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The ASK Board of Directors requires volunteers to fill the Vice President and Treasurer roles

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The ASK is seeking two individuals to join the Board of Directors to fill the Vice President and Treasurer roles. These roles are important to the Association as they help develop, implement and monitor policies that will allow the organization to run effectively and efficiently. They also help over see the operation and casino accounts.

Each role requires between 1-4 hours a month of time. We are very lucky to have a strong team that works to support one another when decisions arise.

We would like to thank Darryl Morrison and Shoko Kokame for volunteering as Board members and offering to help transition the roles over to new volunteers.

If you are interested or know someone who is, please let us know at askaratecouncilalberta@gmail.com Thanks!

Sensei Chris
Sensei Kristie

ASK Belt Grading – March 18, 2018

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  • There will be a belt grading for ASK members on Sunday, Mar 18 with registration starting at 12:30pm at the South Dojo (Fitness Plus, Braeside)
  • Grading fees are $25 in cash or cheque made out to AS Karate Council Alberta
  • Students must have registered with the ASK for the 2018 year
  • For more info including what to expect and how to prepare, check out the Belt Grading page!

16th Annual Summer Karate Camp – Online Registration and Schedule

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All camp participants are encouraged to attend ASK sponsored karate classes offered on Friday, Aug 11 (7-9 pm) and Sunday, Aug 13 (1-2:30 pm) at Fitness Plus, 10401 Braeside Dr. SW.

Please try to arrive by 8:30 on Saturday to help with set-up.

Online Registration Form

Saturday, August 12, 8:30am-5:30pm
Calgary Jewish Community Centre (gymnasium)
1607 – 90th Avenue SW

The Association of Shotokan Karate invites you to attend our 16th Annual Summer Karate Camp featuring karate seminars by Senseis Chris Walker, Kristie Schafer, and Marc Ward.  There will also be a self-defense class (by Sensei Marc) and “Yin and Tonic” (yin yoga with massage therapists) that can be attended by parents or family members.

Preliminary Schedule:
8:30-9:15  Set-up
9:15-10:00  Fitness conditioning
10:00-12:00  Karate Training
12:00-13:00  Lunch – Food eaten in the gym must be kosher to honour the CJCC’s regulations. Non-kosher lunches can be eaten outside in the park. There are also several food options at Glenmore Landing across the street.
13:00-14:00  Karate Training
14:00-15:15  Self-defense (parents can participate) or Karate Training
15:30-17:00  “Yin and Tonic” – Yin yoga with massage therapists (parents can participate)
17:00-17:30  Tear down

Registration fees (subsidized by the ASK):
ASK members:  $40 (all classes and t-shirt, if registered by Aug 3)
Non-members:  $60 (all classes and t-shirt, if registered by Aug 3)
Self-defense and/or Yin and Tonic class(es):  $20

The deadline for registration payment to include a t-shirt is Thursday, August 3 (received online or in person at the Dalhousie Dojo).  Note that participants registering after Aug 3 will not receive a t-shirt.  Registrations will be accepted up until the day of the camp.  Due to the costs associated with the event, registrations will be non-refundable after Aug 3.

Questions?  Ask in class or contact us at askaratecouncilalberta@gmail.com.

ASK Make-up Grading

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  • For those who missed the May 28 grading, there will be a make-up grading for ASK members on Sunday, July 9th with registration starting at 12:30pm at the South Dojo (Fitness Plus, Braeside)
  • Grading fees are $25 in cash or cheque made out to AS Karate Council Alberta
  • For more info including what to expect and how to prepare, check out the Belt Grading page!

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2017 Annual General Meeting

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New!  Meeting minutes, posted Jun 24:

2017 AGM MINUTES

The 2017 AGM will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the South Dojo (Fitness Plus, Braeside) at ~2:45 pm after the regular Sunday class.  All adult ASK members and parents of members are encouraged to attend.  We need a quorum of at least 7 voting members (adult members or parents of members).

Agenda:

2017 AGM Agenda

Thank you from the ASK Board of Directors.

ASK Belt Grading – May 28

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  • There will be a belt grading for ASK members on Sunday, May 28th with registration starting at 12:30pm at the South Dojo (Fitness Plus, Braeside)
  • Grading fees are $25 in cash or cheque made out to AS Karate Council Alberta
  • For more info including what to expect and how to prepare, check out the Belt Grading page!

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2017 Registration and Upcoming Events

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2017 Registration – Due January 31

  • Registration is required for all (new and current) ASK students and instructors
  • Students transferring from Sensei Marc’s dojo are required to register in the portal, but registration payments already made to Sensei Marc will be honoured and no additional payment is required
  • Up-to-date registration is required for participation in belt gradings and other events
  • Thank you to everyone who has already registered!

Click here for the 2017 Registration Form

Practice Grading Class – Kyu Grading Syllabus – Sunday, Jan 29

  • We will be doing a class focussed on the ASK Grading Syllabus starting at 1pm at the South Dojo
  • The class will be led by Senpai Jake Pickering with support from other senior students

ASK Belt Gradings – Sunday, Feb 5

  • Sunday, Feb 5, Registration starts at 12:30, South Dojo (Braeside)
  • Please bring your grading books and $25 cash or cheque made out to A. S. Karate Council Alberta.  Registration for the grading will take place between 12:30-1pm before the class.
  • Kyu (colour belt) gradings will follow the ASK Grading Syllabus.