Team
Our instructors come fully trained and qualified, fully insured and CRB/DBS checked. They receive special on-going training throughout the year not only on developing their own skills but also on learning how to teach better by using the latest teaching methods, thereby improving themselves to be the best they can be, which in turn greatly benefits our students.
We are a team of professional individuals that undertake constant and consistent mental and physical development, permanently thriving for excellence and learning only from the best and most advanced instructors in the world, to ensure our students only receive the most positive and successful role models along with the most professional tuition possible. Leading by example and offering a wide spectrum of learning opportunities to all members.
We are teaching beyond the realm of simple kick and punch; encompassing personal and character development (life skills) as well as health and physical education to the communities within which we operate, in addition to the highest quality martial arts tuition in the UK. Our team is dedicated, caring and our quality instruction is built from every individual’s unparalleled enthusiasm and commitment to martial arts.
We encourage everyone to get to know their teammates in and out of the dojo, as you’ll create friends for life in a community that exists all across the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We strongly recommend that you always consult with a doctor before you resume classes.
Then, make your Sensei aware of any injury/condition you may have. Work with your body, and don’t overdo anything. In some exercises, alternatives can be given to avoid stressing existing injuries. Often, we have injured students coming to watch dojo classes in order to keep their karate spirit alive during recovery.
EMAR Dojo is a great place for women to learn self-defence. We have roughly equal numbers of male and female students, so you won’t feel out of place. On top of that, you may find that you’ve become fitter and more toned after a few weeks training, as karate involves cardio workouts, strength training, and stretching. Karate has all the benefits of working out at the gym, with the added advantage of practical learning. Our women love our Karate classes, and all feel empowered after learning real combat skills.
Absolutely. Our dojo is always open to everyone regardless of your experience, style or association. Remember, new students can join us at any time of the year. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced – coming from another club or style – we welcome you and will do our very best to accommodate you. As long as you’re respectful towards everyone, and do your best at every session, we are happy to have you at our dojo.
We believe in the unification of Karate, and that the spirit of training is paramount. We regularly have the pleasure of receiving guest instructors and athletes from other associations and styles, who actively participate in our classes, and we are grateful for their contribution.
At first, you won’t be performing free sparring. Karate has a sequence to its learning syllabus that has been developed to ensure students are both challenged and kept safe. To this end, we first teach techniques that are arranged into short sequences. This allows you to practise defences and attacks with a partner without the risks involved in free fighting. These sequences grow in complexity as you develop; later there will be chances to practise free sparring.
As fit as you are now! One idea of karate training is that whatever level you’re at, you’ll be pushed to go a little bit further than before, which is how your fitness improves. If you aren’t taking any regular physical exercise right now it’s a fantastic idea to start karate lessons as soon as possible. . You’ll find it exhilarating at first and that’s quite normal – most people have a few cobwebs in their system they need to shake off.
You know your level of endurance, and whether you’re exceeding it. The only person who loses out if you don’t try is you. We recommend being willing to give it a try. If you find the exertion too intense at first it’s quite alright to either slow down, or take a few minutes break.
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