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How do I get started?
There is no need to book as we take new students all year round, so come along to a club session where the instructor will be able to provide a welcome pack with more details.
FIRST LESSON IS FREE. As most people are not sure what karate entails you can take advantage of a free class to see if karate is for you.
We aim to foster a friendly and safe environment where children thrive. |
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What do I wear?
Don’t worry about equipment. You just need to wear something comfortable and loose fitting. Karate is practiced in bare feet.
Karate suits are available from your instructor. |
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How often can I grade?
Gradings take place after 3 months if students have attended the required number of lessons and have achieved the necessary skill level. |
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Will I Need Insurance?
As with all martial arts you will need to purchase an annual licence. You will receive a hard backed book with a unique number, this will act as your record of karate achievement and will stay with you through your karate career. This will make you a registered member and as such cover your insurance requirements. More information is available from an instructor. |
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What Happens In The Lesson?
| Warm Up: |
General fitness work and body weight exercises
To get the body warmed up and prepared for exercise
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| Stretch: |
Flexibility work to stretch and loosen off |
| Kihon: |
Basic karate techniques practiced individually. Blocks, kicks punches
The fundamental building blocks of good Karate
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| Kata: |
Longer sequence’s of moves changing speed and direction. Students have to remember Kata’s and perform them individually on gradings |
| Application: |
Partner work to show how techniques actually work. This is only done at higher belts or when students are responsible enough to work with a partner |
| Kumite: |
This is the fighting side of karate and is “touch only”. Again this only applies to higher grades or responsible students. Students must show control of techniques and behaviour |
| Cool Down: |
Children’s classes end with a game |
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How Do I Join?
To join the Seishin-do Karate organisation you need a licence as you would do with most forms of martial arts. Ask your local instructor or contact us for more information. You can download the attached form to fill in.
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