Membership explained
All you need to know about becoming a member
Getting started
Read through this page, then complete the registration forms.
Plans
Decide which classes and how many times per week you will attend
Bundles
Order uniform and equipment
EGKA Membership
All members need to register and with the EGKA
Plans
The more often you train, the more value for money the plan is.
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.
Zen
“Wise and skilled”
See prices below
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“
See prices below
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”
See prices below
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.
| | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package classes/wk | ZEN (1/wk) | RONIN (2/wk) | SAMURAI (unlimited +1 private) |
| Adults / Cadets | £26 | £33 | £44 |
| Family | £21 | £26 | £44 |
| Junior / peewees | £20 | £26 | £40 |
| Family | £16 | £21 | N/A |
| Private | 1 person £20/hour | 2 people £30 | N/A |
Available classes for age groups
| Category | Ages | Sun 10:00 2/hrs | Sun 17:00 1/hr | Sun 18:00 90min | Thur 17:00 1/hr | Thur 18:00 90min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peewees | 5-6 | N |  | N | | N |
| Juniors | 7-10 | N | | N | | N |
| Juniors | 11-14 | N | | | | N |
| Cadets | 14-17 | N | N | | N | N |
| *Cadets | *14-17 | | N | | N | |
| Adults | 18+ | | ** | | ** | |
Bundles
Starter bundles will provide you with everything you need to get started, including your first month’s fees, uniform and your equipment. Bundles are optional but will save you money and time. If you already have your own uniform and equipment, you don’t need to purchase a bundle, just your licence and monthly fees.
| Bundles | Kids | Kids premium | Adult | Adult premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month training fees | | | | |
| 1 grading fees | | | | |
| Uniform | 7oz | 12oz | 7oz | 12oz |
| Shinpads | | | | |
| gloves | Basic gloves | Basic gloves | Basic gloves | Leather MMA gloves |
| Retail price | £103 | £161 | £121 | £174 |
| *Discounted price | £83 | £129 | £97 | £139 |
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.