Rank promotions and belt award ceremonies for the 22 testing candidates will be conducted Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm for Juniors and 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm for Teens and Adults. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of class. Spectators are welcome and may bring their cameras and celebratory support and energy. All candidates should be in a complete karate gi. (NO T-Shirts). Those students are not eligible for graduation at this time will be receiving their stripes to recognize their good attendance and steady progress.
Belt Rank Promotions Tuesday, August 24, 2010
August 23, 2010
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Danny Lane Promotes Shihan Joni Sharrah to 7th Dan
March 25, 2010Watch “Joni Black Belt,” known to us as Shihan Joni Sharrah, get promoted to 7th Dan in the World Martial Arts Federation, by Danny Lane.
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Belt Rank Promotion in Class March 15/16
March 14, 2010Belt rank promotions will be conducted in classes Monday and Tuesday March 15 and 16. Students who are eligible recieved their testing packets and are getting their school and home reports completed, registration fees and forms must be submitted prior to the promotion ceremonies.
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Updated Testing Schedule for Fall 2009
September 8, 2009Students of USA Karate Academy who have maintained their attendance through the summer months will be eligible for the next testing slated for Saturday, September 26, 2009.
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Colored Belts Testing Registration Due
August 5, 2009Congratulations to those colored belts students who have been identified as graduates to their next belt level. The testing registration forms and fees are due in the office today, August 5, 2009.
Belt ranks and certificates are scheduled to be awarded in class during the week of August 10th. Registration is required. Let USA Karate know of any questions or concerns you may have concerning the belt awards.
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Progress Evaluations and Testing – Revised Date
July 23, 2009The progress evaluations and testing for new belt ranks will be conducted during regular classes the last of July 2009 through the first week of August 2009. Students need to be present in the classes to receive an evaluation.
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New Test Date Set for June 13th
June 2, 2009Students are being evaluated in class for testing. Testing will be conducted at the dojo on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Due to the number of candidates, all regular classes on June 13 are postponed to make room for the time required to conduct the promotion exam and belt awards.
Times on Saturday, June 13, 2009 are as follows:
9:30 a.m. Little Dragons, those who normally attend the Monday/Wednesday 4:45 pm class.
11:00 a.m. Power Kid students those who attend the Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 pm class
1:00 pm Teen and Adults, those who attend the Monday-Thursday 6:15 pm classes
We will need our Black Belts and assistants to volunteer for grading. Let Shihan Joni know if you are able to assist in the grading of students.
Parent, family members, and friends are invited to observe the testing procedures. Candidates, please arrive early to change and warm up & practice! Grading usually lasts 1 to 1 ½ hrs. Pictures/and or videos cameras are allowed during the grading!
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Rank Promotion in March 2009
March 6, 2009
Child earns a yellow belt
USA Karate is currently identifying students who are eligible for rank promotion. The evaluations have been taking place in class during the week of March 2-March 7. Sensei Justin and the Sempais under the direction of Shihan Joni have been taking notes on each student’s progress. Candidates should plan to attend the graduation ceremony, Saturday, March 21, 2009, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. All candidates must be present in order to be awarded their rank.
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