Karate for Children aged 6 -12 Years

It is our aim to teach our younger students more than a simple set of physical exercises. Our lessons therefore emphasise:
  • RESPECT - for self and for those around us.
  • HEALTH - setting a pattern of exercise when young means the likelihood of a healthier life later on.
  • SENSE of COMMUNITY - being part of a group which itself contributes to its community.
  • STRANGER DANGER - a common sense approach for children living in today's world.
  • ANTI BULLYING - be aggressive toward others is not the way to make the world a better place to live.
  • That learning about these is FUN!
  • In summary, the lessons aim to bring about SKILL LEARNING which itself requires patience, commitment, concentration and focus.
In order for children to settle into classes we offer four weeks of free training to allow a settling in period. Please contact Sensei Ken Harding on 07760 287577 to check class availability. As a club, we also encourage parents to be present when their children train This gives a child a feeling of security during the lesson. Additionally parents gain an understanding of how the training is conducted. In this way the best interest of the child, parent and the instructor are protected and enhanced.
The physical karate training provides a sound basis to reinforce the key attributes. Grades carry through to the adult class though certain techniques are not taught to the very young for safety reasons. These are easily introduced later as an understanding of the principles is laid down from an early stage.

Sensei Harding has completed a coaching Qualification through MASA and Shikon Martial Arts which covers:
  • Health and Safety
  • Lesson Preparation
  • Child Protection
  • Martial Arts Coaching.
  • He has undergone a full enhanced CRB check and carries full instructor liability insurance.
If you have further questions please contact Sensei Ken on 07760 287577 or fill in the contact form.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF 11 OCTOBER 2008, DUE TO RAPID GROWTH OF OUR CHILDRENS’ CLASSES, WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY NEW STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 12. THE CLUB WILL MAINTAIN A WAITING LIST. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENQUIRY FORM AND WE WILL NOTIFY YOU WHEN A PLACE BECOMES AVAILABLE.