Tag: Colwick Karate
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Join us…
With a 7 day a week training school, we hold classes in West Bridgford Radcliffe East Bridgford Gamston Colwick Ages from 4 upwards. Beginner, adult and Elite. ..could karate be your 2017 challenge?
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Last week in focus
Congratulations to our new belts. Iris 9th kyu Violet 9th kyu Daniel 9th kyu Noah 9th kyu Thomas 9th kyu Elliot 7th kyu Jack 6th kyu Josh 4th kyu Our 10am Saturday class is changing to Elite Level Training/Develop training. It will include a periodic fitness test and is open to those wanting to pursue […]
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Enrolling for January
Join one of the largest karate Schools in the East Midlands As a 7 day a week school, we can compliment other activities, or, we can be a serious primary sport. Experts in child education, we also do the big kids too. Email us at hqkarate@gmail.com, phone 07861 761304 or fill in a contact form […]
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This week in focus
Closing this term, our final week has been kumite centric. We’ve had some innovative teaching, involving swimming noodles, flags and whistles. Focusing upon blocking, parrying and body evasion- this week we have tried to build our students confidence in their kumite. Noticable students this week: Henry Vervoorts (Black Belt) Reuben Chandy (Advanced Student) Charlie Tang […]
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Teaching children, ‘kumite’.
One of the biggest problems in teaching [high level] karate to children is language. In what universe should a 4/5 year know the word, Fighting? In our experience, the word kumite is often taught as ‘Fighting’. This (incorrect) rhetoric, creates extensive barriers between children, adults, and, more importantly – parents. Kumite and ‘Fighting’ share an […]
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‘One Step’ closer to competition
This weeks lessons are focused on grading and competitive kumite. Here is a snippet of last nights ‘kihon ippon kumite’
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An increase of processes…
Which we hope helps you? Thanks to our members, we have the large bulk of enrollment forms in. You have also helped in tracing funds, confirming details and passing on supportive messages. Our school was founded on good teaching and was never intended to be the business it has become. After 7 years, the school has […]
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