March 23 - 28
We return to the Mat Today!
All Classes are Running As Scheduled
REMINDER : As noted on our annual schedule, the dojo will be CLOSED April 9 - 11.
TUTORIAL UPDATE
Thank you for your patience on the tutorial, everyone. I finally had the chance to (re)film everything over Spring Break. This week and next week I will edit the footage and we should have the tutorial running properly, with all videos, by Mid-April. This was definitely a more challenging project than I anticipated. I am many thngs - but a techie is not one of them!
If you purchased a tutorial membership, I will let you know when it is complete.
If you already have a tutorial pass, you can still access it while I am re-editing, however, the more advanced material is not available yet.
CURRICULUM THIS WEEK
Levels 1 - 4 : Karate Club Levels
MONDAY and TUESDAY : Kihon (Basics) and Coordination Drills
WEDNESAY and THURSDAY : Kata and Reaction Drills
Level 5 : Junior Advanced Level
Monday : Kobudo / (Nunchaku and Bo Staff)
Wednesday : YKSK Kumite (1 -2) / Kata Kihon (Instructors Choice)
Levels 6 - 7 Teen / Adult Levels
MONDAY : Yakusoku Kumite #1 - 3 / FKPD Levels 1 - 3 / Kihon
TUESDAY BEGINNER : Practice Fukyugata Ichi, Review Yakusoku #1, Begin Kihon
TUESDAY : Finishing Shiramatsu No Kon (Bo Kata), Yakusoku 6, and Wankan
WEDNESDAY : Review Pinan Yandan / Yakusoku #2 - 5 / FKPD 2 - 3
2026 Annual Membership Fee Accountability
This year, our Annual Membership Fees totaled $3,025.
Each year (Oct-Nov) , the dojo collects an annual membership fee from all families. While small, this fee plays an important role in maintaining our facility and equipment to the highest standards in the industry. While our monthly income goes toward maintaining our program, dojo overhead and paying our incredible instructors, the annual fee helps us upgrade (or add to) our equipment and facilities.
Additionally, depending on the state of the economy, these funds often help us avoid implementing a cost-of-living (COL) increase. For example, in 2026, we were able to maintain our current tuition rates with no increase.
I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to guide our dojo’s finances responsibly, and I believe in being transparent about how your membership fees are used.
With that in mind, here is a breakdown of how this year’s membership fee income was allocated:
Re-lamped the basement lights 150
Paint Basement 360
Anti-Slip Pads for Steps 32
Safety Pole Pads for Basement 410
TV for mirrored Teaching Capability 240
Balance Pads (20) 540
Replinish Training Bo(s) 260
New “Balance Beams” for Kids 230
Metal “Watch Step Signs” for Rain 198
Total Equipment Renewal / Upgrade : $2420
Business Tax Membership Fees 532
Remaining in Savings Account for Future Purchases: $73
