*SPARRING DAYS* Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
We will be focusing our classes on sparring the days mentioned above. Please ensure you have all sparring gear required for your belt level. Below is a guideline on what to expect at each belt.
IN PERSON CLASSES
*If you/your child are feeling sick, or have been exposed to COVID-19 or any other virus, please stay home!
TESTING REGISTRATION
Our belt testings and prelims take a lot of preparation. Please register for your test before the due date! If you register before the due date, you receive an early registration discount!
DROP OFF & PICK UP
*PARENTS MUST PARK AND WALK THEIR CHILD TO THE DOOR*
*Do NOT pull up in your car and drop a student off near the front of the door. It is not only dangerous for them but other students, parents and people navigating through the parking lot.
STUDENT PORTALS:
*For all links & online registration to work properly, you must be signed in to your student portal*
If you do not have access or need help navigating the student portal, please email BSBN Bri at briana@sunnyvalemaa.com.
MAKE UP TESTS
Students who are unable to attend the scheduled monthly test may schedule a makeup test for an additional $25.
CODE OF CONDUCT
We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for students, families, visitors and staff. Individuals are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all time and adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and/or local ordinances with regard to behavior. Failure to comply may result in losing the temporary or permanent privilege of viewing or participating in our programs.
HYGIENE Personal Hygiene: Your fellow students and instructors appreciate you keeping hands, feet and body clean; and fingernails and toenails short. We appreciate your effort to keep your feet clean before stepping on the mats
Uniforms: A clean pressed uniform should be worn every class; new uniforms are available at the front desk
Under-Clothing: A plain SVMAA T-shirt (Tucked In) should be worn; please do not wear 2nd pairs of pants, skirts, sweatshirts or collared shirts under the uniform
Jewelry: For safety, please remove watches, necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings.
Patches: should be sewn on as soon as possible; Replacement patches and sewing guides are available at the front desk.
Embroidery: Names should be embroidered on Intermediate uniforms and above. For a unified look, please use the dry-cleaners on the other side of Zanatto's
Sparring Gear (Hands, chest, feet, helmet, mouthpiece, shin guards, & cup/supporter for men) should be cleaned regularly.
*We appreciate your effort to help us keep our school clean and safe for everyone!*
For ANNUAL TUITION INCREASES
Tuition is subject to a 2–4% annual increase to support staff wages, facility upgrades, and continued program improvements.
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE
The3% processing fee on credit card payments is now active for all transactions (effective 12/1/25).
To avoid this fee, we strongly encourage switching your default payment to EFT/ACH (bank transfer).
IMPORTANT DATES
We hope everyone had a restful and joyful winter break spent with family and loved ones. As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to welcome everyone back to the academy and back on the mats!
We’re looking forward to another year of training together, building confidence, discipline, and community, and continuing to share the life-changing benefits of martial arts with you and your families.
Thank you for being such an important part of our academy and for your continued trust and support.
Here’s to a healthy, positive, and strong year ahead!
Testers RED TAPE
If you or your child have REDtape on your belt you may be eligible for color belt testing this month. For color belt & preliminary testing, please register for testing by January 24th.
*Select the belt color you are CURRENTLY wearing! (Example: If you are a white belt testing for orange belt, you will register for the white belt test)*
FRI l Jan 30th
Friday testing: No Regular Classes due to color belt testing
Saturday testingNo Regular Classes due to color belt testing
Location: FLOOR 3
9:00 AM White, Orange, Gold 10:00 AM Green, Purple, All Blue 11:00 AM All Brown, All Red 12:00 PM Adults & Teen Testers (Mixed Color Belts)
SAT l Jan 31st
Weapons Seminar: BEGINNER BO STAFF Saturday Jan 31st 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Purple Belts & Above
Learn the fundamentals of bo staff designed exclusively for purple belts and above! This hands-on workshop introduces fundamental bo staff techniques, preparing students for future black belt training and open-form creativity.
This seminar is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, improve coordination, and have fun while learning an exciting traditional weapon. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to train!