We recently had our third annual Inter-Dojo Cup. With 6 gold medals each the cup was shared by the St. Margaret’s and Kew Dojos. There were 67 competitors and it was a very competitive but friendly atmosphere across all the age categories. We were really impressed with the high standard throughout!
On Sunday 17th September Benjamin Larvin and Joseph Larvin entered the Elkai National Championships. There is always very tough opposition in this tournament with national level competitors competing in the WKF (Olympic) system. Joseph won Gold in kumite (sparring) and Benjamin won Bronze in kumite as well. This is a fantastic achievement in such a competitive field and we are all very proud of them.
Dear Parents and Karateka,
I hope you all had a great summer holiday and we are very exited about resuming our classes!
Autumn Term will start on Monday 11th September. All classes will resume at the same times as last term from this date.
Term Dates:
Start Date – 11th September
Half Term – 23rd-30th October
Term Ends – 11th December
Please note that there are no classes at Orleans on Monday 30th October as the school has an inset day.
New Prices:
It has been a very difficult decision to make as I want to continue to keep the prices to a minimum, but it has become necessary to increase some of our fees. It has been 6 years since the price of our term fees have changed and last year I mentioned that our costs have gone up to such a level that it will become necessary to increase our prices.
30 minute sessions will remain at £90 per term.
45 minute sessions will now cost £100 per term.
1 hour sessions will now cost £110 per term.
If you train twice a week the second session will remain at a 50% discount.
Grading fees will remain at £25
Licence renewal fees will now cost £25
I hope that you will still find our classes great value and we will be doubling our efforts to provide quality tuition and a professional service.
Class Times:
Class times will remain the same as last year and unless I get in touch with you individually this week then please just assume that your child’s class time will be the same as last term. If you can no longer make the class time and wish to change sessions then please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your request.
Notice:
If you are receiving this email and you are not planning to attend classes this term, whether you have given notice or not, could you please let me know asap so that I can offer your space to someone on a waiting list.
I will be in touch again soon with news of upcoming gradings, tournaments and courses.
Looking forward to seeing you all at your dojo next week!
Yours sincerely,
Sensei Ben Pethick
Dear Parents and Karate,
Summer Term 2017
First Class: Thursday 20th April
Half-Term: 29th May – 3rd June
Last Class: Wednesday 12th July
Autumn Term 2017
First Class: Monday 11th September
Half-Term: 23rd-28th October
Last Class: 9th December
Dear Parents and Karateka,
There are some changes to the term dates for next term as well as the timings for the gradings and tournament classes this weekend so please read carefully and make a note of any changes that apply to you.
Gradings:
The Grading this weekend will be split into two time slots and I have scheduled another grading at the end of this term. All of these Gradings will take place in Kew (St. Luke’s House, 270 Sandycombe Road, TW9 3NP).
Saturday 11th March:
9:00-10:00am – White Belt-Green Belt inclusive
10:00-11:00am – Green Stripe and Above
Wednesday 29th March:
5:00-6:00pm – All Grades
These Gradings are on a selection basis so you must be ‘invited’ to come and attempt it rather than just turn up. Please email me to book a space in whichever Grading you plan to come to. If you are not sure whether your child has been selected for a grading then please reply to this email and I will keep you updated.
Tournament Preparation Class:
There will be a tournament preparation class in Kew (St. Luke’s House, 270 Sandycombe Road, TW9 3NP) this Saturday from 11:00am-12:30pm. Equal emphasis will be placed on Kata and Kumite (sparring) and the focus will be on preparing for the Inter-Dojo Cup but students are welcome to attend even if they are not attending the tournament. The cost of the 90 minute class is £10 per student. Please email me to book a space so that we have an idea of the numbers.
Inter- Dojo Cup:
The closing date for entries to the Inter-Dojo Cup is this Sunday 12th June. Please bring your completed forms to the class this week and ideally at the beginning of the class so that we can match up potential teams within the classes this week. I will have some printed forms with me or you can print your own one using the attached document.
The start times will be updated on Monday next week when I have a final list of competitors so please note that they are subject to change in order to make the day go as smoothly and as quickly as possible.
Black Belt competitors who help judge in the morning will not be charged an entrance fee and any help will be greatly appreciated. Please let me know asap if you will be able to help us out.
Term Dates Change:
The Summer Term was due to begin on Wednesday 19th April but it will now start on Thursday 20th April. We will be finishing Summer Term on Wednesday 12th July (one day later than originally planned). The changes will only affect students whose class is on a Wednesday; I apologise if the change is inconvenient for you.
Revised Summer Term Dates:
First Classes: Thursday 20th April
Half Term: 29th May-3rd June
Last Clases: Wednesday 12th July
Please note that Term Dates for Ravenscourt Park and Kew Green Schools are different to those listed above.
All classes resume from Saturday 7th January. I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year. We are looking forward to resuming the classes!
