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Training timetable (From Apr 12)

Training Sessions

Day	Time	Location	Class
Monday	5.00 - 5.45pm	Indoor * (WTMA)	Juniors
	6.00 - 7.00pm	Indoor * (WTMA)	Juniors 8Kyu+ (Orange belts or higher)
	7.15 - 8.15pm	Indoor * (WTMA)	Open mat - Individual training (instructor available)

Tuesday	8.00 – 9.00pm	Zoom	Adults

Thursday	6.00 – 7.00pm	Zoom	Brown and black belts
	7.00 – 8.00pm	Indoor * (WTMA)	Kobudo - Open mat

Friday	10.00 – 11.00am	Outside *	Beach Training
	4.45 – 5.45pm	Outside *	Juniors – Training in the Park

Sunday	5.00 – 6.00pm	Zoom	All students
	6.00 – 7.00pm	Zoom	Kobudo

* 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.

Beach Training – Fri, Apr 2 2021

The first beach training of the year will be on Fri, Apr 2 at Castle Cove beach.

Please book online if you intend to come:

Karate Booking

GKI Training (All students) – Sat 20th Mar

The GKI are running a free training course for all licensed students this Saturday. Please register on their web site if you would like to go:

All Grades Training , 20th March 2021 – Zoom

Karate Fit – All welcome

Karate Fit is a fun new Zoom class run by Sensei Pete for all age groups and abilities designed to improve your general fitness and mobility.

Sports kit is recommended but any loose fitting clothing, even pyjamas, will do. You do not require any previous karate experience to have a go nor do you need to be a member of Wessex Karate Academy (WKA), although there is a small fee if you’re not a member. Please contact Sensei Pete for more information.

Testimonials:

“Fantastic way to start your day – thoroughly recommended. An intense work-out guided by the super enthusiastic and smiley Sensei Pete!” – Dave.

All classes move to Zoom

Given the recent Stay At Home announcement all classes will now move to Zoom. A timetable will be published shortly but the first Zoom class will be the adult’s class tonight at 8pm.

Sensei Pete:

“Dust off your tablets, clear the living room space, we are back on Zoom!

There will be an adult class tonight at 8pm. I will then work out a timetable for lockdown, sticking loosely to the current class timetable. You should not need to re-register but do check you have the latest update if you haven’t used it for a few months. If you have not used zoom before, click on the link, register your email and log on tonight about 7.50pm. See you there!

I know for many zoom classes are not ideal but we need to keep our training and technique skills up and stay positive that this is our last full lockdown and then we can get back to the dojo ready to improve further.”

Dorchester and Adult classes cancelled – New Open Mat Session for solo training.

Due to Dorchester and Weymouth moving into tier 3 restrictions all adult group classes have been cancelled until further notice. Also, since the Dorchester Yoga centre is temporarily closing all Dorchester classes are also cancelled.

However, whilst adult group training is not permitted you are allowed to visit the Weymouth gym and train independently. If you wish to train at the gym please book the ‘Open mat session’.

The junior classes (under 18) in Weymouth are still available, including a new Cadet class (14+), so please book.

Winter Gradings – Sunday, Dec 13

This year’s (revised) winter grading will be on Sunday 13 Dec 2020 in the Weymouth. dojo. The gradings will be broken up into three sessions:

10.00 – 12.30pm	Adults – all kyu grades
1.30 – 3.00pm	Children – White and yellow belts
3.15 – 5.00pm	Children – Orange belts and higher

Please ensure your licenses are up to date.

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.

Due to social distancing restrictions if you are not grading please ask your instructor if you should still attend the session.

The grading fees are:

Adult £20.00 Junior (under 18) £15.00

Free karate sessions for children with educational health care needs

Sensei Pete Thompson from Wessex Karate has been offered sponsorship to teach free karate classes for children (age 8-18) with educational health care needs (EHCP). If you know a child that you think could benefit from this programme or would like more information please contact Sensei Pete.

Karate for EHCP

Newsletter – Oct 2020

Winter Gradings

We are pleased to announce our first main group grading of the year. To be held on Sunday 22^nd November 2020 at the Weymouth dojo. The gradings will be as follows:

Adults – all kyu grades: 10.00 – 12.30pm

Children – white & yellow belts: 1.30 – 3.00pm

Children – orange belts & higher: 3.15 – 5.00pm

Due to limitation on numbers, if you are not grading please ask your instructor if you should attend the session.

Please ensure your licenses are up to date.

The grading fees are:

Adult £20.00 Junior (under 18) £15.00

Mini Gasshuku

On Friday 6^th November we are holding a mini Gasshuku at the Weymouth dojo in preparation for the black belt gradings being held on the following day. The spaces will be available first for black belts and then brown then to other kyu grades until all the spaces have been booked. Booking is now available online through the normal Wessex booking page. Training is from 4.45 til 7.00pm and the cost will be £15.00.

Safeguarding Statement

Wessex Karate Academy holds safeguarding, mental health and well-being as a priority within our club. Some of our members have shared how karate has been a lifeline during the Covid-19 pandemic. We ask that members approach either Sensei Pete or our welfare officer, Carly 07850 732303 if you have been affected by the pandemic or have longer term needs that can be born in mind when considering individual needs within the club.

Secondly, our club wish to make an ‘only way is Wessex Karate’ short film. Watch this space! Filming short stories of how karate has helped you personally with mental health or diagnosed needs within the pandemic. This film can help advertise and apply for much needed funding. Please approach Pete, Aaron or Carly if you wish to take part or have a story to share.

Training timetable (Oct 2020)

Indoor classes (WTMA Gym – Weymouth)

Indoor classes are size limited so booking is required. To book please click on this link: Karate Class Booking

Monday	5.00 – 5:45pm	Children (White & yellow belts)
	6.00 – 7.00pm	Children (Orange belts or higher)
	7.15 – 8.45pm	Adults

Thursday	6.00 – 7.00pm	Black belts

Friday	10.00 – 11.00am	Adults

Sunday	5.00 – 6.00pm	Family class

Indoor classes (Yoga Centre – Dorchester)