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Studio Announcements May 2022
No classes after 10:15 on Saturday, May 14th
There will be a Black Belt Test in its place from 11-3. Students who are testing can show up as early as 10:15am to start warming up.
Ninja Night Saturday, April 30th 6-9pm
- Who: Current CKA students and siblings (age 4 and older.)
- What (to wear:) Your best costume, your favorite Jam Jams, or your karate uniform (no glitter!!)
- What: Music, dancing, costume contest, obstacle courses, Karate games, and a pizza party.
- When: Saturday, April 30th from 6-9pm.
- Where: California Karate Academy studio.
- Price: $49 for students and $39 for second sibling. Cash only please!
Karate Kids Fun Summer Camp 7/25-7/29 9am-3pm
- Who: Students all belt ranks 7 years and older
- What: Karate training, obstacle courses, sparring basics, introduction to weapons and more!
- When: Mon, July 25th - Fri, July 29th from 9am-3pm
- Where: CKA Vista
- Why: Each camp counts as 20 classes and can be used to make up any missed lessons over the summer
- Price: $359
Advanced Training Skills Summer Camp 8/1-8/5 9am-3pm
- Who: Students Senior Purple Belt and higher
- What: Advanced skills training including point sparring, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu concepts, team sparring, advanced weapons & forms, obstacle courses and tons of fun!
- When: Mon, Aug 1st - Fri, Aug 5th from 9am-3pm
- Where: CKA Vista
- Why: Each camp counts as 24 classes and can be used to make up any missed lessons over the summer
- Price: $359
Studio Announcements March 2022
Belt Testing Running March 8th - 12th. No Regular Classes
If you are testing show up on time, in full uniform, and with water.
West Coast Classic Invitational Tournament April 9, 2022
Registration form is available here. The studio will be closed April 9th for regular classes as we will be down south competing and judging.
Studio Announcements February 2022
No Sparring Class Saturday, Feb 19th. Black Belt Test Prep Seminar instead
There will be no sparring class on Saturday, February 19th. In its place will be a Black Belt test prep seminar from 11-1pm. Students senior red belt and higher should attend. If you have prior commitments and cannot make it please let Master Mikita know right away.
No Classes Monday, February 21st for Presidents' Day
Studio will be closed for Presidents' Day, no regular classes. Feel free to makeup lessons on alternative days.
West Coast Classic Invitational Tournament April 9, 2022
Registration form is available here. The studio will be closed April 9th for regular classes as we will be down south competing and judging. There will be a tournament test prep seminar at our studio this Monday (Presidents' Day) from 10:30am - 11:30am to help students prepare for what is expected of them at the tournament.
Next Gup Belt Test is in March
Our next Gup (colored) belt test is March 8th - 12th so start making up classes if you need to. There will be no regular classes on those dates. The testing roster with names and testing times will be emailed out soon.
Studio Announcements January 2022
No Classes Monday, January 17 for MLK Day
Studio will be closed for MLK Day, no regular classes. Feel free to makeup lessons on alternative days.
West Coast Classic Invitational Tournament April 9, 2022
Registration form is available here. Studio will be closed April 9th for regular classes as we will be down south competing and judging.
Happy New Year! Next Gup Belt Test is in March
Our next Gup (colored) belt test is in March so start making up classes if you need to.
Black Belt Promotion & Gup Belt Testing Pictures are Live
Head on over to our Photos page to view all of the current pictures from our Black Belt promotion ceremony and our December Gup belt test.
Slight Class Schedule Adjustment
Starting Monday, December 13th there will be a slight schedule change to accommodate our new ranks. Please visit our Class Schedule page to download the latest version.
BBC Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Don't forget that Jiu-Jitsu is included in your membership if your student is 7 years and older and in the Black Belt Club. The only additional cost is the price of the BJJ uniform. If you're interested in attending please talk to one of the Mikitas.
Studio Announcements December 2021
Gup Belt Testing is Complete!
Congratulations to all of the students who tested over the past week. Your hard work and dedication really shined during your belt tests. Belt promotions will be ongoing throughout fun week so come to class, have fun, and get promoted!
Dec 13th - 18th is Fun Week
The week after belt testing is fun week! Come extra if you'd like and blow off some steam from your belt test.
Black Belt Promotion & Gup Belt Testing Pictures are Live
Head on over to our Photos page to view all of the current pictures from our Black Belt promotion ceremony and our December Gup belt test. There are also download links so you can download higher resolution versions of the photos to keep.
Closed for Christmas/New Years Holiday
We are closed for the holiday from December 24-January 1. Regular classes resume on Monday, January 3rd. Feel free to make up any missed classes before or after the holiday.
Slight Class Schedule Adjustment
Starting Monday, December 13th there will be a slight schedule change to accommodate our new ranks. Please visit our Class Schedule page to download the latest version.
BBC Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Don't forget that Jiu-Jitsu is included in your membership if your student is 7 years and older and in the Black Belt Club. The only additional cost is the price of the BJJ uniform. If you're interested in attending please talk to one of the Mikitas.
Studio Announcements November 2021
Next Gup Testing Cycle is December 7th-11th
The next Gup (colored) belt testing cycle will be December 7th-11th so mark your calendars and make sure you are attending regularly and practicing at home. There will be no regular classes during these dates.
Belt Testing Fees due by Tuesday, November 30th
Please download the belt testing form from our Student Resources page and turn it in with $60 belt testing fee by Tuesday, November 30th. Cash or check only.
Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
We are closed on November 25th, 26th, and 27th for Thanksgiving. We will resume normal classes on Monday, November 29th.
BBC Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Don't forget that Jiu-Jitsu is included in your membership if your student is 7 years and older and in the Black Belt Club. The only additional cost is the price of the BJJ uniform. If you're interested in attending please talk to one of the Mikitas.
Studio Announcements September/October 2021
Next Gup Testing Cycle is December 7th-11th
The next Gup (colored) belt testing cycle will be December 7th-11th so mark your calendars and make sure you are attending regularly and practicing at home.
BBC Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Don't forget that Jiu-Jitsu is included in your membership if your student is 7 years and older and in the Black Belt Club. The only additional cost is the price of the BJJ uniform. If you're interested in attending please talk to one of the Mikitas.
Halloween Themed Morning Classes
This Saturday is our annual Halloween extravaganza hosted by two of our amazing Black Belt Kyosa-moms; Ms Volkman and Ms Cornwell. Students can wear their Halloween costumes to class (no glitter!!) and we will be having fun drills and games in every class. We also still have some spaces available in our evening Halloween Ninja Night as well.
Ninja Night - October 30th from 6-9pm
This upcoming Ninja Night is our favorite of the whole year--our annual Halloween Glow Stick Costume Party Spooktacular Spookaganza!
Details
- Who: Current CKA students and siblings (age 4 and older.)
- What (to wear:) Your favorite Halloween costume (no glitter!!)
- What: Goody bags, glow sticks, costume catwalk, spooky Halloween music, obstacle courses, Karate games, and a pizza party.
- When: Saturday, October 30th from 6-9pm.
- Where: California Karate Academy studio.
- Price: $40 for students and $30 for second sibling. Cash only please!
The sign up sheet will be in the studio so make sure you secure your spot soon as this is a popular one! We need to have the final headcount by Friday, October 29th so we can make sure we have enough goodie bags and glow sticks to go around.
Studio Announcements August/September 2021
No Sparring Class Saturday, August 28th
In its place will be a Black Belt test prep seminar for Senior Red belts and higher from 11am-1pm.
Studio closed Monday September 6th for Labor Day
No regular classes from the 6th to the 11th as belt testing starts on the 7th. Regular classes resume Monday, September 13th.
Gup Belt Testing Sept 7th-11th
We will be conducting belt tests from Tuesday, September 7th through Saturday, September 11th. There will be no regular classes and no Stars pick-ups on those days. Feel free to make up any missed classes in the weeks following the belt test. Normal classes will resume Monday, September 13th.
White belts must have minimum of 12 classes to test. All colored belts must have a minimum of 24 classes and be invited based on skills. Make sure you are attending regularly.
Picture Day Saturday, September 25th
Every year we do a studio picture day where students come in and pose with a weapon of their choice against a rad background. We missed it last year due to the pandemic but are picking it back up again this year. The sign up sheet is at the studio and the times are first come, first serve. You can see a little bit of how it works in this video.
Studio Announcements July 2021
Last Little Dragon Friday Day Class 7/23
We will be ending our 12:15pm Friday Little Dragons class this week. The last time you can attend is this Friday, 7/23.
Picture Day Saturday, September 25th
Every year we do a studio picture day where students come in and pose with a weapon of their choice against a rad background. We missed it last year due to the pandemic but are picking it back up again this year. More information will follow as we get closer. You can see a little bit of how it works in this video.
Next Gup test September 7 -11
White belts must have minimum of 12 classes to test. All colored belts must have a minimum of 24 classes and be invited based on skills. Make sure you are attending regularly.
Ninja Night - August 14th from 6-9pm
We will be hosting our Ninja Night Superhero Dance Party Saturday, August 14th from 6-9pm.
If you're interested in securing your student's spot that let our staff know and we will get you signed up. The price is $59 per student. Pizza with drinks included and tons of fun & games. We will be limiting this event to 20 student to keep the numbers manageable.
Summer camps are a go!
Our two summer camps are filling up fast so if you're looking for an activity for the summer please sign up quickly to avoid missing out. See below for details
Studio Announcements April 2021
Karate Skills & Sparring Intensive Training Camp (Karate BBC Students) July 26th - 30th 9am - 3pm
Senior Orange belts and Higher
BBC only
July 26th - 30th
9:00am - 3:00pm
We need a minimum of 10 students to run this camp
$329
This camp focuses on improving our traditional Tang Soo Do skills such as forms (we will work through Bassai Dae for some students,) one steps, free and point sparring, self defense, and a ton of fun sparring drills and games.
This will be similar to previous years Karate training camps however there is no double testing. We will be doing a combination of indoor and outdoor training, learning advanced training with sais and cane and hope to make at least one walking trip to our local park for outdoor training. There will be a pizza party and student chosen movie on Friday.
You will earn 20 classes for participating in this camp and it is a great way to make up for classes you might have missed over the summer vacation or to brush up your skills. Students will learn forms and training ahead of their current rank and should show up ready to work. This is our most intense camp and has a total Karate focus.
Action Star Karate Fun Camp August 2nd - 6th 9am - 3pm
All ages and ranks welcome
August 2nd - 6th
9:00am - 3:00pm
We need a minimum of 10 students to run this camp
$329
Our second camp this summer will be an Action Star Karate Fun Camp. This will include some skill-based training but will mostly be losing our minds being action stars. This camp will focus on the various martial arts you see in the movies. Learn cool XMA nunchaku/weapons forms (age appropriate,) lots of obstacle courses, awesome spinning kicks, showmanship, ninja rolls and game-based training.
All of this will focus on creating a short action film as a group. From story-boarding and script-writing to creating costumes and scenes, to final editing. On Friday, we will have a pizza party and a family viewing of our 1-3 minute video. This is sure to be both a great time and a good laugh for our families. This is our first year offering this creative camp and is sure to be a regular option forward (unless we bomb it.)
T-shirts available for order
We are taking pre-orders on our 2021 retro t-shirts which are $25. These shirts can be worn in place of your Dobohk tops during the hotter days of summer beginning in May.
Students can also wear any CKA t-shirts from past summers as well. T-shirt cannot be worn in place of tops during testing. We are not stocking the proshop with these so order today to avoid disappointment.
Ninja Night Flashlight Dance Party April 24, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
We are offering our first Ninja Night of 2021 and it is sure to be a blast. The theme is Ninja Night-Dance Party and feel free to bring your favorite flashlight to light up the dance-mats.
There will be fun, there will be music and games, there will be pizza and a disco ball. The cost is $69 and we accept check or cash. Due to safety precautions we are limiting the student count to 14 so space is very limited. Call today with any questions or to reserve your spot - 760-522-2091
Ninja Night Covid-19 Protocols
* Masks properly fitted over nose and mouth - worn at all times by students and instructors except when eating or drinking
* If student does not have a properly fitted mask, one will be provided
* Thorough and frequent sanitization of hands and equipment
* Temperature checks at front door
* Fresh airflow with open back doors
Congratulations To our new Masters / Ceremony April 17
We want to congratulate our new Master instructors Sah Bum Nim Mikita & Sah Bum Nim Arango as well as our fourth Dan Master Roth. There will be a promotion ceremony on Saturday April 17th at 2pm. Please let the studio know if you plan to attend as space will be limited.
Dan Test Preparation Seminars / No weapons class on these dates
We will have our black belt test preparation classes on these dates (no weapons classes will be run)
- April 10th 11 am - 1:30 pm
- April 24th 11 am - 2:00 pm
- May 15th 11am - 2:00 pm
Black Belt Tests (No sparring class or weapons class on these dates)
- May 22nd 11 am (Floor opens at 10:15 for warmup)
- May 29th 11 am (Floor opens at 10:15 for warmup)
Studio closed Memorial Day Monday May 31st
Have a great and safe holiday.
Zoom is cancelled
Time to attend live classes!
Studio Announcements March 2021
Welcome back to the lobby, parents
We are opening the studio back up for a single adult (masked) family member to sit in the lobby and watch classes going forward. We ask everyone to honor the single family adult rule for now (if you have little ones we will ask you to remain outside).
Promotion to new Ranks
Promotions will be held at the start of class beginning tomorrow (Wednesday March 10). Family members will be allowed to attend.
New schedule
There is a new schedule available as of March 1st. Remember there is no more need for class registration.
New advanced class begins Friday March 19th at 6:15
We have added a class for our Blue, Green, and Brown belt ranks. See you there!
Zoom changes
Time to attend live classes!
We will only offer zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:00pm going forward.
There is no longer a 5:00-5:30 component.
ZOOM Class descriptions for this quarter:
Tuesday 4:30-5:00pm
Orange belts and senior - hand techniques, kicking techniques, Pyung Ahn Cho Dan (for everyone, even orange belts.)
Thursday 4:30-5:00pm
Blue belts & Senior - Pyung ahn Sam Dan, advanced 1 steps 1-4!
Studio Announcements February 2021
No need to use Class Roster anymore
Since we've gotten our class numbers under control we are no longer requiring students to sign up for classes online.
Belt testing March 2nd through March 6th - No regular classes
Belt testing is running from Tuesday, March 2nd through Saturday, March 6th. There will be no regular classes running during those dates. We will be running normal classes on Monday, March 1st. If you have any questions about belt testing please give us a call or shoot us an email.
Last day to turn in belt testing forms and fees is Monday, March 1st.
Studio Announcements January 2021
Outdoor training continues
The weather is starting to cool down so please make sure to pack socks, jackets, hats, and of course your masks!
If it rains, classes are canceled (ZOOM is still running)
If there is any rain at all classes will be suspended for that day. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Belt testing first week of March
White belts need minimum 12 classes. All other ranks need minimum of 24. Make sure you are attending regularly.
Studio Announcements September 23rd, 2020
Full uniforms required starting November 1st
The weather is starting to cool down so we are going back to full uniforms for all in-person and Zoom classes on November 1st. The only exception is the Little Dragon Stars Pick-up students. They will train in the clothing that they wear to Stars.
In-Person Classes can be scheduled out until November 1st
Classes can be scheduled out until November 1st on our Class Roster page. Going forward we will extend the schedule month by month to catch any sudden changes that may be required due to Coronavirus rules and regulations.
Studio Announcements August 10th, 2020
Congratulations to Ms J. Volkman & Mr R. Harrell on earning their Cho Dan
Due to the current state of the pandemic we will honor these students in an intimate family ceremony where we will celebrate their hard work and dedication.
You will be able to honor them by congratulating them when you see them in class next-and putting them through their paces...
We look forward to the future accomplishments of our California Karate Academy Dan members!
We're back to In-Person Classes!
Great news everyone! We have been given authorization by the City of Vista to run classes outdoors in the parking spaces just outside our studio. We've got sun shades set up and are ready to go. Check out our Class Schedule to see our classes at a glance and visit our Class Roster page to sign up for classes. We now have a set schedule of classes available to sign up for up to one month out.
Online Zoom Classes
We are still offering two days a week of Zoom classes. Head over to our Class Schedule page to view the class times. There is no need to sign up for these classes. Just show up!
Senior students can take any Junior ranked class for extra training material.