FAQ

If Shotokan Karate is an activity you’re interested to take up, you probably have loads of unanswered questions?! We hope we have answered some of them here, but if we missed something that you are unclear about give us a call, or e-mail us for a prompt reply. we’d love to tell you more and get you along to our clubs to try it out soon. Why not contact us now!

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1. WHERE DO YOU MEET?

For more information on our clubs follow the links: Baldock and Ashwell / Biggleswade / Harpenden / Hemel Hemsptead / Hitchin / Knebworth / Letchworth / Watford / Welwyn Garden City

2. WHAT DO YOU DO?

Motivational personal development through physical movements including: warm up - blocks - kicks - punches - regular routines in small groups - building on knowledge which leads to gradings (examinations) to progress
to your next level. We do not assume you know anything about karate or have a godd level of fitness to start with us.

3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

All beginners start with a beginners package (ask about special offers).

4. HOW DO I KNOW I AM PROGRESSING?

Your instructors are pleased to give you regular feedback and will support you leading up to gradings (examinations every 3 months) and through recorded attendance and our junior award system.

5. DO I HAVE AN OPPOURTUNITY
FOR COMPETITION?

We hold informal competitions in our clubs
and annually have a TSKAGB association tournament.

6. WILL I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO USE WEAPONS?

We have a regular programme of additional courses sometimes using weapons, usually using our own bodies.

7. IF I HAVE TRAINED PREVIOUSLY
CAN I PICK IT UP AGAIN WITH YOU?

If you have trained in Martial Arts before we will be pleased to discuss how you may be able to intergrate into our style.

8. MY CHILD IS SHY/BOISTEROUS WILL KARATE HELP?

We find Karate beneficial to shy students
who gain confidence and support to be more assertive. If your child is sometimes a little too active, our disciplined friendly classes help
them to understand self discipline.

9. DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL CLOTHING?

You do not need any special clothes to start, just something loose and comfortable. When you are ready you can buy your own Association suits from us at competitive prices.

10. CAN YOU SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS OR PHYSICAL DIFFICULTIES?

We would be pleased to discuss, how we work with anyone interested to learn Karate.

11. CAN I JUST TURN UP?

All beginners join our group by APPOINTMENTS ONLY. We want you to join
in straight away rather than just watch our sometimes very busy noisy classes.

13. DO CLASSES ONLY RUN DURING TERM TIMES?

We run throughout the year except for Bank holidays and through the Christmas and New Year period.

14. YOU HAVE NOT ANSWERED
MY QUESTION!

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