Upcoming Events
Belt Exam Dates
2023
(these are the belt colors at the time of the exam)
Jr. Yellow/Orange 4:30 PM
Monday, Sep 11, Dec 4
Teen/Adult 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Dec 6
Jr. Blue/Green/Purple 5:15 PM
Wednesday, Sep 20, Dec 13
Brown Belt Exam 6:00 PM
Thursday, Sep 21, Dec 14
Holiday/Special School Closures
- 2023
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas, Hanukkah, etc
- 2023
- Oct 31
- Nov 22-26
- Dec 22-Jan1
WIKF Black Belt Training
- Sundays
- Dates
- November 12, 2023
- 1-2:30 PM
- Locations
- Chandler
Martial Arts Class Schedules
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
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
Kobudo (Weapons)
Participation requires invitation. Please see instructor to request participation.
Tuesday 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
2023 Schedule of Events
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 head 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
USA KARATE REGIONAL REFEREE COURSE AND CERTIFICATION
Friday, September 22, 2023
6 PM
Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
9151 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Contact Info: Ray Hughes 602-315-5011
Certification for first time USA Karate Officials. Certification for Regional Kata Judge C and Kumite Judge B. 14 years and older, brown and black belts are eligible to take the course and exam.
This is a USA Karate National Program. There are several steps and actions that must be met (see flyer for steps and actions.) It may seem complicated. It is not. Download the Step by Step Instruction sheet below and take one step at a time.
It may seem overwhelming and expensive when considering becoming a USA Karate Official. The benefits greatly outweigh the initial struggle. Officiating has improved my leadership, karate, and teaching skills. I am a better martial artist for this.
I would attack this initial challenge as you attacked your karate training, one step at a time. You were not a black belt when you started training.
For those teens who want to improve their college applications, being listed as a certified USA Karate Official is excellent. USA Karate is the governing body for karate for the USOPC—a powerful connection.
One final note. Our competitors need us. They need qualified, trained officials. Martial artists give back. Officiating is a great way to do this.
Ray Hughes
WKF Official
Course Instructor
2023 Arizona Fall Karate Championships
This tournament is a pre-registration event. Registration is open and will end at 8 PM, Thursday, September 21, 2023
Registration
Personal Self – Defense (P.S.D.)
find Your Own, Real self-defense from
your Wado Kata’s!
September 30th, 2023
Developed by: Sensei Marlon Moore 8th Dan Founder of Arizona Wado Karate in 1976. Sensei Ray’s Sensei
Email me if you have any questions! Sensei Marlon Moore awk1976@gmail.com New, Fun, Educational $35.00 per person
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How to increase your Speed!
Building strong brain connections
Developing a healthy strong body
Pressure points for self-defense and for healing
Make your Wado Kata’s better!
Date: September 30th Scottsdale Martial Arts Center Schedule: General: Teens & Adults All Ranks 9:00am – 10:30am Black Belts 10:30am – 11:00am Chandler Martial Arts Center Schedule: General: Teens & Adults All Ranks 3:00pm – 4:30pm Black Belts 4:30pm – 5:00pm
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Black Belt Pre-Test Exam
Monday, October 2, 2023
6-7:30 PM
Scottsdale Martial Arts Center
WIKF Dan questions and Infomation
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
WIKF EXAM
Friday, November 10, 2023
6 PM to 8 PM
AZ Comprehensive 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
