Membership explained
All you need to know about becoming a member
Getting started
This page will guide you through the main steps to join up and become a member.
Taster class
Taster classes are free so anyone can register to join a class and see if karate is for you.
There are no sales pitches or pressure to join.
Starter bundles
When you’re ready to join up, all you need to do is purchase a starter bundle.
This covers your first month’s fees, uniform and kit. If you already have your own kit, you can purchase a DIY bundle.
Registration
During the first month, you will need to complete a registration form, decide how many times per week you will attend, then set up a Direct Debit to start from the following month.
1. BOOK A FREE TASTER CLASS
On the day, please arrive 5 minutes before the class starts, wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
If you want to cancel or change this appointment, please reply to this email with the word “cancel” and then book another time slot online.
2. PURCHASE A STARTER BUNDLE
Select and purchase your Bundle using the links below. We will bring all your kit to the class.
3. COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM
This is needed for admin purporses for Goju-Ryu Karate Milton Keynes and the English Goju-Ryu Karate Association (EGKA).
Later, you will receive a link to set up a Direct Debit for your monthly fees. Your monthly fees will be taken on at the start of each month.
CONTINUE BELOW TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION STEPS …
Free Taster class
Use this form to book a taster class. You will receive a confirmation email with all the details.
On the day, please arrive 5 minutes before the class starts, wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
If you want to cancel or change this appointment, please reply to the email with the word “cancel” and then book another time slot here.
Bundles
Bundles provide everything you need to get started.
Purchase you Bundle here. If you already have your own kit, scroll down to the DIY Bundles.
Junior bundle
under 150cm tall
£100
Includes:
✓
1 month training
✓
Uniform under 150cm
✓
Gloves and shinpads
✓
1 year annual membership
Cadet bundle
Over 150cm tall
£117
Includes:
✓
1 month training
✓
Uniform over 150cm
✓
Gloves and shinpads
✓
1 year annual membership
Adult basic
Lightweigh uniform
£133
Includes:
✓
1 month training
✓
Lightweigh uniform
✓
Gloves and shinpads
✓
1 year annual membership
Adult premium
Heavyweight uniform
£186
Includes:
✓
1 month training
✓
Heavyweight uniform
✓
MMA gloves and shinpads
✓
1 year annual membership
If you purchase the wrong product, don’t worry, we will refund or you may top-up the difference. Full refunds are given only if products are unused. New members who opt for bundles receive them at a discounted rate compared to purchasing items individually. 7oz is a lightweight cotton/polyester material, while 12oz is a heavyweight, higher quality canvas.
Junior / cadet
DIY
£58
Includes:
✓
1 month training
✓
1 year annual membership
Adult
DIY
£78
Includes:
✓
1 month training
✓
1 year annual membership
Registration
Decide how many times per week you plan train and complete the form
When you complete the registration form, you’ll need to let us know how many times per week you will train (your training Plan). The more often you train, the more value for money the plan is. You can always change this anytime in future.
Students who attend more classes and train hard will be rewarded by progressing up the grades more quickly. This will give students even greater confidence, respect in and outside of the DOJO.
Plans
Zen
“Wise and skilled”
1 class per week
This package is ideal for beginners but will take longer to progress up the grades, typically taking 1 or 2 gradings per year
Ronin
“Strong spirit and courage“
2 classes per week (any class)
Most students aim to train at least twice per week and will improve at a good pace through the grades, typically taking gradings 2 or 3 times per year
Samurai
“Master of the sword”
Unlimited classes + 1 private class per month
The addition of a private class can really help hone your karate techniques. This would typically take place at my home DOJO.
Plans pricing table (monthly fees)
Once you’ve decided which classes to join, you are ready to complete the registration form.
| | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | ZEN | RONIN | SAMURAI |
| Adults / Cadets | £28 | £35 | £46 |
| Family | £23 | £27 | £46 |
| Junior / peewees | £21 | £27 | £46 |
| Family | £17 | £22 | £46 |
| Private | 1 person £25/hour | 2 people £30 | N/A |
Contact us if you want a more tailored Package.
EGKA membership
- Ages 5-17: £25 per year
- Adults 18+: £45 per year
Licencing systems are mandatory for martial arts schools and its members. One of the main reasons is because it includes insurance to protect club members and the instructor. The other purpose is to fund our association. Our club is a EGKA member, which is a non-profit organisation but relies on student licencing to fund the running of the organisation, organising events and other activities.
EGKA assures quality for its member clubs and instructors must be:
- A minimum of EGKA first dan (most instructors are 3rd Dan or above)
- DBS checked
- Basic first aid
- The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) trained and provides a professional contact for child safeguarding advise
As members of the EGKA/IOGKF, you are benefiting by being part of an international organisation that is dedicated to protecting traditional Okinawan Karate. Teachings from the senior instructors are cascaded down to club instructors, like myself through karate seminars held 3 or 4 times per year in the UK. All students are also welcome to join the EGKA karate seminars where they will receive intensive training for 1, 2 or 3 days (optional). I myself attend at least 2 or 3 seminars every year. This coming year I hope to take my San-Dan grading (third degree black belt) as I continue to develop my karate and pass it onto my students.