If you’ve never trained in martial arts then there may be a few things you’ll be wondering about…we’ll try to answer some of the more common questions.
Yes, we all have to start somewhere! You can start in any regular session. All techniques are adapted to suit beginners, so you will be able to follow on with the rest of the class.
As long as you are aged 13 years or above you may be accepted for training.
Your first two week’s lessons are FREE
Classes are either:
£25 per month for one session per week, or
£35 per month for two sessions per week
There is an annual £20 charge for association membership that covers your insurances and entitlement to grade.
Any loose fitting comfortable clothing will do, but not your best clothing. A T-shirt or rugby shirt, with tracksuit bottoms is an ideal combination.
Once you have got the taste for training, you’ll probably want to get a Gi so that you can wear the belt appropriate to your grade, these are available through your instructor at a very affordable price as well as through martial arts stores.
By training once a week, you will make a gradual improvement, ideally you should train at least twice a week. The more you train the quicker you will progress.
Of course, we are an open dojo and are often visited by students and instructors from other styles and disciplines.
Instructors aim to match training to ability and try to make the classes enjoyable, as this is the safest and most effective way to teach. During the class you will practice a series of techniques with a number of partners thus enabling you to learn about the effects of different body shape, size and attitude.
Satorikan Dojo is a great place for women to learn self-defence. We have women training regularly so you won’t feel out of place and our emphasis is on practical martial arts for self-defence situations. On top of that you’ll probably find that you’ve become fitter and more toned after a regular training as training involves cardio work outs, strength training and stretching. All the benefits of working out at the gym with the added advantage of actually learning something practical and useful at the same time!
Yes, our instructor has attended a number of Covid-19 awareness sessions and received the covid safe MAiA certificate. Our Covid-19 Mandatory Safety Requirements can be found here…
