Training and Grading with Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan - Sunday 15th November 2020
Kyu gradings and training will be held on Sunday 15th November 2020 at Walthamstow Academy, Billet Road, Walthamstow, London E17 5DP. (It's the usual venue for those of you that have been to these events before.)
There will be a single training session for all grades starting promptly at 10am and running for approximately 90 minutes. Training will therefore finish at approx 11:30am. After a short break, kyu gradings will follow immediately.
Cost:
£25 for those that are grading (this includes the training session);
£10 for those that are training only.
All participants must have a valid KUGB licence.
Due to social distancing requirements, numbers will be strictly limited. All participation must be pre-booked and paid in advance via online banking (details available on request). DO NOT JUST TURN UP UNANNOUNCED! We will be prioritising Tora SKC members but, space permitting, we welcome participants from neighbouring KUGB clubs - however please check with us closer to the time to see if spaces are available. Of course, this is subject to any local or national restrictions that might be in force at the time.
This event will be run strictly in accordance with the KUGB's safety rules - click here to read these. Temperatures will be checked beforehand and anyone above 37.8C will not be admitted. Spectators are limited to one person per household. All participants should bring their own hand sanitisers and make sure they use them before and after training. Strict 2m distancing should be adhered to throughout the event by all attendees. Attendees should not access any other areas of the building other than the sports hall. There will be no access to the corridors or changing rooms. We will be assigned specific toilets - no other toilets should be used. If you have any symptoms or there's a chance you might have been exposed to Covid 19 please DO NOT ATTEND!
There are no refreshments available at the venue so please bring your own drinks etc...
The training session will take place in the main sports hall as usual (see photo below).
The venue has a large free car park.
There will be a single training session for all grades starting promptly at 10am and running for approximately 90 minutes. Training will therefore finish at approx 11:30am. After a short break, kyu gradings will follow immediately.
Cost:
£25 for those that are grading (this includes the training session);
£10 for those that are training only.
All participants must have a valid KUGB licence.
Due to social distancing requirements, numbers will be strictly limited. All participation must be pre-booked and paid in advance via online banking (details available on request). DO NOT JUST TURN UP UNANNOUNCED! We will be prioritising Tora SKC members but, space permitting, we welcome participants from neighbouring KUGB clubs - however please check with us closer to the time to see if spaces are available. Of course, this is subject to any local or national restrictions that might be in force at the time.
This event will be run strictly in accordance with the KUGB's safety rules - click here to read these. Temperatures will be checked beforehand and anyone above 37.8C will not be admitted. Spectators are limited to one person per household. All participants should bring their own hand sanitisers and make sure they use them before and after training. Strict 2m distancing should be adhered to throughout the event by all attendees. Attendees should not access any other areas of the building other than the sports hall. There will be no access to the corridors or changing rooms. We will be assigned specific toilets - no other toilets should be used. If you have any symptoms or there's a chance you might have been exposed to Covid 19 please DO NOT ATTEND!
There are no refreshments available at the venue so please bring your own drinks etc...
The training session will take place in the main sports hall as usual (see photo below).
The venue has a large free car park.
Special Offer for beginners - FIVE LESSONS FREE!!!
(Will be resumed after the coronavirus epidemic is over. Currently we are not recruiting any new beginners.)
First introduced in 2019 to celebrate our fifteenth year, as it has proved so popular we have now extended this special offer on an ongoing basis. We bring to you a fantastic opportunity for new beginners wishing to try out karate. FIVE LESSONS absolutely free!!!
Beginners will train for one hour every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
As a white belt (beginner) your first three lessons will be absolutely free and without any obligation. Then, before you come back for your remaining two free lessons you must purchase a KUGB licence (scroll down below on this page for details on how to get a KUGB licence – this is renewable annually). It is an insurance requirement that we can only allow you to train for three lessons without a KUGB licence, but once you've got this then you can enjoy your remaining two free lessons!
There are no contracts, no tie-ins and no obligations. After your five free lessons are done you will then simply pay £5 per class. Special prices are available for families of three or more persons training together – just ask for details.
The only other initial expense will be that you will have to buy a white karate uniform (known as a ‘gi’) before your first grading (in April or November, depending on when you join us). These are widely available at cheap prices online (must be white though) or you can ask Sensei Barbara in class.
All ages and abilities welcome. Minimum age is 6 years but we recommend that children under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. It’s never too late to start!
First introduced in 2019 to celebrate our fifteenth year, as it has proved so popular we have now extended this special offer on an ongoing basis. We bring to you a fantastic opportunity for new beginners wishing to try out karate. FIVE LESSONS absolutely free!!!
Beginners will train for one hour every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
As a white belt (beginner) your first three lessons will be absolutely free and without any obligation. Then, before you come back for your remaining two free lessons you must purchase a KUGB licence (scroll down below on this page for details on how to get a KUGB licence – this is renewable annually). It is an insurance requirement that we can only allow you to train for three lessons without a KUGB licence, but once you've got this then you can enjoy your remaining two free lessons!
There are no contracts, no tie-ins and no obligations. After your five free lessons are done you will then simply pay £5 per class. Special prices are available for families of three or more persons training together – just ask for details.
The only other initial expense will be that you will have to buy a white karate uniform (known as a ‘gi’) before your first grading (in April or November, depending on when you join us). These are widely available at cheap prices online (must be white though) or you can ask Sensei Barbara in class.
All ages and abilities welcome. Minimum age is 6 years but we recommend that children under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. It’s never too late to start!
Pay for ten in advance and get one lesson FREE!
This offer is open to all our members. If you pay in advance for ten classes (so a £50 payment up front) you will get an eleventh class free! So, pay for ten and get eleven. The eleven classes do NOT have to be consecutive, so you can take a break, for example if you will be away on holiday.
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KUGB Licence applications and renewals
Application for a new licence or renewal of an existing licence can be done online on the KUGB website. Click here for this service.
Alternatively you can apply/renew by post. Click here for a pdf form that you can print out and fill in manually.
Alternatively you can apply/renew by post. Click here for a pdf form that you can print out and fill in manually.
2020 Gradings
Club gradings will be held on the following Sundays (further details to follow):
26th April 2020 - EVENT NOW CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
15th November 2020
26th April 2020 - EVENT NOW CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
15th November 2020
