Joining Karate for Kids classes for the first time is a really easy thing to do. The information on this page will help you and if you have any concerns please don't hesitate to call Sensei Caroline or send her an email via the Contact page.

 

 

At Karate for Kids we don't ask the students or parents to sign a contract and we also don't promise to get you to the black belt level in a specified length of time. Karate is an activity to be enjoyed with no pressure on the student (or Instructor) to reach a particular level/grade in a set period of time. You will improve in your own time with the guidance and assistance of the Instructor and your class mates.

 

As a new student at Karate for Kids you are asked to be respectful and polite and nice to your class mates. Improvement and any new grade comes with time and practice. Your instructor and your class mates will help you along the way. They have all been in your position once and they all understand what it's like to be "the new kid".

 

Your first lesson is FREE so come along, have a go and we all hope to see you join Karate for Kids. 

 

You can come and watch a class if you'd prefer. 

 

Of course, you don't have to watch a class at all. You can register for your trial class and jump right in! 

 

 

Here are some questions you might have for Sensei:

 

For your first class you don't need a karate suit (unless you  have one already). Sensei recommends wearing loose fitting sports clothes like:

We train in a community  hall which has an entrance area and the training area is directly in front of you. It is good to arrive about 10 minutes before your class starts so you can have a look around. You might even see some kids you already know. Wait in the entrance hall until one of the Instructors comes to talk to you. They will then take you into the training area and introduce you to your Instructor.

 

Please leave your shoes and bag at the door - there is a spot especially for this. 

 

Always bring a drink bottle with water in it. No fizzy drinks or sports drinks please. You will be given the chance to have a drink during class. It is a good idea to also bring a jumper or jacket, even in summer. Make sure your name is on everything. If you leave things behind Sensei will put them in the storeroom and you can collect them next week.

 

No problem. Not everyone likes trying something new. If you have a trial lesson and decide it's not what you want then we hope to see you in the future. 

 

You will be joining a general class so a lot of the kids will already know a bit of karate. Don't let that worry you. This is just your first lesson to see if you want to join. It doesn't take long to learn how to do the techniques like punch, kick, block and step and the teacher always makes sure you don't get left behind.

In your trial class you might be asked to sit down during some of the class. This is for your safety as we might be doing some things that are a bit technical and we wouldn't want you to get hurt in any way.

 

Register below for your FREE TRIAL class and Sensei Caroline will contact you with the best class to attend.