What do I need to wear when I start?

As there may be a lot of kicking and stretching involved it is recommended that you wear baggy sports trousers and a T-shirt for your first couple of lessons. It is also recommended that you remove all jewellery as it may be dangerous to you or your training partner, or it may get broken during the rigorous training. Any jewellery that cannot be removed should be taped over.

Members are supplied with a uniform when they first join us.

I'd like to try out a lesson, what do I do?

Do I have to sign a contract with the club?

Absolutely not! In order to provide good value for money to you we charge on a monthly basis however there are no contracts involved. We accept cash, cheques or standing order so that YOU always have control of YOUR money. We do not use billing companies to collect your fees, all finances are dealt with directly by us.

There seems to be a lot of tradition and protocol. What do I need to know?

Karate is built on traditions which may seem strange to the newcomer. There’s no need to be worried though, we understand how nervous new people may be, and how different it may feel, and we will gently guide you through your first few lessons. No one will mind if you make mistakes when you are new.

Do I need to be fit before I start Karate?

There is no real need for you to worry about your fitness before you start. Only by partaking in some sort of physical exercise will your fitness increase. We will guide you in gently and allow you to go in at your own pace. As long as you are putting in your own maximum effort there should be no problem, and you should not feel that you must keep up with everyone around you.

Will I get fit with Karate?

This is down to you, as with everything you will get out of karate what you put in but the capacity to improve physical fitness through your training is there. To see if we fulfil your requirements come along and take a couple of trial lessons before committing yourself.

Will I learn self-defence with Karate?

Karate is a martial art and as such we teach applications which may help you if confronted with physical violence. To see if we fulfil your requirements come along and take a couple of trial lessons before committing yourself.

Will I get hurt?

Obviously accidents happen in every sport, but there should be no need for you going home covered in bruises or cut after every training session. Every care is taken to ensure that our students are not injured during the lessons. If an accident should occur then please let the instructor know immediately.

Will my medical conditions prevent me from training?

A medical condition should not prevent you from training however it is always best to consult a doctor before taking up any new activity. Before you start you should also inform your instructor of any known medical conditions, any medication you are on and if there are any special arrangements or precautions they may need to take.

If you feel that there is something in the training that may exacerbate a medical condition then you should explain to your instructor and you will be allowed to stop. At no point should you risk injury or illness as a result of training.

Is it possible to train and worry about the Uniforms or Grading?

Although we feel that the Traditional part of our Art adds to the experience we appreciate that not everyone feels the same way. If you are interested in Reality Based Self Defence and do not want to participate within the full karate programme you can attend our Friday Night sessions for only £5 a time.