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NO KARATE CLASSES

Tue & Thu, Oct 15 & 17
Thu, Oct 31 - Halloween
Tue, Nov 5 - Election Day
Tue & Thu, Nov 26 & 28 - Thanksgiving break

Above and more on Calendar.

NEXT 6-WEEK KARATE SESSION Man kicking

Ages 4 - Adult, Males/Females
Begins:

Now enrolling!!

Tue & Thu, Oct 22 & 24 * ...commitment ends Oct 10 but further and/or continuous training is available.

* NOTE: Enroll any time, but late fee after NOON, Fri, Oct 18. woman kicking

To Enroll:

314.213.8094 or Enroll by Email or other options on How to Enroll

Training Location:

Pattonville Hts Middle School back gym, except...
Thu, Oct 24 ONLY: All karate at Parkwood School gym. (Otherwise, karate at Pattonville Hts Middle School back gym... any possible exceptions on Calendar)

Cost ** for entire 6-week session:

Once a week:

$40 - Pattonville resident.
$45 - non-resident. kids sparring

Twice a week:

$65 - Pattonville resident.
$70 - non-resident.

Once a week desired but class meets twice a week???...

...same as above "Once a week" cost.

** Discounts/Cost Adjustments:

Family - Deduct $5 for each kid and/or adult per 6-wk session if 2+ of same family enrolled in karate.
Golden - Deduct $10 per 6-wk session per student age 55+.
One discount per student.

Add late fee for enrollments received after Friday prior to start of session.
Excludes - Required uniform ($25-$35, depends on age); Shidokan patch ($5, required for optional rank testing/certification) - available first class. Fees for optional rank testing/certification.
No Equipment to buy!

Parents/Spectators (ALL ages):

Very welcome, BUT all ages please remove shoes, if necessary to enter training area. AND, all ages are requested to remain on sideline very quietly and unobtrusively (no cell phone or loud talking, or communicating with students please)... out of respect for students and instructors.

Teacher (all classes):

Sharon Basinger, Sensei 6th Dan, Certified Instructor.

Above and more on Calendar.
Dojo Manners & Rules.
Karate class times/schedules.
More about our karate program.
Private lessons:

Contact Basinger Sensei for details.

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES and/or Happy Halloween

BRING A BUDDY
Students and their buddies (see "Bring a Buddy" below), may wear costumes to class, if they wish.

All Tue classes - Tue, Oct 29

ONLY 5 pm age 4-6 - Thu, Nov 7

Strict Guidelines: NO WEAPONS (not even fake or pretend) allowed in the building or on school grounds. Under robes or dresses, wear shorts, pants, tights or leggings but none with feet, since students must train in bare feet. Costumes must be appropriate. Students encouraged to bring and show but during class must remove the following: masks, shoes, hats, capes & other props that might interfere with training in class. Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

...AND/OR...

BRING A BUDDY kids-friends

All Tue classes - Tue, Oct 29
ONLY 5 pm age 4-6 - Thu, Nov 7

Each student may bring one or two friends or relatives (age appropriate) to their class, no charge! Buddies can wear Halloween costumes (see important costume Guidelines) or regular clothes, then just remove shoes, socks and jewelry to participate in class. They can simply show up, and won’t be obligated or pressured to enroll. A fun way to share karate with a buddy!!
Also on Calendar.

ST LOUIS KARATE TRAINING SEMINAR
WITH GRAND MASTER IHA

Dec 6 & 7

Fri evening & Sat afternoon

Instructor: Iha Sensei

World-renowned Grand Master Seikichi Iha, who holds the highest title of Hanshi (master) and highest rank of 10th Dan (black belt degree). Teacher to Basinger Sensei, Iha Sensei is president of the Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association and Okinawa Shorinryu Karatedo Association United States Branch Chief. His Lansing, Michigan, dojo is headquarters for over 30 schools in the U.S., Canada and many other countries around the globe.

Plan now to attend and reserve your place (see below)! Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from this dynamic "teacher of teachers," a true master of our defense-oriented martial art.

Eligible participants:
Active and inactive students of Karate STL and its branch dojos, as well as all other Shidokan dojos.

Adults: ALL adult students, ALL ranks.
Kids: Solid yellow belt & above, minimum age 7.

Non-participants:
ALL other students are encouraged to come and observe these classes, as well as families and friends. Spectators welcome!
Spectators may bring their own seating - limited, if any, available in gym.

ALL STUDENTS (all ages & ranks), PLEASE NOTE: We want you included in the 1:00 pm Saturday group photo with Iha Sensei, so be sure to wear your gi!! ...and parents/spectators, bring your cameras.

Where, When, Cost of Seminar:

Parkwood School gym.
3199 Parkwood Lane
(at Old St. Charles Rd)
Maryland Hts, MO 63043

Fri, Nov 9:

5:30-6:30 pm:
Kids age 7+, solid yellow belt & above
6:30-7:30 pm:
Adults all ranks, & kids blue belt & above

Sat, Nov 10:

12:00-1:00 pm:
Kids age 7+, yellow belt & above
1:00-1:10 pm:
Group Photos (students in gi – ALL ages & ranks, participating or not)
1:10 - 2:30 pm:
Adult class students only, all ranks

Cost:

Donations greatly appreciated from participants and spectators, to help with the considerable expense involved.

Reserve:

Give number of participants AND observers, AND dates attending...
Email:
seminar@karateSTL.com
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/karateSTL
Phone:
314.291.1234

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Urgent Info (if any)
No Karate Classes
Next 6-wk Session
Halloween Costumes - (Strict Guidelines) ...AND/OR... Bring a Buddy
St Louis Seminar with Grand Master Iha