Welsh Karate Jutsu Kai

Welsh Karate Jutsu Kai

Our style of karate was developed from the Kyokushin style and is based on the original techniques first demonstrated in Tokyo by Mas Oyama. All training is conducted on a limited contact basis. Our Chief Instructor is Shihan (Master) Lee Costa, a 6th Dan Black Belt who represented Wales many times for the Welsh Karate Governing Bodyand was also a Welsh and British title holder in Kyokushin. The Association is a registered member of the Welsh Karate Governing Body, The Welsh Karate Governing Body is a member of the British Karate Governing Body and the World Karate Federation. Lee Costa has been actively involved with the Welsh Karate Governing Body for many years. (At the moment in Dispute over the accusation of not paying our annual Membership fees by the chairman of the Welsh Governing Body) Our philosophy is to allow each individual to develop at their own pace, and within their own abilities. However, this does mean that each individual will only develop their karate skills and techniques if they choose to do so. Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of race, colour or religion. However, individuals with a serious medical condition will required the written permission of their doctor before training can be permitted.
The Instructors and Assistant Coaches will, at all times, act in the best interests of the adults and children under their care. Training is carried out on a limited contact basis. While every care is taken by the instructors and assistant coaches to minimise injury during training: knocks and bangs can occur between individuals, which result in bruises, abrasions and cuts. Occasional muscle strains may also occur. All instructors and coaches are volunteers.

COSTS

• The cost per session is £3.00.
• Two weeks after starting, a karate licence and association membership must be purchased
• Juniors (under 16) £16.50
• Seniors (16 and over) £18.50
• These fees must be paid every year.
• Four weeks after starting, a karate gi (white training suit) and white novice’s belt must be worn. These cost around £15.00 for juniors and £18.00 for seniors.
• Grading takes place approximately every 3 months. The decision who is permitted to grade is the Chief Instructors.

Grading Costs:				Juniors	Seniors
Novice	to	7th Kyu	(4 Gradings, taken every 3 months)	£8	£12
6th Kyu	to	3rd Kyu	(4 Grading, taken every 3 months)	£10	£14
3rd Kyu	to	1st Kyu	(3 Gradings, taken after 3 months)	£13	£23
2nd Kyu	to	1st Kyu	(1 Grading, taken after 6 months)	£31	£46
1st Kyu	to	1st Dan	(1 Grading, taken after 12 months)	£31	£46

A new belt will be needed every 2nd grading: Cost £4.

CLUB RULES

1. Training is carried out on a limited contact basis.
2. For any individual under the age of 18 years old, parental permission is required for training.
3. The minimum age to start training is five years old. However, as individual abilities vary, the inclusion of any individual in the class is the decision of the Chief Instructor.
4. For children under 8 years old an adult is required to remain in the training hall.
5. If any individual behaves in a way that consistently disrupts the discipline and training of the class, or which consistently results in the injury of others, their membership will be terminated without reimbursement of membership and/or licence fees.
6. If a student’s training ceases or is not regularly maintained within a 3-month period, membership of the club will be terminated, without reimbursement of membership and/or licence fees. If the student returns to training a new membership registration document must be completed, and new membership and licence purchased.
7. All students will be required to following the rules and discipline of the dojo (the training hall). They will be required to bow to show respect to their fellow students and to their instructors.
8. All students must wear fighting gloves and other safety equipment when instructed to do so. If an individual does not wish to use the club equipment they may purchase their own.
9. Parents, or guardians, may watch classes but may not talk to the students while they are training.
10. All spectators are required to remain quiet as talking is very distracting for the class.
11. All students are required to remain quiet while training, as talking will disrupt the class.
12. No photographic, camera phones, video, camcorder or visual recording equipment of any type may be used during classes.
13. Children will not be escorted to the toilet. It is assumed that children aged 8 or over are capable of going to the toilet unescorted. Parents should ensure that their child goes to the toilet immediately before training. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that the child knows the way to the toilets, and back to the training room, in the building where they are training. If a parent does not want their child to go to the toilets unescorted, then they must remain available to do so during training.
14. It is the individual’s, or parents, responsibility to provide a drink to be consumed after training. There are no drinks break during training, will only in exceptionally hot weather will drinks breaks be allowed.
15. It is the parent’s responsibility to collect their child from training and to do so on time. Children should wait inside the training hall to be collected. If an individual other than the known parent or carer of a child is to collect a child from training, the Instructor must be informed beforehand. If an individual arrives to collect the child whom the Instructor does not know and has not been informed about, the Instructor may contact the next of kin to ensure this is Ok.
16. It is the individual’s, or parents, responsibility to provide the club with up to date contact details.