First lesson info
and Aims, Objectives and Achievements
Welcome to our dojo - All welcome!
Beginners to advanced - Men, Women and Children from ages four years and above
Shotokan Karate
Had its beginning in a small Japanese island of Okinawa where it was passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.
Gichin Funakoshi developed Shotokan Karate and refined the art into a formal syllabus that could be easily followed and subsequently taught in Japanese Universities
Shotokan is now one of the most popular styles of Karate.
Though regular training the following can be attained
Self-Defence, Relaxation, Fitness, Stamina, Flexibility, Satisfaction
The first lesson is free. Dojo fees are to be paid from the second lesson
Membership/insurance must be paid on the third lesson and renewed annually before expiry date
Members who do not possess a clean white well ironed gi (Karate suit) are
required to wear tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt
Safe Training
Finger and toenails must be kept clean and short (these can cut people)
Jewellery (rings, bracelets and earnings) must not be worn during training
These can cut others or be ripped out
Wedding rings should be taped
Trousers should be no longer than ankle height
(Please do not roll trouser bottoms up - they unroll and children may slip)
Dojo Rules
Only white round neck t-shirts to be worn under Karate gis (Karate suits)
Shoes and socks must be taken off by members before entering the dojo (training hall)
Bow upon entering and leaving the dojo (training hall)
Any members arriving late must kneel at the entrance of the dojo
and wait for permission from the Sensei (instructor) to join in the class
No-one leaves the dojo without first obtaining the Sensei's permission
The instructor is to be addressed as Sensei at all times.
In Karate, "Oss" is used as a sign of respect especially in the following circumstances:-
1. When bowing at the start and finish of training
2. When bowing to your partner before and after kumite (sparring)
3. All students must respect higher and lower grades
4. Members should try and train at least twice a week
5. Members must not swear, chew, smoke, spit or behave in any manner as to appear bad mannered or disrespectful
DOJO CODE
1.Refrain from Impetuous and violent behaviour
2.Respect propriety
3.Cultivate the spirit and perseverance
4. Faithful and sincere
5. Exert oneself in the perfection of character
BUSHIDO CODE
I promise to uphold the true spirit of Karate-do
and never use the skills that i am taught against any
person, except in defence of myself and my family or friends
in instance of extreme danger or unprovoked attack,
Or in support law and order.
Welcome to TKI Karate
We hope you enjoy the classes and have fun,
But we need to keep discipline as we are teaching a martial art
Aims
Our students' ultimate aim is to be the best they can be and excel in their martial art, with an end result of reaching their black belt and continue to be their best thereafter, whilst achieving the additional goal of becoming an assistant Sensei (known as Senpai) and assisting our lower grades to achieve their black belts also.
Objectives
The students work through their objectives of regular and dedicated training (a minimum of twice per week is best for higher grades, to achieve optimum knowledge and fitness), and undertaking their gradings 3/4 times per year for coloured belts, and twice per year for black and brown belts. This is to keep our standard high.
Achievements
The students achieve their black belts which is their ultimate goal and is the beginning of their lifelong karate journey,
Please print and fill in this membership form and bring this with
you to save time at the class
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Tigra Karate International
(TKI)
Chief instructor Tom Tennick, over 35 years teaching experience in Karate
Tigra Karate International (Shotokan Karate) is a member of FEKO Karate, FEKO International, FMA, WUKF, EKC. |
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Please complete this form in full and in BLOCK CAPITALS Who introduced you to the club? ¨ Website ¨ Friend ¨ Flyer ¨ School ¨ Other ....................
CLUB: ¨ Beckenham Spa ¨ Bellingham ¨ Downham ¨ Kidbrooke ¨ Lewisham/Lee ¨ Mottingham ¨ Park Langley ¨ Tubbenden ¨ Warren Rd.
Membership: ¨ New ¨ Renewal [Expiry of last licence: ….…./….…./….….]
Please Note that Annual Licence /Insurance is NOT refundable and must be completed by your 3rd session (1 passport sized photo required)
¨ Male ¨ Female First Name ....................................................... Surname ......................................................................... Address ..................................................................................................................................................... Town/City .............................................................. Post code ................................... Contact Number ................................................. Emergency Number .................................................... E-mail ....................................................................................................... Nationality ............................... Date of Birth ................................................ Age ................................. School Year ................................. Do you have any disabilities / health / learning issues which you think might affect your participation in this training program? ¨ No ¨ Yes ............................................................ Any previous Martial Arts experience? ....................................................................................................... Have you ever been convicted of a crime? ¨ No ¨ Yes .................................................................... I give consent - For my child to participate in Karate lessons ................................................. ¨ Yes ¨ No For First Aid to be carried out on the member named above if required......... ¨ Yes ¨ No To be contacted by E-mail .............................................................................. ¨ Yes ¨ No To be added to the ‘WhatsApp’ group ........................................................... ¨ Yes ¨ No NB: If you are added to the ‘WhatsApp’ group (as a member over 18 years old or a parent of a club member) for club updates, and you leave the club then it is your responsibility to leave the group.
Occasionally Photos may be taken of members during training sessions for use on : Club Website ¨ Yes ¨ No Club Facebook page ¨ Yes ¨ No Club What’s App ¨ Yes ¨ No
Please Note all personal information will be kept secure under the GDPA Data Protection Laws (2018). Information will only be shared within the Association to assist with your training and safety and held while you are a member of the club. By signing this consent form you are agreeing to the TKI holding your information as long as necessary.
Signature of Applicant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 yrs
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Name of Club ................................... Accepting Instructor.................................... Date ……../……../……..
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