To start is simple. All you need do is come along to one of the class venues where you will be given price information together with other general information on the procedures. The instructor will explain briefly the sort of things you can expect to experience in a karate class and answer any questions you might have.
You are encouraged to attend two FREE classes before deciding whether or not you wish to become a club member and continue training. In these two classes we want you to relax and get a “feel” for what goes on in the class.
You can join in or watch the bits you are unsure about, you decide. No pressure, give yourself chance to see what karate is really about!

No! As long as you don’t have any serious medical conditions and are reasonably healthy you will be fit enough to begin karate training. All students work at their own pace in an atmosphere that encourages them to do their best. Gradually your fitness will improve as you become more accustomed to the different exercises and training methods we use within the class.

To be able learn karate effectively it is important that class sizes are not too big.
For this reason the club operates a class enrolment scheme to regulate the numbers within each class ensuring a consistent level of quality tuition. This means that you are able to choose which class you wish to train in and then enrol in that class. Your place is then guaranteed. This scheme works very well and ensures that only other committed students are training alongside you!

The club uses a grading syllabus to teach all the important aspects of Shito-Ryu Karate.
You will start by learning the basic techniques such as how to make a proper fist, how to punch correctly, the different blocks and kicks etc. These will then form a foundation for you to go on and learn the more advanced disciplines. The syllabus is designed in such a way that you are constantly building and adding to the things you have already learnt. You will find the syllabus varied and easy to follow making your progress in karate-do an interesting and enjoyable experience.
The hardest thing to learning karate is making the effort to come along to your first class.
Remember that the journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step!