26 per Team
Medals awarded to top three teams
Bring your own drinks and snacks
Current and past students and families are invited. Friends are also welcome.
US Open and Jr. International Cup
SAVE THE DATE:
2023 USA OPEN & JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL CUP
APRIL 7-9, 2023
LAS VEGAS, NV
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
April 21 & 22, 2023 Seminar
Friday 6 – 8 PM
Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 AM
1:30 – 3:30 PM
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
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
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
