Youth Winter Day Camp
This camp is open to Youth Students rank Orange Belt through Jr. Black Belt
Sensei Sean will be teaching Tan Bo techniques, stick-fighting partner drills, and the Tan Bo Kata “Sekuin No Bo” during this 4 and a half hour day camp. We will also be hosting chanbara matches with single chanbara sword, double sword, and shield with long sword!
Event details:
Doors open at 9:30am. Camp runs from 10:00am - 2:30pm
Cost is $80 / $60 for sibling
Student’s must bring their own lunch. Lunch break is from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
We will show a movie during the lunch break and have games such as Uno and Jenga available to play
Students may bring a book, quiet activity, or personal electronic device for use during the lunch break with parent’s permission
Camp attendance will count as two days of Karate class attendance!
Space is limited to 20 students. Contact us to sign up: questions@sanfordskarate.com (831) 475-9676
Chanbara Tournament
Join us at Sanford’s Martial Arts on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 for a Chanbara Tournament! All participating students are guaranteed 3 matches, win or lose. Divisions will be split by rank and age/size. All participants will receive a medal and there will be trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The Tournament will be divided into two sessions. Session 1 will run from 10:00am - 11:30am. Session 2 will run from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. Divisions and your session time will be posted and emailed on January 21st.
The event costs $30 per participant. The deadline to register and pay is Tuesday, January 21st.
Sign up by completing the form below. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Pizza Movie Night at the Dojo!
*** CURRENTLY WAITLISTED ***
Join us for Pizza Movie Night at the Dojo! This event is open to students and guests ages 4 - 14. We will be showing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” rated PG. The event will begin with games and socializing from 5:30pm - 6:00pm. Pizza will be served at 6pm and the movie will begin shortly after. After the movie, we will be raffling Nightmare Before Christmas themed prizes for attending students! Students are not required to wear their gi (uniform); wear comfortable clothes and bring a pillow and/or blanket if you’d like. Guests and non-student siblings must complete a waiver to participate. The waiver can be found on the back of the half-page Movie Night flyers at the dojo.
Doors open at 5:15pm and pick up is 8:30pm
Cost is $40 for students / $20 for siblings & guests
To be added to the waitlist: Sign up in-person at the dojo, or via email at questions@sanfordskarate.com
2024 Veterans Charity Kata Competition
The competition will be held on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at Cupertino High School
Please use the link below for ALL of the information regarding the competition! Sign-ups will be handled exclusively by West Valley Martial Arts.
The only requirement to compete is to know the entirety of a single kata.
Note: Prices will increase after October 27th, so sign-up soon! The official deadline to sign-up is November 10th.
https://www.wvmadojo.com/kata-sign-up
You do not have to compete- Spectators are more than welcome and space will be abundant (No Spectator Fee)
All Competitors will receive a LIMITED EDITION Veterans’ Day inspired shirt!
ALL PROCEEDS, and any additional proceeds from shirts sold on the day of the competition, will go equally towards veteran charities.
The teams at WVMA and at Sanford's Martial Arts are so excited to bring this opportunity to our students and we highly encourage you to participate in this event! Not only is it good for you to compete, but it is also for a great cause!
Pizza Movie Night at the Dojo!
***WAITLISTED***
Join us for Pizza Movie Night at the Dojo! This event is open to students and guests ages 4 - 14. We will be showing “Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania” rated PG. The event will begin with games and socializing from 5:30pm - 6:00pm. Pizza will be served at 6pm and the movie will begin shortly after. Students are not required to wear their gi (uniform); wear comfortable clothes and bring a pillow and/or blanket if you’d like. Guests and non-student siblings must complete a waiver to participate. The waiver can be found on the back of the half-page Movie Night flyers at the dojo.
Doors open at 5:15pm and pick up is 8:30pm
Cost is $40 for students / $20 for siblings & guests
Space is limited! Sign up by completing the form below, in-person at the dojo, or via email at questions@sanfordskarate.com
Pizza Movie Night
**CURRENTLY WAITLISTED**
Join us for our end of Summer Pizza Movie Night for students and guests ages 4 - 14. We will be showing “The Garfield Movie” rated PG. The event will begin with games and socializing from 5:30pm - 6:00pm. Pizza will be served at 6pm and the movie will begin shortly after. Students are not required to wear their gi (uniform); wear comfortable clothes and bring a pillow and/or blanket if you’d like. Guests and non-student siblings must complete a waiver to participate. The waiver can be found on the back of the half-page Movie Night flyers at the dojo.
Doors open at 5:15pm and pick up is 8:30pm
Cost is $40 for students / $20 for siblings & guests
Space is limited! Sign up by completing the form below, in-person at the dojo, or via email at questions@sanfordskarate.com
Self-Defense Camp with Board Breaking
Currently Full & Waitlisted
Earn practical self-defense, jiu-jitsu/grappling, and board breaking in our final Camp of the Summer! Visit the event page for more information and to register.
Samurai Camp with Shoto Sword
CAMP WAITLISTED
Learn about “Bushido”, the way of he Samurai, and practice with the Shoto (wooden short sword) in our second Camp of the Summer! Visit the event page for more information and to register.
Ninja Camp with Nunchaku
Practice Ninja-themed drills and learn to use Nunchaku in our first camp of the Summer! Visit the event page for more information and to register.
Kata Competition
**View Event to see Divisions**
Get ready to show off your best kata! We are hosting our students and students from West Valley Martial Arts for a fun and fierce competition. Visit the event page for more information and to sign up.
Pizza Movie Night at the Dojo!
Join us for pizza and a movie on our giant projector screen in the Dojo! Space is limited. Visit the event page for details and to sign up.
Self Defense Seminar Level 2
This Level 2 Course is open to participants that have completed Level 1 and will build on the foundational techniques taught in that course. Visit event page for more details.
Self Defense Seminar Level 1
Learn simple and effective self-defense techniques in a safe and respectful environment. This event is open to the public. Visit event page for more details.
Chanbara Competition **Practice**
This FREE event is open to students in the Youth Basic Class and up! Click on event for more details.
Chanbara Competition **Practice**
This FREE event is open to students in the Youth Basic Class and up! Click on event for more details.
Self-Defense & Awareness Seminar
For ages 16 + * This is a paid event. Cost is $25 per person if you sign up by Friday the 26th. $30 per person the day of the event. Only $20 for current Dojo students & family members.
Learn Simple & Effective Techniques
Gain Awareness Skills to Avoid Being a Target
Practice in a Safe and Respectful Environment
No Previous Experience Necessary
This event will be hosted by 7th Degree Black Belt Sensei Sean Sanford and will take place at our Dojo on a tatami mat. Wear comfortable clothing and feel free to reach out to us with any questions!
To sign up, call us at (831) 475-9676 or email us using the form on the “Contact” tab.
You can also complete a sign up form here