Karate GGYM

07/25/2026

KARATE GGYM NEWSLETTER
July 25, 2026

At the end of every other training cycle, we offer a rank testing for promotion for the students based on the instructors' observations of the students' progression, effort given, as well as attention paid in class.
Keep in mind that every student will not test every time. The journey through rank advancement to Black Belt (which is our goal with each and every student) is long and arduous; it is definitely a process.
The next rank testing will be on Wednesday, July 29. Due to testing, the make-up class will be on TUESDAY, JULY 28 FROM 6-7:30 PM for all Intermediate and Advanced Students.
PARENTS NOTE: Testing begins at 6 PM. DO NOT BE LATE – PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY with the provided paperwork, copies and cash payment or the student WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TEST.

REMINDER NOTE: A student MUST be a dues paying member to UFAF in order to test into the advanced class (Orange Belt). Simply to go www.ufaf.org to sign up !

The test list will be distributed at class on Monday, July 27.

UFAF MEMBERSHIP: All students that test for the rank of Black Belt MUST be a member of UFAF for a minimum of 30 months. Enroll early to make sure you don’t lose time! To test for Orange Belt and/or to be in the Advanced Class or attend the annual International Training Conference, you MUST be a UFAF Member.

Becoming a NEW member of the United Fighting Arts Federation is simple and convenient.
Follow the three simple steps below. (If you have questions regarding membership, please contact [email protected].)
Register for your new UFAF membership conveniently online
It’s easy as 1-2-3!
1. Visit www.ufaf.org
2. Click on “Become a UFAF Member”
3. Click on “First Time New Member”

It’s just that easy! Membership is $100 per year or $7.99 per month, and will conveniently and automatically renew each year / month on the same date. In the month following your online activation, you will receive your membership card and patch. You can cancel your membership at any time from your
personal UFAF homepage.

Instructor: Joe Gemma

Region: 2

Next Sessions:

Whitney Ranch will be closed the weeks of August 3 and 10.

Classes will resume on Monday, August 17 with a 5 week, ending on September 16 (no rank advancement test and NO class on Monday, Sept 7 – Labor Day).

The following 5 week session begins on September 21, ending with rank advancement testing on Wednesday, October 21 (make up class on Tuesday, October 20).

Official website of the United Fighting Arts Federation, the Chuck Norris System, the style founded my Mr. Chuck Norris, and UFAF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

06/19/2026

06/02/2026

Congratulations to everyone on their promotions!

03/24/2026

Congratulations on the promotions!

03/20/2026

Very sad news on the passing of our organization's founder, Chuck Norris.

03/05/2026

KARATE GGYM NEWSLETTER
March 5, 2026

At the end of every other training cycle, we offer a rank testing for promotion for the students based on the instructors' observations of the students' progression, effort given, as well as attention paid in class.
Keep in mind that every student will not test every time. The journey through rank advancement to Black Belt (which is our goal with each and every student) is long and arduous; it is definitely a process.
The next rank testing will be on Wednesday, March 11. Due to testing, the make-up class will be on TUESDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 6-7:30 PM for all Intermediate and Advanced Students.
PARENTS NOTE: Testing begins at 6 PM. DO NOT BE LATE – PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY with the provided paperwork, copies and cash payment or the student WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TEST.

REMINDER NOTE: A student MUST be a dues paying member to UFAF in order to test into the advanced class (Orange Belt). Simply to go www.ufaf.org to sign up !

The test list will be distributed at class on Monday, March 9.

Beginner Students:

There is no rank testing to move on to the Intermediate Class. Remember to sign up at the desk or on line before the March 23 session for the INTERMEDIATE CLASS
(6 -7 pm).

Uniform orders will be taken the first night of the session. The uniform cost is $60 cash (to include a Karate GGYM patch, American Flag patch, Chuck Norris System cinch backpack, and a CNS screened belt) and will be taken on the first night of the next session. The uniforms will take approximately one week to arrive.

UFAF MEMBERSHIP: All students that test for the rank of Black Belt MUST be a member of UFAF for a minimum of 30 months. Enroll early to make sure you don’t lose time! To test for Orange Belt and/or to be in the Advanced Class or attend the annual International Training Conference, you MUST be a UFAF Member.

Becoming a NEW member of the United Fighting Arts Federation is simple and convenient.
Follow the three simple steps below. (If you have questions regarding membership, please contact [email protected].)
Register for your new UFAF membership conveniently online
It’s easy as 1-2-3!
1. Visit www.ufaf.org
2. Click on “Become a UFAF Member”
3. Click on “First Time New Member”

It’s just that easy! Membership is $75 per year or $7.99 per month, and will conveniently and automatically renew each year / month on the same date. In the month following your online activation, you will receive your membership card and patch. You can cancel your membership at any time from your
personal UFAF homepage.

Instructor: Joe Gemma

Region: 2

UFAF International Training Conference (ITC)
The ITC will be held on July 16-19, 2026 at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. This is an opportunity for all UFAF members to train and compete.

To register, simply go to UFAF.org and follow the prompts.

Next Sessions:

Whitney Ranch will then be closed the week of March 16.

The following session is 5 weeks long beginning on March 23 and ending on April 22 (no rank advancement testing).

The next session is 5 weeks long, starting on April 27, ending on Wednesday, May 20 with rank advancement testing. The makeup class due to testing will be on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 to 7:30 pm for all Intermediate and Advanced students.

Whitney Ranch will then be closed the week of May 25.

Official website of the United Fighting Arts Federation, the Chuck Norris System, the style founded my Mr. Chuck Norris, and UFAF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

01/30/2026

KARATE GGYM NEWSLETTER
January 29, 2026

The current session on Wednesday, February 4. There is NO rank advancement testing for this session.

Beginner Students:

There is no rank testing to move on to the Intermediate Class. Remember to sign up at the desk or on line before the February 9 session for the INTERMEDIATE CLASS
(6 -7 pm).

Uniform orders will be taken the first night of the session. The uniform cost is $60 cash (to include a Karate GGYM patch, American Flag patch, Chuck Norris System cinch backpack, and a CNS screened belt) and will be taken on the first night of the next session. The uniforms will take approximately one week to arrive.

Next Sessions:

Our next session is 5 weeks long, starting on February 9, ending on Wednesday, March 11 with rank advancement testing. (NO class on Monday, February 16 for President’s Day). The makeup class due to testing will be on Tuesday, March 10 from 6 to 7:30 pm for all Intermediate and Advanced students.

Whitney Ranch will then be closed the week of March 16.

The following session is 5 weeks long beginning on March 23 and ending on April 22 (no rank advancement testing).

The next session is 5 weeks long, starting on April 27, ending on Wednesday, May 20 with rank advancement testing. The makeup class due to testing will be on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 to 7:30 pm for all Intermediate and Advanced students.

Whitney Ranch will then be closed the week of May 25.

01/06/2026

Congratulations to everyone on their promotions in rank!