Homestead Park Clean-up a HUGE success!

Thanks so much to: Nathanael and his mom and dad; Lily and Owen; Spencer and his mom; Caleb and Abby; Tabitha; Danny and Luke and their mom; Michaela and her mom; Tanatswa; Scott; Alex and his dad; Alyssa, Andrew, Amanda and their mom; Kaiya and her mom; Ryan and his mom, dad, sister and brother; Hunter and his mom; Marissa and Olivia and their mom and dad; Catalina and her brother, mom, dad and uncle; Christian and Jaden and their dad, grandma and grandpa; Samantha and her dad; Faith and her mom and dad; Alea and her friend, brother, mom and dad; Christian H. and his dad; Teagan and her mom!



Kaiya enjoys an ice cream cone at Rizuto's Sweet Shop after the park clean up!

Thank you CKC students and families for your outstanding support at our park clean up today! We had 27 students and 34 family members rake, pick up trash and make homestead park more beautiful and safe for a total of 61 volunteers! That's 7 more helpers than last time!

You are all so very generous to donate your time to the beautiful city of Colorado Springs! Thanks for your continued support!



Tanatswa and Michaela found out that it is FUN to work together (and have ice cream too)!

Competition Team!

CKC will be starting practice for the Competition Team on Friday, April 10th at 6:15pm. The purpose of a Competition Team is to strengthen your competition skills, get extra practice time and train with some of the best martial artists in Colorado Springs!

*Competition Classes will be held every other Friday from 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm at School Crossing. Students who would like to practice empty hand kata or learn a weapons kata are encouraged to attend.

Mrs. Cupples, head referee for the State Games of America, will be holding a competition class for students interested in learning more about Traditional Karate Competition.

Whether you want to learn how to be a valuable volunteer or a competitor, this inexpensive supplement to your regular training will be worth every minute! The charge is only $15/student/month with a maximum of $25/family/month - what a great opportunity!

Please contact Mrs. Cupples for more information - I can't wait to see you in competition class. Please let Mrs. Cupples know if would like to try out for the Competition Team - Don't wait! The next competition is only 8 weeks away!

May 6th - Belt test

Please mark your calendars:


May 6th - Belt test! Remember to wear your full gi today! Parents, relatives and friends are encouraged to come and see how much you have improved since the last belt test. Belt test days provide a great opportunity for picture/video taking.

Keep practicing and getting your stripes and make it to every class. CKC has the BEST students - Mrs. Cupples is so very proud of all of you!

Registration for State Games of America

Students and Families:

The State Games of America will be held in Colorado Springs on August 1st, 2009. Please click HERE to register for this NATIONAL tournament. You will pay directly online; do not pay Mrs. Cupples. The only way to register is online.

All students who plan on competing in the SGA Tournament should compete first in the Family Karate Center's Inter-Club tournament on May 16th. Please see Mrs. Cupples for details on all tournament events.

There is a competition camp that will be held in May. More details to come :)