What would a new member need to do?

·                 We ask all members (students) to complete a student record form as soon as possible, giving us contact and medical details to help in case of emergency.

·                 You can start training in loose clothing such as regular exercise trousers and t-shirt.  There is no need to obtain a karate suit (“gi” in Japanese) until you are sure you want to continue with training.

·                 You are welcome to invite family and friends to watch the beginners’ classes, but we do ask all students and spectators to respect our dojo etiquette.

·                 To obtain a karate suit please ask an Instructor or Assistant, who will assess the size and let you know the price of the gi complete with white belt and club badge.  We offer these suits at below retail price.

·                 We also offer other items of training equipment that you will need as you progress in your karate training, again at below retail price.

·                 You will have a six week introductory period in which you will be taught the basics of technique and safety. 
During this period you will be able to train without a martial arts licence.  After the introductory period has elapsed however you will need to apply for a martial arts licence.  A licence application form and instructions will be provided to you.

·                 Regularly training twice each week helps students to progress at a more reasonable rate than training only once per week.  Therefore after six weeks beginners are welcome to train in our Wednesday general class as well as in the Saturday beginners’ class.

·                 Each of the club’s instructors is properly registered and insured to teach martial arts.  We take safety seriously, especially for our junior members.  The club maintains as part of its insurance credentials a written

*                 risk management statement and a

*                 child protection statement.