Hi reminder that tomorrow Sunday, 18th, at Gadebridge the Tiny Tigers lesson will be in the main class at 11.15 to 12 noon.
Cheers
Brian
Changes to training schedule for Summer 2021
We have made the decision for this year to change our normal 4 week break from training.
As most of you are aware we take a break over Christmas/New year for 4 weeks as the direct debit payments cover 48 training sessions throughout the year in 12 x 4 week blocks. Leaving 4 weeks of the year for a break.
Brian has 2 weeks off from his job and we have decided to take this time to recharge and spend precious time together as a family, being a postman during lockdown has been hard work, the last year/two have shown us all how important this is. Rather than ask some of the other instructors to cover this time we have decided to move 2 weeks of the break so they get a chance to relax with friends and family also, we are grateful for the support they give us throughout the year. As things reopen a bit we expect some of you will be out and about, summer training can be quieter with class sizes fluctuating.
Therefore the dojo’s will be closed from and including Sunday 25th July for two weeks first class back will resume at Harpenden and Hemel on Sunday 8th August. Class times over the summer remain the same apart from Thursday evening’s at Roundwood where the Brown and Black belts will train at 6.30pm alongside white to purple belts and Friday evenings at Pixmore where Tiny Tigers will be 6pm and white to Purple belts, Brown to Black belts will be at 7pm.
At Christmas there will only be a two week break so no training that’s paid for will be missed.
The dojo’s will be open for the rest of the summer and once we open if you wish to train a few extra lessons either on a different day or a different venue that is no problem.
Thanks for your understanding.
One last thing
Come on England 🏴
Reminder
All classes training as normal over Bank holiday weekend and Half Term.
🥋👊🏻
Tove – Towcester
Tove valley have decided to close hiring for another week 😢.
The infection rate at the local school and community has reduced but they feel that advice that has been given by Public Health England to minimise contacts for another week maybe wise to keep us safe and things under control to minimise transmission.
We have everything crossed 🤞 for next week.
We have sent a text to everyone separately that trains here to clarify.
Sorry for inconvenience (again 😕) will update for next week to clarify classes are going ahead on Monday 31st May (bank hol).
All other classes and lessons continue as normal
Calling all Adults you are back 💥
Please remember to text Brian on 07737 034354 before the lesson. Preferably the day before 😊 or earlier rather than on the day of just before a class so Brian has a chance to check numbers
Thanks 😊
As requested how to tie your belt.
Why do we have a belt?
It shows progression and level of wearer. As an instructor it enables us to quickily identify where a student is training at.
We have dojo etiquette and the highest grade always stands at the top of the line and should make sure the line is in order and in control.
Our belts go in this order other clubs may choose a different order but the skill level will remain the same. At each colour you will learn a new kata, you need to also demonstrate the previous kata and basics and techniques you learn.
Belt colour – Kata name
White – Kihon 8 moves
Blue – Kihon full
Orange – Heian Shodan
Red – Heian Nidan
Yellow – Heian Sandan
Green – Heian Yondan
Purple – Heian Godan
Purple and white – Tekki Shodan
Brown – Bassai Dai
Brown and single white – Bassai Dai
Brown and double white – Bassai Dai
Brown and single red – Kanku Dai
Brown and double red – Enpi and Jion
And of course
Black – All the above katas
Did you know that once you are a black belt there are 10 levels. When you get your black belt you would be called 1st Dan. At Black belt there are new katas to learn. You have to wait a minimum number of years between each black belt grade to achieve your next level.
We also have a tiny tiger belt system which mirrors the above colours. Once you achieve black belt in the tiny tigers you are the equivalent of a full yellow belt.
Although I love watching the progression and watching someone achieve a new belt remember this is just an indication of learning. Your karate journey is about your best and your ability and understanding, not about comparing yourself to others. A great white belt to me is more qualified than a brown belt that hasn’t come to the dojo with an attitude to learn. In our dojo we respect effort, spirit first, technique second.
We train together, we learn from each other.
karatefamily
The learning never ends so never give up ❤️
My fave Heian Kata – Heian Nidan (peaceful mind level 3)
Brians favourite – Heian Godan (peaceful mind level 5)
My fave black belt kata – Enpi (translates to flying swallow)
Brians favourite – Enpi
We had this engraved on our wedding cake 🎂 sad but true
Kata I’m not so keen on – Hangetsu (crescent moon)
Brians least favourite – same 😂😂
Towcester update and Adults return
As some of you are aware Nicholas Hawksmoor School in Towcester has received notification of positive cases of the Indian variant of Covid and some classes have had to self isolate.
Public Health England have advised the school needed to surge test and this has taken place for most of the weekend. This includes all children, parents/carers and teachers. As Blain attends NHPS that has included us as a household, the results have come back all negative and whilst this is good news we have to remain vigilant.
Therefore Tove Valley Centre have suspended hiring the hall for next week so we are unable to train on Monday and Wednesday rather than try and find an alternative venue we have decided to cancel next weeks lessons on Monday and Wednesday to try and keep us all safe. We apologise for any inconvenience caused but our first priority must be safety for us all.
All other classes remain unaffected and will continue with the usual safety measures in place.
On a more positive note from Monday adults can now attend again 😊 please make sure to text Brian 07737 034354 before attending as Covid regulations continue with numbers being restricted so have to keep note of who is attending and numbers on a first come first served basis to be fair.
Thanks for everyone’s understanding and commitment let’s hope we can get to June 21st where we can train normally 😊.
Take care all 🥋
Sunday’s tour stops at Harpenden, Roundwood sports hall and Gadebridge in Hemel 👊🏻
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