Author: Dave

Winter Gradings – Nov 8th, 9th 2021

This year’s winter grading will be split as follows:

Monday 8 Nov 2021 – Weymouth Dojo

5.00 – 6.45pm Children – White and yellow belts
7.00 – 9.00pm Adults- White to Purple belts

Tuesday 9 Nov 2021 – Dorchester Dojo

4.45 – 6.45pm Children – Orange to Purple belts
7.00 – 9.30pm Adults- Purple/white and higher

Please ensure your licenses are up to date.

The grading fees are:

Adult  £20.00      Junior (under 18)    £15.00

All students are expected to attend their grading group whether they are grading or not. Please remember to bring mouth guards, hand mitts and shin pads.

Please note it is not automatic that you will be entered for the grading. You must achieve a minimum number of hours training to be entered.

Winter Gasshuku – Weymouth (19 Nov – 21 Nov)

The booking system for the winter Gasshuku is now open on the GKI site, spaces are limited so please book early:

International Gasshuku, Wessex , England . Friday 19th November – Sunday 21st Nov 2021

From the GKI:

“Sensei Pete Thompson (6th Dan) will be hosting the International Gasshuku at his dojo in Weymouth this November

The senior instructors at the Gasshuku will be:

Sensei Len Sim – 8th Dan

Sensei Kevin Nason – 7th Dan

All the training will take place at Wessex Traditional Martial Arts in Weymouth.”

The Sayonara Party will be held at the Riviera Hotel in Weymouth on Sat 20th Nov, from 7:30PM till Midnight. If you wish to book a room special hotel rates have been negotiated for the event, details are available on the GKI booking page.

Training timetable (from 19th July)

We are pleased to confirm that we will be returning to St Mary’s Church Hall from Tuesday 20th July 2021.

The new class times are shown below:

DayTimeLocationClass
Monday5.00 - 6.00pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Juniors
6.00 - 7.15pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Juniors 8Kyu+ (Orange belts or higher)
7.15 - 8.45pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Adults
Tuesday4.45 - 5.45pmIndoor *
(St Mary's)
All Juniors
5.45 - 6:15pm...continuing for 7Kyu+
8.00 - 9.30pmIndoor *
(St Mary's)
Adults
Friday10.00 – 11.30amIndoor *
(WTMA)		Adults
4.45 – 5.45pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Family
SundaySuspended for Summer

 

Beach training – Sat 3rd July 2021

All students are invited to a beach training session on Saturday 3rd July. For those that don’t need to rush off, there will be a social afterwards.

Where –  Sandsfoot Castle beach, Castle Rd, Weymouth. DT4 8QE

Time – 10am – 12pm (meet on beach)

What to bring – Gi trousers, white t-shirt, (ideally WKA t-shirt, no coloured t-shirts) or gi jacket, belt, water bottle, towel.

Cost – Free to students on monthly memberships. £5 for those playing per class

Note: Please make sure you have sun cream applied before training.

For children attending without an adult please make sure you have submitted a permission slip to Sensei Pete.

Training timetable (From May 17)

Training Sessions

DayTimeLocationClass
Monday5.00 - 5.45pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Juniors
6.00 - 7.00pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Juniors 8Kyu+ (Orange belts or higher)
7.15 - 8.45pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Adults
Tuesday4.45 - 5.30pmIndoor *
(Yoga Centre)
Juniors
8.00 - 9.30pmIndoor *
(Yoga Centre)
Adults
Thursday6.00 – 7.00pmZoomBrown and black belts
Friday10.00 – 11.30amIndoor *
(WTMA)		Adults
4.45 – 5.45pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Juniors
Sunday5.00 – 6.00pmZoomAll students
6.00 – 7.00pmZoomKobudo

* Booking required for all indoor/outdoor sessions:

Class Booking

For a link to the Zoom meeting please Contact Us or visit the Facebook site: Facebook: Wessex Karate Academy

Times are subject to change so please check back regularly.

Zoom for Non-WKA Members

Non-WKA members can join in on the Zoom sessions on a pay-per-class basis, please use the Buy Now link below to purchase.

Note: The PayPal payment option is for Zoom classes only, if you need to pay for other classes please Contact Us.

Prices

 

Training timetable (From Apr 12)

Training Sessions

DayTimeLocationClass
Monday5.00 - 5.45pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Juniors
6.00 - 7.00pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Juniors 8Kyu+ (Orange belts or higher)
7.15 - 8.15pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Open mat - Individual training (instructor available)
Tuesday5:15 – 6.30pmOutside *
All - Salisbury Field, Dorchester
Thursday6.00 – 7.00pmZoomBrown and black belts
7.00 – 8.00pmIndoor *
(WTMA)		Kobudo - Open mat
Friday10.00 – 11.00amOutside *All - Beach Training
4.45 – 5.45pmOutside *Juniors – Training in the Park
Sunday5.00 – 6.00pmZoomAll students
6.00 – 7.00pmZoomKobudo

* Booking required for all indoor/outdoor sessions:

Class Booking

For a link to the Zoom meeting please Contact Us or visit the Facebook site: Facebook: Wessex Karate Academy

Times are subject to change so please check back regularly.

Zoom for Non-WKA Members

Non-WKA members can join in on the Zoom sessions on a pay-per-class basis, please use the Buy Now link below to purchase.

Note: The PayPal payment option is for Zoom classes only, if you need to pay for other classes please Contact Us.

Prices