SEKI-JUKU KARATE

The style of karate practised at Lightwater Leisure Centre is Seiki Juku.

This is not merely a style of karate, but a philosophy, laying great emphasis on safety, discipline and the building of confidence.

When your child studies karate within this system they will learn, by action and not words, that the care of others around them is also their responsibility.

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR - FRANK T PERRY (BASED AT CLUB HEADQUARTERS AT THE BUSEN MARTIAL ARTS AND FITNESS CENTRE, TWICKENHAM)

Frank Perry is one of the leading exponents of martial arts in this country and was trained from the age of four by the late sensei KAORU MISHIKU, master of traditional Japanese instruction who pioneered martial arts teaching in Britain. Sensei Perry also studied abroad under leading Japanese instructor of world champion ranking. He holds the rank of KYOSHI, and is the national sportko coach.

This school is featured in the first ever Karate film to be distributed throughout Europe and instructors and students from the club have appeared in several television programs about the art of karate.

CLUB INSTRUCTOR - DAVE CLARKE

Sensei Dave Clarke has trained in martial arts for 30 years.

He holds the grade of 3rd Dan at Karate.

CLASS TIMES

Classes are held at Lightwater Leisure Centre on Sunday mornings between 10.00-11.00am.

Children who train at Lightwater may in addition be allowed to train at other classes run by the Busen if they obtain the permission of their instructor.

   EQUIPMENT

The sooner you can purchase a karate suit for your child the better. Karate suits are available from the club together with association badges. Loose clothing or a tracksuit may be worn for the first two or three training sessions.

CLUB EVENTS

Once your child has completed two or three months training they will be able to take part in the various courses offered by our club. We run a training course at Easter, a days training at the seaside in the summer, plus several intensive courses in the school holidays.

GRADINGS

All students will need to train twice a week in order to gain the necessary number of hours required to take the grading or assessment which are held four times a year.

When your child is successful they will be entitled to a coloured belt and will move onto more advanced techniques, thereby ensuring that their learning process is continuous. Under this system of grading, even very young children can see their progress without having to take severe exams! And as every Parent knows nothing succeeds like success!

CONTACT

To find out more about this style of Karate or the classes phone The Busen on 0208 892 3338 or Dave Clarke 07956 291064.

Alternatively turn up at the Leisure Centre on Sunday morning and have a go!