FAQs Archive - Page 8 of 9 - Elite Martial Arts Richmond

Q: How often do you take on new students?

We don't have set periods when we take on new students. You're welcome to come along and join in at any time during the year. Contact us for a free trial class.

Q: How long will it take to learn?

Kyokushin karate is designed to be quick to pick up and easy to remember. You'll gain useful practical knowledge from your very first lesson. Of course, you need to commit to regular sessions if you want to progress with your belts ranking and eventually enter tournaments.

Q: I have a little girl. Aren’t martial arts more for boys?

NO! Some of our best champions and our most dedicated students are girls. On average half of our students are girls, and they all enjoy the beauty of karate. Teaching young girls self-defence is one of the most important traits that will give them a strong head start in life by developing leadership skills and their confidence.

Q: My child is being bullied. Can you help with that – without teaching my child to be violent back?

As a martial artist you discover an inner strength and the confidence that gives a different aura to the martial arts individual. Bullies prey on those weaker than themselves, either in stature or confidence. By creating self-assurance in your child, and adding to that the knowledge, they are better able to protect themselves if they ever are in a dangerous position.

Q: My child is very shy. Can Karate help?

A main concept behind martial arts is the building of confidence. We'll encourage your child to do the warming-up session, which will ultimately improve their self-esteem and confidence. Classes are also very interactive, which significantly improves confidence and leadership skills.

Q: Does my child have to spar?

No child is allowed to do sparring until they have learnt sufficient skills in order to be able to defend himself/herself. Our prime concern is safety and keeping the child confident, so we assess each child (not the class) in order to gauge their ability level. Once they have been training for a while, and have grasped the basic understanding of karate, then we'll start them off with non-contact drills. We also make sure students have adequate protective gear before participating in any contact training.

Q: At what age can my child join EMAR Dojo?

The youngest age we accept is four. The Sensei in charge will evaluate your child’s ability during the free trial class, then discuss it with you and decide what's best for your student.