Question 1

What do I wear?

Accepted Answer

We recommend you wear jogging bottoms or similar and a top that allows full body movement and will not impede leg and arm swings. Please take off all jewellery and tie back long hair.  We train in bare feet.

Question 2

How frequently will I train?

Accepted Answer

Ideally you will train every Monday and Thursday evening (7pm to 8.30pm) over the six weeks of this course. If your timetable causes you to miss a training session you can add a date on to the end. No sessions can be rolled over after the end of March.

Question 3

How many people will attend the session?

Accepted Answer

A maximum of eight beginners will join the session alongside around eight to 12 regular club members. This will ensure our black belt instructors can devote sufficient time and attention to you in each session.

Question 4

When and where  will the grading take place?

Accepted Answer

The next grading session for Sochin Karate Club takes place at 1pm on Saturday, 22 March at Kendall, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury. The session will run until 5pm and includes both a training session with a Senior Instructor from Shotokan Connect as well as the grading. The cost is £20.

Question 5

Is there an age restriction on who can attend?

Accepted Answer

Young people aged from 14 to 17 can attend on their own providing they have parental permission. Young people aged from 11 to 13 may attend only if their responsible adult is also taking part in the training session.

Question 6

I missed the first few weeks - can I still join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our training programmes are flexible enough to allow beginners to join at any time. Contact simondolbykent@gmail.com if you have a question.

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