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Q: My child is being bullied. How can karate help? A: Our Martial Arts training for children is structured to develop
the child’s confidence, however they must also be taught the
discipline not to use their skills unless absolutely necessary.
The child therefore can develop the personal strengths, plus we
teach them specific tools & actions needed to deal with the
bullying problem.
Q: Can children enter competitions? A: Yes. Competitions are optional in the club, and include sparring
and kata (pre arranged, individually performed patterns). Sparring
is initially non-contact, and later there are options for semi contact
sparring if the parents & Instructor give their approval.
Q: Will my child get hurt during training? A: We take great care to ensure that children do not spar until they have had a few months practising how to block & move. Children need to develop in confidence & discipline before they practise sparring, so that we can avoid accidents! Children’s sparring is also non-contact, which further reduces the chances of injury. Protective equipment is worn on the hands & feet to further ensure safety. Safety is in the front of our minds!
Q: What happens if my child uses their karate the wrong way? (i.e. fighting at school, or at home). A: Fortunately this rarely happens, however we ask the parents to keep us informed of their child’s behaviour. Instructors will explain the correct & incorrect use of karate, & if a student steps over the line the instructor will normally warn them privately, & remind them of their responsibilities. Every case must be considered on an individual basis, however in serious cases the student may receive a ban from certain activities within the classes, a ban from training from a short period or even exclusion for the club. We try to work with the parents on these issues, & use their training as a motivational tool towards good behaviour.
Q: Am I insured whilst training? A: Yes! Our insurance is provided through Royal Sun Alliance via our affiliation to the Amateur Martial Association. The student is covered while under authorised instruction. For further information please contact Sensei Dave.
Q: Are Instructors qualified? A: Yes! Our Instructors have been assessed and are recognised by the AMA, & continue to receive weekly tuition & guidance. NVQ’s in coaching are also provided through the AMA. All Instructors are police checked, & first aid qualified.
Q: Is Zenshin recognised by the Governing body? A: Yes! Zenshin is recognised by the EKGB (English Karate Governing Body).
Q: What is offered in the syllabus? A: The foundation of our syllabus is freestyle karate, which includes
a mixture of traditional & modern karate concepts & training
ideas. Sparring is initially non-contact, however more semi contact
sparring is available as the student progresses, & if they wish
to do so. We include grappling (groundwork / wrestling) in our training
schedule, although this is not available at every location due to
the absence of mats. We are also in the process of developing a
weapons syllabus, focussing on modern type self defence weapons
such as sticks & knives.
Q: How can I expect to benefit from training? A: In the early stages you will be allowed to go at your own pace, as you get used to the structure of a class & the physical requirements. You can expect to become much fitter, more agile & flexible, more confident, aware & better prepared to defend yourself should the situation arise. You can also expect to make a lot of new friends & possibly become involved in the variety of social events that go on within the club! Enjoy your training! |
