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Taking the first step into a new club/sport is always a daunting prospect. We hope to reassure you with as much information as possible but if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Q. When are the beginners lessons?
A. Monday Nights (except Bank holidays) at the Frank Hutchins community centre.
| Beginners Lessons |
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| Children's lessons (Age 6 and above) |
6:00 - 7:00 |
| Adult lessons (14 & above) |
8:00 - 9:00 |
| Additional lessons & times |
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| Advanced Juniors (Yellow belt and above) |
7:00 - 8:00 |
| Adult Senior grades additional lesson time (Purple belts and above) |
9:00 - 9:30 |
Q. What are the costs?
A. All prices are subject to change but this should provide a guide to the current cost associated with the club.
Lesson costs
First lesson is free!
Subsequent lessons are charged on an attendance basis :
| Children (up to 16) & Students |
£2.50 |
| Adults |
£3.50 |
Q. What can i expect todo in the first lesson?
A. Before your first training session you will be asked to fill out a enrolment form which contains information such as emergency contact information and any relevant medical information or training needs ( example here ).
For your early lessons we recommend baggy clothing such as Tee shirt and jogging bottoms. You will be expected to remove jewellery such as watches & earrings etc..
As a beginner you will be training with other beginners or some higher grades but will be guided throughout the lessons by the instructor and typically other members of the club ( who where all beginners once )
An overview of syllabus for White belt to Yellow belt syllabus is located here.
Q. What documents will I need?
A. Shortly after starting Karate you will be expected to obtain the following association documents:
| Attendance book |
This book records your attendance to SKW clubs and entitles the holder to train at any SKW club. Juniors & Cadets: £3.50. Adults : £5.00 |
| Grading licence |
This book entitles the holder to Grade obtain the next colour belt) within the SKW and also provides membership to the EKGB. As part of the membership to the EKGB the owner is also covered by a basic insurance cover. Juniors: £10. Adults : £20. |
Q. How do I purchase a Karate Suit (GI's)
A. If you wish to purchase a karate suit they are available from the club at prices typically cheaper than high street sports shops( i.e. Junior Suit £12.50 ).
As a rough size guide please see the table below.
| Size |
Height cm |
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Age Guide |
| 0000 |
100 |
3' 5" And Under |
Aged 3-4 |
| 000 |
110 |
3' 6" to 3' 7" |
Aged 4-5 |
| 00 |
120 |
3' 8" to 4' 0" |
Aged 5-6 |
| 0 |
130 |
4' 1" to 4' 4" |
Aged 6-7 |
| 1 |
140 |
4' 5" to 4' 8" |
Aged 7-8 |
| 2 |
150 |
4' 9" to 5' 0" |
Aged 9-10 |
| 3 |
160 |
5' 1" to 5' 4" |
Aged 11-12 |
| 4 |
170 |
5' 5" to 5' 9" |
Teen / Adult |
| 5 |
180 |
5' 10" to 6' 0" |
Adult |
| 6 |
190 |
6' 1" to 6' 3" |
Adult |
| 7 |
200 |
6' 4" to 6' 7" |
Adult |
| 8 |
210 |
6' 8" and over |
Adult |
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Q. How to tie a belt
1) Find the middle of the belt and place against your waist and arround the back
2) Bring the ends to the front and cross the ends right over left
3) Tuck the right end under BOTH strands ( between the Gi and Belt ) and pull tight.
4,5) Complete the knot tying left over right.
6) Pull tight and allow ends to hang symmetrically
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Q. What about grading's?
A. As a beginner, once you have obtained the required standard to grade, you may grade for the first colour belt (Yellow) within the club or at an association grading. Dependant on which you chose, the costs may vary but typically for a 1 hour lesson and grading expect to pay less than £10.
Q. Do I need to be fit to start karate?
A. As with all sports, it's recommended that you consult you GP first if you have any concerns about your current level of fitness/health.
Because the karate syllabus is constructed so that the most physically demanding techniques are introduced in a phased manor, your fitness will build gradually as you progress through the belt system. So as a rule you do not need to be physically fit to start karate.
Q. How safe will my children be in this environment?
A. All of the senior instructors with the Thatcham club are disclosure registered with the Criminal records board and their certificates can be inspected at any time.
The children are always accompanied by an adult instructor. Please also see the clubs child protection policy. We do ask that the parents accompany the children into the hall, and also collect the children from the hall after their lesson.
All parents are welcome to stay in the hall and watch any lesson (but mobiles phones on silent please).
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