Special Events

Karate John's at the NYS Fair Friday, September 3, 6pm (meet at 5:30 in front of the Art & Home Center)
Once again we will be performing at the NYS Fair. If you’re interested in participating in the demo, please sign up at the front desk. Performers will need to wear clean gi pants, yellow Karate John’s t-shirt, and belt. Children under 12 are admitted free. If you’re over 12, please sign up early; first come–first served on the fair admission tickets.

Magic Bottle VIP Contest  Win a $250 gift card to Walmart!
Pick up your VIP passes good for one free month of karate to give to your friends. Return the bottom half with your friend’s name and phone number; make sure to put your name by sponsor. For each valid ticket turned in, you will receive a ticket in the magic bottle. If your friend comes in to try a class you will receive an additional 5 tickets! If your friend enrolls in one of our programs, you get a ticket tornado. Special prize for the person with the most tickets! There will be monthly prize drawings until the Grand Prize drawing on November 20!

Clay Historical Festival Demonstration  Saturday, September 18 (Route 31 in Clay)
More details and info will be announced soon.

Making Friends Pizza Party  Saturday, September 25th from 6:00 to 8:00pm
This is a Bring a Buddy Event. What better way to make new friends fast! Invite all of your classmates to this Free, Fun event. We’ll help you teach your new friends karate and play some cool games and drills and eat pizza. The Lil’ Dragons and Juniors Parties will be held simultaneously in separate rooms. Karate John’s students may sign up in advance at the front desk. To save time signing in, we ask that the buddies bring their passes to the event, already filled out completely. Buddy passes will be handed out in class soon.

Confidence & Focus Workshop  October 2, 3pm
Mark your calendar for this FREE event for members and buddies. Please register in advance at the front desk. Buddy passes will be handed out closer to the event.

  • Confidence…To make new friends and say no to peer pressure
  • Focus…To make better grades and excel in sports
  • Discipline…To do things without being told
  • Physical Fitness…For health and wellness
  • Self-Esteem…To be proud of accomplishments
  • Bully Defense…To learn how to turn bullies into buddies
  • Respect…To treat others the way you would like to be treated