September 2026 - Schedule, Reminders, and Tournament Information

Thu, Sept 3
Mon, Sept 7 - NO CLASSES (Labor Day)
Thu, Sept 10
Mon, Sept 14
Thu, Sept 17
Mon, Sept 21
Thu, Sept 24
Mon, Sept 28

Tournament Information:
Battle for the Arch: this link has information about the Sat, Sept 12 tournament in Wildwood, MO. Come support our students or even participate!

Kata-Focused Class
Wed, Sept 9:  6 pm and/or 7 pm ($10/hour) 
--focus on katas to enhance your current skills
--assist with those preparing for tournaments
--focus on sparring will be available, too
--focus on bunkai to help improve kata 

Registration for the class is needed by Tue, Sept 8.

Additional Classes for all students:

• Sun, Sept 20: 2 pm and/or 3 pm ($10 for one hour or $15 for both hours) ​
  • Registration for the class is needed by Sat, Sept 19. 

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Fees are due by Thu, Sept 10:
•  $70 for 8th – 4th Kyu students (White through Blue Belt)
•  $65 for 3rd Kyu students (Brown)
•  $60 for 2nd Kyu students (Brown)
•  $55 for 1st Kyu students (Brown)
•  $35 for 1st Dan (and higher) students (Black)

Testing fees are due within 3 weeks of the testing date.
 
Children’s Test Fees up to Green Belt:

• Tests for full Belt Rank up to Blue, which is at least 2 stripes, is $40.
• Blue through Brown testing fee is $50.
• Stripe tests are $15.
  • Clarification will be offered at each test, as needed

Payment methods accepted:
—cash, check, Venmo, Apple Pay, credit card--
 
If payment is made past Thu, Sept 10, a 10% late fee will be added.
 
Discount Possibilities:

1. Military, Educator, and First Responder: 5%
2. Household Discount: $5 per student, if 2+ students in attendance from the same household
3. Three-month discount: 10% off the entire total

Effective January 1, 2027, monthly fees will be at the following amounts: 

• $80 for 8th – 4th Kyu students (White through Blue Belt)
  
• $75 for 3rd Kyu students (Brown)
  
• $70 for 2nd Kyu students (Brown)
  
• $65 for 1st Kyu students (Brown)
  
• $40 for 1st Dan students (and higher) (Black)