09/09/2026
🥋 TAEKWON-DO – WEEK of SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
KARSTADT TAEKWON-DO / ITF Taekwon-Do of Arizona
1307 E Northern Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020 | 📞 602-264-2300
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🎉 MAT SIDE CELEBRATIONS
• AUGUST STUDENT OF THE MONTH: Congratulations to Charlee Dantuono for showing incredible focus, respect, and determination all through last month!
Rank : 5th Grade Green Belt/Blue Stripe
• Age: 12
• Favorite Food: Spaghetti
• Favorite Taekwon-Do: Flying Kicks
• Hobby: Taekwon-Do, Dance
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• AUGUST BELT PROMOTIONS: A huge round of applause to everyone who crushed their goals and earned their new ranks during our recent August promotion cycle! Every advancement is another opportunity to grow stronger, braver, and more connected as a team. I am incredibly proud of our students with the courage to step onto the mats and give their best.
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• WELCOME to our TAEKWON-DO Family: Let's give a warm welcome to all of our brand-new students who stepped onto the mat for the first time this month. We are thrilled to have you training with us! Take a minute on the mat to “meet and greet!”
o Sophia Jorquez
o Madison Flescher
o Teddy Varela
o Story Carlstrom
o Scarlett Hernandez
o Ciana Ricci
o Andro Ricci
o Mateo Hernandez
o Johnnie Hernandez
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🥋 MONTHLY TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT: Improving Competition Skills
This month, we are introducing a special focus on competition, focus, and attitude. We will be integrating competition-style performance training into our advanced Master’s curriculum. Training for competition isn’t just about the physical skill—it’s attitude and exceptional mental focus.
• Technical Tip of the month (Develop Acceleration): Keep your shoulder loose and relaxed. Speed comes from fluid wrist control, not rigid muscle tension!
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📅 CALENDAR AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Keep these important dates on your radar so you don't miss out on any of the action:
• SEPTEMBER – All month: In-class competition training.
• SEPTEMBER 5-7 – DoJang Closed: The academy will be closed for Labor Day holiday observations. Be safe and enjoy the time off with family!
• SEPTEMBER 13 -19 – Striping & Prep Week: Instructors will be checking curriculum requirements during regular classes to ensure everyone is on track for September 23 Promotions.
• SEPTEMBER 23 – Upcoming COLORED Belt Testing:
o Wednesday at 6:45 PM
o Our formal rank graduation ceremony. Pre-registration required. No day-of-event or late entries.
o Click Here to Register
o https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=KICKUSA/3754/783657//1768280181
• SEPTEMBER 24 – Upcoming NINJA Belt Testing:
o Thursday at 4:00 PM
o Our quarterly NINJA ALL STAR graduation ceremony. Pre-registration required. No day-of-event or late entries.
o Click Here to Register
• https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=KICKUSA/3754/784630//1788821822
SEPTEMBER 26 – Upcoming BLACK BELT Testing:
o Saturday from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
o Our formal rank graduation ceremony. We are very proud to announce Kingston Petty-Purcell promoting to the respected level of 1st Degree Black Belt. Attend and cheer him on!
o Black Belt Dinner to follow: $30 per person. All Black Belts, Families, and Leadership members attend from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Semi-formal (ties required). Hosted at George Yangs Chinese Cuisine (6048 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85016). RSVP at the TKD front desk.
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⚡ COMING IN OCTOBER – Take Action Today
• IN SCHOOL TOURNAMENT COMPETITION:
• Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• We will be finalizing slots for our upcoming In-School Competition. Entry includes: Sparring Points, Patterns Performance, and Focus/Breaking! Click the link below to lock in your spot before registration closes!
o Click Here to Register for the In-School Competition
o https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=KICKUSA/3754/866375//1788824896
Tournament Time!! Students challenging themselves, supporting one another, and representing with confidence and respect.
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📊 YOUR SCHEDULE IN REVIEW
📣 CALLING ALL BLACK BELTS (Past, Present, and FUTURE!)
SPECIALTY TRAINING EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT (6:15 PM - 7:30 PM)
• COLORED BELT PATTERN REVIEW
• ADVANCED PATTERNS / ADVANCED STEP SPARRING
• ADVANCED SELF DEFENSE
• TKD SPECIFIC FITNESS & STRENGTH EXERCISES
🏆 MASTER’S PERFORMANCE CLASS TRAINING - ADVANCED
Wednesdays – By Invitation Only
• 5:30 PM: Specialty Techniques and “VISION” Workshop
• 6:15 PM: All Pattern Review Workshop
🌟 LEADERSHIP TEAM
Thursdays (7:45 PM - 8:30 PM)
• “My A, B, C’s” — Checking in on my Attitude, Behavior, and Character!!
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🕒 SUGGESTED CLASS TRAINING SCHEDULE
• NINJA ALL STARS: Tue/Thu 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
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• BEGINNERS:
o Mon/Wed 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
o Tue/Thu 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
o Sat 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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• JR. INTERMEDIATES (Yellow and above):
o Mon 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
o Tue/Thu 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
o Sat 11:00 AM
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• JR. ADVANCED (Green and above): All training in any level classes
o Mon/Wed 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
o Tue/Thu 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
o Sat 11:00 AM
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• ADULT OPEN TRAINING (Includes Jr & Adult Red/Black Belt):
o Tue/Thu 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
o Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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• ADULT BASICS:
o Tue/Thu 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
o Sat 10:30 AM
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• ADVANCED MASTERS TEAM - PERFORMANCE SPECIALTY TRAINING: Include these classes in your Advanced training
o Wed 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
o Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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🧼 KEEP IT SAFE & CLEAN
ADULTS AND CHILDREN: It is your option to wear a mask. Please help us keep our Taekwon-Do family safe. As you work out and attend classes please help us by following CDC safety guidelines.
• Bring a personal water bottle.
• Practice safe distancing and continuous hand/surface sanitizing.
• Use designated entrance and exit doors.
• Sanitize all equipment after using (Pads, Weapons, etc.).
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💻 DIGITAL RESOURCES
🎥 Learn Your New Pattern Online
Go to azkicks.com and use the dropdown menu for "PATTERN VIDEOS". "TEST PREP" Pattern Curriculum & Videos are available here by rank!
www.azkicks.com
⏳ Scheduled Zoom Meeting: Taekwon-Do and Fitness
• Host: GM Karstadt
• Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85855299208...
Meeting ID: 858 5529 9208
• Passcode: 850575
The excitement starts NOW in PHOENIX for those passionate about Karate and Taekwon-do in Arizona.