Newsletter – September 2025
Student of the Month for August
🏆🎉 Shelby Graham 🎉🏆
👏🥋 Way to go, Shelby! 🌟🔥
Monthly Message
4 DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
- I am smart because I learn something new everyday.
- I am perfect because I never make mistakes knowingly.
- I like myself because I always take actions to make things happen.
- I am happy to be me because I always choose to be happy.
Life Skills Mat Chat: Perseverance
Belts of the Month
Lil Dragons: Elissa Pierce
White: Eli Himmerlick
White/Yellow: Shelby Graham
Yellow: Maximus Wolf
Yellow/Green: Allison Poston
Green: Taylor Mohon
Green/Blue: Ethan Smedley
Blue: Cooper Lewis
Blue/Red: Mason Carter
Red: Zoey McAleese
Red/Brown: Conrad Fielding
Brown: James Senn
Brown/Black: Cruz Stephenson
Jr. Black Belt: Caleb Campbell
Jr. Grappler: Wyatt Bell
Important Dates
Closed Monday September 1, 2025 – Labor Day
Saturday September 13, 2025 – Mr. Nate Seminar
Please wear your Gi
Kids Seminar: 10:00AM to 11:00AM – Cost: $30
Adults All Ranks Seminar: 11:30AM to 1:30PM – Cost: $50
Monday, September 15, 2025 – Fee Due for Intent To Promote Letters
Intent to promote letters along with belt promotion fee is due 9/15/2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Service Learning Project: Beach Sweep
This event, held by Keep Surfside Beautiful, will be from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
We will meet at 8:50AM for a group school picture at Holiday Inn of Surfside, 1601 N Ocean Blvd., Surfside Beach, SC 29575.
Please wear a Karate World T-shirt!
At 9:00AM Parents and Students sign in for the Beach Sweep and gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Parents Night Out & Karate World Talent Show
5:00PM to 9:00PM Cost: $45 / $40 For Black Belt Club/Team Elite
OUR STUDENTS TAKE THE STAGE
Join us for an unforgettable night where martial arts meets creativity! Watch our talented students perform live on stage in a dynamic showcase of skills —from powerful kicks to guitar solos and jaw-dropping magic tricks. Plus Everyone gets pizza!
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Karate Tournament: Karatemania!
Presented by Champion Karate Center.
Tournament to be held at East Columbus High School, 32 Gator Lane, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
Please see Mr. Zeke for the registration form or if you have any questions.
Monday, September 29, 2025 & Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – Belt Graduation
Belt Graduation will be held during student’s class time. Please wear your full uniform and belt to Graduation.
If you are in Black Belt Club or Team Elite please bring your Bo with you also.
Come to class with your student and bring your square hand target.
Important Announcements
Join the Karate World Champions Club!
We’re looking for our next group of Karate World Champions Club Ambassadors — and it could be YOU!
Become part of the coolest club in town by completing five simple steps:
- Facebook Check-In at Karate World
- Leave a Google Review
- Leave a Facebook Recommendation
- Refer a Friend (They don’t have to sign-up)
- Download the Spark Member App & Add Your Student’s Picture (see instructions below for download instructions)
- Complete all five and you’ll officially become a Karate World Ambassador — plus, you’ll earn free gifts, including the exclusive Champions Club T-shirt! Help us spread the word about Karate World.
Student Member App: 📲 Download the Spark Member App Today!
We’re excited to announce that the Spark Member App is now available for all students! This app will make it easier to view class schedules and stay connected.
How to Download the Spark Member App:
- Click here for the app on Google Play Store (Android) or Click here for the app in the Apple App Store (iPhone), or you can search for “Spark Member” in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
- Download the app and follow the prompts to set it up. When prompted, use our Studio Code: 4660.
- Log in using the email associated with your account. If needed, click “Send Password Again” to receive an activation email.
- Retrieve your temporary password, log in, and you are all set!
If you have any questions or need assistance, stop by the front desk, or reach out to us at karateworldssb@gmail.com or call/text (843) 828-4386. Let’s get connected and make scheduling a breeze!
Update About Electronic Payments
Our payment processor, Spark, will apply a small processing fee to all electronic transactions (credit and debit cards). This fee goes directly to Spark, not Karate World. If you’d like to avoid the fee, you’re welcome to pay by cash or check. Thank you for your continued support!
Cancelation Policy: 📢 Important Tuition Policy Reminder:
To stop automatic withdrawals for tuition, a 30-day written notice is required.
How to Cancel:
- Send an email to: karateworldssb@gmail.com.
- Confirmation Required: Please ensure you receive a confirmation email from us to complete the cancellation process.
- Note: No refunds will be issued after an account has been drafted.
If you have any questions, please inquire at the front desk or reach out to us via email. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
