Special Classes/Updates

Special Topics Class:
Taught by Esther--Multiples for all Levels
Wednesday, November 4
6:30-8:00pm

Orange Belt Mentor Class
Thursday, Nov 12
7:30-9:00pm

Purple Belt Mentor Class
Sunday, Nov 15
10:00-11:30am

Purple Belt Mentor Class
Sunday, Dec 13
10:00-11:30am

White Belt Mentor Class
Sunday, Dec 20
10:00-11:30am

BIPOC Kaj Class
Every 2nd Sunday of the month 11:30-1 pm. Open to BIPOC-identified students at Seven Star and Fusion Kung Fu. If you would like to be added to a distribution list to receive direct email updates about the BIPOC class, please reach out to Sifu Gina.

Upcoming Events

Seven Star on Cascade PBS
We have been asked to do a segment on "Out and Back with Alison Mariella Désir".
They will be filming B-roll of class on Thursday, November 5th during White/Orange class.
We need lots of students to show up so class looks dynamic. If you do not want to be filmed you can either skip class OR we can arrange to position you in class so you won’t be filmed (you might be asked to wear a red headband or other identifying feature so they won’t film you). The show is set to air in February 2027.

Intersectionality Workshop
6-7:30pm on Tuesday, November 10th
led by Toraya Miller from GSBA (River’s boss). This is hosted by the DE&I Working Group. It is important to attend this workshop if you can.

Kung Fu Movie & Multicultural Potluck
November 14
come watch Knockabout, a 1979 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film. Plus, enjoy a multicultural potluck: bring a potluck item from your family or culture to share. Sponsored by the DE&I working group. Don’t miss this “kung fu crime caper” and yummy food! Trailer: https://youtu.be/k8_K7D5KCno 

Save the Date!

Saturday, December 12
Taught by Bonnie - Balance in Body and in Training

To commemorate our 45th Anniversary, we will be offering a monthly special topics class workshop, taught by one of our black belt teachers.

Upcoming Tests

Saturday, Dec 5
10:00am
Brown Belt Test for Susan and Tugboat

Steering Committee

The steering committee is made up of volunteers representing the various belt ranks. If you have questions or suggestions about Seven Star operations, reach out to your belt representative. Leadership rotates. Below are current members as of March 2026. Please pay attention to announcements for your belt rank for opportunities to give feedback, elect a representative, or serve on the steering committee.  Steering committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm via Zoom.

Tiffany Pan
White Belt Representative,
Jan 2026- Feb 2027

Jamie Whalen
Orange Belt Representative
August 2025-September 2026

Ella Quinn Lagerquist
Purple Belt Representative, Member-at-Large
October 2025-November 2026

Kimberly Knave
Blue Belt Representative
February 2026-March 2027

Shana Reiss De Reyes
Green/Brown Belts Representative, Vice President
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (continuing until replacement found)

Esther Howard
Black Belt Representative, President
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (continuing until replacement found)

Anna Nisi
Treasurer
Feb 2025 -ongoing

Student Led Groups

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Working Group

Seven Star’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group (DE&I) is made up of students and teachers across all belt ranks and meets quarterly via Zoom to discuss and address issues of diversity and inclusion as it pertains to Seven Star’s culture and mission. Any student is welcome to join the group, regardless of previous experience working on these topics. If interested, email dei_working_group@sevenstarseattle.org. Our former Gender Education Working Group (GEWG) folded into our DE&I team in Fall 2024, after completion of revisions to our gender policy.

BIPOC Affinity Space

A great way to build more community with one another is having an affinity space. Seven Star has a BIPOC Affinity Space slack channel. It is a private channel. If you wish to be added to the BIPOC Affinity Space slack channel you can: send a slack direct message (DM) or email to Sifu Gina or Lara. No experience needed in creating, interacting or being in an affinity space. Please come as you are.

Online Community

Slack: Seven Star Slack Channel (open to current and former students of Seven Star)
Facebook: Student Group Page (open to current and former students of Seven Star)