Are there spaces available?

With SSK there are always places available as we don’t have any monthly fees and you don’t need to book on to a class.

How much does it cost?

The first session is always FREE then after that it is just £3 per person. not per session. you can either pay in cash or online.

What age can I start karate?

You need to be 4 years old or over to train with us, for safety reasons as we cannot have any children running through the class as they may get caught by other practitioners.

Are you open over the summer holidays?

Yes, we train all year round and we only break up one to two weeks before Christmas and return the first Wednesday back in January.

I have a medical and / or Physical condition, can I still train?

Yes, you can train with us. Always seek medical advise first. You know your own limitations so just do what you can and don’t push yourself. as long as we are made aware beforehand, we can then also monitor your progress and the situation.

I have a wheel chair, can I still train?

Absolutely Yes, Karate is for everybody and we can adapt and accommodate physical disabilities so that everybody can enjoy this art.

Can I still take a grading if i am in a wheel chair?

Yes you can, the grading criteria will be tailored to accommodate your needs but still run along side the original guidelines for each grade.

What days do you train?

Currently at the moment it is just the Wednesday 18:30 - 19:30 for children and beginners. 19:30 - 21:00 for grades and adults. Other days are currently in discussion.

Can adults come to the children’s class?

Yes, adults can come to the children’s class.

What do I wear?

If you are a beginner, then you just need to wear something light to allow for stretching easy or movement. it is recommended that a light t-shirt and joggers are worn, training is with bare feet. For more detail on this please go to the resource section of this web page and click on What do I wear for karate.

Can I wear shoes?

Generally karate is performed with bare feet, however, if there is a valid reason why you cannot train in bare feet, then we do allow martial arts shoes to be worm which are designed for use on mats. Any other shoes may damage training equipment, plus by training in bare feet this reduces injury of stepping on toes.

Do I buy the uniform and equipment from you?

No, we don’t ask you to buy anything from us. If you wanted to obtain a Gi to train in, then we recommend that you buy this yourself. This would also include belts after a grading.

The only thing that we provide is breast plates and vests for those that require them, and merchandise that we sell such as the club t-shirts, mugs and car stickers.

Where can I buy a Gi?

As a beginner, the best place to look for a Gi would be on Amazon as they are not that expensive and would be suitable for a beginner or a child.

Can parents watch?

Yes, parents can watch, and we insist that you stay for the session, as you are responsible for your child.

My grade is not part of your syllabus, where do I stand in class?

If you go to the grading section of this webpage there is a section about other karate association grades and where you are in comparison to our club.