Club Grading and Training with Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan - Sunday 27th November 2022
We are very pleased to be hosting Shotokan legend, Sensei Frank Brennan, KUGB 8th Dan for our next club grading and training event which will be held on the morning of Sunday 27th November 2022 in the main sports hall at Walthamstow Academy, Billet Road, London E17 5DP (it's the usual venue, for those of you that have attended our previous events).
Please note that we are now in the Ultra Low Emission Zone, so if you are driving in from outside the ULEZ you will have to pay a charge if your vehicle is not compliant. To check your vehicle click here.
(For those visiting from other clubs, if four or more participants are coming from the same dojo in a non-compliant vehicle subject to the ULEZ charge then we will grant one free entrant to assist in subsidising this.)
This is a closed event for KUGB members only. Anyone wishing to attend must have a valid KUGB licence.
There will be a single all grades training session of approximately 90 minutes commencing promptly at 10am then kyu grading will follow straight after.
Cost:
£25 for those that are grading (this includes the training session too)
£10 for those that are training only
Payment is preferred in advance by online bank payment (bank details available on request) but we will also take cash at the door if you have the correct amount, as minimal change will be available.
The venue has a large free car park. There are no refreshments available at the venue so please bring your own drink etc...
Special Offer for beginners - FIVE LESSONS FREE!!!
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 the first hour only, hence 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!
If you are still unsure at this point whether you wish to commit, KUGB offer the choice of an initial three month licence instead of an annual one. This is a cheaper option but must then be renewed after three months once you have decided you wish to continue training.
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. 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 the first hour only, hence 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!
If you are still unsure at this point whether you wish to commit, KUGB offer the choice of an initial three month licence instead of an annual one. This is a cheaper option but must then be renewed after three months once you have decided you wish to continue training.
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. 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.
2022 Gradings
Club gradings will be held on the following dates (further details to follow):
Sunday 3rd April
Friday (evening) 15th July
Sunday 27th November
Sunday 3rd April
Friday (evening) 15th July
Sunday 27th November
