Members of the English Karate Federation & British Karate Association
Brief Introduction from the Groups Chief Instructor:
Western Karate was formed approximately 45 years ago and is quite unique with its own Japanese style badge which means:-
Western Karate Wado-ryu Kai
We operate as a totally independent group.
The style of Karate, studied in a traditional manner, is WADO-RYU; meaning Way of Peace & Harmony.The full title of the group being:-
Classes are held at:-
The Pollyfield Centre, East of the Water, Bideford. Wednesday evenings, 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
The minimum starting age is 7yrs.
- FEES - Membership : £35 annually :- covers insurance and licence.
- Cost of training per session is £7.50
@ £31.25/mth S/O. Option to pay through BACS to start.
- There are 9 kyu grades to achieve,
from red belt 9th kyu, to brown and white belt 1st kyu, then 1st Dan Black belt.
- A full range of training
equipment is available with badges at £7.00.
- GIS. - Karate Suits all sizes available, are of good quality (around £20 for Jnr. sizes).
- Training Manual and Grading Syllabus, £20.
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- All Instructors are DBS checked and Insured plus First Aid Trained.
The group is run on a non profit making basis, funds are used for administration purposes etc.
- Karate is a hobby, which helps improve oneself, learn new skills, and gain confidence.
You will make many true friends and progress at the same time.
- We make every
effort to ensure you enjoy every lesson as karate has a challenging learning curve...
- Our concern is, if you are not enjoying your hobby, learning will be compromised.
- We have many years of teaching experience, plus a sense of humour, which brings fun
and enjoyment into your training.
- Interested in learning karate with a group that will treat you like you have always been there and not an outsider? Then please email or phone me.
- We cannot promise you success without your total commitment,
but we promise to support you in your learning curve for as long as you wish.
- We look forward to meeting you,
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- Chief Instructor Vernon Keens
& Sensei Thomas Goldsmith-Ryan, Club Sensei & General Secretary.
Western Karate Page
Western Karate YouTube Channel