New Location: 2600 Cottage Street, Salisbury, NC, 28147
The Sun & Moon Test is Dedicated to Jim "Old School" Macdonald
March 12, 1952 - October 11, 2021
His spirit was an example for others to follow! Osu!
2024 Sun & Moon Karate EVENT
AKANA Annual Sun & Moon Karate Event for all Belt Ranks
Saturday, June 22, 2024
NEW LOCATION
SideKick Karate Outdoor Camp
SideKick Karate Academy
2600 Cottage Street
Salisbury, NC 28147
Directions from Concord:
Travel I-85 North toward Greensboro (18.3 miles).
Take Exit 70 and turn left on Webb Road (.8 miles)
Turn right on US-29 North/South Main Street (3.7 miles).
Pass Guffy Street and turn left on Hedge Street (400 feet). Do not turn on Cotton Street.
Turn right on Cottage Street (50 feet).
Take immediate left into parking lot of SideKick Karate.
Do not park on grass.
Screaming Eagle
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Includes ninja course and board breaking.
Solid Belt Rank
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bring your running shoes, t-shirt, snacks and water. We will provide the pizza.
Talking Stick Ceremony
Only Red Belts & up: 9:00 p.m.
Parents are encouraged to attend.
The Sun will rise 5:36 a.m. and set 8:34 p.m. The Moon will rise 9:21 p.m. and have 99.8% illumination. It is known as the Strawberry Moon, the last full moon of spring and first of summer. Spiritually, this moon represents love, purity, and prosperity. It will appear large and golden.
The Sun & Moon Karate Event is an annual event endorsed by American Karate Academies National Association (AKANA). All students of any belt rank who are receiving a promotion during the coming year are encouraged to attend. Sun & Moon/Five Elements AKANA Event patches will be awarded for completion of this event...white for beginner, blue for intermediate, red for advanced, and black for black belts. When this event patch is earned and the student has the required time-in (hours for respective rank), the student will be promoted.
The Sun & Moon Karate Event is based on performing outdoors! Hanshi Piddington incorporates the natural elements into his AKANA events. He believes that in order to survive, a student must learn to blend with the elements of fire, earth, wood, water, and wind, which are our natural gifts from God! AKANA events include Ancient Martial Art Exercises and American Native Traditions to honor our karate forefathers and the indigenous ancestors of our land. The more advanced students will participate in exercises such as Mushin (mind of no mind), Mizu No Kokoro (mind like water) and American Native Warrior Sweat (fire breathing). This event will be a spiritual martial art experience!
American Karate Academies National Association (AKANA) was founded by Grandmaster Piddington. AKANA is the organization that endorses this event and acknowledges rank for our system of study. Please wear your AKANA patch proudly during this elite AKANA Sun & Moon Karate Event.
Spectators are welcome! We suggest you bring running shoes, t-shirt, lawn chairs, umbrellas, sunscreen, bug repellent, food, snacks, plenty of water or energy drinks, flashlight, etc. After parking in the church parking lot, there is a short hike to the hidden test site. No vehicles are allowed on test site or paths due to liability and safety. There will be transportation via golf cart for elderly or handicapable. There will also be port-a-johns on site. Come ready to set up camp and relax!
Screaming Eagles
Line-up/Kneeling position - 10:00 a.m.
Karate Basics - 10:15 a.m.
Empty-hand Kata - 10:30 a.m.
Weapon Kata (bring your weapons) - 11:00 a.m.
Self-defense Waza - 11:15 a.m.
Ninja Course/Board Breaking - 11:30 a.m.
Solid Belt Rank
Line-up/Orientation - 1:00 p.m.
Meditation (music) - 1:15 p.m.
Basics/Sequences - 2:00 p.m.
Empty-hand Kata - 3:00 p.m.
Weapons Kata 4:00 p.m.
Self-defense - 5:00 p.m.
Breaking - 6:00 p.m.
Sparring - 6:30 p.m.
Half-mile Cross Country - 7:00 p.m.
Lineage Tribute - 8:00 p.m.
Group Kata - 8:30 p.m.
Talking Stick - 9:00 p.m.
All sessions will be conducted in beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions. Plenty of water/snack breaks will be given.
We will provide the pizza at about 5:00 p.m. Bring your snacks and drinks.
Advice from the Sensei! Bring a “warrior spirit” and a positive attitude. Some students will be testing for Black Belt. Remember, the actual event is a celebration of your long journey of training. The harder you train and perform, the greater the reward! History will be made. Lives will be changed. Legacies will be started. This is the time to give it your all. Study the manuals and practice your material. This event will sharpen your mind, body, and SPIRIT!
