An Introduction to the

Rivermead Karate Club

Classes are held at; -

Rivermead Leisure Centre and Thameside Primary School, Caversham, Reading.

A member of the Southern Shotokan Karate Association

At the Rivermead Karate Club you will learn one of the oldest and most effective types of self-defence known. Shotokan Karate is very disciplined and all students must treat the art and fellow students with respect. It is especially important to Remember that Karate is for self-defence and is not something with which to show off or seek confrontation. Our club runs twice a week to help you get the most from your training. Classes are at Rivermead on Saturday mornings and Thameside Primary School on Wednesday evenings. A normal lesson is usually broken down into 4 parts; -

1 The Warm Up - This is especially important as it ensures your muscles and body are ready for the lesson and do not become over stressed or damaged by sudden extreme movement.

2 Basic Training - This is practice of the set moves required throughout your Karate training.

3 Kata Practice - This is a formal sequence of basic techniques. A new one is learned at each stage of your Karate development.

4 Kumite - This is the sparring part of your Karate training and is taught in a very structured and controlled manner with minimum contact.

What are the costs involved?

To start with, you can try Karate for a few weeks to see if you like it.

Introductory lessons are �3.50p

After that, if you want to carry on with your training, you will need to become a member of the Southern Shotokan Karate Association

Lifetime Membership for the SSKA is normally �45.

(This is a one off registration payment and includes a FREE Karate suit, belt & Grading Record Book)

Payment for all lessons will then be monthly, payable on the first lesson of each month.

Once a week= 13 a month
Twice a week= 25 a month
Family Rate (3 or more) �65 a month (for twice a week)

You will need to renew your Licence once a year. This is your Annual Insurance.

Currently �20 a year

You will be able to take a Grading every 3 months if your training has been regular and your karate has progressed.

This is taken by the Chief Examiner Sensei Stuart Cole 5th Dan.

Current Grading fees are �26.50

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Club Instructor - Terry Tozer

Main Office - SSKA, PO Box 1180, DEVIZES, Wiltshire, SN10 3WA. tel: +44 (0) 1380 729162 or email: [email protected]

The SSKA is a non-political organisation.