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Points to consider |
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at Konjaku Shin |
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Whichever club, or
clubs you are
considering, arrange to visit and watch a session. This
will give you a good feel as to how it is run, how competent the
instructors are, and how they treat their students. Any reputable club
will have no problem in allowing this. |
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Prospective
students are always offered the chance to watch a lesson before deciding
to join. We also offer a free taster session, to further help you
decide. |
| Are
the instructors qualified? Wearing a black belt does not
automatically make someone an instructor. They should have had
instructor training,
and hold qualifications. |
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All
Konjaku Shin instructors have had specific instructor training, and hold a
minimum 2nd dan black belt. |
| Have
the instructors been cleared by the Criminal Records
Bureau? This is vital if you are considering taking a child to any club. |
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All
Konjaku Shin instructors have ENHANCED DBS Checks. Enhanced is the
highest level of check.
Please click
HERE to visit the Criminal Records
Bureau website, for full details. |
| Who
grades students, and are the grades recognised outside that club?
Examiners should hold at least the grade of 4th dan Black belt,
awarded to them by a recognised and reputable examiner. |
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Sensei Dave Kershaw
8th dan
black belt performs all grading examinations at the Konjaku Shin Honbu
(Headquarters) in Grimsby. |
| Will
you be insured when training? |
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All
Konjaku Shin students are insured for £5,000,000 Public Liability
through the FEDERATION OF ENGLISH KARATE ORGANISATIONS when they take out
membership.
Click HERE
to visit their website. |
| Which
association does the club belong to? |
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The
Konjaku Shin National School of Karate is registered as an association
with F.E.K.O (Federation of English Karate Organisations). |
| What
happens if you have an accident? Is there someone qualified to treat you
or your child? |
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All
Konjaku Shin instructors are qualified BRITISH RED CROSS First Aiders.
They have undergone thorough training on courses specifically related to
possible karate injuries. |
| How
long has the club been running? |
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Konjaku Shin was established in 1978, so has a long, and proven track record. See
HERE for some
press clippings over the past almost 40 years. |
| Someone
came to your door trying to get you to join their club. |
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This is
a growing problem!
These karate "salesmen" usually have very little, or no training at all
in karate; they just do it for commission. Instructors at these clubs
are often of very low grade and experience. They would not be allowed to
teach in the major, established associations. Look up "door to door
karate" on the internet, to read of many people's bad experiences.
Konjaku Shin would never be involved in such a practice. |
| I have
been told I need to buy protective equipment, and that I have to buy it
through that club. |
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Traditional karate does not use any protective equipment. Kara-te means
"empty-hand" . No gloves or padding are used.
This is the case at Konjaku Shin, as we teach traditional karate-do.
If, however, a club chooses to use protective wear, then why can't the
student buy it where they like? |
| Will
you have to pay anything up front, before you've even done one lesson? |
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At
Konjaku Shin, no-one is asked to pay anything before they have done
their first, free, taster session. After this, they are allowed to go
off and think about it until their next visit. |
| Are
parents allowed to stay and watch their children train? |
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Parents
of children training at Konjaku Shin can either watch their children
training in the dojo, or via a live video feed in the lounge. |
| Are the
training premises safe? |
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Konjaku
Shin takes health and safety very seriously. it's premises are
maintained to the highest standards, with it's members safety of
paramount interest. A swipe card security system means that only
members, and their families are allowed entry the building. 24 hour
recorded security cameras are also in operation inside and out. |
| Prices
vary among different clubs. Should you go by price? |
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As in
everything, you get what you pay for. At Konjaku Shin, we offer training
at the highest level, with world class instructors, in one of the finest
karate dojo's in the world. When considering price, look at what you are
getting for your money. |
| My
child is only young, so does it matter whether the grades are
internationally recognised? They want to take up karate, but not too
seriously. |
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Your
child will grow up! At that point they may want to take it more
seriously. It would be very disappointing at that stage, to find that
the grades they have are not recognised elsewhere.
They may travel to other parts of the country, or indeed the world, and
want to visit and train at a dojo.
Grades awarded at Konjaku Shin are recognised worldwide. You could walk
into a dojo in any country and your grades should be recognised.
In addition, in traditional karate, all terminology is in Japanese. This
is so internationally. If you visit any traditional dojo worldwide, you will be
able to train and understand the instructor. |
