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Karate Kid's
The Club has been running specialized
children's classes since 1990 (formerly at Lea Valley High School) and takes
children from the age of 6yrs -16yrs
Children's classes are run completely separately from adult classes and run for
60 minutes. The Club instructors help the children enjoy their training in a
happy, safe + disciplined environment.
Karate training will improve health, self confidence ,self esteem and produce a
sense of worth . Parents and teachers often comment on the improvement in
schoolwork and behaviour from children who train regularly
Our children's program teaches much more than martial arts, it teaches students
to be good citizens and helps prepare them for their future lives.
The young students at the Club are treated with respect and are taught to
respect others. We also instill in our students that wherever possible conflict
should be resolved in a non violent manner.
Like our adult classes the children learn the basic techniques of punching,
kicking and blocking (kihon) , stances, pre-arranged sparring (kumite) and solo
drills (kata), but we try to make it more fun and mix the physical techniques
with growth skills and problem solving games.
Children are also encouraged in their academic studies and merit badges are
awarded for good schoolwork and good behaviour at school and at home.
The Club has a wealth of good instructors and classes are structured according
to grade and age. Grading's are held every 3 months or so and are not
compulsory but are the way the children progress to a different coloured belt.
The classes are run by Paul Shephard 5th dan who is a CRB checked
registered instructor and a parent himself with 3 children who have trained
at the club.
The Club has a friendly family atmosphere and parents are encouraged to
stay and watch the classes
Parents are also encouraged and welcome to train with the children if they
wish.
Training is held Wednesday Evenings 19.00-20.00hrs at George
Spicer School, Southbury Rd, Enfield, EN1 1YF.
Saturdays14.00-16.00hrs at Community of Christ Church Hall,
49 Lancaster Rd, Enfield, EN2 0BS(Opp Budgens)
New Black Belts: Scott Staines, Jack Shephard and Andre Cummings. |