Essential Info

Every Monday and Thursday
(Except Bank Holidays, Easter Monday and Christmas)

Greengate Junior School,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria

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Juniors from Year 1 (not reception) pupils to age 13 from 6:30pm to 7:20pm
Seniors age 13+ from 7:25pm to 8:30pm

More information, email:
stephen dot irwin at bt internet dot com

Kids Karate

      


Open to children attending school Year 1 up to age 13, our lively class teaches exercise, basic technique, focus pads, and partner working. Students are encouraged to try their best and learn a variety of martial arts skills. Parents are encouraged to take an interest in classes - everyone is welcome to come and watch any time

Classes involve warming up exercises, learning techniques and practicing on focus pads and other equipment. Children train individually and in pairs (or small groups) to practice techniques and appropriate applications for their age and ability. 

Training emphasises three qualities - Behaviour, Effort and Skills. Here's what each means:


Behaviour
  • Everyone training together safely
  • Observe good etiquette
  • Listen and pay attention in class
  • Being respectful to each other


Effort
  • Focus and Concentration
  • Right level of activity - don't be lazy, but  don't overdo it!
  • Train regularly
  • Be enthusiastic


Skills
  • Train safely
  • Awareness
  • Posture, movement and balance
  • Technique and appropriate application
  • How to use equipment (e.g. focus pads) properly


Information for Parents and Guardians
Please review our Resources page for details of our club rules, code of ethics and equality policies.   Membership and renewal forms, and other useful documents are also provided on the resources page.


Child Protection Policy
The club's child protection policy is run in accordance with Association guidelines (more information at www.amauk.co.uk), and our Code of Ethics can be downloaded from the resources page. Club instructors  are required to undergo criminal record (CRB) checks and must hold professional indemnity insurance.