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~ Beginners ~
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~ What is a Beginner? ~

Beginners are those who have had no training in the Martial Arts. In particular Kyokushinkai Karate.

Students who have already had some karate training with another style (or maybe had a break from Kyokushinkai) should see 'Other Styles' for more details.

Karate can be both a sport and philosophy. For most it is a mixture of the two. How much of a sport or philosophy is entirely up to the individual.

Whatever you are looking for as a beginner, Kyokusinkai Karate will improve your fitness and competance to deal with obstacles both within and outside the dojo (training hall).

Click on the 'Booklet' at the top of the page to read more about our beginners courses and what to expect from joining the club.

If you need further information, visit the club at the time of opening (see 'Training Times') or contact the secretary or instructor (see 'Who's Who').

~ Joining The West Hill Karate Kyokushinkai ~

If you wish to re-join, then see 'Other Styles' for info.

Joining as a beginner is an easy business. The club holds special introduction courses at various times in the year. You will need to contact the sectretary (see 'Who's Who'), to find out if a course is starting soon, or put your name on our waiting list.

At these course sessions, the potential students are given some training and a lot of input about what they can expect and where the training will lead them.

These introductory sessions are always free and there is no obligation to join. At present, all new members are given a brand new karate suit (gi) completely free of charge!!

Fees can be as low as under £3.50. This is per session and dependant on how you pay. Full details of current fees are given out at the introductory sessions.

It is probably not beneficial to visit and watch a training session prior to starting. This is because taking just one or two sessions out of a three month program will not give a potential student any idea of what will be expected.

The beginners courses are aimed at people who have had no training whatsoever, and therefore, are very different to the training sessions for experienced students.

Visiting may be allowed, (at the discretion of the Instructor), but must be arranged prior to the session. No-one is allowed to visit, or watch, at the beginners introductory lessons.